Berkeley D125110VB Guide

Models D125110VB
D133110VB
D150110VB
Heavy Duty Submersible
Sump Pumps
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & PARTS MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.
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 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 informa-
tion about common sump pump problems and remedies. For
more information, see your dealer or call customer service
at 1-800-323-0620.
Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Release all pressure within system before servicing any
component.
Drain all water from system before servicing.
Secure discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury
and/or property damage.
Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
Periodically inspect sump, pump, and system components.
Keep free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine
maintenance as required.
Personal Safety:
1. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
2. Keep work area clean, uncluttered, and properly lighted
– replace all unused tools and equipment.
3. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
4. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all electrical
and safety codes that apply.
This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
To reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for
use in swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
Be sure it is connected only to a properly grounded ground-
ing-type receptacle. Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with properly grounded
3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with codes and
ordinances that apply.
All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
Make certain power source conforms to requirements of
your equipment.
Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil,
and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or repair dam-
aged or worn cords immediately.
Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or when
standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
Do not use this pump in a fish pond.
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
If your basement has water or moisture on floor, do not walk
on wet area until all power has been turned OFF. If shut-off
box is in basement, call electric company or hydro authority
to shut-off service to house, or call your local fire depart-
ment for instructions. Remove pump and repair or replace.
Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal electrical
shock. Oil on the pump or in the sump may indicate motor
leakage and electrical shock hazard. Turn OFF power and
check pump for oil leakage from impeller area. Replace
pump if it leaks.
©2004 BE543 (Rev. 8/13/04)
293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI 53115

DESCRIPTION
This Submersible Sump Pump is designed to drain flooded
basements, excavations, and construction sites of rain, clear
and dirty water. Operates automatically or manually. 115V, 60
Hz., single phase, permanently split capacitor motor.
Permanently lubricated ball bearings never need lubrication.
Automatic thermal overload protection. Unit is equipped with
a 10’ 3-prong grounding-type power cord.
Housing and base are made of high impact corrosion resis-
tant plastic. Non-clog composite impeller, ceramic shaft
sleeve, and two Buna-N lip seals. Casing, shaft, and external
hardware are stainless steel.
NOTE: This unit is not designed for applications involving salt
water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply required ......................................115V, 60 HZ.
Motor duty ..........................................................Continuous*
Liquid Temp. Range...........................32°F to 77°F (0°-25°C)
Circuit Requirement (minimum) ...............................15 Amps
Discharge Adapter:.............................................1-1/4" FNPT
*NOTE: For continuous operation, water depth must be at
least 2" (5 cm).
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Handle with care. Check items received against packing list
to be sure that all equipment has been received. Inspect for
shipping damage. If found, file claim with carrier immediately.
INSTALLATION
1. Install pump in sump pit with minimum diameter of 10"
(25,4 cm). Sump depth should be 18" (45,7 cm).
Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel, or plastic.
Check local codes for approved materials.
2. Install pump in pit so that switch operating mechanism
has maximum possible clearance.
3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth, or sand sur-
faces. Clean sump pit of small stones and gravel which
could clog pump. Keep pump inlet screen clear.
NOTE: Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on plas-
tic pipe. Pipe joint compound can attack plastics.
4. Install discharge plumbing. Use rigid plastic pipe and
wrap threads with Teflon tape or use Plasto Joint Stik1.
Screw pipe into pump hand tight +1 – 1-1/2 turns.
*Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois
Risk of flooding. If a flexible discharge hose
is used, make sure pump is secured in sump to prevent
movement. Failure to secure pump may allow pump move-
ment, switch interference, and prevent pump from starting or
stopping.
5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length of
rubber hose (1-7/8" I.D., e.g. radiator hose) can be con-
nected into discharge line near pump using suitable
clamps.
6. Install an in-line check valve (provided with pump) to pre-
vent flow backwards through pump when pump shuts off.
7. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115 V., 60 Hz.,
operation and requires a minimum 15 amp. circuit. Both
pump and switch are supplied with 3-wire cord sets with
grounding-type plugs. For automatic operation, switch
plug is inserted directly into outlet and pump plug inserts
into opposite end of switch plug. For manual operation,
pump plug is inserted directly into outlet.
Pump should always be electrically
grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a
grounded water pipe or a properly grounded metallic
raceway, or ground wire system. Do not cut off round
ground pin.
