Safety instructions, Ab c d e – Burcam 300402 SUMP BUDDY SUBM. BACK UP MUNICIPAL WATER SUMP PUMP User Manual

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FOR INFORMATION TEL: 514.337.4415 FAX: 514.337.4029

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

(applicable to your electrical primary pump)

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 BREAK-
ER, REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

ASSUMING THAT YOU HAVE A SUMP PIT LOCATED IN YOUR BASEMENT FLOOR...
YOUR SUMP PIT SHOULD 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 emergency sump pump application

Pump installation

Municipal water source with a minimum of 40 PSI

and a maximum of 60 PSI.

Desired length of copper pipe and required fittings to link up municipal water source to

sump buddy automatic valve.

Teflon tape.

Desired length of polyethylene pipe and T or Y fitting, to link up sump buddy discharge

to existing discharge of electrical sump pump.

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, propane torch and
welding material.

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