ST-1500 Series SUB. Pump Operation, Hose Connections

ST-1500 SERIES SUB. PUMP — OPERATION

Hose Connections

1.Connect a 2-inch (ST-1503A) or 1.5-inch (ST-1503CUL) hose to the discharge port on the pump as shown in Figure 8. Make sure that the hose is attached correctly to the discharge port.

Pump Power Connections (Piggy-Back Cord Only)

1.Make sure the circuit breaker supplying power to the pump is in the OFF position.

2.Connect the float switch or switches to the AC power receptacle as shown in Figure 6.

Attaching Lifting Rope

1.Attach a suitable lifting cable (rope) to the carrying handle (Figure 8) on the pump and lower the pump into place. For applications where there is an excessive amount of mud, grit or silt, the use of a support platform is desirable. When pumping water from swimming pool type applications where thereislittleor nodebris,thesupportplatformisnotrequired.

Figure 9. Submersible Pump Upright Position

(Incorrect)

3.If all of the pump's electrical requirements have been met, place thecircuit breaker or powerON/OFF switchintheON position.

4.Wait a few seconds and water should begin to flow from the discharge hose.

5.If water is not flowing from the discharge hose or not flowing freely after a few minutes, remove the power from the pump and check the system for leaks.

6.To stop the pump from pumping, place the circuit breaker or ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.

DANGER

NEVER! grab or touch a live power cord (Figure 10). DO NOT stand in water when connecting the pump's power cord into a voltage source.The possibility exist of electrical shock, electrocution and possibly death!

WET

HANDS

Figure 8. Submersible Pump Upright Position

(Correct)

2.Make sure the pump is always placed in an upright position, nottilted(Figure9).Neverpositionthepumpdirectlyonasoft, loose bottom. Remember to attain maximum pumping ca- pacity and prevent excessive wear, position the pump so it will not burrow itself into sand or clay.

POWER

CORD

(POWER ON)

Figure 10. Power Cord (Wet Hands)

ST-1500 SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/04/04) — PAGE 15

ST-1500 specifications

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