Liberty Pumps PRG101M, PRG101A, PRG101AV, PRG102M, PRG102A Installation Manual

Installation Manual

2399000D

ProVore® 1 HP Residential Grinder Pumps

PRG-Series

Models

PRG101-Series

115 Volts

PRG102-Series

230 Volts

7000 Apple Tree Avenue Bergen, NY 14416 ph: 800-543-2550 fax: 585-494-1839 www.LibertyPumps.com

Installer: Manual must remain with owner/operator.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

For replacement manual, visit LibertyPumps.com, or contact Liberty Pumps at 800-543-2550.

Retain dated sales receipt for warranty.

Prior to installation, record information

from pump nameplate for future reference:

Model:

Serial:

Mfg Date:

Install Date:

Contents

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 | EN

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | EN

Operating Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | EN

Inspection and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | EN

Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 | EN

Pump Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 | EN

Pump System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 | EN

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 | EN

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 | EN

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 | EN

Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 | EN

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 | EN

Safety Guidelines

This safety alert symbol is used in the manual and on the pump to alert of potential risk for serious injury or death.

This safety alert symbol identifies risk of electric shock. It is accompanied with an instruction intended to minimize potential risk of electric shock.

This safety alert symbol identifies risk of fire. It is accompanied with an instruction intended to minimize potential risk of fire.

This safety alert symbol identifies risk of serious injury or death. It is accompanied with an instruction intended to minimize potential risk of injury or death.

Warns of hazards which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

Warns of hazards which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

Warns of hazards which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Signals an important instruction related to the pump. Failure to follow these instructions could result in pump failure or property damage.

Read every supplied manual before using pump system. Follow all the safety instructions in manual(s) and on the pump. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

Safety Precautions

 Accidental contact with electrically live parts, items, fluid, or

water can cause serious injury or death.

 Always disconnect pump(s) from power source(s) before

handling or making any adjustments to either the pump(s), the pump system, or the control panel.

 All installation and maintenance of pumps, controls,

protection devices, and general wiring shall be done by qualified personnel.

 All electrical and safety practices shall be in accordance with

the National Electrical Code Health Administration, or applicable local codes and ordinances.

 Do not remove cord and strain relief, and do not connect

conduit to pump.

 Pump shall be properly grounded using its supplied

grounding conductor. Do not bypass grounding wires or remove ground prong from attachment plugs. Failure to properly ground the pump system can cause all metal portions of the pump and its surroundings to become energized.

 Do not handle or unplug the pump with wet hands, when

standing on damp surface, or in water unless wearing Personal Protective Equipment.

 Always wear dielectric rubber boots and other applicable

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when water is on the floor and an energized pump system must be serviced, as submerged electrical connections can energize the water. Do not enter the water if the water level is higher than the PPE protection or if the PPE is not watertight.

 Do not lift or carry a pump or a float assembly by its power

cord. This will damage the power cord, and could expose the electrically live wires inside the power cord.

 The electrical power supply shall be located within the length

limitations of the pump power cord, and for below grade installations it shall be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) above floor level.

 Do not use this product in applications where human contact

with the pumped fluid is common (such as swimming pools, fountains, marine areas, etc.).

 Protect the power and control cords from the environment.

Unprotected power and control (switch) cords can allow water to wick through ends into pump or switch housings, causing surroundings to become energized.

 Single-phase 208/230V pumps shall only be operated without

the float switch by using the circuit breaker or panel disconnect.

 Some products may have internal capacitors that could cause

shock. Avoid contact with plug ends after removing from energy source.

 Do not use metal or any other electrical conducting material

to raise the float or contact anything inside an electrically live sump pit.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

, the Occupational Safety and

 Do not use an extension cord to power the product. Extension

cords can overload both the product and extension cord supply wires. Overloaded wires will get very hot and can catch

RISK OF FIRE

on fire.

 This product requires a separate, properly fused and

grounded branch circuit, sized for the voltage and amperage requirements of the pump, as noted on the nameplate. Overloaded branch circuit wires will get very hot and can catch on fire. When used, electrical outlets shall be simplex of the appropriate rating.

 For cord replacement: power cord must be of the same length

and type as originally installed on the Liberty Pumps product. Use of incorrect cord may lead to exceeding the electrical rating of the cord and could result in death, serious injury, or other significant failure.

 Do not use this product with or near flammable or explosive

fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. If rotating elements inside pump strike any foreign object, sparks may occur. Sparks could ignite flammable liquids.

 Sewage and effluent systems produce and may contain

flammable and explosive gases. Prevent introduction of foreign objects into basin as sparks could ignite these gases. Exercise caution using tools and do not use electronic devices or have live, exposed electrical circuits in or around basins, open covers and vents.

 Manual pumps that have been factory constructed with a

power cord with no male attachment plug must use an approved motor control panel. Do not wire a switch in series with the pump power cord as this can overload the wires. Overloaded wires get very hot and can catch on fire.

 These pumps are not to be installed in locations classified as

hazardous in accordance with the National Electric Code

ANSI/NFPA 70.

 In 208/230V installations, one side of the line going to the

pump is always “hot”, whether the float switch is on or off. To avoid hazards, install a double pole disconnect near the pump installation.

 Vent basin in accordance with local code. Proper venting of

sewer and effluent gases alleviates poisonous gas buildup and reduces the risk of explosion and fire from these flammable gases.

