Pentair HYDROMATIC SHEF30 Manual

InstallatIon and
servIce Manual
SHEF30
Submersible Sump/
Effluent Pump
© 2013 Pentair, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. W-03-365 (Rev. 03/04/13)
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
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.

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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. Keep
it in a safe place so that you may
refer to it often.
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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock:
1. Risk of Electrical Shock:
This pump has not been
investigated for use in
swimming pool areas.
2. Risk of Electrical Shock:
Connect only to a properly
grounded receptacle.
Septic tank is to be vented
in accordance with local
plumbing codes.
Do not smoke or use sparkable
electrical devices or flame in
a septic (gaseous) or possible
septic sump.
If a septic sump condition may
exist and if entry into sump is
necessary, then (1) provide
proper safety precautions per
OSHA requirements and (2)
do not enter sump until
these precautions are strictly
adhered to.
Do not install pump in location
classified as hazardous per
N.E.C., ANSI/NFPA 70 -
1999.
Failure to heed above cautions
could result in injury or death.
General
Information
Pump
Warning
4. Do not set pump directly on
the bottom of sump if it is
not solid. Raise the pump by
placing bricks or concrete
blocks underneath it.
5. Use steel or plastic pipe for
all connecting lines between
pump and sewer outlet.
NOTE: Some city regulations
do not allow installing a
pump with plastic pipe. Check
local regulations.
6. Hydromatic check valve
should be installed in
discharge pipe, at least twelve
inches above the discharge
outlet of the pump. Install
check valve with arrow
pointing in the direction
of flow.
7. A shutoff valve should also
be used.
8. Connect to power source
using 3-prong grounded 115
volt AC receptacle. Do not
remove ground pin from elec-
trical plug. Do not use an
extension cord.
9. For proper automatic operation
make sure the pump power
cord is plugged into the back
of the “piggyback” recep-
tacle on the switch cord. Also
ensure that the piggyback plug
is securely plugged into the
115 volt grounded receptacle.
10.If shutoff valve is used in the
discharge line, ensure that the
valve is open.
11.To ensure that the pump is
properly installed, fill basin
with enough water to activate
pump (see #1 - Turn-on and
-off levels). Allow pump to go
through several on-off cycles
to assure satisfactory operation.
12.Use pump submerged for
pumping waterlike liquids
(temperature to 120°F).
Installation
Instructions
These important instructions
must be followed for satisfac-
tory performance of your
pump. Before installation, check
your local electrical and
plumbing codes.
1. Provide proper sump
Minimum Sump Diameter
SHEF30 18"
Approx. Turn-On & -Off Level
SHEF30 On 9-1/2"
Off 3-1/2"
2. Make sure float (automatic
models) hangs free. It should
not come into contact with
side or bottom of sump pit.
3. Make sure sump is free of
string, cloth, nails, gravel, etc.
before installing pump.

take to authorized service
center for check.
Pump runs but does not
deliver water.
1. Check valve may be installed
backward. Arrow on valve
points in direction of flow.
2. Discharge shutoff valve, if
used, may be closed.
3. Pump may be air locked.
Start and stop several times
by plugging and unplugging
cord. Hydromaticpumpshave
a small air vent hole in
the impeller cavity to let
out trapped air. If this hole
becomes plugged, pump may
air lock. To break the air
lock, use a small screwdriver
to clear hole in the
impeller cavity.
As a secondary precaution in
installations of this type —
1⁄16" hole should be drilled
in the discharge pipe below
the check valve. The check
valve should be 12 to 18 inches
above pump discharge. Do not
put check valve directly into
pump discharge opening.
NOTE: In sumps where the
pump is operating daily, air
locking rarely occurs.
4. Pump head may be too
high. Pump cannot deliver
water over 24' vertical lift.
Horizontal distance does not
affect pumping, except for
friction loss through the pipe.
5. Inlet in pump base may be
clogged. Remove pump and
clean out openings.
6. Impeller or volute openings
may be plugged or partially
plugged. Remove pump and
clean out.
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CAUTION: Do not pump
flammable liquids, strong
chemicals or salt water.
13.In applications where the
pump may sit idle for months
at a time, it is recommended
that the pump(s) be cycled
every few months to ensure
the pumping system is working
properly when needed.
14.An audible alarm, such as
the Hydromatic Q-Alert for
high water conditions, should
be installed for additional
protection against high
water conditions.
NOTE: The Q-Alert alarm
panel is for indoor use only.
For applications and product
information, contact your
Hydromatic distributor.
Your pump warranty is void...
If... power cord has been cut.
If... pump has been used to
pump mud, cement, tar,
abrasives or chemicals.
If... pump has been used for
pumping of hot water
(above 120°F).
If... pump has been dismantled
by other than authorized
Hydromatic service center
or distributor.
Servicing should be performed
only by an authorized
Hydromatic service center.
Pump
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Always disconnect
the pump from power source
before handling or making
any adjustments. Always wear
rubber boots when there is
water on the floor and you must
unplug the pump or make any
adjustments.
NOTE: Automatic thermal
overload protects the sealed-in-
oil motor. Running dry may
overheat the motor and activate
the overload protector until the
unit cools.
Pump does not run or just hums.
1. Line circuit breaker may be
off, or fuse may be blown
or loose.
2. Water level in sump may be
too low to activate automatic
switch. See installation for
proper on/off levels.
3. Pump and/or switch cord plug
may not be making contact
in receptacle.
4. If pump is using the series
(piggyback) cord plug, the
two plugs may not be plugged
together tightly.
5. Float may be stuck. Be sure
float operates freely in basin.
6. If the unit is being operated
by the optional float control
switch, unplug the pump from
the piggyback receptacle and
plug the pump directly into
the power source. If the pump
starts each time it is plugged
directly into the receptacle and
does not start each time when
plugged into the piggyback
switch with the float raised
up to a start position, replace
the complete piggyback switch
assembly and retest with
new assembly.
7. If all symptoms check OK,
motor winding may be open;

