Burcam 400535 SEWAGE PUMP 1/2HP 115V IMP. CAST IRON WITH VERTICAL SWITCH - Manual (Page 4)

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Screw the pipe with the male adaptor into the 2” discharge opening in the pump. Lower pump
with piping attached into the sewage basin. Make sure that the pump is as close as possible
to the centre of the basin. Adjusting the pump in centre of basin will keep mechanical float
switch from rubbing on side of basin.
When you are pumping raw sewage, you must have a gas tight cover on the basin and a vent
pipe from basin, connecting to home’s vent system (see diagram). Feed the 2” riser pipe from
pump’s discharge, through the 2” opening in the cover. Secure a 3” vent pipe to the cover
and bring the switch and pump motor power cables through the opening in the cover
provided.
Install a 2” check valve (model 450457) union type to the 2” discharge riser pipe coming out
of the cover, to a lenght of 2” ABS/DWV pipe, and run the discharge line as short as
possible to the home’s waste sewer line. Secured the check valve with the provided clamps.
Be sure that the arrow on valve are pointing away from pump.
Connect the 3 prong plug of the switch in a receptacle. Insert the motor 3 prong plug into
female receptacle on exposed piggy-back of switch plug. The mechanical switch provided for
automatic operation is preset to pump. No adjustments are necessary.
Fill the sewage basin with water to test the operation of the submersible sewage pump and
switch operation. Pump should start pumping when the water level reaches 12” to 15” above
the bottom of the basin and above the pump. Allow the pump to go several “on-off” cycles to
assure satisfactory operation.
Secure the gas tight cover and the plug for electrical cords with the gaskets and screws
provided with the cover. Make vent connection to home’s vent system.
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
SEWAGE SYSTEM TYPICAL PIPING
STEP 9
STEP 10
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Home’s vent system
Raw sewage discharge line
Pump’s discharge line
Basin
vent line
From From From
bath or shower Toilet Sink
Sewage basin inlet