STA-RITE PC13316V-01 Manual De Instalación Y Operación página 3

6. Locate the float rod guide (Key No. 10) about 6" (16cm)
below the motor. Clamp the guide to the column with the
screw (Key No. 11).
Risk of flooding. Be sure that guide is
securely clamped so that float rod is vertical and can
move up and down freely. If float is angled or binds,
pump may not start, allowing flooding to occur.
7. Screw the float onto the threaded end of the rod. The
threads on the rod will cut threads into the corrosion
resistant float.
8. Insert the plain end of float rod up through eye of rod
guide.
9. Slide one rod stop on the float rod before passing the rod
through the eye of the pump switch. Slide the second rod
stop on the rod after passing through the eye of switch.
Position the second rod stop flush with top of the pump.
See the Exploded View on Page 3.
10. Position the lower rod stop to within 8"(20cm) of switch
lever arm. With the lower rod stop in this position, the
pump will automatically cycle at approximately 2-1/2"
(6cm) off and 10-12" (25-30cm) on. For faster cycling,
move the lower rod stop closer to switch lever arm.
11. If the pump discharge line is exposed to an outside sub-
freezing atmosphere, then the portion of the line exposed
must be installed so any water remaining in the pipe will
drain to the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause
water trapped in the discharge to freeze which could
result in damage to pump.
12. Install an in-line check valve to prevent backward flow
through the pump after it shuts off.
NOTICE: If using a check valve, drill a 1/8" (3.2mm) hole
in the discharge pipe just above pump body to prevent
air locks.
13. After all the piping and controls have been installed, the
unit is ready for operation.
Risk of flooding. If a flexible discharge
hose is used, pump may move when motor starts. If it
moves far enough so that switch hits side of the sump,
the switch may stick and prevent the pump from starting.
Make sure the pump is secured so it cannot move
around in the sump.
14. Run the pump through one cycle to check the float switch
operation.
Sudden starts. The pump motor is
equipped with automatic resetting thermal protector
and may restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an
indication of motor overloading as a result of operating
the pump at low heads (low discharge restriction), exces-
sively high or low voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect
motor connections, or a defective motor.
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Risk of electrical shock. Do not touch sump
pump, pump motor, water, or discharge piping when
pump is connected to electrical power. Always discon-
nect pump cord (power) before handling. Before attempt-
ing to service, always disconnect power from unit.
1. Plug this unit into a 115V outlet, on an individual branch
circuit, with a Class A, 15 amp GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter). Consult an electrician for information
and availability.
2. Fill the sump pit with water. The pump will start automati-
cally when the lower rod stop actuates the switch lever
arm. When the upper rod stop actuates the switch lever
arm, the pump will stop.
NOTICE: Do not allow the pump to run dry.
3. The motor is equipped with an automatic reset thermal
protector to protect the unit from overheating. When the
motor has cooled sufficiently, the switch will reset auto-
matically and restart the motor. Repeated tripping could
be caused by low voltage, long extension cords, a
clogged impeller, or very low head or lift, etc. Cycling of
the protector will cause an eventual motor burnout.
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