Simer Pumps 3963 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

PITMASTER Submersible Solids Handling Pump

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Pompe submersibles Pitmaster pour matières solides

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Bomba sumergibles para el manejo de sólidos “Pitmaster”

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MOD. 3963

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Safety / Specifications / Performance / Installation 2

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:

warns about hazards that will cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause

minor personal injury or property damage if ignored. The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which

are important but not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump.

Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

1. Read this manual carefully. Failure to follow these

instructions could cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

2. Check your local codes before installing. You must

comply with their rules.

3. Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.

4. Do not install pump in any location classified as

hazardous by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. During operation, the pump is in water.

To avoid fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:

5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging

pump.

5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not

stand in water or put your finger in fuse socket.

5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and

plug, plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system control, connect pump ground lead to system ground.

6. Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump, (causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void warranty.

7. Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling it.

8. In normal service, motor should not need oiling. Motor has been filled at the factory with a special oil.

INSTALLATION

(See Figure 1 for Typical Installation instructions.)

Pump must be level when operating. If

motor is tilted, internal start/run switch may overheat and damage motor.

Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.

Do not lift pump by power cord. See “Cord Lift Warning” on Page 4. Do not hang pump from discharge pipe or power cord.

1. Install the pump on a solid, level foundation, or in a sump pit constructed of tile, concrete, steel or plastic. The recommended minimum diameter of the sump pit is 18" (46cm) diameter and the minimum recommended depth is 30" (76cm). Check local codes for approved materials.

NOTICE: Pump should not be installed on clay, earth or sand surfaces. Clean the area around the pump of small stones and gravel which could clog the pump. Keep the pump inlet screen clear.

2. Thread a 2” discharge pipe into the pump 2” NPT discharge port. Be careful to avoid stripping or crossing threads.

Piping – Effluent Applications (3/4" or Less Solids)

Piping must be 1-1/2" minimum to carry volume of pump discharge. Check local codes to determine if a check valve is required in your system. In cold climates, check valves are not used to prevent effluent from freezing in piping.

GPH (LITERS) AT DISCHARGE FT. OF HEAD

5 (1.5m) 10 (3m) 15 (4.6m) 20 (6.1m) 25 (7.6m)

3963 7320(27,709) 5400(20,441) 2700(10,221) – –

PERFORMANCE

Individual Branch Circuit Dual Element Time

Model H.P. Voltage Required (Amps) Delay Fuse Amps

3963 1/2 115 20 20

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical 3

Piping – Sewage Applications (2" or Less Solids)

In any case, piping must not be smaller than pump discharge.

When installed in a sewage system, pipe must be capable of handling semi-solids of at least 2” (5.1 cm) diameter.

The rate of flow in the discharge pipe must keep any solids present in suspension in the fluid. To meet minimum flow requirements (2 feet (.6 m) per second in discharge line), size pipe as follows:

A Pipe Size Of: Will Handle a Flow Rate Of:

1-1/2” (3.8 cm) 12 GPM (45 LPM)

2” (5.1 cm) 21 GPM (79 LPM)

2-1/2” (6.3 cm) 30 GPM (113 LPM)

3” (7.6 cm) 48 GPM (181 LPM)

NOTICE: Use Teflon™ tape on pipe connections. Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on plastic pipe or pump. Pipe joint compound can attack plastics and damage pump.

3. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length of rubber hose (1-5/8"(41mm) I.D., e.g. radiator hose) can be connected into discharge line near pump using suitable clamps.

E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company Corporation.

4. If the pump discharge line is exposed to outside subfreezing atmosphere, then the portion of line exposed must be installed so any water remaining in pipe will drain to outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause water trapped in discharge to freeze which could result in damage to pump.

5. Install a 2” check valve in the horizontal portion of the discharge pipe. Make certain, the flow indicating arrow, points away from the pump. This check valve will keep the water from either running back into the basin or into the area being pumped out when the pump is not running. Check valve should be a free flow valve that will easily pass solids.

NOTICE: For best performance of check valve when handling solids, do not install it with discharge angled more than 45° above the horizontal. Do not install check valve in a vertical position as solids may settle in valve and prevent opening on startup.

6. Drill a 3/16” (4.7mm) hole in discharge pipe about 1"-2” (2.5 - 5.1cm) above pump discharge connection (but below check valve) to prevent airlocking the pump.

7. Insert the float switch piggy-back plug into a properly grounded outlet and the pump plug into the piggyback plug.

8. Check the installation by observing the pump operation through one complete cycle. Make sure that no parts of the assembly interfere with the float switch.

Risk of flooding. May cause personal injury

or property damage. Failure to make this operational

check may lead to improper operation, premature failure, and flooding.

