Assemble The Float Mechanism; Pump Installation; Connect Discharge Piping - red lion RLSP33PED El Manual Del Propietario

INSTALLATION
Physical Installation

Assemble the Float Mechanism

1. Remove the float stem components from the poly bag included with the pump.
2. Spin the float onto the threaded end of the float stem approximately eight turns.
3. Slide the float stem guide onto the float stem.
4. Push one rubber stopper down approximately 5" (127 mm) from the top of the float stem.
5. Place the float stem guide onto the pump column by aligning the tab on the inside of
the half circle with the matching hole in the column.
6. Slide the float stem through the opening in the switch lever and place the remaining
rubber stopper on the top of the float stem.

Pump Installation

This pedestal sump pump is designed to fit most residential basement sump pits. The pump
must sit level in the sump pit. A tilted pump can trap air and cause possible damage to the
bearings. Make sure the base sits on a flat surface before proceeding with the installation.
1. Pump must be installed in a suitable basin that is at least 18" (457 mm) deep, and in
accordance with local plumbing codes. Refer to
maximum basin diameters. Make sure the discharge pipe and switch side are clear from
the walls of the sump pit. Allowing maximum clearance around the float will help pro-
vide long life and reliable service.
2. Clean any debris from the basin and set the pump in the center of the basin (refer to
"Typical Installation" on page
3. The pump must be placed on a hard, level surface. Never place the pump directly on
clay, earth, or gravel surfaces. These surfaces contain small stones, gravel, sand, etc. that
may clog or damage the pump and cause pump failure.
4. Do not attempt to restrict the intake side of these pumps. Restricting the intake may
cause damage to the seal and may starve the pump.

Connect Discharge Piping

1. Use pipe joint compound at all connections. Sump pumps can be piped to discharge into the house
drainage system, to a dry well, splash block, or to a storm drain, depending on local plumbing codes.
The discharge pipe should be a straight 16" length of 1-1/4" pipe mounted directly to the pump dis-
charge (#7, above right).
• Support the pump and piping while assembling and when installed. Failure to do so may cause the
piping to break, the pump to fail, motor bearing failures, etc.
• Alternative discharge piping can be connected to the 16" discharge pipe and the installation can
proceed from this point as needed. The rigid 1-1/4" discharge stand pipe ensures that flexible joints
or flexible pipes do not obstruct the free movement of the float/switch mechanism, and improves
water flow.
• Always install a union in the discharge line just above the basin cover to allow for easy removal of
the pump for cleaning or repair.
2. In situations where the piping is long, or the vertical discharge is above 7' (2.1 m) to 8' (2.4 m), or a
small pit has been provided, use of a check valve is recommended to prevent back flow of water into
the sump pump. When a check valve is used, drill a relief hole, 1/8" to 3/16" (3.2 mm to 4.8 mm) diam-
eter, in the discharge pipe. The hole should be located below the floor line between the pump dis-
charge and the check valve. Unless a relief hole is provided, the pump could air lock and not pump
water, even though it will run. A missing, improperly installed, or malfunctioning check valve can cause
a pump to short-cycle due to back-flow of the pumped fluid from the discharge plumbing back into the
basin, significantly shortening the life of the pump.
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