 Wear adequate Personal Protective Equipment when working

on pumps or piping that have been exposed to wastewater. Sump and sewage pumps often handle materials that can transmit illness or disease upon contact with skin and other tissues.

 Do not enter a pump basin after it has been used. Sewage and

effluent can emit several gases that are poisonous.

 Do not remove any tags or labels from the pump or its cord.

 Keep clear of suction and discharge openings. To prevent

injury, never insert fingers into pump while it is connected to a power source.

 Do not use this product with flammable, explosive, or

corrosive fluids. Do not use in a flammable and/or explosive atmosphere as serious injury or death could result.

 This product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

 A grinder pump contains metal parts that rotate at high

speeds. Be careful around pump base while power is connected. Make sure that the pump is either in the tank or clear from people and wires when in operation.

 This pump has been evaluated for use with water only.

 Wear Personal Protective Equipment as exposed bottom has

sharp edges.

 Energizing the control panel or breaker for the first time is

potentially dangerous. Licensed electrical personnel should be present when the panel or breaker is energized for the first time. If faults caused by damage or poor installation practices have not been detected, serious damage, injury or death can

RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

result when power is applied.

 Do not modify the pump/pump system in any way.

Modifications may affect seals, change the electrical loading of the pump, or damage the pump and its components.

 All pump/pump system installations shall be in compliance

with all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and ordinances.

 Do not allow children to play with the pump system.

 Do not allow any person who is unqualified to have contact

with this pump system. Any person who is unaware of the dangers of this pump system, or has not read this manual, can easily be injured by the pump system.

 Verify a Redundant Check Valve Assembly (curb stop and

check valve) is installed between the pump discharge and the street main, as close to the public right-of-way as possible, on all installations to protect from system pressures.

 Do not dispose of materials such as paint thinner or other

chemicals down drains. Doing so could chemically attack and damage pump system components and cause product malfunction or failure.

 Do not use pumps with fluid over 140°F (60°C). Operating the

pump in fluid above this temperature can overheat the pump, resulting in pump failure.

 Do not use pump system with mud, sand, cement,

hydrocarbons, grease, or chemicals. Pump and system components can be damaged from these items causing product malfunction or failure. Additionally, flooding can occur if these items jam the impeller or piping.

 Do not run dry.

 The Uniform Plumbing Code® states that sewage systems

shall have an audio and visual alarm that signals a malfunction of the system, to reduce the potential for property damage.

 Do not position the pump float directly under the inlet from

drain tile or in the direct path of any incoming water.

 Any PRG-Series system discharge can be reduced to 1-1/4”.

 Keep pump upright.

 At no time should the pump be stored within an incomplete

wet pit. The pump should not be placed into the pit until it can be fully operational.

 Do not allow the pump to freeze.

General Information

Before installation, read these instructions carefully. Each pump is individually factory tested to ensure proper performance. Closely following these instructions will eliminate potential operating problems, assuring years of trouble-free service.

PRG-Series pumps are to be used for handling septic tank effluent, sewage, and drain (storm) water.

Provide pump serial number in all correspondence.

Pumps are CSA certified to CSA and UL® standards.

Pumps must be serviced at a qualified repair facility approved by Liberty Pumps. No repair work should be carried out during the warranty period without prior factory approval. Any unauthorized field repairs void warranty. Contact Liberty Pumps at 1-800-543-2550 to locate the closest authorized service center.

Operating Constraints

It is extremely important to verify that the pump has been sized correctly for the intended installation. The operating point of the pump must lie within the acceptable range as outlined by the applicable Liberty Pumps performance chart. Operating the pump outside of the recommended range can invalidate the CSA Certification of the pump and can also cause damage and premature failure. Operating outside of the recommended range can cause the pump to exceed its rated nameplate amp draw, which will void the pump certification. It can also cause motor overheating, cavitation, excessive vibration, clogging, and poor energy efficiency.

Inspection and Storage

Initial Inspection

The pump should be immediately inspected for damage that may have occurred in shipment.

1. Visually check the pump and any spare parts for damage.

2. Check for damaged electrical wires, especially where they exit

the motor housing.

Contact Liberty Pumps customer service to report any damage or shortage of parts.

Storage Before Use

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 Protect the power and control cords from the environment.

Unprotected power and control (switch) cords can allow water to wick through ends into pump or switch housings, causing surroundings to become energized.

 At no time shall the pump be stored within an incomplete wet

pit. The pump shall not be placed into the pit until it can be fully operational.

 Do not allow the pump to freeze.

Pumps are shipped from the factory ready for installation and use. Hold the pump in storage if the pump station is not complete.

If storage is necessary, the pump should remain in its shipping container. It should be stored in a warehouse or storage shed that has a clean, dry temperature-stable environment where the pump and its container are covered to protect it from water, dirt, vibration, etc. The cord ends must be protected against moisture.

Uninstalled pumps that are idle for greater than three months should have cutters and impellers manually rotated once a month to lubricate the seals.

Installed pumps that are idle for greater than one month should have cutters and impellers manually operated through the breaker panel once a month to lubricate the seals. For automatic models, turn off the breaker, unplug the piggyback switch, and plug the pump directly into receptacle. Turn the breaker on for 30 seconds, then turn the breaker off. Plug the piggyback switch back in. Refer to Piggyback Switch Operation on page 8.

Model Specifications

For complete listing of models and their specifications, refer to http://www.LibertyPumps.com/About/Engineering-Specs. Pump nameplate provides a record of specific pump information.

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