SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT AND MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PUMP.
DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Model 3885 is a 2" NPT discharge, 3⁄4" (19 mm) solids handling, submersible effluent pump. The Model 3886 is a 2" (50 mm) solids handling, submersible sewage pump. The Model 3887 is a 2" flanged (standard) 3" flange (optional) discharge, 2" (50 mm) solids handling, submersible sewage pump.
Lifting of Pump
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this symbol on the pump or in the manual, look for one of the follow- ing signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury or property damage.
WARNING | DO NOT LIFT, CARRY OR HANG | |
PUMP BY THE ELECTRICAL | ||
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| CABLES. DAMAGE TO THE | |
| ELECTRICAL CABLES CAN CAUSE | |
| SHOCK, BURNS OR DEATH. |
Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or cause death.
• Lift the pump with an adequately sized chain or cable |
attached to the lifting handle (458). DO NOT damage |
electrical cables while raising and lowering unit. |
Sliderail System |
• The OPTIONAL Goulds Model |
NOTICE: INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED.
THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THIS PUMP.
MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.
recommended for proper installation. |
NOTICE: FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE SLIDERAIL SYSTEM.
• Installation of the sliderail system should locate the pump |
opposite the influent opening, preventing stagnate areas |
where solids can settle. |
WARNING
Hazardous fluids can cause fire, burns or death.
UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS OR FLAMMABLE GASES. THESE FLUIDS MAY BE PRESENT IN CONTAINMENT AREAS.
• The pit floor MUST be flat under the sliderail base and |
have sufficient loading capacity to support the entire |
weight of the assembly, including the sliderail base, |
sliderail guide, pump and all assorted piping. |
Piping |
• Discharge piping should be no smaller than 2" (51 mm) |
diameter and kept as short as possible, avoiding |
unnecessary fittings to minimize friction losses. |
NOTICE: INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE AND REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO THE CARRIER OR DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
• Install an adequately sized check valve (suitable for |
handling 3⁄4" (19 mm) solids for effluent applications and |
2" (50 mm) solids for sewage applications) in the |
discharge pipe to prevent backflow. Follow the check |
valve manufacturer’s installation instructions. |
• Install an adequately sized gate valve ABOVE the check |
valve for pump, plumbing and check valve maintenance. |
• To deter air locking, drill a3⁄16" (4.8 mm) hole, 2" |
(50.8 mm) beyond the pump discharge connection. |
• All piping must be adequately supported, so as not to |
impart any piping strain or loads on the pump. |
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