Pentair HYDROMATIC B-A1 Manual

269 TRILLIUM DRIVE, KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA N2G 4W5
PH: 519-896-2163
293 WRIGHT STREET, DELAVAN, WI 53115 WWW.HYDROMATIC.COM
PH: 888-957-8677
InstallatIon and servIce Manual
B-A1 & BV-A1
Submersible Sump Pump
© 2013 Pentair, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. W-03-410 (Rev. 03/04/13)
NOTE! TO THE INSTALLER: Please make sure
you provide this manual to the owner of the
pumping equipment or to the responsible party
who maintains the system.
1/4" solids handling, 3450 RPM, 1-1/2" NPT
discharge, built-in overload. Automatic operation:
wide angle float switch or vertical float switch.
B-A1 BV-A1

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Thank you for purchasing your
Hydromatic®pump. To help
ensure years of trouble-free
operation, please read the following
manual carefully.
Before Operation:
Read the following instruc-
tions carefully. Reasonable care
and safe methods should be
practiced. Check local codes and
requirements before installation.
Attention:
This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely before using this
product and refer to it often
for continued safe product use.
DO NOT THROW AWAY OR
LOSE THIS MANUAL.
Warning:
Before handling these pumps and
controls, always disconnect the
power first. Do not smoke or use
sparkable electrical devices or
flames in a septic (gaseous) or
possible septic sump.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and
related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
General
Information
3. Pump cord may not be making
contact in receptacle.
4. Float may be stuck. It should
operate freely in basin.
5. If all systems check OK, motor
winding may be open.
Pump runs but does not deliver
water
1. Check valve may be installed
backward. Arrow on valve
should point in direction of
flow.
2. Discharge shut-off valve (if
used) may be closed.
3. Pump may be air locked.
Start and stop several times by
plugging and unplugging cord.
Check for clogged vent hole in
discharge.
4. Impeller or volute openings
may be fully or partially
clogged. Remove pump and
clean.
5. Inlet holes in pump base may
be clogged. Remove pump
and clean the openings.
6. Pump head may be too high.
Pump can’t deliver water over
22 feet vertical. Horizontal
distance does not affect
pumping, except loss due to
friction.
Pump runs and pumps out
sump but does not stop
Float is stuck in up position.
Be sure float operates freely in
basin.
Pump runs but delivers only a
small amount of water
1. Pump may be air locked.
Start and stop several times by
plugging and unplugging cord.
Check for clogged vent hole in
discharge.
2. Pump head may be too high.
Pump can’t deliver water over
22 feet vertical. Horizontal
distance does not affect
Pump
Troubleshooting
Pump does not run or hum
1. Line circuit breaker may be
off, or fuse may be blown or
loose.
2. Water level in sump may be
too low. Add more water.
Turn-on level is as indicated in
installation drawing.
pumping except loss due to
friction.
3. Inlet holes in pump base may
be clogged. Remove pump
and clean the openings.
4. Impeller or volute openings
may be fully or partially
clogged. Remove pump and
clean.
5. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged with tar or
paint, causing motor to run
slow and overload. Remove
pump and clean.
Fuse blows or circuit breaker
trips when pump starts
1. Inlet holes in pump base may
be clogged. Remove pump
and clean the openings.
2. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged with tar or
paint, causing motor to run
slow and overload. Remove
pump and clean.
3. Motor stator may be defective.
4. Fuse size or circuit breaker
may be too small. Must be
15 amps.
5. Impeller or volute openings
may be wholly or partially
clogged. Remove pump and
clean.
Motor runs for a short time,
then stops
1. Inlet holes in pump base may
be clogged. Remove pump
and clean the openings.
2. Impeller or volute openings
may be wholly or partially
clogged. Remove pump and
clean.
3. Motor stator may be defective.
4. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged with tar or
paint, causing motor to run
slow and overload. Remove
pump and clean.

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Ground type 115 volt
receptacle min. height
above floor - 4 Ft.
Shut-off
gate valve (Optional)
Check valve
(13254-001-1)
with rubber sleeve
connectors for 1-1/4"
and 1-1/2" pipe
1-1/2" Discharge piping can be
PVC or ABS plastic with proper
adapters, or can be galv. steel
Note: Drill 1/8" dia. hole in
discharge pipe below check
valve to prevent air locking
6”
9”
Sump pump
Float switch
(BV-A1)
Lifting handle
10-1/2"
Min.
13"
Min.
Bottom of
Inlet Pipe
Vertical fits in 12" dia. plastic, fiberglass or concrete basins.
Wide angle fits in 18" dia. plastic, fiberglass or concrete basins.

Limited Warranty
HYDROMATIC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of HYDROMATIC Sump Pumps, Effluent
Pumps, Sewage Pumps (other than 2-1/2”), and Package Systems, that they will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for the Warranty Period of 36 months from date of manufacture.
Our warranty will not apply to any product that, in our sole judgement, has been subject to negligence, misapplication, improper
installation, or improper maintenance. Without limiting the foregoing, operating a three phase motor with single phase power
through a phase converter will void the warranty. Note also that three phase motors must be protected by three-leg, ambient
compensated, extra-quick trip overload relays of the recommended size or the warranty is void.
Your only remedy, and HYDROMATIC’s only duty, is that HYDROMATIC repair or replace defective products (at
HYDROMATIC’s choice). You must pay all labor and shipping charges associated with this warranty and must request warranty
service through the installing dealer as soon as a problem is discovered. No request for service will be accepted if received
after the Warranty Period has expired. This warranty is not transferable.
EXCEPTIONS: Hydromatic Special Application Pumps, Battery Back-Up Sump Pumps, Filtered Effluent Pumps, Grinder
Pumps, and 2-1/2” Sewage Pumps are warranted for a period of 12 months from date of purchase or 18 months from date of
manufacture, whichever comes first.
HYDROMATIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION
PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the duration of an
implied warranty, 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.
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011.
HYDROMATIC
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
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