Burcam 400500 SEWAGE PUMP 1/2HP 115V - Manual (Page 4)

Screw the pipe with the male adaptor into the 2” discharge opening in the pump. Lower
pump with piping attached into the sewage basin. Make sure that the pump is as close
as possible to the centre of the basin. Adjusting the pump in centre of basin will keep
mechanical float switch from rubbing on side of basin.
When you are pumping raw sewage, you must have a gas tight cover on the basin and
a vent pipe from basin, connecting to home’s vent system (see diagram). Feed the 2”
riser pipe from pump’s discharge, through the 2” opening in the cover. Secure a 3” vent
pipe to the cover and bring the switch and pump motor power cables through the
opening in the cover provided.
Install a 2” check valve (model 450457) union type to the 2” discharge riser pipe
coming out of the cover, to a lenght of 2” ABS/DWV pipe, and run the discharge line as
short as possible to the home’s waste sewer line. Secured the check valve with the
provided clamps. Be sure that the arrow on valve are pointing away from pump.
Connect the 3 prong plug of the switch in a receptacle. Insert the motor 3 prong plug
into female receptacle on exposed piggy-back of switch plug. The mechanical switch
provided for automatic operation is preset to pump. No adjustments are necessary.
Fill the sewage basin with water to test the operation of the submersible sewage pump
and switch operation. Pump should start pumping when the water level reaches 12” to
15” above the bottom of the basin and above the pump. Allow the pump to go several
“on-off” cycles to assure satisfactory operation.
Secure the gas tight cover and the plug for electrical cords with the gaskets and screws
provided with the cover. Make vent connection to home’s vent system.
SEWAGE SYSTEM TYPICAL PIPING
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Home’s vent system
Raw sewage discharge line
Pump’s discharge line
Basin
vent line
From From From
bath or shower Toilet Sink
Sewage basin inlet
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
STEP 10
Note that a vertical switch is installed on model 400510 and 400500E. The 400510 switch setting is
for a regular sewage basin while model 400500E has a special setting for our Easy Flush System only.