Flotec IRONMATE Owner's Manual

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©2003. PRINTED IN U.S.A. FP534 (Rev. 9/10/03)

P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115

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Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

IRONMATE®1/2 HP Cast Iron
Submersible Sump Pump

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Pompe de puisard submersible en
fonte de 1/2 ch IRONMATE

®

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Bomba sumergible de sumidero
IRONMATE®en hierro fundido
de 1/2 CV

®

3543 0999

Safety 2

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READ AND FOLLOW

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this

symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for
one of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury!

DANGER warns about hazards that will

cause serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.

WARNING warns about hazards that can

cause serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.

CAUTION warns about hazards that will or

can cause minor personal injury or property damage if

ignored.
The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which

are important but not related to hazards.
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 dealer
about installing a secondary 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, see your retailer, call Flotec customer
service at 1-800-365-6832 or visit our website at
www.flotecwater.com.

Hazardous Voltage. Risk of electrical

shock. Shock can cause serious injury or death. Failure

to follow the warnings below can result in fatal electric
shock.

1. If your basement has water or moisture on the floor,

do not walk on the wet area until all the power has
been turned off. If the shut-off box is in the base­ment, call the electric company or the hydro authori­ty to shut off the service to the house, or call your
local fire department for instructions. Do not handle
the pump or pump motor with wet hands or when
standing on wet or damp surfaces.

2. The pump is equipped with a three-prong, grounding

cord and plug. Plug into a properly grounded,
grounding-type receptacle only. Where a 2-prong
wall receptacle encountered, it must be replaced

with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with codes and ordinances
that apply. Do not modify the cord or plug. Plug into
a 115V, 15 amp individual branch circuit only. Make
certain your power source conforms to the require­ments of your equipment.

3. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.

4. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oils, and chemicals.

Hazardous pressure. Risk of explosion

and personal injury. Failure to follow the warnings

below can result in personal injury.

5. Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possible causing
personal injury and/or property damage.

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

7. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pump.

8. Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted - replace all unused tools and equipment.

9. Keep visitors at a safe distance from working area.

10. Make the workshop child-proof - with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.

11. Release all pressure within the system before servic­ing any component.

12. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.

13. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain that all connections are secure.

Burn Hazard. Can cause personal

injury. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern

motors are designed to operate at high temperatures.
To do so can cause personal injury.

Risk of flooding. Can cause personal

injury or property damage. If a flexible discharge

hose is used, pump may move around in sump when
motor starts. If it moves far enough so that the switch
hits the side of sump, the switch may stick and pre­vent the pump from starting. Make sure the pump is
secured so it cannot move around in the sump.

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

15. Drain all the water from the system before servicing.

Ta b le of Contents 3

Thank you for purchasing a top quality, factory tested pump.

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General Safety .....................................................................................................2

Warranty..............................................................................................................3

Installation........................................................................................................4-5

Operation ............................................................................................................5

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6

Repair Parts..........................................................................................................7

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AT TACH ORIGINAL RECEIPT HERE FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.

FLOTEC warrants that the products specified in this warranty are free from defects in material or workmanship.

If within the duration of product use by the product owner, any FLOODMATE

®

7000 (FP0S6000A), IRONMATE®(FPSC4550A),
Sewage Ejector (FPSE3601A), Pedestal Pump (FPPSS5000), or Utility Pump (FPSC1725X), shall prove to be defective, it shall
be repaired or replaced at FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

General Terms and Conditions

Owner 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 excess of recommended maximums as set forth in the owner’s manual.

Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by returning the product to the Retail outlet or to FLOTEC as soon as
possible after the discovery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently take corrective aciton as promptly as reasonably
possible.

This warranty sets forth FLOTEC’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.

FLOTEC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHAT­SOEVER. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
APARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Although this warranty identified specific
remedies you may also have other rights and remedies.

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

Flotec Lifetime Warranty