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WEIL SUBMERSIBLE WASTEWATER PUMP <br /> INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE <br /> INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION <br /> This manual contains instruction for installation, Clean wet well thoroughly before installing pump. <br /> operation and maintenance of your pump equipment. Sand,mud,cinders,etc. are abrasives which will <br /> Read and study this manual before using the damage the mechanical seals. <br /> equipment. The pump is a well designed and <br /> sturdily constructed machine. When properly The pump is ready for installation as shipped. <br /> installed and given reasonable care and Except as noted above,no lubrication or adjustment <br /> maintenance,it will give many years of service. is required before initial operation. <br /> SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Raise and lower the unit by means of a chain or steel <br /> Always disconnect the electrical power supply to the cable fastened to the lifting handle provided. Do <br /> motor before working on the unit. Failure to do so not raise,lower,or support the unit by means of <br /> can cause severe electrical shock or death. the electrical power cable or the moisture sensor <br /> If the basement floor is wet or flooded, do not walk cable. When moving the pump,avoid putting strain <br /> on floor until the electrical power has been on the electrical cables. Set the pump in its final <br /> disconnected. Exercise caution when working in the location before connecting the cable(s). Provide <br /> exposed areas of rotating parts. adequate headroom above the wet well for future <br /> maintenance of the equipment. Install the associated <br /> RECEIVING level controls so that the pump is properly <br /> Immediately upon arrival,the equipment should be immersed. For intermittent service,the minimum <br /> checked for any shortages and/or damage. Any liquid level must be at least 1" above the pump case. <br /> shortages or damage should be noted on the bill of <br /> lading and freight bill,and promptly reported to the POWER CABLE <br /> transportation company. Claims for shortages or The electrical characteristics shown on the pump <br /> damage must be made in writing to Weil Pump nameplate describes the power supply required to <br /> Company Inc.,Cedarburg,Wisconsin within 14 operate the pump motor. The user is responsible for <br /> days of receipt of equipment. providing appropriate branch circuit,motor starter, <br /> STORAGE and overload protection in accordance with local <br /> Pumping equipment should be installed and put into <br /> code requirements. <br /> operation as soon as possible. If it is necessary to Electrical connections made in the pit, even though <br /> store the equipment for extended periods, above the highest water level,must be sealed to <br /> precautions should be taken to prevent corrosion or prevent moisture penetration into power or sensor <br /> oxidation. It is recommended that the equipment be cables through junction boxes. Wiring diagrams for <br /> stored indoors. The storage area should be dry and the pump motor are provided. It is important to <br /> have a relatively constant temperature. Exposed make connections according to the diagram <br /> machined surfaces should be coated with a rust provided. Incorrect electrical connections will void <br /> preventative. The entire unit should be sealed in the warranty. <br /> heavy plastic bag. A desiccant should be placed in <br /> the bag before it is sealed. Before sealing the bag, <br /> arrange the power cable,and moisture/temperature <br /> sensor cable, (if so equipped)in gently curved loops <br /> to prevent cables from taking a permanent set. <br /> During storage,the plastic bag should be opened at <br /> least once a month,and the rotating assembly of the <br /> pump turned several times by hand. This helps <br /> prevent point of contact corrosion and maintains <br /> rotational integrity. Add desiccant before the bag is <br /> resealed. For additional information regarding rust <br /> prevention,refer to the American Society for Metals <br /> Handbook,under"Rust Prevention Compounds." <br /> EM-1600-2 WEIL <br />