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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAST IRON SUMP PUMP WATER SOURCE WSSPC5V 1 2 HP M WARRANTY PRODUCT DEFECTS COVERED 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE RECEIPT AND PRODUCT DATE CODE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY CLAIM This pump is controlled by the attached float switch The proper application is for use as a sump pump in a basement By using in a sump pit the rising water will activate the float switch turning the pump on Questions Problems Missing parts Please call our pump experts before returning to the store 1 800 346 7611 8 a m 4 30 p m EST Monday Friday SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble operate or install the product If you have any questions please call our pump experts at 1 800 346 7611 8 a m 4 30 p m EST Monday Friday CHECKLIST BEFORE INSTALLATION 1 Inspect your pump If the unit has been damaged in shipment contact your retailer before installing 2 Carefully read all literature to familiarize yourself with details regarding installation and use Retain materials for future reference SPECIFICATIONS GPM 10 15 20 25 30 _wsspc3 v 1 3 48 30 138 9 3 236 _wsspcs v 1 2 66 50 37 26 13 3 31 REMARKS MODEL WITH V IS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL SWITCH MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR PUMP INSTALLATION Materials Required Tools Required 1 1 2 ABS or PVC Pipe and adapter2. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects hot surfaces oil and chemicals Avoid kinking the cord Do not use damaged or worn cords WATER SOURCE LLC 3 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Water Source pumps are equipped with either a wide angle float switch or vertical float switch The pump will automatically turn on when the water level in the sump pit reaches the float switch on level and automatically turn off when the water is pumped down to the float switch off level Approximate height of float switch above base of pump Float Switch Type On Level Off Level Wide angle tethered Make sure the wide angle float switch will swing freely from the bottom to top without coming in contact with the side of the sump pit Contact with the side of the sump pit may cause the switch to malfunction Make sure the vertical float switch does not become bent and can rise and fall without coming into contact with side of pump or side of sump pit If the float switch cannot come down properly the pump will not turn off which will burn out the pump motor and flood your basement The sump pit must be a minimum of 12 diameter by 10 depth for vertical float switch models 18 diameter by 18 depth for wide angle float switch models to prevent excessive pump cycling Based on the float switch operation this pump will not remove all the water in the sump pit y Set your new pump in the bottom of the sump pit off t
3. Screwdriver Inline sump check valve with clamps to connect Hacksaw to cut pipe discharge pipe to drain line exiting house Knife to assist in pipe cutting PVC Primer and Solvent to connect pipe to File to smooth pipe ends adapter threaded into pump discharge Adjustable wrench to tighten fittings Thread tape SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL When you see this symbol on the pump or in the manual look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury or property damage Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury death or major property rie Pye CC ae damage if ignored SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF DANGERS Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil gasoline kerosene ethanol etc Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive vapors Using this pump with or near flammable liquids can cause explosion or fire resulting in serious personal injury and or property damage Always disconnect the pump from its power source before installing inspecting maintaining or repairing Do not stand in water when the pump is connected Do not touch the pump while it is operating as the pump may be HOT and can cause serious burns Do not disassemble the motor housing The motor has NO repairable internal parts and disassembling may cause oil leakage or dangerous electrical wiring issues and voids warranty WATER SOURCE LLC 2 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM Warns
4. holes in the lid You will need to install your pump and piping so that it fits properly through the lid 10 11 12 T DEDICATED o 2 15AMP For your own safety turn off the electrical f GFCI OUTLET power at the circuit breaker fuse box to j avoid any possible electrical shock hazards H O NtINE SUMP l CHECK VALVE A On a replacement installation remove the H OPTIONAL ee R hA SUMP BASIN LID existing pump from the sump pit by S unscrewing the clamps and disconnecting gt THA 72 the discharge pipe or hose from the old UY YUE pump GF onli YY f Uy After removing the old pump remove j sediment debris and any standing water h VA from the sump pit YY D ened x DRILL1 8 7 TQE Y Wrap threads of a PVC adapter Male x Slip WEEP HOLE al NIN j TO PREVENT with thread tape and screw into the pump AIRLOCK OFF LEVEL 1 4 4 Af discharge YW f a mw ft e Af fh i 7 f N S IOO ITT IOOC IOI III I I IOI IOI I III IIT M M M M M O O M O O E T T M 4 LLL VM M MA E O MOM M Cf Prepare a 3 foot section of PVC pipe if PE a BASIN WIDTH not re using existing discharge pipe Using a file smooth all rough edges of the cut pipe Drill a 1 8 inch weep hole approximately 3 inches from bottom of pipe This will prevent pump from air locking NOTE Make sure hole is drilled at downward angle so water shoots down towards pit not up and out of the pi
