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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the product.
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!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
EMERGENCY SUMP PUMP
1. Be sure that this installation meets all code requirements
that apply.
2. Disconnect power (unplug) the primary sump pump before
installing, working on, or servicing the Emergency Sump Pump.
3. The Emergency Sump Pump requires a city water source
with a minimum pressure of 40 PSI. The inlet pipe should
be at least 3/4" in diameter.
4. The Emergency Sump Pump is designed as an auxiliary
back-up sump pump for private residences in case of prima-
ry sump pump failure or a power outage. It is not designed
for and should not be used as a primary sump pump.
5. Clean the Emergency Sump Pump regularly.
PERFORMANCE CHART
Input Pressure (City Water Pressure)
in Lbs. per Square Inch
40
50
60
Risk of flooding if lift height is exceeded. DO NOT try to lift water higher than the maximum lift shown.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
MATERIALS
Copper, plastic or galvanized pipe and fittings (as appropriate to
the house's plumbing) to extend the city water line to the instal-
This is the
lation site for the Emergency Sump Pump.
Pipe solvents, pipe cements, or solder, and pipe joint com-
pounds or PTFE pipe thread sealant tape (per house's plumbing).
1-1/4" hose coupling, 1-1/4" plastic pipe (as needed),
Y-fitting, and a 45° elbow for the discharge line from the
Emergency Sump Pump.
NOTICE: If the primary pump discharges to a hose, replace the
hose with rigid plastic pipe when you install the Emergency
Sump Pump.
NOTICE: BE SURE that there is a functioning check valve (one-
way valve) in the discharge of the primary sump pump. This is
necessary to prevent the Emergency Sump Pump from pumping
up through the discharge pipe, back down through the primary
sump pump, and filling the sump.
TOOLS
Screwdrivers
Hacksaw (for cutting pipe)
Knife
Round file (to debur the pipe ends after cutting)
Pipe wrench and/or slip joint pliers.
If you are running copper pipe for the city water extension,
you will need a propane torch plus soldering materials. Keep a
charged fire extinguisher at hand whenever you are soldering
with a torch.
a charged fire extinguisher at hand whenever you are soldering
with a torch and be sure that your work area is clear of inflam-
mable debris, rags, etc. If you are not experienced at soldering
with a torch, call a licensed plumber to install copper pipe.
For troubleshooting guide, see page 15.
Flow in Gallons Per Hour (Liters Per Hour) at Lift Heights Shown
5' (1.5M)
10' (3M)
332 (257)
230 (871)
402 (1522)
309 (1170)
454 (1719)
369 (1397)
Fire danger when soldering with a torch. Keep
15' (4.6M)
127 (481)
217 (821)
285 (1179)
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2
20' (6.1M)
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124 (469)
200 (757)
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