General, Supersub range, Supervort range – Stuart Turner Submersible Supersub User Manual
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General
The submersible pump range is designed for re-circulation, drainage and transfer of
fresh water in outdoor or indoor applications.
Model types within the range which have the suffix ‘A’ incorporate an adjustable float
switch assembly which provides automatic pump control.
Supersub Range
This model is suitable for clean water, rain water or waste water applications.
Note: Waste water is water that has been used in the home except water from toilets
eg. dish, shower and laundry water.
Supervort Range
These models are suitable for dirty water applications and are capable of handling semi-
solids in suspension of up to 20 mm in diameter. They are also suitable for all applications
specified in the Supersub range.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Electric motor driven submersible pump with float switch control on selected models.
Motor
All motors are induction type, permanent capacitor, fitted with integral auto-resetting
thermal overload protection, IPX8 enclosure, class ‘B’ insulation and continuously rated.
The motor is encapsulated in a casing and protected from water ingress by two separate
lip seals running on a shaft sleeve, lubricated with a biodegradable vegetable oil.
Pump
All models are close coupled to the motor and are of centrifugal design and are supplied
as standard with a stepped hose connector.
Both Supersub and Supervort are single stage units and are supplied pre-fitted with a 10
metre mains supply cord.
Standard pump materials of construction of major wetted parts are as follows.
Model
Body
Impeller
Shaft
Motor
Encapsulent
Shaft
Sleeve
Seal
(Lip)
Supersub
Glass filled
Polypropylene
Polyamide
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/
Cast Aluminium
Ceramic
Nitrile
Supervort
Glass filled
Polypropylene
Polyamide
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/
Cast Aluminium
Ceramic
Nitrile
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Float Switch
Factory fitted assembly for automatic pump control, provided as standard on Supersub
and Supervort range. The wetted materials of construction are polypropylene.