5. of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury death or major property A WARNING damage if ignored SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF WARNINGS 1 2 This pump is designed for home sump applications This pump will provide years of trouble free service when properly installed maintained and used However inadequate electrical power to the pump dirt or blockage by ice or debris may cause the pump to fail eventually bringing about additional water damage To minimize the potential for water damage due to pump failure please carefully read the manual and follow the instructions regarding common pump problems and remedies or call 1 800 346 7611 For safety the pump motor has an automatic resetting thermal protector that automatically will turn off the pump if it becomes too hot Overuse of this feature will damage the pump and will void the warranty Once the thermal protector detects that the pump has cooled to a safe temperature it will allow the pump to operate normally If the pump is plugged in it may restart unexpectedly Additional Safety Precautions 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 Know the pump applications limitations and potential hazards Make certain the electrical power source is adequate for the requirements of the pump ALWAYS disconnect the power to the pump before servicing Release all pressure drain all water within system before servicing any component Secure discharge line before star
6. LLC specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3 Inno event shall Water Source LLC be liable for consequential incidental or special damages resulting from or related in any manner to any distributor components or accessories 4 Water Source LLC disclaims all liability for improper installation or improper use of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages The above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you In addition to the rights given you by this warranty you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For warranty claims DO NOT RETURN PUMP TO THE STORE Call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 346 7611 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 4 30 p m EST Printed in China WATER SOURCE LLC 8 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM
7. in discharge pipe Vertical pumping distance head is too high Reduce distance or increase diameter of discharge pipe Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged Remove pump and clean Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and overload Remove pump and clean Motor stator may be defective Fuse size or circuit breaker may be too small Impeller or volute opening are fully or partially clogged Remove pump and clean Inlet holes in pump base are clogged Remove pump and clean the openings Motor stator may be defective Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged Remove pump and clean 6 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM SUMP PUMP SPARE PARTS LIST H Description Qty Repair Kit H Description Qty Repair Kit 1 Pump casing amp Motor sa Impeller es gt ES WSSPC PBG WSSPC IMP J WSSPCV RS WATER SOURCE LLC 7 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase Any misuse abuse or modification automatically voids this warranty Water Source LLC will repair or replace the pump if in its sole determination the pump failed due to defects in materials or workmanship WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1 Neither Water Source LLC nor the store that sold this pump shall in any event be liable for any labor or similar expenses incurred in removing or repairing this pump 2 Water Source
8. o one side The pump MUST be placed on a solid foundation such as a brick stone paver or other flat heavy surface Do not place the pump directly on the ground in sandy or rocky surfaces Clay earth sand or gravel that enters the pump could damage the impeller of the pump and cause flooding Keep the pump inlet screen clear A CAUTION Do not set pump directly on sand dirt or mud Sand or mud choked pumps can be back flushed clean Do not handle or carry the pump by the power cord Use the handle The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication Do not operate the pump unless it is submerged in water running it dry may damage the seal and will void the warranty Extended usage of the pump in a partially submerged or non submerged situation may cause the pump to overheat due to lack of heat dissipation from the water If this occurs the pump s thermal overload protector will shut itself off until the motor cools to its normal temperature Repeated overheating may cause damage to the pump If the overload protector repeatedly trips unplug the pump and inspect it for clogs low line voltage or a plugged frozen discharge pipe A CAUTION The pump is not designed for application involving salt water or brine Doing so will void the warranty A CAUTION WATER SOURCE LLC 4 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM INSTALLATION NOTE BEFORE INSTALLING If using a sump basin lid or cover be sure to take note of the location of the
