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operation
Hose Connections
1.Connect a
Attaching Lifting Rope
1.Attach a suitable lifting cable (rope) to the carrying handle (Figure 11) 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 there is little or no debris, the support platform is not required.
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| EXTER | |
| 115 VAC | 1Ø 115 VA | |
| POWER S | ||
| POWER | ||
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| PLUG | CIR | |
BRE | |||
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DISCHARGE |
| BLACK | |
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HOSE |
| WHITE | |
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| GREEN | |
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| GND. B | |
| POWER |
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LIFTING | CORD |
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ROPE |
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CARRYING
HANDLE
SUBMERSIBLE
SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP
Figure 12. Submersible Pump
Tilted Position (Incorrect)
Pump Power Connections (No Control Box)
1. | Make sure circuit breaker supplying power to pump |
| motor is in the OFF position. |
2. | Insert the power cable plug (Figure 11) into the |
| appropriate power source receptable. The correct |
| source voltage for this pump is 115 VAC, 60 Hz, |
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SUPPORT
PUMP
3. If all of the pump's electrical requirements have been |
PLATFORM
Figure 11. Submersible Pump
Upright Position (Correct)
2.Make sure the pump is always placed in an upright position (Figure 11, and not tilted (Figure 12). Never position the pump directly on a soft, loose bottom. Remember to attain maximum pumping capacity and prevent excessive wear. Position the pump so it will not burrow itself into sand or clay.
| met, place the circuit breaker or power ON/OFF switch |
| in the ON 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, place the circuit |
| breaker or ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and |
| check the system for leaks. |
NOTICE
When connecting the pump directly to a power source (no control box), it is recommeded that personnel monitor the pump while in operation. Severe pump damge can occur if left unattended.
For unattended operation Multiquip recommends the use of the CB3 control box.
cx400/px400 Sub. pump • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (12/03/10) — page 17