Flotec FPSE 3601A Serie Manual Del Usuario página 5

Electrical / Operation / Service
3. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length
of rubber hose can be connected into discharge line
near pump using suitable clamps.
4. If the pump discharge line is exposed to outside sub-
freezing atmosphere, then the portion of line
exposed must be installed so any water remaining in
pipe will drain to outfall by gravity. Failure to do this
can cause water trapped in discharge to freeze
which could result in damage to pump.
5. Install a 2" check valve in the horizontal portion of
the discharge pipe. Make certain, the flow indicating
arrow, points away from the pump. This check valve
will keep the water from either running back into the
basin or into the area being pumped out when the
pump is not running. Check valve should be a free
flow valve that will easily pass solids.
NOTICE: For best performance of check valve when
handling solids, do not install it with discharge angled
more than 45° above the horizontal. Do not install check
valve in a vertical position as solids may settle in valve
and prevent opening on startup.
6. Drill a 3/16" (4.7mm) hole in discharge pipe about
1"-2" (2.5 - 5.1cm) above pump discharge connec-
tion (but below check valve) to prevent airlocking
the pump.
7. Insert the float switch piggy-back plug into a proper-
ly grounded outlet and the pump plug into the piggy-
back plug.
8. Check the installation by observing the pump opera-
tion through one complete cycle. Make sure that no
parts of the assembly interfere with the float switch.
Risk of flooding. May cause personal injury
or property damage. Failure to make this operational
check may lead to improper operation, premature fail-
ure, and flooding.
ELECTRICAL
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death. When installing, operating, or servicing this
pump, follow safety instructions listed below.
Step 1. DO NOT splice the electrical power cord.
Step 2. DO NOT allow electrical cord plug to be sub-
merged.
Step 3. DO NOT use extension cords. They are a fire
hazard and can reduce voltage sufficiently to pre-
vent pumping and/or damage motor.
Step 4. DO NOT handle or service pump while it is con-
nected to power supply.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
Step 5. DO NOT remove grounding prong from plug or
modify plug.To protect against electrical shock,
the power cord is a three-wire conductor and
includes a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug pump
into a 3-wire, grounded, grounding-type recepta-
cle. Connect pump according to electrical codes
that apply.
For automatic operation, plug or wire pump into an auto-
matic float switch or pump controller. Pump will run con-
tinuously when plugged directly into an electrical outlet.
Connect or wire pump to its own individual branch circuit
with no other outlets or equipment in the circuit. Size
fuses or circuit breakers according to chart on Page 3.
Risk of electrical shock and fire. Can burn or
cause death. Be sure that power supply information
(Voltage/Hertz/Phase) on pump motor nameplate matches
incoming power supply exactly. Install pump according to
all electrical codes that apply.
OPERATION
NOTICE: Do not allow pump to run in a dry sump. It
will void the warranty and may damage the pump.
An automatic overload protector in the motor will pro-
tect motor from burning out due to overheating/overload-
ing. When motor cools down, overload protector will
automatically reset and start motor.
If overload trips frequently, check for cause. It could be a
stuck impeller, wrong/low voltage, or electrical failure in
motor. If an electrical failure in the motor is suspected,
have it serviced by a competent repairman.
Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required.
SERVICE
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death. Before removing pump from basin for ser-
vice, always disconnect electrical power to pump and
control switch.
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord. See "Cord Lift Warning"
on Page 5.
Submerge pump in a disinfectant solution (chlorox or
chlorine) for at least one hour before disassembling
pump.
The pump motor contains a special lubricating oil which
should be kept clean and free of water at all times.
Check operation by filling sump with water and observ-
ing pump operation through one complete cycle.
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