Zabel PL-SE-13T User manual

Submersible Sewage and Effluent Pumps
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.
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!
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
1. Read these rules and instructions carefully. Failure to
follow them could cause serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
2. Check your local codes before installing.You must comply
with their rules.
3. Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
4. Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous
by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 80-1984 or the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn,
or cause death. During operation the pump is in water.
To avoid fatal shocks, proceed as follows if pump needs
servicing:
5A. Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.
5B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand
in water or put your finger in fuse socket.
5C. Do not modify cord and plug. When using cord and plug,
plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system
control, connect pump ground lead to system ground.
6. Do not run pump dry. Dry running can overheat pump,
(causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void
warranty.
7. Pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns, allow it to cool
for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling it.
8. Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required in normal operation.
INSTALLATION
Risk of electrical shock. Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord. See “Cord Lift Warning” on
next page.
NOTICE: Install pump on a hard, level surface (cement,
asphalt, etc.). Never place pump directly on earth, clay or
gravel surfaces.
Piping
Piping must not be smaller than pump discharge.
When installed in an effluent system, pipe must be capable
of handling semi-solids of at least 3/4" diameter.
The rate of flow in the discharge pipe must keep any solids
present in suspension in the fluid. To meet minimum flow
requirements (2 feet per second in discharge line), size pipe
as follows:
A Pipe Size Of: Will Handle a Flow Rate Of:
1-1/2" 12 GPM
2" 21 GPM
2-1/2" 30 GPM
3" 48 GPM
In an effluent system use a 1-1/2" check valve in pump dis-
charge to prevent backflow of liquid into sump basin. The check
valve should be a free flow valve that will easily pass solids. Be
sure check valve installation complies with local codes.
NOTICE: For best performance of check valve when han-
dling solids, do not install it with discharge more than 45°
above the horizontal. Do not install check valve in a vertical
position as solids may settle in valve and prevent opening
on startup.
Drill a 3/16" hole in discharge pipe about 1– 2" above pump
discharge connection (but below check valve) to prevent air-
locking the pump. Models P-SU-13T and P-SE-13T have
built-in anti-airlock hole in the pump body; drilling is not
necessary on these models.
Electrical
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death. When installing, operating, or servicing this
pump, follow safety instructions listed below.
1. DO NOT splice the electrical power cord.
2. DO NOT allow electrical cord plug to be submerged.
3. DO NOT use extension cords. They are a fire hazard
and can reduce voltage sufficiently to prevent pumping
and/or damage motor.
4. DO NOT handle or service pump while it is connected to
power supply.
5. DO NOT remove grounding prong from plug or modify
plug on cord-connected models. To protect against elec-
trical shock, the power cord is a three-wire conductor
and includes a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug pump into
an individual branch circuit with a 3-wire, grounded,
grounding-type receptacle. Connect pump according to
the NEC or CEC and local codes.
For automatic operation, plug or wire pump into an auto-
matic float switch or duplex controller. Pump will run contin-
uously when plugged directly into an electrical outlet.
© 2008 Z527 (Rev. 1/25/08)
MODELS
1/3 HP PL-SE-13T PL-SU-13T PL-EC3120T
4/10 HP PL-SE-41T
1/2 HP PL-SE-12T PL-SC-550T PL-SC-650T

Sudden Starts. If power is on to pump when thermal overload resets, pump may start
without warning. If you are working on pump, you may get an electrical shock or impeller may catch
fingers or tools. Disconnect power before servicing pump.
A. Pump fails to operate: 1. Check to be sure that power cord is securely plugged into outlet or securely wired into
controller or switch box. Disconnect power to outlet before handling pump or motor.
2. Check to be sure you have electrical power.
3. Check that liquid fluid level is high enough to activate switch or controller.
4. Check to be sure that 3/16" vent hole in discharge pipe is not plugged.
5. Check for blockage in pump inlet, impeller, check valve or discharge pipe.
6. Thermal overload may have tripped. Test start pump; if it starts and then stops
immediately, disconnect from power source for 30 minutes to allow motor to cool,
then reconnect to power source. Check for cause of overheating/overloading.
B. Pump fails to empty sump: 1. Be sure all valves in discharge pipe are fully open.
2. Clean out discharge pipe and check valve.
3. Check for blockage in pump inlet or impeller.
4. Pump not sized properly. A higher capacity pump may be required.
C. Pump will not shut off: 1. Check switch or controller automatic floats for proper operation and location.
See installation instructions for switch/controller.
2. If pump is completely inoperative or continues to malfunction, consult your
local serviceman.
Connect or wire pump to an individual branch circuit with no
other outlets or equipment in the circuit. Size fuses or circuit
breakers according to chart below.
Risk of electrical shock and fire. Be sure that
power supply information (Voltage/ Hertz/Phase) on pump
motor nameplate matches incoming power supply exactly.
Install pump according to all electrical codes that apply.
Individual
Voltage/ Max Load Branch Circuit
Model HP Phase Amps Required (Amps)
PL-SU-13T 1/3 115/1 9.8 15
PL-SE-13T 1/3 115/1 9.8 15
PL-EC3120T 1/3 115/1 13.0 20
PL-SE-41T 4/10 115/1 9.7 15
PL-SE-12T 1/2 115/1 13.0 20
PL-SC-550T 1/2 115/1 13.0 20
PL-SC-650T 1/2 115/1 9.0 15
Operation
NOTICE: Do not allow pump to run dry. It will void the war-
ranty and may damage the pump.
An automatic overload protector in the motor will protect
motor from burning out due to overheating/overloading. When
motor cools down, overload protector will automatically reset
and start motor.
If overload trips frequently, check for 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.
Pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing is
required.
SERVICE – General
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or
cause death. Before removing pump from basin, always dis-
connect electrical power to pump and control switch.
After removing basin cover and necessary discharge piping,
lift pump out of basin.
Risk of cord damage and electrical shock.
Can burn or kill. Do not lift pump by power cord.
1. Attempting to lift or support pump by power cord can dam-
age cord and cord connections.
2. Cord may pull apart, exposing bare wires with possibility of
fire or electrical shock.
3. Lifting or supporting pump by power cord will void warranty.
4. Use lifting ring or handle on top of pump for all lifting/lower-
ing of pump. Disconnect power to pump before doing any
work on pump or attempting to remove pump from sump
TROUBLES-REMEDIES
LIMITED WARRANTY
Effluent pumps are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original installation, not to
exceed 18 months from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. In no event shall Zabel be liable for any consequential damages or any
labor, material, freight or expense required to replace, correct or reinstall the product. Zabel’s liability is limited to repair or replacement of the
part. All warranties are void if the product has been improperly modified, applied or installed, subjected to misuse or abuse. Except as stated
herein, there are no warranties express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or warranty of fitness for a specific purpose.
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