Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates important
information, that if not followed, may cause damage to equipment.
General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its power cord contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do not use to
pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Do not use in a flammable and/or explosive atmosphere. Pump should only be used to pump clear water. Personal injury and/or property damage
Battery
acid is
corrosive. Avoid spilling on skin or clothing. Eye protection must be worn when handling the battery.
A ground fault circuit interrupter is
required.
This pump must only be used to pump
clear water. This pump is not designed to handle effluent, salt water, brine, laundry discharge or any other application which may contain caustic chemicals and/or foreign materials. Pump damage may occur if used in these applications and will void warranty.
Back-up Pump Battery
Requirements
1. Use only a new fully charged 12 volt deep cycle battery. Electrolyte level must be checked and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
2.Battery sizes that will fit into the battery box are 24C, 24VCM, 27C, 27CM and 27F.
3.Battery recharge time will be different at each installation. Under normal conditions it will take two to four days to bring a deep cycle battery back to full charge after it has been discharged. If electrical power to the house is lost more than once a week, consider keeping a spare,
Installation
1. Install in a sump pit per the minimum diameter required (WSS10: 11 inch, WSS20: 12 inch, WSS30: 15 inch in diameter). Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel or plastic. Position primary pump switch AWAY from any inlets so that incoming water does not contact the switch face. See Figure 1(a) - 1(c).
2.The unit should be located and rest on a solid, level foundation. Do not place pump directly on clay, earth, gravel or sandy surface. These surfaces contain small stones, gravel, sand, etc. that may clog or damage the pump and cause pump failure.
Flood risk. If flexible discharge hose is
used, make sure pump is secured in sump pit to prevent movement. Failure to secure pump could allow pump movement and switch interference and prevent pump from starting or stopping.
3.Using PVC cement and primer, connect
Support pump and piping when
assembling and after installation. Failure to do so could cause piping to break, pump to fail, etc. which could result in property damage and/or personal injury.
4.Place battery in box. Attach red cable from battery box control panel to positive battery terminal. Attach black cable to the negative terminal. Place cover on battery box.
could result.
All wiring must be performed by a
qualified electrician. Failure to follow this warning could result in fatal electrical shock.
If the basement has water or moisture on the floor, do not walk on wet area until all
power is turned off. If the shutoff box is in the basement, call an electrician. Remove pump and either repair or replace. Failure to follow this warning could result in fatal electrical shock.
Do not
expose battery to sparks or flames as an explosion or fire could
result.
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WSS10 |
| Grounded |
Grounded |
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| Outlet | |
Outlet |
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| Discharge pipe |
Inlet |
| 24 |
pipe |
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Check valve | ||
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| 11 inch | Cap Switch |
| Diameter | ON @ 8 inches |
Figure 1 (a) | min. | OFF @ approx. 3 inches |
2 |
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