Safety instructions, Ab c d e – Burcam 300500 SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP 1/3HP 115V User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

This fine pump that you have just purchased is designed from the latest in material and
workmanship.
Before installation and operation, we recommend the following procedures:

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES TO ENSURE YOU
COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS. THESE CODES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH
YOUR SAFETY IN MIND. BE SURE YOU COMPLY WITH THEM.

WE RECOMMEND THAT A SEPARATE CIRCUIT BE LEAD FROM THE HOME ELECTRI-
CAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL PROPERLY PROTECTED WITH A FUSE OR A CIRCUIT
BREAKER. WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT BE USED.
CONSULT A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR ALL WIRING.

THE GROUND TERMINAL ON THE THREE PRONG PLUGS SHOULD NEVER BE
REMOVED. THEY ARE SUPPLIED AND DESIGNED FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE OR PRODUCT WITH
THE POWER CONNECTED. DO NOT ONLY UNSCREW THE FUSE OR TRIP THE
BREAKER, REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

ASSUMING THAT YOU HAVE A SUMP PIT LOCATED IN YOUR BASEMENT FLOOR... YOUR
SUMP PIT MUST BE CONSTRUCTED FROM CONCRETE, BRICK, TILE OR MORE
RECENTLY A SUMP BASIN MADE FROM PLASTIC AND/OR FIBERGLASS. THE MINIMUM
SIZE OF YOUR SUMP PIT MUST BE 18” IN DIAMETER AND NO LESS THAN 25” DEEP.
WHEN PIT IS READY, PROCEED TO NEXT STEP.

Material required for submersible sump pump application

Submersible sump pump installation

Desired length of 1 1/2” or 1 1/4” of ABS/DWV pipe to link up the pump to the drain line.
1 only 1 1/4” check valve (350353) (Note that this 1 1/4” check valve may also be use with

a 1 1/2” pipe), or 1 only 1 1/2” check valve (350363) (Note that this 1 1/2” check valve may
also be use with a 2” pipe). A 350362 in line check valve is also an alternative solution.

Sump pit or 1 only sump basin.
1 1/4”-1 1/2” stainless steel clamps (750886).
ABS cement.

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Tools

Screwdrivers, hacksaw to cut pipe, knife to assist in pipe cutting, round file to smooth pipe
ends, pipe wrench, adjustable wrench to tighten fittings.

NOTICE

This unit is not designed for applications
involving salt water or brine .
Use with salt water or brine will void

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