Xylem IM045 R03 High Head Effluent Pumps User Manual

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PUMP INSTALLATION

TANK WITH EFFLUENT FILTER

NOTICE: PROTECT ALL PIPING, FITTINGS AND

SYSTEM COMPONENTS FROM FREEZ-

ING.

DO NOT LIFT, CARRY OR HANG

PUMP BY THE ELECTRICAL CABLE.

DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL

CABLE CAN CAUSE SHOCK, BURNS

OR DEATH.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY

INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

BE BY A CERTIFIED INSTALLER.

NOTICE: THE MODEL IS ASSEMBLED WITH LEFT

HAND THREADS. HOLD THE PUMP

WITH A WRENCH ON THE DISCHARGE

HEAD WHILE INSTALLING THE DIS-

CHARGE PIPE OR CONNECTOR.

• Ensure that the pump and motor are free to rotate by

turning the shaft by hand.

• Connect drop pipe or discharge pipe to pump and

lower pump into tank.

• The pump must be protected from solids and debris.

The effluent must pass through an approved filter be-

fore reaching the pump.

• Using waterproof plastic electrical tape, fasten the

electrical cable to the drop pipe at approximately three

foot intervals.

• The pump MUST be submerged at all times for proper

operation. Do not run dry. Ensure that the float

switches are set so that the pump cuts out before the

pump runs dry or breaks suction. Adjust the floats as

necessary for proper operation.

• If pump is to be operated with an open discharge, a

discharge valve MUST be installed. Before startup,

open this valve approximately

⁄

of the way, then start

the pump. SLOWLY open the valve until the desired

flow rate is achieved. Final setting MUST be within the

pumps recommended operating range.

• The motor bearings are lubricated internally. No other

motor or pump maintenance is required or possible.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage

can shock, burn or

cause death.

INLET

BAFFLE

EFFLUENT

FILTER

FILTERED

PUMP VAULT