Operation - Flotec FPSC1725X-03 Owner's Manual

Operation

OPERATION
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor
with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp sur-
face, or in water.
1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication and
for cooling. Do not operate the pump unless it is sub-
merged in water. The seal may be damaged if
allowed to run dry.
2. The pump will not remove all water. During manual
operation the pump will pump down to within 1/8"
of the pumping surface. If the optional switch is used,
the final water level is determined by placement of
the switch.
NOTICE: For long cycle times, the pump must be
submerged to prevent the motor from overheating. A
fully submerged pump is preferred for proper cooling
when a pump runs for a long time.
AIRLOCKS
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any
water. An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and
fail. This pump has a built in anti-airlock hole. See Figure
1 for the location of the hole. Leakage from the anti-air-
lock hole is normal.
If you suspect an airlock, unplug the pump, clean out the
anti-airlock hole with a paper clip or a piece of wire,
and restart the pump.
Figure 1: Unsnap screen with screwdriver and tap out to
clean it. Be sure all snaps catch when reinstalling it.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
Anti-Airlock Valve
(Remove screen
and look under
pump for access)
Figure 2:Typical installations
1-800-365-6832
Roofs
Basements
3696 0500 NEW
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