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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© 2012 FP877 (06/05/12)

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115

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Web Site: flotecwater.com

6201 0410

E50TLT E50VLT

E75VLT

Safety 2

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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

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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

Installation 4

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5. Power Supply: This pump requires a 115 V.,
60 Hz., 15 amp individual branch circuit.
The circuit must be grounded and should
be dedicated to the sump pump. The pump
is supplied with a 3-wire cord set with
grounding-type plug. Plug the switch directly
into the outlet and plug the pump into the
opposite end of the switch’s plug.

Risk of electric shock. Can

shock, burn or kill.

Always ground the pump
to a suitable electrical ground, such as a
grounded water pipe, a properly grounded
metallic raceway, or a ground wire system. Do
not cut off the round ground pin.

6. After you have installed the piping, check
valve, and float switch, the pump is ready for
operation.

Check the pump by filling the sump with water

and observing the pump’s operation through
one complete cycle. For switch settings see
Electrical and Switch Specifications.

Risk of flooding.

Failure to make
this operational check may lead to improper
operation, premature failure, and flooding.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Operation 5

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1. The shaft seal depends on water for
lubrication. Do not operate the pump unless
it is submerged in water; running it dry may
damage the seal.

2. If the pump overheats, an automatic-reset
thermal protector cuts off the power and stops
the motor before it can be damaged. The motor
will automatically restart when it cools. If the
protector trips repeatedly, unplug the pump,
remove it from the sump, and check it for

the cause of the difficulty. Low voltage, long
extension cords, clogged impeller, very low lift,
a plugged or frozen discharge pipe, etc., can
all cause cycling and overheating.

3. This pump will not remove all the water in the
sump. If you are running the pump manually
and water stops coming out of the discharge,
the pump has probably run dry. Shut it off
immediately and check the water level.

Sump
Pit

Check Valve
(Install Vertically)

Basement
Floor

Discharge
Pipe

Lift

Figure 7 – LIFT: Lift is the vertical distance the
pump actually lifts water. The higher the lift, the
lower the flow.

NOTICE The friction caused by water running
through the pipe will also, on longer pipe runs,
reduce the flow. Pipe smaller than the pump
discharge also reduces flow.

Performance

GPH At Total Feet Of Lift

Model 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.

No flow at

height shown

below

Capacity Gallons/Hour

E50TLT

4,320 3,660 2,640 1,020 22’

E50VLT
E75VLT 4,800 4,020 3,180 1,800 25’

Electrical & Switch Specifications

Model Motor HP

Motor Full Load

Amps

Individual Branch

Circuit Req. (Amps)

*Switch Setting in inches

Water Level For:

On Off

E50TLT

1/2 6.9

15

13-1/2” 4-1/2”

E50VLT

7-1/2” 3”

E75VLT 3/4 7.0

Repair Parts 6

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1

2

3

4

E50TLT
E50VLT
E75VLT

Ref. Part Description Qty. E50TLT E50VLT E75VLT

1 Power Cord Assembly 1 PW117-281-TSU
2 Impeller† 1 PS5-33P PS5-34P
3 Vertical Float Switch Ass’y 1 - PKG208
4 Tethered Float Switch Ass’y 1 FP18-15BD -

NOTICE If motor fails, replace entire pump.
† See Page 8 for impeller replacement instructions.

Troubleshooting 7

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Risk of electrical shock. Unplug the pump before touching it or servicing it.

Symptom Probable Cause(s) Corrective Action

Pump won’t start
or run.

Pump is not plugged in. Make sure the pump is plugged into a proper outlet.

Blown fuse. Replace the fuse with a fuse of proper size.

Low line voltage.

Check the size of the wiring on the circuit feeding the pump and
from the main switch on the property. If everything is OK, contact
your power company or hydro authority.

Defective motor. Replace the pump.

Defective float switch. Replace the float switch.

Clogged or jammed Impeller.

