Flotec E50TLT, E50VLT, E75VLT Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Submersible Sump Pumps

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Pompes submersibles
pour puisard

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Bombas sumergibles
para sumideros

Installation/Operation/Parts

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installation, or maintenance
assistance:

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English ....................... Pages 2-9

Installation/Fonctionnement/Pièces

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Français ............... Pages 10-17

Instalación/Operación/Piezas

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funcionamiento, instalación o
mantenimiento de la bomba:

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E50TLT E50VLT

E75VLT

Safety 2

For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832

General Safety Information

Your automatic sump pump should give years
of trouble-free service when correctly installed,
maintained, and used. However, interruption
of power to the pump, dirt/debris in the sump,
flooding that exceeds the pump’s capacity,
electrical or mechanical failure in the pump,
etc., may prevent normal pump operation. To
help prevent damage from flooding, purchase
a secondary AC sump pump, a DC backup
sump pump, and/or a high water alarm. See
Troubleshooting in this manual for information
about common sump pump problems and
remedies. For more information, call Flotec
customer service at 1-800-365-6832 or visit our
website at FlotecWater.com.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock,

burn or kill. To reduce the risk of hazardous
or fatal electrical shock, follow instructions A
through D, below:

A.

This pump has an approved 3-conductor
power cord with 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Connect the pump only to a properly grounded,
3-prong outlet. If the sump pump circuit has
a 2-prong outlet, replace it with a grounded
3-prong outlet installed according to code.

B. Unplug the pump before handling or servicing

it. If your basement floor is wet, turn off all
power before walking on it. If the shut-off box
is in the basement, call your electric company
or hydro authority to shut off service to the
house, or call your local fire department
for instructions. After turning off the power,
remove the pump for service.

C. Protect the electrical cords from sharp objects,

hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking
the cords. Replace damaged or worn cords.

D. Do not lift the pump by the power cord.

Risk of fire. Plastic pipe glue

is extremely flammable. Follow the glue
manufacturer’s instructions when assembling
glued plastic pipe.

Risk of burns. Motors may run hot.

Allow 20 minutes to cool before handling.

1. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.

2. Do not use this pump in water with fish
present. If any oil leaks out of the motor it can
kill fish.

3.

Drain the system completely before servicing it.

4. To prevent a flexible discharge line from
whipping, which could cause injury or
damage, fasten it down before starting
thepump.

5. Before each use, check any hoses in the system
for weakness or wear. Make certain that all
connections are tight.

6. Periodically inspect the sump, the pump,
and the piping for debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine cleaning as required.

7. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when

working with pumps.

b. Keep your work area clean, uncluttered

and properly lighted; put away all unused
tools and equipment.

c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the

workarea.

d. Make workshop child-proof with padlocks

and master switches. Remove any
starterkeys.

8. This pump installation must meet all applicable
laws, codes, and ordinances.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product and related
accessories contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

Specifications

Power supply ..................... 115V, 60 HZ., 15 Amp Circuit

Liquid Temp. Range ......................... 32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)

Individual Branch Circuit Required (min.) ............15 Amps

Discharge: ............................................1-1/2” Female NPT

This pump is designed for use in a residential
sump only. Pump water only with this pump.

NOTICE: This unit is not designed as a waterfall
or fountain pump, or for applications involving
salt water or brine! Use with waterfalls,
fountains, salt water or brine will void warranty.

Do not use where water recirculates.
Not designed for use as a swimming pool

drainer.
NOTICE: Read this owner’s manual for

installation, operation, and safety information.

Tools Required:

Pipe wrench, Strap Wrench, or Slip-Joint Pliers,
Hacksaw,
Screw Driver,
File or Sandpaper

Materials Required:

1-1/2” ABS or PVC Pipe with Cement to match
Threaded Adapter (Pipe to Pump)
Check Valve – Purchase a FP0026-10 (goes

in the discharge line) or FP0026-6D (goes in
the pump discharge). If your check valve does
not have an 1/8” anti-airlock hole, drill one in
the discharge pipe

just above where it screws

into the pump discharge

. Be sure to install the
check valve so that the flow will be away from
thepump.

1A. Minimum sump size: 10” (254mm) diameter

by 10” (254mm) depth for vertical switch
models; 14” (356mm) diameter by 18”
(457mm) depth for tethered switch models.

1B. Construct the sump pit of tile, concrete, steel,

or plastic; it must meet code requirements.

1C. No clay, earth, sand, or gravel in the sump

(they will clog the pump). Keep the pump inlet
screen clear.

2A. Install the discharge plumbing and check

valve, using PTFE pipe thread sealant tape ­NOT pipe jointcompound.

2B. Tighten the pipe into the pump (hand tight

+1-1/2 turns).

2C. Install a check valve in the vertical pipe to

prevent flow backwards through the pump
when it shuts off. To prevent airlocking the
pump, drill a 1/8” (3.2 mm) hole in the
discharge pipe just above where it screws into
the pump discharge. Install the check valve
above this hole, but keep it as close to the
pump as possible. Be sure the hole is below
the waterline and below the check valve.

2D. To reduce noise and vibration, cut the

discharge pipe near the pump and fasten
a short length of rubber hose (1-7/8” (48
mm) I.D., e.g. radiator hose) into it with
hoseclamps.

3. Place the pump in the sump; make sure that

nothing interferes with switch operation. For
tethered switch models, the tether length
should be 3-1/2” (See Figure 3).

4. Finish installing the necessary plumbing.

Follow the glue manufacturer’s instructions for
safety precautions and curing time.

Risk of flooding. Make sure the pump

cannot move in the sump. If the pump moves
when it runs, the piping or sump wall may
interfere with the switch and prevent the pump
from starting or stopping.

Installation 3

For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832

Hard Surface –

No Sand, Clay,

Gravel

Sump Pit

14" Minimum

with Tethered Switch

10" Minimum

with Vertical Switch

10" Min. with
Vertical Switch

18" Min. with
Tethered Switch

Figure 1

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Figure 2

Figure 4

Figure 3