Pump runs and pumps out sump
but does not stop.
1. Float is stuck in up position.
Be sure float is not hung up
and operates freely in basin.
2. Switch contacts may be stuck;
replace switch.
Pump runs but delivers only
small amount of water.
1. Pump may be air locked. Start
and stop several times by
plugging and unplugging cord.
Check vent hole in pump case
for plugging.
2. Pump head may be too
high. Pump cannot deliver
water over 24' vertical lift.
Horizontal distance does
not affect pumping, except
loss due to friction through
discharge pipe.
3. Inlet in pump base may be
clogged. Remove pump and
clean out openings.
4. Impeller or volute openings
may be plugged or partially
plugged. Remove pump and
clean out.
5. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged causing
motor to run slow, resulting
in motor overload. Clear
impeller.
Fuse blows or circuit breaker
trips when pump starts.
1. Inlet in pump base may be
clogged. Remove pump and
clean out openings.
2. Impeller or volute openings
may be plugged or partially
plugged. Remove pump and
clean out.
3. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged causing
motor to run slow, resulting
in motor overload. Clear
impeller.
4. Fuse size or circuit breaker is
too small.
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5. Defective motor stator; return
to authorized Hydromatic
service center for verification.
Motor runs for short time
then stops. Then after short
period starts again. Indicates
tripping overload caused by
symptom shown.
1. Inlet in pump base may be
clogged. Remove pump and
clean out openings.
SHEF30 Performance Curve
2. Impeller or volute openings
may be plugged or partially
plugged. Remove pump and
clean out.
3. Pump impeller may be
partially clogged causing
motor to run slow,
resulting in motor overload.
Clear impeller.
4. Defective motor stator: return
to authorized Hydromatic
service center.

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Pump
Notes
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SHEF30
Typical Installation

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Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty.
1 26230A000 Ring Handle 1
2 14981-001-1 Pipe Plug 1
3 8507-202-2 Motor Housing 1
4 834-030-1 O-Ring 1
5 14770-005-1 Pan Screw 6
6 14770-002-1 Pan Screw 3
7 13507-001-1 Leg 3
8 14770-006-1 Pan Screw 2
9 8498-003-1 Impeller 1
10 5484-003-1 Seal (Rotating) 1
11 5484-001-1 Seal (Stationary) 1
12 14581-500-1 Motor Assembly 1
13 145-001-1 Stator Screw 2
14 14770-001-1 Screw 1
15 600-053-1 Wire with Terminal 1
16 139-014-1 O-Ring 1
17 75-005-1 Cord Nut 1
18 14623-010-1 Power Cord 10' 1
18 14623-020-1 Power Cord 20' 1
19 8521-001-1 Bottom Plate 1
FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION
NOT 14470-010-7 WIDE ANGLE SWITCH KIT 10' 1
SHOWN 14470-020-7 WIDE ANGLE SWITCH KIT 20' 1
51752-100-7 DIAPHRAGM SWITCH 10' 1
51752-101-7 DIAPHRAGM SWITCH 20' 1
13869-510-5 VERTICAL SWITCH 10' 1
13869-520-5 VERTICAL SWITCH 20'
Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty.
SHEF30
Parts List

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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.
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DAMAGESWHATSOEVER.
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