Normal Operation; High Water Alarm - Flotec FPSC5000A Owner's Manual

Submersible sump pumps

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Installation

4. Place the pump in the sump; make sure that

nothing interferes with switch operation.

Sump Lid omitted

for clarity.

Figure 6

5. Finish installing the necessary plumbing. Follow the

glue manufacturer's instructions for safety precautions

and curing time.

risk of flooding. Make sure the pump

cannot move in the sump. if the pump moves when it

runs, the piping or sump wall may interfere with the

switch and prevent the pump from starting or

Sump Lid omitted

for clarity.

Figure 7

stopping.

6A. Power Supply: This pump requires a 115V., 60 Hz., 15

amp individual branch circuit. The circuit must be

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grounded and should be dedicated to the sump pump.

6B. The pump is supplied with a 3-wire cord set with

grounding-type plug. Plug the switch directly into the outlet

and plug the pump into the switch's plug.

ground the pump to a suitable electrical ground,

such as a grounded water pipe, a properly

grounded metallic raceway, or a ground wire

system. Do not cut off the round ground pin.

Sump Lid omitted

for clarity.

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Figure 8

7A. After you have installed the piping, check valve, and

switch, the pump is ready for operation.

7B. Check the pump by filling the sump with water and

observing the pump's operation through one complete

cycle. For switch settings see the Electrical and Switch

Specifications chart on Page 7.

check may lead to improper operation, premature

failure, and flooding.

tHe intellisHielD™ switcH

NOTICE: Keep the IntelliShield™ control box dry at

all times. Do not connect it to an extension cord or

let it get into the sump pit.

The IntelliShield™ switch consists of three stainless steel

rods (probes) mounted vertically on the side of the pump .

These are the OFF, ON, and GROUND probes (see Figure 9).