Flotec FPSS5700A Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Stainless Steel Commercial
Submersible Sump Pump

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Pompes de puisards
submersibles en acier
inoxydable à usage commercial

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INSTRUCCIONES

Bomba de sumidero

sumergible, de acero
inoxidable, para usos
comerciales

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©2006 253P7520 (Rev. 10/28/06)

P.O. Box 342, Delavan,WI 53115

Phone:

1-800-365-6832

Fax:

1-800-526-3757

E-Mail:

[e-mail]

Web Site:

http://www.flotecwater.com

MOD. FPSS5700A

®

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

General Information 2

DESCRIPTION

This Stainless Steel Submersible Sump Pump is designed for
drainage of sump pits and flooded basements, dewatering
flooded areas, and to provide laundry drainage. Operates
automatically. Has a 115V, 60 Hz., single phase, permanent split
capacitor motor. Pump casing, suction strainer, impeller and shaft
are all stainless steel. Permanently lubricated ball bearings.
Automatic thermal overload protection. Equipped with a 15’ 16/3
grounding-type power cord and tethered float switch.

Non-clog cast stainless steel impeller, ceramic shaft facings, and
stainless steel oil chamber for seal lubrication.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply required...................................115V, 60 HZ.

Liquid Temp. Range.......................................32° F to 130° F

(0° C to 54° C)
Dedicated Circuit Requirement (minimum)...15 Amps

Pump Discharge............................................1-1/4” MNPT

Discharge Adapter:........................................1-1/4”FNPT Elbow

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Handle with care. Check item received against packing list to be
sure that equipment is correct. Inspect for shipping damage. If
found, file claim with carrier immediately.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Electrically powered sump pumps normally give many years of
trouble-free service when correctly installed, maintained, and
used. However, unusual circumstances (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 your pump from functioning normally. To
prevent possible water damage due to flooding, consult your
retailer about 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.

Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.
Disconnect power before servicing.

Release all pressure within system before servicing any
component.

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 sump, pump, and system components. Keep
free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance
as required.

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 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 2 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 where fish are present.

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.

NOTE: This unit is not designed for applications involving salt
water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

Pump water only with this pump.

Installation 3

Motor Minimum Switch Setting

Full Load Circuit Required

Model HP Amps RPM (Amps) On Off

FPPS5700A 3/4 9.5 3450 15 13-1/2 (33, 7cm) 6-3/4 (17, 2cm)

ELECTRICAL AND SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

GPH (LPH) of Water @ Total Feet (Meters) of Lift Maximum

Model HP

5’ (1, 5) 10’ (3) 15’ (4, 6) 20’ (6, 1) Lift

FPPS5700A 3/4 5280 (19 986) 4800 (18 169) 4600 (17 412) 3720 (14 081) 42’ (12, 8)

PERFORMANCE

INSTALLATION

1. Install pumps in sump pit with minimum diameter of 14".
Sump depth should be 18". Construct sump pit of tile,

concrete, steel, or plastic. Check local codes for approved
materials.

2. Install pump in pit so that switch operating mechanism has
maximum possible clearance.

3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth, or sand
surfaces. Clean sump pit of small stones and gravel which
could clog pump. Keep pump inlet screen clear.

NOTE: Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on plastic
pipe. Pipe joint compound can attack plastics.

4. Install discharge plumbing. Use rigid plastic pipe and wrap
threads with Teflon tape or use Plasto Joint Stik

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. Screw pipe

into pump hand tight +1-1⁄2 turns.

Risk of flooding. If a flexible discharge hose is
used, make sure pump is secured in sump to prevent
movement. Failure to secure pump may allow pump

movement, switch interference, and prevent pump from
starting or stopping.

5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length of

rubber hose (1-7/8" I.D., e.g. radiator hose) can be
connected into discharge line near pump using suitable
clamps.

6. Install an in-line check valve to prevent flow backwards

through pump when pump shuts off.

7. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115 V., 60 Hz.,

operation and requires a minimum 15 amp dedicated
circuit. Both pump and switch are supplied with 3-wire
cord sets with grounding-type plugs. For automatic
operation, switch plug is inserted directly into outlet and
pump plug inserts into opposite end of switch plug. For
manual operation, pump plug is inserted directly into
outlet.

Pump should always be electrically grounded
to a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe
or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire
system. Do not cut off round ground pin.

8. If pump discharge line is exposed to sub-freezing
temperature, portion of line exposed must be installed so

any water remaining in pipe will drain to the outfall by
gravity. Failure to do this can cause water trapped in
discharge to freeze, which could result in damage to
pump.

9. After piping and check valve have been installed, unit is
ready for operation.

10. Check operation by filling sump with water and observing
pump operation through one complete cycle.

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

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Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois

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
voltage, 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.

Risk of electric shock. Before attempting to
check why unit has stopped operating, disconnect power from
unit. Do not handle pump with wet hands or when standing
on wet or damp surfaces, or in water.

NOTE: No repair parts available for this pump except a switch.

Replacement switches are designed for universal mounting on
the discharge pipe, not on the pump. Order Switch part
number 1000001334.

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: 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 pump.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Pump won’t 1. Blown fuse. 1. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size
start or run 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

4. Defective float switch 4. Replace switch

5. Impeller 5. If impeller won’t turn, locate source of binding and clean out
hose or remove

6. Float obstructed 6. Remove obstruction

Pump starts and 1. Backflow of water from piping 1. Install or replace check valve
stops too often 2. Faulty float switch 2. Replace pump

Pump will not 1. Defective float switch 1. Replace switch
shut off 2. Restricted discharge (obstacle in 2. Remove pump and clean pump and piping

piping

3. Float obstructed 3. Remove obstruction

Pump operates 1. Low line voltage 1. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring
but delivers little from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or
or no water or hydro authority

2. Something caught in impeller 2. Clean out impeller or replace pump

3. worn or defective parts or 3. Clean out impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump

plugged impeller

4. Airlock (check valve installed 4. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring

without vent hole) from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or

or hydro authority

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting 4

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

ATTACH ORIGINAL RECEIPT HERE FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.

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, In-line Water Filter Cartridge 90 days
1/3 HP Submersible Sump Pumps, INTELLIPUMP (Model FP0S1775A)

2 Y ears

Back-up Sump Pump System (Model FP2800DCC)
4" Submersible Well Pumps, 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pumps

3 Y ears

Models FPSC2200A-10 and FPSC2250A-10
Pre-Charge Water System Tank, Models FPSC3200A-10 and FPSC3250A-10 5 Years
Floodmate®7000 (Model FP0S6000A), Ironmate®(Model FPSC4550A)

Sewage Ejector (Model FPSE3601A), Pedestal Sump Pump (Model FPPSS5000) Lifetime
Utility Pump (Model FPSC1725X), Submersible Sump Pumps (Models FPSC4550A-10 and FPSS5700A)

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 DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. 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

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail] • Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com

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