cx400/px400 Sub. pump • operation and partS manual — rev. #1 (12/03/10) — page 9

specificatiOn

1. motor rotation – Upon start-up, the pump "kicks" in the opposite direction of motor rotation. The correct rotation is

counterclockwise (CCW) as viewed from the impeller end of the pump.

2. mechanical Seal oil – Use Paraffin P70 oil lubricant. Fill oil cavity 75% to 85% full (allow air space for expansion).

3. control box - For unattended operation use CB3 Control box (Table 2).

table 1. Specifications
Model CX400/PX400
Type Submersible Trash Pump
Motor Type Condenser Start Condenser Drive
Impeller Plastic
Suction & Discharge Size 2 in. (50 mm)
Maximum Pumping Capacity 72 gallons/minute/(273 liters/minute)
Max Head 34 ft. (10.3 meters)
Power 1/2 HP (.37 kw)
Voltage Phase 1Ø 115 V
Starting Amps 35.4 18.4
Running Amps 7 6.2
Control Box Required NO (See Note 3)
Temperature Range 32° - 104°F (0° - 40°C)
Thermal Overload Protection YES
Rotation CCW (See Note 1)
Mechanical Seal Oil Capacity 15.54 in3 (255 cc)
(See Note 2)
10.67 in3 (175 cc)
(See Note 2)
Power Cable Length 19 ft (approximately 6 m)
Dry Net weight 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)
Table 2. control box Specications
Model voltage type ul/cSa
listed
thermal overload
Protection
Float Switch
Capability
CB3 115 VAC, 60 Hz Single Phase YES NO YES