Pentair Hydromatic SHEF50 Setup guide

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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Submersible Sewage
Ejector Pump
INSTALLATION ET MANUEL
DE L'OPéRATEUR
Pompe submersible
d'eauxd'egout
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
SHEF50 /SHEF100

Safety 2
Important Safety Instructions
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.
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 addresses practices not related to personal injury.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings
in this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit
are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure
or operating technique that the manufacturer does not
specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that
the procedure or operating technique that you choose
does not render the system unsafe.
Electrically powered sewage pumps normally give many
years of trouble-free service when correctly installed,
maintained, and used. However, unusual circumstances
(interruption of power to the pump, large solids in
the sump, flooding that exceeds the pump’s capacity,
electrical or mechanical failure in the pump, etc.) may
prevent your pump from functioning normally. To prevent
possible damage, consult your dealer about installing
a secondary sewage pump or a high water alarm. See
Troubleshooting in this manual for information about
common sewage pump problems and remedies. For
more information, see your retailer, call Hydromatic
customer service at 1-888-957-8677 or visit our web site
at hydromatic.com.
Hazardous voltage - risk of electrical
shock. Shock can cause serious injury or death.
Failure to follow the warnings below can result in fatal
electricshock.
Burn Hazard. Modern motors can operate at
high temperatures. Do not touch an operating motor. To do
so can cause personal injury.
Risk of flooding. If a flexible discharge hose
is used, pump may move around in sump when motor
starts. If it moves far enough so that the switch hits the
side of sump, the switch may stick and prevent the pump
from starting. Make sure the pump is secured so it cannot
move around in the sump.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................2
Installation .......................................3
Operation........................................5
Maintenance......................................5
Ground check .................................... 6
Reassembly ...................................... 7
Oil fill........................................... 7
Troubleshooting ..................................8
Repair Parts ......................................9
Warranty .......................................11
Product Specifications ............................12

Safety • Installation 3
Hazardous pressure and gas - risk of
explosion and personal injury. Failure to follow the
warnings that follow can result in personal injury.
1. If your basement has water or moisture on the floor,
do not walk on the wet area until all the power
has been turned off. If the shut-off box is in the
basement, call the electric company or the hydro
authority to shut off the service to the house, or call
your local fire department for instructions. Do not
handle the pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
2. Connect only to a properly grounded receptacle.
3. All wiring should be performed by a
qualifiedelectrician.
4. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oils, and chemicals. Observe the Cord Lift
Warning shown below.
5. Risk of explosion and hazardous gas. Septic
tank must 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 exists 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- 2001.
6. Know the pump application, limitations and
potential hazards.
7. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
the pump.
8.
Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted - secure all unused tools and equipment.
9. Keep visitors at a safe distance from working area.
10. Make the workshop child-proof - with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. Release all pressure within the system before
servicing any component.
12. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
13. Periodically inspect the pump and system
components. Perform routine maintenance
asrequired.
14. Drain all the liquid from the system beforeservicing.
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.
Installation
Thank you for purchasing this Hydromatic® pump. To
help ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read
the manual carefully.
Before installation, check your local electrical and
plumbing codes. Typical sewage pump installations are
shown on the next page.
Risk of electrical shock and fire.
1. Attempting to lift or support the pump by
the power cord can damage cord and cord
connections, expose bare wires, and cause
a fire or electrical shock.
2. Use handle on top of pump for all lifting or
lowering of pump. Disconnect the power
to the pump before doing any work on it
or attempting to remove it from the pit.
3. Lifting or supporting the pump by the
power cord will void the warranty.
Risk of electrical shock.
Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by
powercord.
WARNING
Cord Lift Warning

Installation 4
Typical Single Phase Switch Operated Installation
Typical Three Phase Simplex Installation with float

Installation • Operation • Maintenance 5
Follow these guidelines for installation:
1. Provide properly sized pit (see Specifications) on
sewage tank. Minimum pump run time is two
minutes. For maximum pump life, three minutes
isrecommended.
2. Make sure sump is free of string, cloth, nails, gravel,
etc., before installing pump.
3. Do not set pump directly on the bottom of sump pit
if it is not solid. Raise the pump by using bricks or
concrete blocks underneath it.
4. Do not remove ground pin from electrical plug.
5. Do not use an extension cord to operate thispump.
6. For proper automatic operation, make sure the pump
power cord is plugged into the piggyback receptacle
on the switch cord. Three phase models must be
properly connected to a suitable controlpanel.
Do not cut, crimp, or bend single phase switch
power cord. This may cause pump failure and
voidwarranty.
7. Use steel or plastic pipe for all connecting lines
between pump and sewer outlet.
NOTICE: Some city regulations do not
allow installing a pump with plastic pipe.
Checklocalregulations.
8. Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape on pipe
connections. Do not use ordinary pipe joint
compound on plastic pipe or pump. Pipe joint
compound can attack plastics and damage pump.
9. In applications where the pump may sit idle for
months at a time, it is recommended that the
pump(s) be cycled every month to ensure the
pumping system is working properly whenneeded.
10. A check valve should be installed horizontally in the
discharge pipe.
11. The optional Hydromatic Q Alert is an audible
alarm system for high water conditions. It should be
installed in every sump for greater protection.
NOTICE: Q Alert is for indoor use only. Other
Q Alarm and control panels are available for
outdoor use. Contact your Hydromatic distributor
forapplications.
12. Use pump partially or completely submerged for
pumping waterlike liquids. The pump will pump
solid materials up to 3/4” (spherical) in diameter.
Risk of fire. Do not pump flammable
liquids. Strong chemicals or salt water should not
be pumped without consulting your Hydromatic
distributor for proper seals and coatings.
Operation
NOTICE: Do not allow pump to run in a dry sump.
Doing so will void the warranty and may damage
thepump.
An automatic overload protector in the motor will
protect the motor from burning out due to overheating/
overloading. When the motor cools down, the overload
protector will automatically reset.
If overload trips frequently, check for the cause. It could
be a stuck impeller, wrong/low voltage, or electrical
failure in motor. If an electrical failure in the motor is
suspected, have it serviced by a competent repairman.
Maintenance
Read the following instructions carefully before replacing
any parts. Reasonable care and safe methods should be
practiced. Check local codes and requirements before
installation. Only a competent plumber/electrician
should make the installations.
Submerge pump in a disinfectant solution (dilute chlorine
bleach) for at least one hour before disassembling pump.
The following steps should be performed only by an
authorized service center.
NOTICE: Read all directions before replacing any
parts. Remove pump and switch from power source
beforeservicing.
The numbers in parentheses, such as "(3)" or "(16)", refer
to item numbers used on the Repair Parts diagram.
Checking power cord
To be sure wires are not burned off or broken in cord,
use ohmmeter for check. Set ohmmeter scale to RX1
scale and check meter by putting both meter leads
together and adjusting the needle knob until meter reads
zero. If meter cannot be adjusted to zero, the batteries in
meter must be replaced.
NOTICE: Always reset meter to zero [0] when going to a
new scale before making any checks on motor.
Attach one meter lead to white cord wire and one meter
lead to black cord wire, then place a screwdriver blade
across terminals of plug. If cord is OK, meter needle
will go to zero and stay there. If meter needle does not
move, the cord has an open wire and the cord must
bereplaced.