EBARA EPD, Optima - Manual (Page 11)

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EBARA Submersible Sump/Drainage Pumps EPD / Optima
Refer to the installation illustration on the following page for the following instructions. Be
certain sump basin is clean and all power to pump is shut off. If pump fails to operate properly
after installation, refer to the troubleshooting checklist on page 12 or contact EBARA.
General Materials Needed
• One can PVC cement (read instructions carefully)
• One can thread compound (read instructions carefully)
• One male PVC adapter: 1
1 /
4
" for 1 /
3
HP; 1 1 /
2
" for 1 /
2
, 3 /
4
, 1 & 1 1 /
2
horsepower models.
• Enough rigid PVC pipe and couplings to reach from bottom of sump basin to discharge:
1 1 /
4
" for 1 /
3
HP; 1 1 /
2
" for 1 /
2
, 3 /
4
, 1 & 1 1 /
2
horsepower models.
• One Check Valve.
Tools Needed for all pump installations:
Pipe wrench, slot screwdriver, 24-tooth hacksaw, knife or round file.
Step 1 – Thread male PVC adaptor into pump discharge opening.
Step 2 – Cement a 15" piece of PVC pipe to adaptor. Use appropriate diameter piping.
Drill a 1/8" relief hole in the pipe 5" above pump connection. This hole prevents pump
from air-locking.
Step 3 – Clamp Check Valve to top of 15" PVC pipe with water flow arrow pointing
away from pump.
Step 4 – Lower pump into basin. Clamp needed PVC discharge pipe and fittings to
open end of Check Valve.
Step 5 – Plug in pump and fill sump basin with water. Pump should turn on at 13" to
14" water level. Perform several ON-OFF cycles to assure satisfactory operation.
TOTAL HEAD
ITEM NO
Optima-3
1/3 HP
EPD-3
1/3 HP
EPD-5
1/2 HP
EPD-7
3/4 HP
EPD-10
1 HP
EPD-15
1 1 /
2
HP
10
33
38
66
5
40
45
15
25
31
67
20
14
20
49
63
74
85
30
29
45
56
68
35
17
35
46
58
40
25
36
48
45
14
26
38
50
15
26
55
15
25
7
40
54
65
77
GPM
GPM
GPM
GPM
GPM
GPM
TOTAL HEAD
Submersible Pump Installation
Performance Table
(Capacity in Gallons per Minute)