If the impeller won’t turn, unplug the pump, remove the lower
pump body, and locate the source of the binding. Replace the
impeller if necessary.

Pump starts and
stops too often.

Backflow of water from piping. Install or replace the check valve.

Faulty switch. Replace the switch.

Pump won’t
shut off.

Defective switch. Replace the switch, after first checking that switch is functional.

Restricted discharge (obstacle or
ice in the piping).

Unplug the pump, remove it from the sump, and clean the pump
and piping.

Restricted intake screen.

Unplug the pump, remove it from the sump, and clean the intake
screen and impeller.

Pump operates
but delivers little
or no water.

Low line voltage.

If the voltage is below 110 volts, check the size of the wiring
from the main switch on the property. If OK, contact your power
company or hydro authority.

Debris caught in the impeller. Remove the pump and clean out the impeller.

Worn or defective parts or
plugged impeller.

Clean the impeller if it’s plugged; replace the impeller if
necessary; otherwise replace the pump.

Check valve installed without
vent hole

Drill a 1/8” (3mm) dia. hole between the pump discharge and
the check valve (1-2” above the pump discharge and below the
waterline).

Restricted intake screen. Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.

Check valve is installed either
backward or upside down.

Be sure the check valve is installed correctly (the flow arrow
should point away from the pump).

First: Turn off power to the pump, disconnect
the discharge piping, and lift the pump out of
the sump BY THE HANDLE ON TOP OF THE
MOTOR (not by the cord).

Step 1: Remove the three screws holding the
motor to the base and lift the motor off the base.

Step 2: Hold the motor shaft with a screwdriver
and unscrew the impeller as shown.

NOTICE: The impeller has a left-hand thread, so
it loosens to the right ( ).

Step 3: Thread the new impeller onto the motor
shaft as shown (left-hand thread – tightens to the
left

).

Step 4: Re-mount the motor on the base. Be
sure to mount it so that the switch is clear of the
discharge and all other obstructions in the sump.

Last: Run the pump through one complete cycle
after it is assembled and reinstalled. It should
operate correctly and you should not hear any
sounds of scraping or dragging from the pump.

Impeller Replacement 8

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PS5-35P

PS5-35P

PS5-35P

PS5-35P

Warranty 9

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Retain Original Receipt For Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011.
FLOTEC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material

and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12)
months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing
defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This
limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment.

The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility
is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair
or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per
purchase). Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.

For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store - contact FLOTEC Customer Service at
1-800-365-6832.

Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet
where it was purchased or to the factory immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently take
corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days
after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rentalapplications.

Sewage Pumps

DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact FLOTEC Customer Service. Sewage pumps
that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wearrubbergloveswhenhandlingthepump;

• Forwarrantypurposes,returnthepump’scordtagandoriginalreceiptofpurchasetotheretailstore;

• Disposeofthepumpaccordingtolocaldisposalordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Product - Model Warranty Period

FP0F360AC, FP0FDC 90 days

FP0S1775A, FP0S1790PCA, FP0S2400A, FP0S2450A, FP0S4100X, FP2800DCC, FPCP-20ULST,
FPPSS3000, FPSC2150A, FPSC3150A, FPSC3350A

2 Years

4” Submersible Well Pumps, FP0S3200A, FP0S3250A, FP0S6000A, FPSC1725X, FPSC2200A,
FPSC2250A, FPSE3601A, FPPSS5000

3 Years

FP7100 Series Pressure Tanks, E100ELT, E3305TLT, E3375TLT, E5005TLTT, E50TLT, E50VLT,
E75STVT, E75VLT, FPSC3200A, FPSC3250A, FPSC4550A

5 Years

General Terms and Conditio ns; Limitation of Remedies

You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not
apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in FLOTEC’s sole judgment, have been subject to negligence, abuse,
accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage;
(4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the
system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

This warranty sets forth FLOTEC’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
FLOTEC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION
PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions 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.

FLOTEC • 293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web Site: FlotecWater.com