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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.
Pump
The explosion-proof submersible
pump family was designed in
accordance with requirements for
hazardous locations. These
pumps, connected properly, will
provide years of trouble-free
service. If servicing is required,
the repair should be done by a
Hydromatic approved service
center.
Application
These pumps are designed for on-
site residential sewage discharge
applications with a pH ranging
from 6 to 9, specific gravities from
0.9 to 1.1 viscosities ranging from
28 to 35 S.S.U., and temperatures
up to 140º F.
Receiving Pump
Pump should be checked on arrival
for possible concealed shipping
damage. Any damage should be
reported immediately to delivery
carrier. Claims for damage must
originate at the receiving end.
Claims for shipping damage
cannot be processed at the factory.
Codes
All local wiring codes must be
observed. Consult the local
inspector before installation to
avoid costly delays that can occur
due to rejection after job is
finished.
Pumps Not Operating or
in Storage
Pumps with carbon ceramic seals
must have impellers manually
rotated (6 revolutions) after
setting non-operational for 3
months or longer and prior to
electrical start-up.
Seal Failure Probes
All explosion-proof submersible
pumps have two factory-installed
moisture detectors (seal failure
probes). They are in a normally
open series circuit, in the seal
chamber.
Under normal operating
conditions, the circuit remains
open. If the lower seal leaks and
moisture enters this chamber, the
moisture would settle to the
bottom of the chamber and will
complete the circuit between the
moisture detectors.
This circuit must be connected to
a sensing unit and signaling
device. This is supplied in a
Hydromatic control panel.
NOTE: Failure to install such a
device negates all warranties by
Hydromatic pumps.
Heat Sensors
All motors in this family have
heat sensors on or embedded in
the motor winding to detect
excessive heat. This prevents
damage to the motor. If the sensor
trips due to excessive winding
temperature, the starter in the
panel breaks power to the pump.
Once the sensor resets, the starter
is to be reset (automatic for F.M.)
for continued operation of the
pump. This circuitry is supplied in
a Hydromatic control panel. The
sensors are set to trip at 120º C.
NOTE: Failure to install such
circuitry would negate F.M.
approval and all warranties by
Hydromatic pumps.
General
Information
Power Cords
The power cord and heat sensor
seal failure cord are potted into
the connection box cap. The
cords must not be spliced.
NOTE: Each cable has a green
lead. This is the ground wire
and must be grounded properly
per N.E.C., and/or local codes.
During normal maintenance
procedures power cords should
be inspected for abnormal wear
and replaced accordingly.
Overload Heaters
If the Hydromatic electrical panel
is not used, starters with 3-leg
overload relay must be supplied
on 3-phase pumps. Each leg is to
have an identical heater sized in
accordance with the nameplate
amps on the motor housing. The
amp draw on these submersible
motors is slightly higher than
a corresponding horsepower
surface motor, so heaters must be
sized by the nameplate rating.
Single-phase pumps with
capacitor start have a run and a
start winding, each drawing a
different current. To adequately
protect these windings with the
appropriate heaters, consult the
factory.
NOTE: Red lead is always start
winding of pump using single
phase.
If pumps are installed in an
existing basin or concrete sump,
the piping can either be connected
permanently or rails and brackets
can be furnished for mounting to
walls of basin. In either case, be
sure the Hydromatic non-clog
ball check valve is used and that
the pumps are submerged in a
vertical position. The complete
factory built packaged system is
recommended for the most
satisfactory installation and