General Information; Sump Pit; Installation - ITT Bell & Gossett 1CVP Instrucciones De Instalación, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

General Information

• Before installation, read the following
instructions carefully. Each pump is individually
factory tested to assure proper performance. By
closely following these instructions, potential
operating problems should be eliminated,
providing years of trouble-free service.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
WARNING
Always disconnect the pump from
Hazardous
the power source before handling
voltage
or making adjustment.
• Always wear rubber boots when water is on the
fl oor and you must unplug the pump. Make sure
the pump power source is a separately fused,
grounded 3-wire type receptacle of 15 amp
capacity. DO NOT REMOVE GROUND
PRONG OR PLUG. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD. Check to make sure
installation is in accordance with the National
Electric code and all applicable local codes.
• Tools required for installation are a) pipe
wrench, b) regular screw driver, and c) hacksaw
(for replacement or removal of existing rigid
piping.
• DO NOT use pumps in water over 140º F.
• DO NOT drain hot water heaters into sump pit
when servicing.
• DO NOT use pumps in mud, sand, cement, oil
or chemicals.
• DO NOT modify the pumps in any way.

Sump Pit

1. A sump pit not less than 14" in diameter is
recommended. A larger diameter pit is preferred
as it allows for a longer pumping cycle and
reduced switch cycling.
2. If the pit is not already enclosed on the
bottom, provide a hard level bottom of bricks
or concrete. DO NOT place the pump directly
on earth, gravel or debris since this can cause
excessive wear of the impeller and possible
jamming. Remove all debris from the bottom
of the sump pit before installation of the pump.
A sump pit cover is suggested for safety and to
prevent foreign objects from entering the pit.
Installation of Pump
1. Removal of old pump;
NOTE: DISCONNECT PUMP FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE HANDLING.
Separate the discharge pipe at either the check
valve or at the union. If neither a check valve or
union is part of the existing discharge pipe, cut
the pipe just above fl oor level with a hacksaw
and remove the pump. (A union or check valve
will need to be installed at this cut.)
2. *SEE NOTE BELOW. Set the new pump in
place making sure the fl oat switch has adequate
clearance and will not hang-up on the pit wall.
3. A 1¼" threaded discharge is provided on the
pump for connection to the discharge pipe. Do
not reduce the discharge size to below 1¼" as
this will affect pump fl ow and performance.
Schedule 40 PVC pipe is recommended;
however, fl exible discharge hose kits may be
used for temporary installations.
4. Connect the pipe or the discharge hose to the
discharge of the pump. HAND TIGHTEN
ONLY. Overtightening may cause the pump
housing to crack.
5. Install a union or other means of separating the
discharge pipe just above the fl oor to facilitate
removal of the pump is necessary. A check valve
is recommended just above or in place of the
union to prevent the backfl ow of water after
each pump cycle.
If a check valve is used, a
should be drilled in the discharge pipe just
above the pump's discharge outlet to prevent
pump "airlock". See Figure A. A small spray of
water out of this hole is normal while pump is
running.
6. Connect additional pipe as necessary to direct
the discharge to the desired location. Discharge
should be kept as short as possible with a mini-
mum number of turns. Check all connections
for leaks.
*NOTE: Pedestal pumps require assembly of the
fl oat, rod and guide. Snap the plastic rod guide into
its position with its pin located in the center hole
on the column of the pump. Insert the threaded
end of the fl oat rod down through the hole in the
guide and attach the fl oat ball to the threaded end.
Remove the upper rubber stop and insert the rod
through the hole in the switch arm. Replace the
upper rubber stop at least ½" from the end of
the rod.
1 1 /
Figure A
1 ⁄ " air bleed hole
8
" DISCHARGE
4
1 / " AIR-BLEED HOLE
8
3