submersible effluent & sewage pumps rl series - Red Lion

START UP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK7. AUTOMATIC MODELS (WITH FLOAT SWITCH)SINGLE PHASE 115 VAC MODELS:a) Connect the 3-prong grounded piggyback plug onthe fl oat switch cord into a 115 vac (depending onyour model) ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacle.DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PRONG FROMPLUG. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSIONCORD.b) Connect the 3-prong grounded plug from thepump power cord into the piggy back receptacleon the back of switch plug. DO NOT REMOVEGROUND PRONG FROM PLUG. DO NOTUSE AN EXTENSION CORD.8. MANUAL MODELS:SINGLE PHASE 115 VAC MODELSa) Manually fi ll the tank/basin with water to check thepump's operation. DO NOT RUN DRY.b) Connect the 3-prong grounded plug on the pumppower cord into 115 VAC (depending on yourmodel) ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacleor approved motor control. DO NOT REMOVEGROUND PRONG FROM PLUG. DO NOTUSE AN EXTENSION CORD.c) Cycle your system a few times to ensure that itsoperation is satisfactory. Replace tank/basin coverand double check to ensure that all systemcomponents/requirements are in place.c) Manually fi ll the tank/basin with water to check theswitch operation. DO NOT RUN DRY.d) Ensure that the fl oat switch hangs free and theSTART /STOP levels are satisfactory. The fl oatswitch MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITHSIDES OR BOTTOM OF TANK / BASIN.e) Cycle your system a few times to ensure thatits operation is satisfactory. Replace tank/basincover and double check to ensure that all systemcomponents/requirements are in place.SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE9. SAFETY TIPS WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK- BODILY INJURYa) Always wear rubber boots when you must unplugthe pump from the power supply.b) Never make adjustments or do maintenancechecks with power connected. Always disconnectyour pump from the electrical power supply beforebeginning ANY service.c) DO NOT SMOKE OR USE SPARKABLE ELEC-TRICAL DEVICES OR FLAME IN A SEPTIC(GASEOUS) SUMP.d) A SEPTIC SUMP CONDITION MAY EXIST. If entryinto sump is necessary, first provide proper safetyprecautions per OSHA requirements and secondly,DO NOT ENTER SUMP UNTIL THESE PRECAU-TIONS ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.e) NEVER REMOVE GROUND PRONG FROMANY POWER OR SWITCH PLUG. This is theground and is there for your safety.10. MAINTENANCE: YOUR PUMP IS CONSTRUCTEDSO THAT NO REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS REQUIREDSINCE THE PUMP IS COMPLETELY SELF LUBRICAT-ING. THE FOLLOWING ROUTINE CHECKING PRO-CEDURE IS RECOMMENDED TO BE CONDUCTEDEACH YEAR - AND ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOROCCASIONAL USE APPLICATIONS.a) Check power cords, switch cords and electricalservice outlets for damage and corrosion.b) Ensure there is no build up of sludge, sediment orblockage in the tank/basin to clog the pump.c) Manually raise and lower the fl oat switch to ensurecorrect pump operation (important for occasionaluse applications).d) Manually fi ll the tank/basin to check for correctswitch adjustment and system operation.6