9. ris from falling into the sump pit prevent odors and guard against accidental injury WATER SOURCE LLC 5 WWW WATERSOURCEUSA COM gm COUT gt Ra elem i cme iae CBR ym CAUTION SHUT OFF POWER TO PUMP Pump does not run and hums Pump runs but does not deliver water Pump runs and pumps out sump pit but does not stop Pump runs but delivers only a small amount of water Fuse blows or circuit breaker trips when pump starts Motor runs for a short time then stops WATER SOURCE LLC Line circuit breaker is off or fuse is blown Water level in sump pit has not reached turn on level as indicated in installation drawing Pump cord is not making contact in receptacle Float is stuck It should operate freely in basin Check valve is installed backwards Flapper should open in direction of water flow Discharge shut off valve if used may be closed Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged Remove pump and clean Pump is air locked Start and stop several times by plugging and unplugging cord Check for clogged vent hole in pump case Vertical pumping distance head is too high Reduce distance or increase diameter of discharge pipe Float switch is stuck in up on position Be sure float switch operates freely in pit Defective float switch Replace with new float switch Pump is air locked Start and stop several times by plugging and unplugging cord Check for clogged vent hole
10. t a Airlock is a condition in which air becomes trapped in the pump Sump pumps cannot move air If your pump becomes air locked it will not pump water To prevent this situation the drilled hole in the pipe will allow any trapped air to escape and your pump will work as it should Apply PVC primer and solvent to PVC adapter and PVC pipe then insert pipe into adapter and allow solvent to set Place your pump in the sump pit on top of a brick stone paver or other solid surface so that pump is not directly on top of the bottom of base This will help the pump to not clog Be sure that the pump is positioned so that the float switch moves freely without touching the wall of the sump pit or other obstructions Ensure incoming water does not interfere with float switch Install an inline sump check valve onto the end of the section of discharge pipe Connect to remainder of discharge pipe exiting through the wall Tighten all clamps with a screwdriver Sump check valves prevent backflow of water into the sump pit and will allow the pump to run less frequently Turn the electrical power back on at the circuit breaker or fuse box To test your installation fill the sump pit with water using buckets or a hose When the float switch moves to the upright on position the pump will turn on The float switch will turn the pump off when it reaches the down off position OPTIONAL Install a sump basin lid cover A lid will prevent deb
11. ting pump An unsecured discharge line will whip possibly causing personal injury and or property damage Secure the pump on a solid base to keep the pump vertical and above mud and sand during operation to maximize pumping efficiency and prevent clogging and premature pump failure Check that all pipe connections are tight to minimize leaks Connect the pump DIRECTLY to a grounded GFCI outlet on a 15 Amp or larger dedicated circuit breaker Extension cords should not be used Periodically inspect the pump and system components to be sure the pump inlet is free of mud sand and debris DISCONNECT THE PUMP FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE INSPECTING Wear safety glasses at all times when working on the pump Follow all electrical and safety codes particularly the National Electrical Code NEC and in the workplace the Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA This unit is designed only for use on 115 volts single phase 60 Hz and is equipped with an approved 3 conductor cord and 3 prong grounded plug DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND PIN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES The 3 prong plug must be directly inserted into a properly installed and grounded 3 prong grounding type receptacle Do not use this pump with a 2 prong wall outlet Replace the 2 prong outlet with a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle a GFCI outlet installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician
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