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4.Place the pump in the sump; make sure that nothing interferes with switch operation.
Sump Lid omitted for clarity.
Figure 6
5.Finish installing the necessary plumbing. Follow the glue manufacturer’s instructions for safety precautions and curing time.
Risk of flooding. Make sure the pump cannot move in the sump. If the pump moves when it runs, the piping or sump wall may interfere with the switch and prevent the pump from starting or stopping.
Sump Lid omitted for clarity.
Figure 7
6A. Power Supply: This pump requires a 115V., 60 Hz., 15 amp individual branch circuit. The circuit must
be grounded and should be dedicated to the sump pump..
6B. The pump is supplied with a
Electrical shock hazard. Always ground the pump to a suitable electrical ground, such as a grounded water pipe, a properly grounded metallic raceway, or a ground wire system. Do not cut off the round ground pin.
Sump Lid omitted |
for clarity. |
Figure 8
7A. After you have installed the piping, check valve, and float switch, the pump is ready for operation.
7B. Check the pump by filling the sump with water and observing the pump’s operation through one complete cycle. For switch settings see the Electrical and Switch Specifications chart on Page 7.
Failure to make this operational check may lead to improper operation, premature failure, and flooding.
THE INTELLISHIELD SWITCH
NOTE: Keep the IntelliShield control box dry at all times. Do not connect it to an extension cord or let it get into the sump pit.
The Intellishield switch consists of three stainless steel rods (probes) mounted vertically on the side of the pump . These are the OFF, ON, and GROUND probes (see Figure 9).
Normal Operation
When the water level rises to the level of the ON probe (the short stainless rod), the pump starts. As the pump runs, the water level drops. When it drops below the tip of the OFF probe (the long stainless rod
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