Ecoflo ESE40W User manual

Owner’s Manual
ESE Series
Cast Iron
Sewage Pumps
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A sump pump is an electrical device designed to
operate in inherently wet environments.
ALWAYS USE EXTREME CAUTION
when installing or maintaining this product!
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Important Safety Instructions
Carefully read and follow all safety
instructions in this manual and on pump.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual
contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the product.
Save this manual for future reference.
Safety Labels
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!
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates practices not related to
personal injury.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
General Safety
Risk of burns. Do not
touch an operating motor. Motors are de-
signed to operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to
cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling.
Do not allow pump or any system compo-
nent to freeze. To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system com-
ponents.
Wear safety glasses at all times when work-
ing on pumps.
Risk of explosion. Pump
body may explode if used as a booster
pump.
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GENERAL SAFETY
STOP Before you start
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APPLICATIONS
Ideal for Below Grade Toilets, Laundry Facilities and for Use at Construction Sites.
SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE
Capacity Cord Solids
Model HP Volt Ph Amps (GPH at 0’) Max Head Construction Impeller Length Pumped
ESE40M 4/10 115 1 11.0 6600 26’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
ESE40W 4/10 115 1 11.0 6600 26’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
ESE50M 1/2 115 1 12.0 7800 27’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
ESE50W 1/2 115 1 12.0 7800 27’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
ESE60M 6/10 115 1 12.0 9910 26’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
ESE60W 6/10 115 1 12.0 9910 26’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 20’ 2”
281.8 [11.10]
212[8.35]
2"NPT
49.9 [1.97]
138.8 [5.47]
380.4 [14.99]
137.4 [5.41]

INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Do not work on pump until
power is unplugged.
Do not cut off ground pin or
use an adapter tting.
Do not use an extension cord.
The pump power cord should be connected to a
separately fused, grounded line with a minimum
capacity of 15 amps. It can be connected to non-
fuse breaker at the recommended amperes.
1. Before installing or servicing this pump, be
 certainpump’spowersourceisdisconnected.
2. Installation and electrical wiring must adhere
to state and local codes and must be
completed before priming pump. Check
appropriate community agencies, or contact
local electrical and pump professionals.
3. Call an electrician when in doubt. Pump
should be connected to a separate 15
amp circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block.
Note that plugging into existing outlets may
cause low voltage at motor. This could cause
blown fuses, tripping of motor overload or
burned out motor.
4. A permanent ground connection from pump
to the grounding bar at the service panel is
mandatory. These sump pumps come with a
grounding conductor and a grounding-type
attachment plug. Do not connect pump to
a power supply until permanently grounded.
For maximum safety, connect pump to a circuit
equipped with a fault interrupter device when
positioningthepump’sgroundingwire.
5. Voltage of power supply must match the
voltage of the pump.
6. Before installing pump, clear sump basin of
any water, debris or sediment.
Sump basin must be vented
in accordance with local
plumbing codes. These Sump pumps are not
designed for and CANNOT be installed in loca-
tions classied as hazardous.
7. The following may cause injury and/or severe
damage to pump and will void the warranty.
(a) Using an extension cord.
(b) Cutting o the ground pin or using an
adapter tting.
(c) Working on pump or switch while
plugged in.
(d) Removing motor housing, unscrewing
impeller, or otherwise removing impeller seal.
(e) Running the pump continuously.
(f) Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
 (g)Pumpinggasolineorotherammableliquids
8. Plastic PVC pipe can be installed in the
outlet piping. Drain hose, galvanized steel
or copper pipe may be used if desired.
All piping must be clean and free of all
foreign matter to prevent clogging.
9. Pump will be inadequate if suspension
liquids contain solid particles larger than 2”.
Verify that the voltage and
frequency of the pump shown
on the nameplate corresponds to those available on
the mains. The installer must make sure that the
electric system is grounded in accordance with code.
• Foroutdooruseitisnecessarytousecablewith
 alengthofatleast8’.Theplugandconnection
should be protected from water splashes. Before
using the pump, always inspect it visually
(especially power cable and plug)
• Donotusepumpifitisdamaged
• Ifthepumpisdamaged,haveitinspectedbyan
authorized service center.
• Makesurethatelectricconnectionsareprotected
 fromooding.Protecttheplugandthepower
cable from heat or sharp edges.
The power cable must be
     replacedbyqualiedpersonnel
only. Grounding: The plug of the power cable has a
double grounding contact, so that grounding can be
performed by simply inserting the plug.
This pump series has a built in thermal protection
switch. The pump stops if an overload condition
occurs. The motor restarts automatically after it has
cooled down. If it doesn’t start automatically, unplug
the pump and plug it back in.
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Entry pipe

