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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands, or when standing on wet or damp surface
or in water if power is connected. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.
Pump should always be electrically grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe or a properly
grounded metallic raceway or ground wire system. Do not cut off round ground pin.
Failure to check operation by filling sump with water and observing pump operation through one complete cycle may lead to im-
proper operation, premature failure, and flooding.
Location and Placement
1. Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel, or plastic.
Check local codes for approved materials. Install the
pump in sump pit with:
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Minimum diameter of 12" (30.5 cm)
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Sump depth of 18" (46 cm)
2. Install pump in pit so that switch operating mechanism
has maximum possible clearance.
3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth, or sand
surfaces.
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Clear sump pit of small stones and gravel which
could clog pump.
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Be sure to keep pump inlet screen clear.
Note: Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on
plaStic pipe. Pipe joint compound can
disintegrate plastic.
4. Install discharge plumbing. Use rigid plastic pipe and
wrap threads with thread seal tape or other pipe joint
compound. Screw pipe into pump and hand tighten
1 to 1-1⁄2 turns.
5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length
of rubber hose (1-7⁄8" I.D., e.g. radiator hose) can
be connected into discharge line near pump using
suitable clamps.
6. Install an in-line check valve to prevent flow
backwards through pump when pump shuts off.
7. If pump discharge line is exposed to outside sub-
freezing atmosphere, portion of line exposed must
be installed so any water remaining in pipe will drain
to the outfall by gravity.
Note: Failure to do this can cause water trapped in dis-
charge to freeze which could result in damage to
pump.
8. The unit is ready for operation after the piping and
check valve are installed.
9. Check operation by filling sump with water and
observing pump operation for one complete cycle.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Operation Information
1. Be sure to secure a discharge line before starting
the pump. An unsecured discharge line can whip
around and potentially cause personal injury.
2. Check all hoses for weak or worn conditions before
each use, be sure that all connections are secure.
3. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oil, and chemicals.
4. Periodically inspect sump, pump, and system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects
and perform routine maintenance as required.
Note: This pump is not designed for applications
involving salt water or brine. Using the pump with
salt water or brine will void the warranty. Pump only
water with this pump.
Shaft Seal
The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not
operate pump unless it is submerged in water as seal
may be damaged if allowed to run dry. Allowing the
pump to run dry will void warranty.
PCD-1000 Submersible Pump
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