Simer Pumps 2961 Safety / Performance / Installation, Read and Follow Safety Instructions

Safety / Performance / Installation 3

READ AND FOLLOW

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this

symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury:

warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.

The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are important but not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump.

Keep safety labels in good condition.

Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

1.Read this manual carefully. Failure to follow these Instructions could cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

2.Check your local codes before installing. You must comply with their rules.

3.Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.

4.Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.

Hazardous voltage, Can shock, burn or cause death. During operation, the pump is in water. To avoid fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:

Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill. Do not lift pump by power cord. See “Cord Lift Warning” on Page 5.

5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.

5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand in water or put your finger in fuse socket.

5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and plug, plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system control, connect pump ground lead to system ground.

6.Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump, (causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void warranty.

7.Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when ser- vicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling it.

8.In normal service, motor should not need oiling. Motor has been filled at the factory with a special oil.

NOTICE: This unit is not designed for applications involv- ing salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement, asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or gravel surfaces.

Piping – Effluent Applications (3/4" or Less Solids)

Piping must be 1-1/2" minimum to carry volume of pump discharge. Check local codes to determine if a check valve is required in your system. In cold climates, check valves are not used to prevent effluent from freez- ing in piping.

If using as a sump pump, a check valve is recommended.

Piping – Sewage Applications (2" or Less Solids)

In any case, piping must not be smaller than pump dis- charge.

When installed in a sewage system, pipe must be capable of handling semi-solids of at least 2" (5.1 cm) diameter.

The rate of flow in the discharge pipe must keep any solids present in suspension in the fluid. To meet mini- mum flow requirements (2 feet (.6 m) per second in dis- charge line), size pipe as follows:

A Pipe Size Of:	Will Handle a Flow Rate Of:
1-1/2" (3.8 cm)	12 GPM (45 LPM)
2" (5.1 cm)	21 GPM (80 LPM)
2-1/2" (6.3 cm)	30 GPM (114 LPM)
3" (7.6 cm)	48 GPM (182 LPM)

PERFORMANCE

GPH (LPH) AT DISCHARGE FT. OF HEAD

Model	5 (1.5m)	10 (3m)	15 (4.6m)	18 (5.5m)
2961	3900(14,763)	2550(9,653)	960(3,634)	0

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 1-800-468-7867 /1-800-546-7867