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• When a check valve is used, a 3/16" (4.7 mm) air bleed hole must be drilled in
the PVC pipe above the pump. Drill the hole at a 45º angle toward the bottom
of the sump to avoid splashing water outside the sump pit. Make sure the hole
is above the water line, and below the check valve. If a hole is not drilled
above the pump, an air lock may prevent the pump from operating.
• The control unit must receive 115V AC +/- 5% and 60 Hz from the AC outlet.
• Primary pumps will not provide protection during a power outage. With the risk of
property damage from high water levels, the addition of a Pro Series battery backup
sump pump system is highly recommended.
• After the initial installation, be sure to check the operation by filling the sump with
water and observing the pump operation through several full cycles.
• In instances where the discharge line is exposed to freezing temperatures, the pipe
must be sloped downward so any remaining water will drain out. Failure to do so will
prevent water from exiting the sump and damage the pump if the line freezes.
Installation Instructions
Prior to Installation
1. Visually inspect your pump. Products may be damaged during shipping. If the
product has been damaged, contact your place of purchase or Glentronics, Inc.
before installation.
2. Thoroughly read the instructions provided to learn specific details regarding
installation and use. This manual should be retained for future reference.
This installation must be in accordance with the National
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Electric Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
Installing the Pump
1. Use a pit that conforms to all local codes
and is large enough to accommodate the
pump and float switch. Larger sump pits
are preferred, since they will extend the
discharge cycle and reduce the number of
times the pump turns on.
2. Clean the pit of all debris. The pump's
strainer must be kept clear.
3. The pump should not be set directly onto a
clay, earthen, or sand base. Install bricks
or blocks under the pump to provide a
solid base.
4. The pump should be level.
5. Install discharge plumbing according to
local, regional and state codes. Rigid PVC
pipe is recommended.
6. An in-line check valve is recommended to
prevent back-flow. This check valve is
mandatory when sharing a discharge line
with another pump (i.e. a back-up pump or
a second primary pump).
(a) When a check valve is used, a 3/16"
(4.7 mm) air bleed hole must be drilled
in the PVC pipe above the pump. Drill
the hole at a 45º angle toward the bottom of the sump to avoid splashing water
outside the sump pit. Make sure the hole is above the water line, and below the
check valve. If a hole is not drilled above the pump, an air lock may prevent the
pump from operating.
7. Install a gate valve or ball valve if required by any codes.
8. The horizontal discharge pipe must be positioned in a downward slope so any
remaining water will drain away. Failure to do this will prevent water from exiting
the pit and damage the pump if the line freezes.
9. If you are replacing an old sump pump:
(a) Unplug the pump from the outlet.
(b) Loosen the check valve or rubber union by unscrewing the
bottom hose clamp. (If the existing system is installed
without a check valve or rubber union, saw the pipe apart
above the sump pit.)
(c) Remove the old pump and unscrew
the pipe and adapter.
(d) If the adapter fits into the new
pump, screw the pipe into the
pump. If not, cut a piece of rigid
PVC pipe and connect it to the
new adapter by cleaning and
cementing the two pieces
together. (Follow the instructions
on the PVC cleaner and cement.)
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(e) Lower the pump into the sump by the handle.
(f) Connect the pipe on the pump to the existing discharge pipe with a rubber union
or check valve and tighten the hose clamps securely.
10. A pit cover is recommended for all installations as a safety measure and to help
prevent debris from falling into the pit. Be sure protect the cords from damage
when installing a pit cover.
Installing the Dual Float Switch
The Pro Series Dual Float Switch is easy to install by
using the enclosed metal hose clamp.
1. Hold the float switch to the discharge pipe so the
cage is below the bracket.
2. Secure the float to the pipe with the enclosed hose
clamp, but do not completely tighten the clamp at
this time.
3. Position the float switch to a level where the
bottom of the float cage is no lower than 50% of
the maximum height of the pump. To avoid debris
pouring into the float, it should be positioned on
the side of the discharge pipe opposite the drain tile.
Note: It is important to mount the float below the drain tile that empties into the pit.
Mounting it above the drain tile would allow water to fill the drain tile before the pump
is activated to pump out the water.
4. Once the float switch is in the desired position, tighten the clamp.
Installing the Vertical Float Switch
The vertical float switch contains a single large float.
Water will lift the float to the top of the lift rod which
will raise the lift rod and activate the pump. As the
pump evacuates the water from the pit the float will
drop, lowering the lift rod and turning off the pump.
Note: The vertical float switch must be moving
freely at all times. Make sure the float switch does
not come into contact with other pumps, wires,
pipe or any other object that may be in the sump
pit. The float switch must not come into contact
with the sump pit floor or wall. If the float switch
does not move freely the pump will not activate.
1. Fully open the metal hose clamp and insert it through the slots in the mounting
bracket of the float switch.
2. Place the hose clamp over the discharge pipe so that the gripping tabs are against
the pipe and select the desired activation level of the pump.
3. (a) When using the vertical float switch with either the Enhanced or Deluxe
Controller (Models VSC1.5 or VSC2), there are two rubber stoppers on the float switch
rod. Do not remove or alter their position as it will disrupt the timing of the
controller and how long the pump runs. (b) When using the vertical float switch
without a controller (Model VS), the pumping range can be adjusted by moving the
float stop up or down the lift rod. Note: It is important to mount the float so that the
activation level is below the drain tile that empties into the pit. Mounting it above the
drain tile would allow water to fill the drain tile before the pump is activated to pump
out the water.
4. To avoid debris from pouring onto the float, it should be positioned on the side of
the discharge pipe opposite the drain tile.
5. Once the float switch is in the desired position, securely tighten the hose clamp.
Note: The cable from the switch must remain outside the hose clamp.
Installing the Tether Float Switch
The tether float contains a single float connected to a flexible tether. Water will raise
the float to activate the pump. As the pump evacuates the water from the pit the float
will fall and turn off the pump. Note: The tether float switch must be moving freely
at all times. Make sure the float switch does not come into contact with other
pumps, wires, pipe or any other object that may be in the sump pit. The float
switch must not come into contact with the sump pit floor or wall. If the float
switch does not move freely the pump will not activate.
1. Locate the desired activation point. Note: It is important to mount the float so that
the activation level is below the drain tile that empties into the pit. Mounting it above
the drain tile would allow water to fill the drain tile before the pump is activated to
pump out the water.
2. Secure the float to the pipe with the enclosed hose
clamp and bracket. Be sure the bracket is positioned
as shown. Do not overtighten the hose clamp.
Overtightening may cause damage to the mounting
bracket.
3. To avoid debris from pouring onto the float, it should
be positioned on the side of the discharge pipe
opposite the drain tile. Note: DO NOT adjust the tether length to less than 4" as this
can cause excessive stress on the cable or prevent the switch from operating.
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