Star 7SEH User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MAIL TO: 95 North Oak Street • Kendallville, IN 46755

[phone] • 1 [phone] • FAX [phone]

FW1156

1109

Supersedes

1008

These installation instructions are applicable for Models

3SVS 451530
5SEH 5SE 433020

5SLVS 7SEH

PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST - ALL INSTALLATIONS

1. Inspect your pump. Occasionally, products are damaged during shipment. If the unit is damaged, contact your dealer
before using. Do Not remove the test plug in the cover.

2. Carefully read the literature provided to familiarize yourself with specific details regarding installation and use. These
materials should be retained for future reference.

SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF WARNINGS

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, install only a circuit protected

by a ground-fault circuit-interruptor (GFCI). All pumps are
furnished with provisions for proper grounding to help protect you
against the possibility of electrical shock.

2. Make certain that the ground fault receptacle is within the reach

of the pump’s power supply cord DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD. Extension cords that are too long or too light do not deliver

sufcient voltage to the pump motor. But, more important, they

could present a safety hazard if the insulation were to become
damaged or the connection ends were to fall into the sump and
become wet.

3. Make sure the pump electrical supply circuit is equipped with fuses

or circuit breakers of proper capacity. A separate branch circuit is
recommended, sized according the National Electrical Code for the
current shown on the pump name plate.

4. TESTING FOR GROUND. As a safety measure, each electrical

outlet should be checked for ground using an Underwriters
Laboratory Listed circuit analyzer which will indicate if the power,
neutral and ground wires are correctly connected to your outlet. If

they are not, call a qualied licensed electrician.

5. Installation and checking of electrical circuits and hardware should

only be performed by a qualied licensed electrician.

6. FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS DISCONNECT PUMP

FROM ITS POWER SOURCE BEFORE HANDLING.

7. These pumps are supplied with a 3-prong grounded plug to help

protect you against the possibility of electrical shock. DO NOT

UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE GROUND

PIN. The 3-prong plug must be inserted in a mating 3-prong
fault interrupter receptacle. If the installation does not have such
a receptacle, it must be changed to the proper type, wired, and
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all
applicable local codes and ordinances.

8. Risk of electric shock. This pump has not been investigated for use

in swimming pool or marine areas.

9. According to the state of California (Prop 65), this product contains

chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF CAUTIONS

1. Check to be sure your power source is capable of handling the
voltage requirements of the motor, as indicated on the pump
name plate.

2. Vent hole purpose. It is advisable that all submersible sump
pumps be of the bottom intake design to reduce clogging and
seal failures. If a check valve is incorporated in the installation,
a vent hole (approx. 3/16") must be drilled in the discharge
pipe below the check valve and pit cover to purge the bottom
intake unit of trapped air. Trapped air is caused by agitation and/
or a dry basin. This vent hole should be checked periodically for
clogging. Water stream will be visible from this hole during pump
run periods.

3. These pumps are not designed or intended to be used to handle

sewage or efuent.

4. This pump has been evaluated for use with WATER only.

5. Maximum continuous operating water temperature for standard
model pumps must not exceed 104°F (40°C).

Note: Pumps with the "cCSAus" mark are tested to UL Standard
UL778 & CSA Standard C22.2 No. 108.

REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.

DO NOT USE FOR PUMPING OILS, GASOLINE OR ANY PETROLEUM BY-PRODUCTS.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted for one year from the date of purchase or two years
from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. Subject to the conditions
hereinafter set forth, the manufacturer will repair or replace to the original
consumer, any portion of the product which proves defective due to defective
materials or workmanship. To obtain warranty service, contact the dealer from
whom the product was purchased. The manufacturer retains the sole right and
option to determine whether to repair or replace defective equipment, parts or
components. Damage due to conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer is
not covered by this warranty.

THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY: (a) To defects or malfunctions resulting from
failure to properly install, operate or maintain the unit in accordance with printed
instructions provided; (b) to failures resulting from abuse, accident or negligence or
use of inappropriate chemicals or additives in the water; (c) to normal maintenance
services and the parts used in connection with such ser vice; (d) to units which are
not installed in accordance with normal applicable local codes, ordinances and
good trade practices; and (e) the unit is used for purposes other than for what it
was designed and manufactured.

RETURN OF WARRANTED COMPONENTS: Any item to be repaired or replaced
under this warranty must be returned to the manufacturer at Kendallville, Indiana or

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. These pumps are equipped with a vertical magnetic oat switch.

The pump will turn on automatically when the water level in

the sump reaches approximately the oat switch "on" level and
automatically turn off when the water is pumped down to the oat

switch "off" level. See Chart A for details.

2. The sump pit must be a minimum of 18" deep and 10" in
diameter. The pump requires a minimum diameter of 10" to
prevent excessive pump cycling.

INSTALLATION

1. For your safety, turn off the electrical power at the service
entrance to avoid any possible electrical shock hazards.

2. On a replacement installation, remove the existing pump from
the sump by disconnecting the discharge pipe or hose from the
old pump. Depending on how your old pump is installed, unscrew
clamps and discard old corrugated hose, or unscrew galvanized
or plastic pipe from pump discharge. If discharge pipe cannot be

removed easily, saw through the pipe about ve feet above the

pump discharge.

3. After removing the old pump, remove sediment, debris, and any
standing water from the sump pit.

4. Place your pump in the sump and attach the discharge piping. Be
sure that the pump is positioned so that the oat switch moves

freely without touching the wall of the sump or other obstructions.
(See Fig. 1).

5. Install a full ow check valve to prevent back ow which can

cause the pump to cycle too frequently and result in wear and
shortened motor life. Drill 3/16" vent hole in piping below the pit
cover and check valve. Water stream will be visible from this hole
during pump run periods. Reattach discharge piping as required.

6. Do not allow the cord to interfere with the oat control motion or

to drape over the pump motor. With electrician's tape, secure the
cord to the discharge pipe. This will provide protection for the
cord and make a neat installation.

7. Plug in pump and restore electrical power at the service entrance.
Fill sump pit with water to check automatic switch operation.

8. Install a sump cover. A cover will prevent solid matter from falling

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such other place as the manufacturer may designate, freight prepaid.

THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES, AND MAY NOT BE EXTENDED OR MODIFIED BY ANYONE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND THEREAFTER ALL SUCH IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER
SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF, OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT,
LOSS OF PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE , OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE OR NATURE. THE LIABILITY OF
THE MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
UPON WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on duration of implied
warranties or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

WARRANTY VALID IN CANADA AND MEXICO.

into the sump, prevent odors, and guards against accidental
injury.

CHECK VALVE

VENT HOLE

ON LEVEL

OFF LEVEL

10" DIA.

MIN.

G.F.C.I.

18" MIN

ILO794

Pump On / Off Levels Chart A

Float
Switch

3SVS /

451530
On Level 7" 7" 7" 7"
Off Level 3" 3" 3" 3"

Pump Model

5SEH / 5SE

/ 433020

5SLVS 7SEH

PERFORMANCE

Your pump will operate effectively pumping clear, storm and drain
waters. Although it will usually pass small particles suspended in
water - grass, heavy mud, sand or pea gravel can clog the pump
and reduce the pump's performance. This can usually be cleaned

out by back-ushing on pump side of check valve with a garden

hose through the discharge.

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