INSTALLATION
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Always install a union in the discharge
line, just above the sump pit to allow for
easy removal of the pump for cleaning
or repair.
A check valve must be used in the
discharge line to prevent back ow of
liquid into the basin. The check valve
should be a free ow valve that will eas-
ily pass solids.
CAUTION: For best performance of
check valves when handling solids
install in a horizontal position or at an
angle of not more then 45°. Do not in-
stall check valve in a vertical position as
solids may settle in valve and prevent
opening start-up.
When check valve is used, drill a relief
hole 3/16” in diameter in the discharge
pipe. This hole should be located be-
low the oor line between the pump
discharge and the check valve. Unless
such a relief hole is provided, the pump
could “air-lock” and will not pump water
even though it will run.
A gate valve should follow the check
valve to allow periodic cleaning of the
check valve or removal of the pump.
The remainder of the discharge line
should be as short as possible with a
minimum of turns to minimize friction
head loss. Do not restrict the discharge
to sizes below 2’.
Sewage and euent applications will
require a separate sump vent. A con-
nection is provided on top of the sump
or cover which must be piped to the
existing building vent or extended out-
side with its own standpipe.
For automatic operation, pump must be plugged or wired into re-
mote oat switch or liquid level controller. Installation instructions
included with switches and controllers should be referred to for
installation.
Pump will run continuously if plugged directly into an electrical out-
let. Care should be taken to prevent pump running in a dry sump.
Pump must be installed in a suitable gas tight basin which is at
least 24” in diameter and 30” deep and vented in accordance with
local plumbing codes. Pump must be placed on a hard level sur-
face. Never place pump directly on clay, earth or gravel surfaces.
Pump can be installed with ABS, PVC, polyethylene or galvanized
steel pipe. Proper adapters are required to connect plastic pipe to
pump.
Air bleed hole
.
To control panel
Check valve
Gate valve
Union
Discharge pipe
Vent

TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST (Caution: shut off power to pump)
PROBLEMS
PUMPDOESNOTRUN
ANDMAKESHUMMING
SOUND
PUMPRUNSBUTDOES
NOT DELIVER WATER
PUMPRUNSAND
PUMPS
OUTSUMP,BUTDOES
NOTSTOP
PUMPRUNSBUTONLY
DELIVERSASMALL
AMOUNTOFWATER
FUSEBLOWSOR
CIRCUITBREAKER
TRIPSWHEN
PUMPSTARTS
MOTORRUNSFORA
SHORTTIME,THEN
STOPS
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
• Line circuit breaker is o, or fuse is blown or loose
• Water level in sump has not reached turn-on level as indicated in
installation drawing.
• Pump cord is not making contact in receptacle.
• Float is stuck. It should operate freely in basin.
• If all of the above are OK, then the motor could be malfunctioning.
• Check if valve is installed backwards.
Arrow on valve should point direction of ow
• Discharge shut-o valve (if used) may be closed.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging and
unplugging cord. Check for clogged vent hole in pump case.
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge ttings of the pump.
• Float is stuck in up position. Be sure oat operates freely in basin.
• Defective oat switch. Replace oat switch.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging in and
unplugging cord. Check for clogged vent hole in pump case.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge tting of the pump. Inlet holes in pump base are clogged.
Remove pump and clean the strainer and openings.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged with tar or paint, causing motor to
run slow and overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Fuse size or circuit breaker may be too small. (must be 15 amps).
• Impeller or volute opening are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean .
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean. Also clean the strainer if one is installed.
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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Before servicing a pump, always shut o the main power breaker and
then unplug the pump. Make sure you are not standing in water and are
wearing insulated protective sole shoes, under ooded conditions. Contact your local electric
company or a qualied licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump
removal

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in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If,
within twenty-four (24) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall
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thefactoryimmediatelyafterthediscoveryoranyallegeddefect.Manufacturerwillsubsequentlytakecorrectiveactionas
promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty
expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.
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Youmustpayalllaborandshippingchargesnecessarytoreplaceproductcoveredbythiswarranty.Thiswarrantydoes
notapplytothefollowing:(1)actsofGod;(2)productswhich,inmanufacturer’ssolejudgment,havebeensubjectto
negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation,
maintenance or storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or
other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
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