Flotec FPSS1200X Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Stainless Steel Submersible
Utility Pump
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
Pompe submersible tout
usage en acier inoxydable
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Bomba sumergible de acero
inoxidable para todo uso
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©2007 253P7500 (Rev. 12/13/07)
P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115
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MOD. FPSS1200X
®
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832
General Information 2
DESCRIPTION
This Stainless Steel Submersible Utility Pump is designed
to drain flooded basements, pump domestic waste water,
and pump out gratings and drains. Operates manually.
Has a 115V, 60 Hz., single phase, permanent split capacitor motor. Permanently lubricated ball bearings never need
lubrication. Automatic thermal overload protection. Unit is
equipped with a 15’ 18/3 grounding-type power cord.
Discharge is 1-1⁄4".
Housing and base are made of stainless steel. Non-clog
composite impeller, ceramic shaft facing, and oil chamber
for seal lubrication. Motor casing, shaft, and external hardware are stainless steel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply required...................................115V, 60 HZ.
Liquid Temp. Range ....................................32° F to 130° F
Dedicated Circuit Requirement (minimum) ..........15 Amps
Pump Discharge..............................................1-1⁄4" MNPT
Discharge Adapters: ...............................................1" FNPT
3/4" Hose
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Handle with care. Check items received against packing
list to be sure that all equipment has been received.
Inspect for shipping damage. If found, file claim with
carrier immediately.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Drain all water from system before servicing.
Secure discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury
and/or property damage.
Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
Periodically inspect pump and system components. Keep
free of debris and foreign objects.
NOTICE: Not designed for applications involving salt
water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.
Personal Safety:
1. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
2. Keep work area clean, uncluttered, and properly lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
3. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
4. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all electrical and safety codes that apply.
This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single phase)
and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and
3-prong, grounding-type plug.
To reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for
use in swimming pool and marine areas. Pump is supplied
with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. Be sure it is connected only to a properly
grounded grounding-type receptacle. Where a 2-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that apply.
All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
Make certain power source conforms to requirements of
your equipment.
Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil,
and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or repair
damaged or worn cords immediately.
Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
Do not use this pump in a fish pond.
Motor Minumum Pumps
Full Load Circuit Required Down
Model HP Amps RPM (Amps) To
FPSS1200X 1/4 2.5 3450 15 1/8
"
ELECTRICAL AND SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
GPM of Water @ Total Feet of Lift Maximum
Model HP
5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ Lift
FPSS1200X 1/4 19.0 13.8 8.8 4.0 23’
PERFORMANCE
Troubleshooting 3
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill. If your
basement has water or moisture on floor, do not walk on wet
area until all power has been turned OFF. If shut-off box is in
basement, call electric company or hydro authority to shut-off
service to house, or call your local fire department for instructions. Remove pump and repair or replace. Failure to follow this
warning can result in fatal electrical shock. Oil on the pump or
in the sump may indicate motor leakage and electrical shock
hazard. Turn OFF power and check pump for oil leakage from
impeller area. Replace pump if it leaks.
Pump water only with this pump.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the pump on a hard level surface. Make sure that the
pump cannot pick up rocks, mud and debris, etc. If necessary, put a block under the pump to raise it slightly.
2. Protect the power cord from damage. Uncovered cords
should be routinely inspected for damage or deterioration.
DO NOT operate the pump if the cord is damaged.
OPERATION
Risk of electric shock. Do not handle a pump or
pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate
pump unless it is submerged in water as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal protector. If
temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch will cut off
all power before damage can be done to motor. When
motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will reset automatically
and restart motor. If protector trips repeatedly, pump should
be removed and checked as to cause of difficulty. Low volt-
age, long extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head
or lift, etc., could cause cycling.
3. Pump will not remove all water. If manually operated pump
is operating and suddenly no water comes out discharge
hose, shut OFF unit immediately. Water level is probably
very low and unit has broken prime.
NOTICE: For continuous operation, water must flow
through pump to prevent motor overheating. The pump is
cooled by the water flow through the
housing.
4. Pump can run when water doesn’t completely cover the
motor housing, but the inlet must be completely submerged
or it will break suction and will not move any water.
5. Keep the pump inlet clean at all times. If the ground or surface where the pump sits is dirty, raise the pump slightly to
reduce the amount of debris pulled into the pump inlet.
6. If you need to reduce the flow, restrict the discharge. Do not
restrict the intake. Restricting the intake will starve the pump
for water and can cause overheating.
NOTICE: No repair parts available.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn, or kill.
Unplug pump before attempting to clean it.
NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside case.
Opening case will ruin pump. If obstructions or blockages
of impeller cannot be cleaned out from the outside (for
instance, by washing out with a garden hose), replace
pump.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn, or kill.
Unplug pump before attempting to clean or work on
pump.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t 1. Blown fuse or circuit 1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or
start or run breaker has tripped. reset circuit breaker.
2. Low line voltage. 2. If voltage under recommended minimum, check
size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
contact power company or hydro authority.
3. Defective motor. 3. Replace pump.
Pump operates but 1. Low line voltage. 1. If voltage under recommended minimum, check.
delivers little or no size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK,
water contact power company or hydro authority .
2. Something caught in 2. Replace pump.
impeller.
3. Worn or defective parts. 3. Replace pump.
4. Airlock (check valve 4. Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" dia. hole between pump.
installed without vent discharge & check valve.
hole).
Intermittent 1. Thermal overload has 1. Protect the installation from the sun. Pump cooler
running or pump tripped. water. Pump has run dry; add water.
stopped
automatically
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832
TROUBLESHOOTING
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