red lion RL-SPS33 Quick Start Manual

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RL-SPS33

P. O. Box 12010

Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010

888.956.0000 • Fax: [phone]

www.RedLionProducts.com

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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required
to safely own and operate your product. Retain these instructions
for future reference.

The product you have purchased is of the highest quality
workmanship and material, and has been engineered to give you
long and reliable service. This product has been carefully tested,
inspected, and packaged to ensure safe delivery and operation.
Please examine your item(s) carefully to ensure that no damage
occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, please con­tact the place of purchase. They will assist you in replacement or
repair, if required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE
YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW THE PRODUCT’S APPLICATION,
LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PROTECT
YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

DESCRIPTION

This unit is designed to pump wastewater from laundry trays,
washing machines, sinks, or dehumidifiers. It is not designed to
pump raw sewage, fluids other than water, or fluids with solids.
Inlet screen will remove many solids over 1/8” diameter, but large
amounts of solids can clog screen and result in pump failure.
Maximum fluid temperature is 125°F. Unit is designed to fit under
most sinks, so in many cases it is not necessary to recess the
unit into the floor.

ITEMS TO PURCHASE

NOTE: Some state or local codes require all electrical and/or

plumbing connections to be made by a licensed contractor. It is
the customer’s responsibility to determine codes involved and
to comply with these codes. If user can install unit, items to
purchase are:

1. Inlet piping, trap and union. (Basin cover has 1-1/2” FNPT fitting.)

2. Discharge piping with union. (Basin cover has 1-1/2” FNPT fitting.)

3. Vent piping with union. (Basin cover has 1-1/2” FNPT fitting.)

SAFETY GUIDELINES

1. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing this pump.

2. Read all instructions and safety guidelines thoroughly. Failure
to follow the guidelines and the instructions could result in
serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

3. Check local electrical and building codes before installation.
The installation must be in accordance with these regulations.

4. During normal operation the pump is immersed in water. Use
caution to prevent bodily injury when working near the pump:

a. Remove plug from the receptacle prior to touching, servic-

ing, or repairing the pump.

b. To minimize possible fatal electrical shock hazard, use

extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand in water
while changing fuses or insert your finger into fuse socket.

Wastewater

Removal System

with RL-SP33V Pump

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

All wiring must meet local codes, and a licensed electrical
contractor is recommended. The pump is supplied with a 3-prong
vented plug. Plugs must be plugged into a grounded receptacle
and vent tube must remain unobstructed for proper pump
operation. Pump should be on a separate circuit with fuse or
circuit breaker and ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Be sure
electrical supply matches pump nameplate data. Do not use
extension cord. If installed in basement, plug connection should
be 4’ or more above floor, especially if basement floods. Be sure
electrical connections cannot be reached by rising water. Under
no circumstances should outlet box or receptacle be located
where it may become flooded or submerged by water.

INSTALLATION

All plumbing must meet local codes. A licensed plumbing
contractor is recommended. All fixtures connected to the SPXS33
Basin Kit must be vented according to state and local codes.

1. Assemble basin/pump.

2. Determine proper location for unit. Locate unit so that inlet
is gravity-fed. Unit will not draw water up from a lower level.
Position and level basin. Keep basin away from any item
that could puncture basin. Position selected should be conve­nient to inlet, discharge, and vent piping, and electrical supply.

3. Plumb inlet. Using 1-1/2” threaded pipe, plumb inlet to basin
cover fitting. Use a P-trap and a union next to the basin. Use
PTFE tape and hand tighten only on plastic fittings. Do not
reduce below 1-1/2” piping.

4. Plumb discharge. Using 1-1/2” threaded pipe, plumb
discharge to basin cover fitting. Use a swing check valve
no more than 3” from top of basin cover and a union.

Be sure discharge piping is sealed with PTFE tape and that

lift height of pump is not exceeded.

5. Plumb vent. Plumb vent using 2” threaded pipe to fitting in
basin cover. Use pipe joint compound on threads and hand
tighten only on plastic fittings. The basin must be vented in
accordance with state and local codes. The vent is essential for
proper switch operation and must not be omitted or restricted.

6. Test unit. Connect power cord to electrical supply as stated
in ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section. Secure power cord
to piping with ties or tape. Fill unit with water through inlet.
Pump should turn on with 7”–10” of water in tank, and turn off
when 1”–3” of water is left in tank.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, shut off water

inlet and disconnect power cord from supply outlet. Pump may
become hot during operation. Allow pump to cool before servicing.

Basin Screen: Remove 4 1/4-20 screen cover plate screws, plastic
cover plate, seal ring, and screen. Clean inlet screen using a mild
detergent and water. Examine O-ring and if deformed, replace
with new O-ring. See replacement parts table.

Basin: Sediment may build up in basin causing pump to operate
improperly. Remove 10 1/4-20 screws from cover. Remove cord
grommet and loosen cords to allow slack and then remove cover.

Remove pump and clean basin using a mild detergent and water.
Reassemble in reverse order. Torque screws 18–20 in.-lbs.

If pump alignment plate is removed, it must be reinstalled per
pump alignment diagram.

Pump: Sediment or lint can clog pump and cause improper
operation. If necessary, remove pump and clean inlet screen,
using a mild detergent and water and reinstall. Plastic pump base
may also be removed to clean around impeller and inside base.
Remove the six base screws and clean base using a mild deter­gent and water. Do not remove impeller. When reinstalling base,
be sure seal ring is seated properly in groove and torque screws
to 10–15 in.-lbs. See pump manual for other information. For any
other pump repair, return the pump to a Little Giant authorized
service center.

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1, Turn Basin Lid over and "lay" in the seal as shown with ribs on seal up. From the bottom
side, through cover, insert (8) 1/4 inch screws through the holes in the seal.

2. Install check valve and discharge pipe into pump. Use Teon tape on the pipe threads.
Place pump in the basin and pull power cord through the power cord hole in the cover.
Allow approximately 12" of cord between pump and Power cord seal. Slip power cord seal

DISCHARGE

SOCKET

VENT

1

4

" Screws

Ribs on Seal
Facing Up

over pump power cable and install power cord seal into power cord hole in cover. Identify

opening for pump discharge pipe and be certain that discharge pipe is inserted into
socket in cover and that this is the discharge pipe and not the vent pipe. Install cover
and tighten bolts.

RE-USABLE SEAL

COVER

FIGURE 1 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION

COVER TOP VIEW

2.906

EITHER HOLE CAN
BE USED AS VENT

2.906

OR DISCHARGE.

SMOOTH
NO
THREADS

POWER
CORD
HOLE

1-1/2"

FNPT
THREADED

1.866

1.866

Power Cord Seal

Automatic

Sump Pump

12.00

11.56

A-N301

* ALL ITEMS OUTSIDE OF BASIN MUST BE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED

BASIN COVER/SEAL DETAIL

POWER CORD SEAL INCLUDED

* UNION

INLET OF BASIN

13.38
IS 1-1/2" FNPT.

AUTOMATIC SUMP PUMP

8 FT. POWER CORD
FROM PUMP BODY

* 1-1/2" UNION

* VENT OF BASIN
IS 1-1/2" FNPT.

VENT PIPING

15.125

DISCHARGE PIPING

* 1-1/2" UNION

* DISCHARGE OF BASIN IS

1-1/2" FNPT.

BASIN COVER

REUSABLE SEAL

BASIN

1-1/2" DISCHARGE PIPE

CHECK VALVE
ASSEMBLY

PUMP DISCHARGE IS
1-1/2" FNPT

RIBS OF SEAL RING

TOWARD BASIN

RE-USABLE SEAL RING

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