Multiquip cx400, px400 manual Operation, Hose Connections, Attaching Lifting Rope

operation

Hose Connections

1.Connect a 2-inch hose to the discharge port on the pump as shown in Figure 11. Make sure that hose is attached correctly to the discharge port.

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.

		EXTER
	115 VAC	1Ø 115 VA
		POWER S
	POWER
	PLUG	CIR
2-INCH		BRE
DISCHARGE		BLACK
HOSE		WHITE
		GREEN
		GND. B
	POWER
LIFTING	CORD
ROPE

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,
	single-phase.

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