ELECTRICAL

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or

cause death. When installing, operating, or servicing this

pump, follow safety instructions listed below.

1. DO NOT splice the electrical power cord.

2. DO NOT allow electrical cord plug to be submerged.

3. DO NOT use extension cords. They are a fire hazard

and can reduce voltage sufficiently to prevent pumping and/or damage motor.

4. DO NOT handle or service pump while it is connected

to power supply.

5. DO NOT remove grounding prong from plug or mod-

ify plug.To protect against electrical shock, the power cord is a three-wire conductor and includes a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug pump into a 3-wire, grounded, grounding-type receptacle. Connect pump according to electrical codes that apply.

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Figure 1

18"

2" Checkvalve

Do Not Mount Vertically

30"

Sump Pit

2" Discharge Pipe

115V Properly Grounded Outlet

Install pump on a hard, level surface.

Drill a 3/16" vent hole here.

Be sure the float switch can swing through it's entire arc.

Flow Directional Arrow

Operation / Service 4

For automatic operation, plug or wire pump into an automatic float switch or pump controller. Pump will run continuously when plugged directly into an electrical outlet. Connect or wire pump to its own individual branch circuit with no other outlets or equipment in the circuit. Size fuses or circuit breakers according to chart on Page 2.

Risk of electrical shock and fire. Can burn or

cause death. Be sure that power supply information

(Voltage/Hertz/Phase) on pump motor nameplate matches incoming power supply exactly. Install pump according to all electrical codes that apply.

OPERATION

NOTICE: Do not allow pump to run in a dry sump. It

will void the warranty and may damage the pump. An automatic overload protector in the motor will pro-

tect motor from burning out due to overheating/overloading. When motor cools down, overload protector will automatically reset and start motor.

If overload trips frequently, check for cause. It could be a stuck impeller, wrong/low voltage, or electrical failure in motor. If an electrical failure in the motor is suspected, have it serviced by a competent repairman.

Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is required.

SERVICE

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or

cause death. Before removing pump from basin for ser-

vice, always disconnect electrical power to pump and control switch.

Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.

Do not lift pump by power cord. See “Cord Lift Warning” below.

Submerge pump in a disinfectant solution (chlorox or chlorine) for at least one hour before disassembling pump.

The pump motor contains a special lubricating oil which should be kept clean and free of water at all times.

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

Risk of flooding. May cause personal injury

or property damage. Failure to make this operational

check may lead to flooding and premature failure. NOTICE: This unit is not designed for applications

involving salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

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1. Attempting to lift or support pump by power cord can damage cord and cord connections.

2. Cord may pull apart, exposing bare wires with possibility of fire or electrical shock.

3. Lifting or supporting pump by power cord will void warranty.

4. Use lifting ring or handle on top of pump for all lifting/lowering of pump. Disconnect power to pump before doing any work on pump or attempting to remove pump from sump.

Risk of electrical shock.

Can burn or kill. Do not lift pump by

power cord.

WARNING

CORD LIFT WARNING

Troubleshooting / Repair Parts 5

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A. Pump fails to operate:

B. Pump fails to empty sump:

C. Pump will not shut off:

Risk of sudden starts. Can result in electrical

shock or pinching of hands or tools. If power to pump is on

when thermal overload resets, pump may start without warning. Disconnect power before servicing pump.

1. Check to be sure that power cord is securely plugged into outlet. Disconnect power to outlet before handling pump or motor.

2. Check to be sure you have electrical power.

3. Check that liquid fluid level is high enough to activate switch or controller.

4. Check to be sure that 3/16" (4.7 mm) vent hole in discharge pipe is not plugged.

5. Check for blockage in pump inlet, impeller, check valve or discharge pipe.

6. Thermal overload may have tripped. Test start pump; if it starts and then stops immediately, disconnect from power source for 30 minutes to allow motor to cool, then reconnect to power source. Check for cause of overheating/overloading.

7. Check the float switch operation for maximum possible clearance.

1. Be sure all valves in discharge valve are fully open.

2. Clean out discharge pipe and check valve.

3. Check for blockage in pump inlet or impeller.

4. Pump not sized properly. A higher capacity pump may be required.

5. Check the float switch operation for maximum possible clearance.

1. Check switch or controller automatic floats for proper operation, location and clearance. See installation instructions for switch/controller.

2. If pump is completely inoperative or continues to malfunction, consult your local serviceman.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Key Part 3963 No. Description Qty 115 Volt

1 Volute 1 PW1-13 2 Impeller 1 PW5-11P 3 Power Cord 1 PW117-237-TSE 4 Automatic Float Switch 1 PS117-145P

REPAIR PARTS LIST

IF MOTOR FAILS, REPLACE PUMP.

Lift pump using this

handle ring

only.

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