operation
Hose Connections
1.Connect a
Attaching Lifting Rope
1.Attach a suitable lifting cable (rope) to the carrying handle (Figure 12) 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.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
DISCHARGE
HOSE
| EXTERNAL |
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NEMA | 1Ø 230VAC, 60 Hz | ||
POWER SOURCE | |||
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| CIRCUIT |
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| BREAKER |
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| BLACK | L1 | |
LIFTING | RED |
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ROPE |
| L2 | |
| GREEN |
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| GND. BUS |
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POWER
CORD
Figure 13. Submersible Pump
Tilted Position (Incorrect)
Pump Power Connections (No Control Box)
CARRYING
HANDLE
SUPPORT
SUBMERSIBLE PLATFORM
PUMP
Figure 12. Submersible Pump
Upright Position (Correct)
2.Make sure the pump is always placed in an upright position (Figure 12), and not tilted (Figure 13). 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.
1.Make sure circuit breaker supplying power to pump motor is in the OFF position.
2.Insert the
3.If all of the pump's electrical requirements have been 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 recommended that personnel monitor the pump while in operation. Severe pump damage can occur if left unattended.
For unattended operation Multiquip recommends the use of either the CB6 or CB200 control box.
st3020b1/BCUL Sub. pump • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (10/28/10) — page 19
