Champion Pump CPES Series User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Models: CPES3, CPES5, CPEW5
Submersible: Sump/Effluent, Sewage
Thank you for purchasing this CHAMPION PUMP! The CPES and CPEW
series pumps are lighter weight with heavy duty performance submersible pumps.
We back these Champion products with Champion service and a Champion
attitude. Please read, save, and follow these instructions to ensure Champion
performance.
BEFORE OPERATION –Important Product and
Safety Information –WARNINGS –Personal Injury
and/or property damage could result if not adhered to.
Risk of Electric Shock –Fatal electric shock could occur. Always
disconnect the power source before attempting to install, service,
relocate or check the pump. Never touch pump, pump motor, water, or
discharge piping when pump is connected to electrical power. Never
enter a wet or flooded area, basement, basin, etc. that is in contact with
the pump or electrical circuit before power supply has been
disconnected.
Pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool areas or any
area that might reasonably expect aquatic, animal, or human entrance.
Precautions should be taken to prevent such entrance during use.
Connect only to a properly grounded, grounding type receptacle. Use of
a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required for maximum safety.
All wiring must be performed by qualified electrician in accordance with
all local and national electric code.
When power source or supply is turned off (in open position) a lock and
tag out should be used to prevent accidental power application or
activation.
Do not use extension cord or cut off grounding pin. Should be installed
on separate 15 AMP circuit breaker.
Use only with a properly sized (input AMPS, volts, HP) motor controller.
Do not use to pump flammable/explosive liquids such as gasoline, fuel
oil, kerosene, and /or chemicals, salt water, etc.
Do not use pump in an explosive atmosphere or classified as hazardous
per NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Make sure pump is on hard level bottom in sump, do not set directly on
earth, gravel, or other debris. This could cause excessive wear or
possible jamming and flooding.
Make sure pump is secure in basin and piping is firmly supported so that
pump cannot move, not allowing liquid level switch to interfere with
basin all or other obstacle preventing proper operation. Flooding or
overheating could occur if not prevented.
CHAMPION PUMP COMPANY Phone: [phone]
1102 Myers Pkwy. Ashland, Oh 44805 Fax: [phone]
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All basins or sumps must have covers and installed to meet health and
plumbing codes with proper sealing and venting. Before opening or
entering sump safety precautions per OSHA requirements should be
strictly adhered.
General Information
These pump models are offered without a liquid level motor control switch
(manual models) or with attached switches. The manual versions need a liquid
level switch for proper operation. Champion Pump 115 volt vertical switch
28-0007-0010 (10’), 28-0007-0020 (20’) or float switch 13-0001-1001 (10’), 13-
0002-1001 (20’) is recommended. These control switches easily mount to the
discharge piping and are adjustable for different basin and liquid levels. Pump
plug is plugged into back of piggyback receptacle on switch cord.
Models with attached vertical or float factory preset liquid level switches are:
Pump Min. basin dia. On level Off level
CPES3V/CPES5VSump/Effluent 10”8 ¼” 4 ¾”
CPES3A/CPES5A Sump/Effluent 14” 13 ½” 7 ½”
CPEW5V Sewage 14” 9 7/8” 5 ¾”
CPEW5A Sewage 14” 17 ¾” 10 ¾”
CPES series -- Max. solid size -- ¾ inch, 1 ½” or 2” NPT discharge
CPEW series -- Max. solid size -- 2 inch, 2” NPT discharge
Sump/Effluent/Sewage Installation
1. Provide proper sump basin size. A larger size is recommended as it
allows more reserve, and reduced switching.
2. Make sure level control switch has full motion without possible
interference or hang up.
3. Make sure pump is on solid, clean, debris free base.
4. Schedule 40 PVC pipe is recommended, check local code. Hand tighten
piping into pump. Install a union or other means of separating discharge
line for easy pump removal.
5. A full flow check valve is recommended just above or in place of the
union to prevent water backflow. Connect additional piping as needed to
direct discharge to desired location. Keep piping as short as possible
with minimum number of turns. Secure piping.
6. A ball or gate valve is recommended after the check valve to prevent
backflow when removal is necessary.
7. In effluent and sewage applications, check with health and plumbing
codes for proper basin size, sealing, and venting requirements.
8. In sewage applications, pumps should not be installed where sludge can
build up
9. An audible high water alarm, such as CP Model 1035944 or 1043586 with
WI-FI connection should be installed for additional protection.
10. Check pump system for proper operation once installed and power
connected by filling basin with water.
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Float Switch
Vertical
Switch
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Pump will not
start or run
1. Blown fuse, trip breaker
2. Low line voltage
3. Defective motor
4. Defective float switch
5. Impeller bound
6. Float obstructed, low water
1. If blown, replace with proper
sized fuse or reset breaker.
2. If voltage is under 108 volts,
check wiring size.
3. Replace pump
4. Replace float switch
5. If impeller will not turn,
remove housing and remove
blockage
6. Make sure float moves freely
up and down, check level
Pump starts
and stops too
often
1. Backflow of water from
piping
2. Faulty float switch
1. Install or replace check
valve
2. Replace float switch
Pump will not
shut off or
thermal
protector
turns off
1. Defective float switch
2. Obstacle in piping, valve shut
3. Float obstructed
4. Low line voltage
5. Too many appliances on
circuit
1. Replace float switch
2. Remove pump and clean
pump and piping, open valve
3. Make sure float move freely
up and down
4. If voltage is under 108
volts, check wiring size
5. Install pump on dedicated
circuit. IMPORTANT: Do not
use extension cord to power
pump
Pump
operates but
delivers little
or no water
1. Plugged impeller
2. Check valve installed
backwards, or faulty
3. Pump air locked
1. Clean out impeller
2. Reverse position of check
valve, or replace
3. Drill 1/8” hole in discharge
between pump and check valve
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Product Warranty
Date of Manufacture and Warranty Tag is on pump cord.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Champion Pump Company, Inc. warrants that products of our
manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for 3 years from the date of purchase. The date of purchase shall be determined by a
dated sales receipt noting the model and serial number of the pump. The receipt must
accompany the pump if the date of the pump returned is more than 3 years from the date
code on the pump name plate. We will repair or replace, at our option, to the original
purchaser any part or parts of our product found upon our examination to be defective. Be
prepared to provide the model number, the date code and/or serial number and proof of the
date installed when exercising this warranty. Nameplate tag (Required) is on the pump
power cord. All transportation charges on products or parts submitted for repair or
replacement must be paid by purchaser. This limited warranty does not cover products
which have been damaged as a result of accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper
installation, improper maintenance, been used in water containing sand, lime, cement, gravel
or other abrasives, or failure to operate in accordance with Champion Pump Company, Inc.
written instructions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
OTHER DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST
PROFITS, LOST INCOME, LABOR CHARGES, DELAYS IN PRODUCTION, IDLE PRODUCTION
WHICH DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP
AND/OR DAMAGE OR DELAYS IN SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILTIY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusions or
limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations might not apply
to you. This limited warranty gives you legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights
which vary from state to state.
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