8. If pump discharge line is exposed to outside sub-freezing
atmosphere, portion of line exposed must be installed so
any water remaining in pipe will drain to the outfall by
gravity. Failure to do this can cause water trapped in dis-
charge to freeze which could result in damage to pump.
9. After piping and check valve have been installed, unit is
ready for operation.
10. Check operation by filling sump with water and observing
pump operation through one complete cycle.
Failure to make this operational check
may lead to improper operation, premature failure, and
flooding.
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GPM (LPM) AT TOTAL FEET (m)
510152025Shut Off
Model HP (1.5m) (3m) (4.6m) (6m) (7.6m)
CAPACITY GALLONS(L)/MINUTE
30.9 24.0 16.9 – – 20
D125110VB 1/4 (117.0) (90.8) (64.0) (–) (–) (75.7)
35.2 28.0 20.8 11.4 – 24
D133110VB 1/3 (133.2) (106.0) (78.7) (43.3) (–) (90.8)
42.0 33.8 25.0 15.5 4.8 27
D150110VB 1/2 (159.0) (128.0) (94.6) (58.6) (18.2) (102.2)
No flow at
height shown
below
PERFORMANCE
Model Motor Minimum Full Circuit Cord Switch Setting in inches (mm)
Number HP Load Amps Required (Amps) Length On Off
D125110VB 1/4 2.5 15 10’ 7-9" (178-229) 1-2" (25-51)
D133110VB 1/3 2.7 15 10’ 7-9" (178-229) 1-2" (25-51)
D150110VB 1/2 3.0 15 10’ 7-9" (178-229) 1-2" (25-51)
MOTOR, SWITCH, & CORD SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATION
Risk of electric shock. Do not handle a
pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on
wet or damp surface, or in water.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not oper-
ate pump unless it is submerged in water as seal may be
damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal protector.
If temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch will cut
off all power before damage can be done to motor. When
motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will reset automati-
cally and restart motor. If protector trips repeatedly, pump
should be removed and checked as to cause of difficulty.
Low voltage, long extension cords, clogged impeller, very
low head or lift, etc., could cause cycling.
3. Pump will not remove all water. If manually operated
pump is operating and suddenly no water comes out dis-
charge hose, shut OFF unit immediately. Water level is
probably very low and unit has broken prime.
NOTE: For continuous operation, water depth must be at
least 2" (5 cm).
Risk of electric shock. Before attempting to
check why unit has stopped operating, disconnect power
from unit. Do not handle pump with wet hands or when
standing on wet or damp surfaces, or in water.
NOTE: No replacement parts available.
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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t start or run. Blown fuse. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size.
Low line voltage. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from
main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
Defective motor. Replace pump.
Defective float switch. Replace float switch.
Impeller. If impeller won’t turn, remove lower pump body and locate source of binding.
Float obstructed. Remove obstruction.
Pump starts and stops Backflow of water from piping. Install or replace check-valve.
too often. Faulty float switch. Replace float switch.
Pump won’t shut off. Defective float switch. Replace float switch.
Restricted discharge Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
(obstacle in piping).
Float obstructed. Remove obstruction.
Pump operates but Low line voltage. If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main
delivers little or no water. switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
Something caught in impeller. Clean out impeller.
Worn or defective parts or Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump.
plugged impeller.
Check valve installed without Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6mm - 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump
vent hole. discharge & check valve.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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BERKELEY LIMITED WARRANTY
Berkeley/Wicor Canada Company (“Wicor”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of
its products that they are free from defects in material or workmanship.
If within twelve (12) months from the date of installation or twenty-four (24) months from the date of manu-
facture any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at Berkeley’s/Wicor’s
option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
General Terms and Conditions
Purchaser must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply to products which, in the sole judgement of Berkeley/Wicor, have been sub-
ject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor due to improper installation,
operation, maintenance or storage; nor to other than normal application, use or service, including but not
limited to, operational failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or opera-
tion at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by contacting the installing Berkeley/Wicor dealer
as soon as possible after the discovery of any alleged defect. Berkeley/Wicor will subsequently take cor-
rective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service under this warranty will be
accepted if received more than 30 days after the term of the warranty.
The warranty on all three phase submersible motors is void if three-leg overload protection of recommend-
ed size is not used.
This warranty sets forth Berkeley’s/Wicor’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective
products.
BERKELEY/WICOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTIN-
GENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND
THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
In the U.S.: Berkeley, 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
In Canada: Wicor Canada Company, 1800 Courtney Park Drive East, Unit 5-7, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1W1