Clarus Environmental Centrifugal STEP Systems - Manual (Page 2)

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Limited Warranty
Lifetime Warranty: Every Clarus Environmental filter is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the homeowner/purchaser. Free repair
or replacement, excluding labor, will be made on return of the filter prepaid to the factory. This warranty is limited to product proven to be free from abuse or improper installation.
Manufacturer warrants, to the purchaser and subsequent owner during the warranty
period, every new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service, when properly used and maintained, for a period of one year
from date of purchase by the end user, or 18 months from date of original manufacture
of the product, whichever comes first. Parts that fail within the warranty period, one
year from date of purchase by the end user, or 18 months from the date of original
manufacture of the product, whichever comes first, that inspections determine to be
defective in material or workmanship, will be repaired, replaced or remanufactured at
manufacturer's option, provided however, that by so doing we will not be obligated to
replace an entire assembly, the entire mechanism or the complete unit. No allowance
will be made for shipping charges, damages, labor or other charges that may occur
due to product failure, repair or replacement.
This warranty does not apply to and there shall be no warranty for any material or
product that has been disassembled without prior approval of manufacturer, subjected
to misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident or act of God; that has not
been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with manufacturer's installation
instructions; that has been exposed to outside substances including but not limited to
the following: sand, gravel, cement, mud, tar, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives
(oil, gasoline, solvents, etc.), or other abrasive or corrosive substances, wash towels
or feminine sanitary products, etc. in all pumping applications. The warranty set out in
Preinstallation Information
7. Make sure the pump electrical supply circuit is
equipped with fuses or circuit breakers of proper capacity. A sepa-
rate branch circuit is recommended, and sized according to the
“National Electrical Code” for the current shown on the pump
nameplate.
8.
CAUTION
The installation of pumps using auxiliary variable level
float switches is the responsibility of the installing party and care should
be taken that the tethered float switch will not hang up on the pump ap-
paratus or pit peculiarities and is secured so that the pump will shut off.
9. Water hammer creates momentary high pressure surges.
These surges can cause severe damage to check valves and the piping
system. Consideration for water hammer must be included in the pip-
ing system design. Reference ASPE Data Book, Chapter 2.33. Some
systems may require external spring or lever weighted check valves or
other engineered solutions.
10. In cold climates the discharge pipe may be subject to
freezing. If the riser on the septic tank is above the frost line, it will be
necessary to protect the system from freeze up. The discharge pipe can
be insulated or the check valve can be removed. If the check valve is
removed, the “on-off” cycle must be adjusted for any back-flow from the
discharge line.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1. Inspect your unit. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment.
If the unit is damaged, contact your dealer before using.
2. Carefully read the literature provided to familiarize yourself with specific
details regarding installation and use. These materials should be retained
for future reference.
3. Do not lift, carry, or hang pump by the electrical
cables. Damage to the electrical cables can cause shock, burns or
death.
4. For your protection, make certain the pump
ground wire is properly connected to the ground wire with the
incoming power line. Test for ground at the junction box using
an Underwriters Laboratory listed circuit analyzer which will indicate if the
power, neutral and ground wires are correctly connected. If in doubt, call a
qualified licensed electrician.
5. Make certain that the receptacle is within
the reach of the pump’s power supply cord. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD. Extension cords that are too long or too light
do not deliver sufficient voltage to the pump motor. But, more important, they
could present a safety hazard if the insulation were to become damaged
or the connection end were to get wet.
6.
CAUTION
Check to be sure your power source is capable of handling
the voltage requirements of the motor, as indicated on the pump nameplate.
the paragraph above is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied; and we do
not authorize any representative or other person to assume for us any other liability in
connection with our products.
Contact manufacturer at, 3649 Cane Run Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40211,
Attention: Customer Service Department to obtain any needed repair or replacement
of part(s) or additional information pertaining to our warranty.
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR BREACH OF EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
System Installation Instructions
1. Clarus Environmental Centrifugal STEP Systems are designed for
installation in septic tanks through the riser on the discharge end
of the tank. See Fig. 1. If a complete system has been purchased,
all the components will be included except external pipe, fittings,
and riser. Check your Local Code for alarm requirements.
2. All installations must comply with all applicable electrical and
plumbing codes, including, but not limited to, National Electrical
Code, local, regional, and/or state plumbing codes, etc.
3. If the Clarus Environmental Centrifugal STEP System is being
retrofitted into an existing septic system, it will be necessary
to pump and clean out the septic tank before installing. Before
pumping, measure down to the liquid level in the septic tank (not
the scum layer) from the septic tank lid and record. The septic
tank lid becomes the reference point for measuring to correctly
install your system. Take the proper measurements before attempting
to install the new filtered pump system.
4. The outlet pipe is typically 3” below the inlet on a conventional gravity
system. Check the dimensions from the top of septic tank to the
bottom of the inlet and outlet pipe. Each individual system varies
therefore do not assume your system is 3”.
5. An 18” hole is required in the top of the septic tank to install the STEP
system. If the hole in your septic tank is less than 18”, provisions
must be made to open the hole up to 18”. (You may have to change
the lid of the septic tank.)
6. If your system is not equipped with a riser, install a new Clarus
Environmental 24” or 30” diameter riser. Follow the installation
instructions provided with the riser.