IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Warranty void if product modified, drilled, painted, or altered in any way; if used to pump hot water, or to pump liquids other than water (such as but not limited to chemicals, fertilizers, flammable
liquids, herbicides, mud, tar, cement, wood chips); or otherwise abused.
WARNING, risk of electric shock – This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and
1.Before installing or servicing your pump, BE CERTAIN pump power source is disconnected.
2.Installation and electrical wiring must adhere to state
and local codes and must be complete before priming pump. Check appropriate community agencies, or contact local electrical and pump professionals.
3.CALL AN ELECTRICIAN WHEN IN DOUBT. Pump should be connected to a separate 15 amp circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block. Plugging into existing outlets may cause low voltage at motor, causing blown fuses, tripping of motor overload, or burned out motor.
4.A permanent ground connection from pump to the grounding bar at the service panel is mandatory. Myers sump pumps come with a grounding conductor and a grounding- type attachment plug. Do not connect pump to a power supply until permanently grounded. For maximum safety, ground pump to a circuit equipped with a fault interrupter device.
PERFORMANCE TABLE (in gallons per minute)
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MODEL | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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S33 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 2 |
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5.Voltage of power supply must match the voltage of the pump. All Myers sump pumps are factory preset to 115V, 60Hz.
6.Before installing pump, clear sump basin of any water, debris, or sediment.
WARNING: Sump basin must be vented in accordance with local plumbing codes. Myers sump pumps are not designed for and CANNOT be installed in locations classified as hazardous in the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
7.The sump basin should be between 14" and 18" in diameter for the S33A1,
8.The following may cause severe damage to pump and will void warranty:
•Using the pump without a check valve.
•Using an extension cord.
•Cutting off the ground pin or using an adapter fitting.
•Working on pump or switch while plugged in.
•Removing motor housing, unscrewing impeller, or otherwise removing impeller seal.
•Running the pump continuously.
•Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
•Pumping gasoline or other flammable liquids.
PIPING
Plastic PVC pipe is shown in the illustrations, but drain hose, galvanized steel or copper pipe may be used if desired. All piping must be clean and free of all foreign matter to prevent clogging. Use thread compound on all threaded joints unless specified otherwise.
9.Do not open pump housing to attempt
10.Any finished basement or living area should be equipped with a sump pump alarm to warn of a pump failure and protect against water damage.
11.Cycle the pump at least once per month when regular use isn’t occurring.
12.Always use a properly installed check valve with this sump pump.
A CHECK VALVE MUST BE USED IN THE DISCHARGE LINE FOR ALL PUMPS. A
PUMP MOTOR
NEVER REMOVE MOTOR HOUSING OR UNSCREW PUMP IMPELLER. Warranty on pump is void if motor housing, impeller or seal have been removed. Any repair on motor must be done by an authorized Myers service center.
23833A587 | P. 3 | Bag #18812A108 |