Flotec FPSC2200A-10, FPSC2250A-10, FPSC3200A-10, FPSC3250A-10, FPSC4550A-10 Owner's Manual

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P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115

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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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FP699 (Rev. 5/31/07)

FPSC2200A-10 FPSC2250A-10
FPSC3200A-10 FPSC3250A-10

FPSC4550A-10

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Specifications and Safety 2

DESCRIPTION

This Submersible Sump Pump is designed for home
sumps. The permanent split capacitor motor is oil filled,
sealed for cooler running, and has automatic-reset ther­mal protection. Ball bearings on the motor shaft never
need lubrication. The power cord is a 3-wire, grounding­type cord.

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.

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 the
“Troubleshooting Chart” 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
www.flotecwater.com.

Hazardous voltage. 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.

Plastic pipe glue is extremely flammable.

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

Burn hazard. Modern 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.

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.

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 Flotec FP0026-10 (goes in the

discharge line) or FP0026-6D (goes in the pump dis­charge).If your check valve does not have a 1/8" anti-air­lock hole, drill one in the discharge pipe just below the
check valve. Be sure to install the check valve so that the
flow will be

away

from the pump.

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Installation 3

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 teflon 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.

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

Figure 2

Figure 4

Figure 3

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5A. 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.

5B. 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.

Electrical shock hazard. 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.

6A. After you have installed the piping, check valve,

and float switch, the pump is ready for operation.

6B. Check the pump by filling the sump with water

and observing the pump’s operation through one
complete cycle. For switch settings see the
Electrical and Switch Specifications chart on
Page 5.

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

Installation 4

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.

TM

E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company Corporation, Delaware.

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.

NOTE: The friction caused by water running

through the pipe will also, on longer pipe runs,
reduce the flow.

GPH AT TOTAL FEET OF LIFT (See Figure 7)

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

CAPACITY GALLONS/HOUR

FPSC2200A 4,020 3,540 3,000 1,800 26’
FPSC2250A 4,020 3,540 3,000 1,800 26’
FPSC3200A 4,380 3,840 3,300 2,340 28’
FPSC3250A 4,380 3,840 3,300 2,340 28’
FPSC4550A 4,700 4,100 3,500 2,820 29’

No flow

at height

shown

below

PERFORMANCE

Individual *Switch Setting

Motor Branch in inches

Motor Full Load Circuit Water Level For:

Model HP Amps Req.(Amps) On Off
FPSC2200A 1/3 5.8 15 15" 7"
FPSC2250A 1/3 5.8 15 6-1/2" 3"
FPSC3200A 1/2 6.3 15 15" 7"
FPSC3250A 1/2 6.3 15 6-1/2" 3"
FPSC4550A 3/4 7.0 15 6-1/2" 3"

ELECTRICAL & SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

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Repair Parts 6

1

2

3

4834 0205

FPSC2200A-10, FPSC3200A-10

FPSC2250A-10, FPSC3250A-10,

FPSC4550A-10

Key
No. Part Description Qty. FPSC2200A FPSC2250A FPSC3200A FPSC3250A FPSC4550A

1 Power Cord Assembly 1 PW17-281 PW17-281 PW17-281 PW17-281 PW17-281
2 Impeller† 1 PS5-33P PS5-33P PS5-34P PS5-34P PS5-35P
3 Tethered Float Switch

Assembly 1 FP18-15BD – FP18-15BD – –

• Vertical Float Switch
Assembly 1 – FPS17-66 – FPS17-66 FPS17-66

• Not illustrated.
NOTE: If motor fails, replace entire pump.
† See Page 8 for impeller replacement instructions.

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Troubleshooting 7

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.
Obstructed float. Move the pump in the sump or remove the obstruction.

Pump starts and stops Backflow of water from piping. Install or replace the check valve.
too often.

Faulty float switch. Replace the float switch.

Pump won’t shut off. Defective float switch. Replace the float switch.

Restricted discharge Unplug the pump, remove it from the sump, and clean the
(obstacle or ice in the piping). pump and piping.

Obstructed float. Move the pump in the sump or remove the obstruction.
Restricted intake screen. Unplug the pump, remove it from the sump, and clean the

intake screen and impeller.

Pump operates but Low line voltage. If the voltage is below 110 volts, check the size of the wiring
delivers little or no water. 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 Clean the impeller if it’s plugged; replace the impeller if

plugged impeller. necessary; otherwise replace the pump.
Check valve installed without Drill a 1/8" (3mm) dia. hole between the pump discharge and

vent hole 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 Be sure the check valve is installed correctly (the flow arrow

backward or upside down. should point

away

from the pump).

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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

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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.

NOTE: 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

PS5-35P

PS5-35P

4831 0205

PS5-35P

PS5-35P

4832 0205

Warranty 9

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FLOTEC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its products that they are free from
defects in material or workmanship.

If within twelve (12) months from the date of 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 below.Your original receipt of purchase is required to determine warranty eligibility.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Warranty

Product Warranty Period

Drill Pump, Pitcher Pump,

90 days

In-line Water Filter Cartridge

1/3 HP Submersible Sump Pumps
I

NTELLIPUMP (Model FP0S1775A) 2 Years

Back-up Sump Pump System (Model FP2800DCC)

4" Submersible Well Pumps
1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pumps 3 Years
Models FPSC2200A-10 and FPSC2250A-10

Pre-Charge Water System Tank

5 Years

Models FPSC3200A-10 and FPSC3250A-10

Floodmate

®

7000 (Model FP0S6000A)

Ironmate

®

(Model FPSC4550A)
Sewage Ejector (Model FPSE3601A) Lifetime
Pedestal Sump Pump (Model FPPSS5000)
Utility Pump (Model FPSC1725X)
Submersible Sump Pump (Model FPSC4550A-10)

General Terms and Conditions

Purchaser must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to acts of God, nor shall it apply to products which, in the sole judgement of
FLOTEC, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor due
to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; nor to other than normal application, use or
service, including but not limited to, operational failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials
in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by returning the defective product to the Retail out­let or to FLOTEC as soon as possible after the discovery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently
take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service under this warranty will
be accepted if received more than 30 days after the term of the warranty.

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 DAM-

AGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WAR-

RANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND
THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES 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 • P.O. Box 342 • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115

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