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Installation Instructions |
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Depicted
below are sketches of typical installations showing each Model and the steps in the
process. For each, the process is basically "plug and
play." Complete instructions are included with your new Hydropump as
are all the colored parts shown in the drawing with solid outlines. Our
design team has tried very hard to think of everything, and the only thing
missing, besides the battery, would be an item for a very unusual
situation.
Tools
and Supplies Needed: Utility Knife, Hand saw or PVC Cutter, Pair of large
adjustable Pliers, Slotted Screwdriver, PVC Cleaner and Cement (small can
of each).
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Typical
Installation of
Hydropump DH1800
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Hydropump DH1800
is about the easiest backup sump
pump to install on the market today. With
a pre-adjusted mounting bracket and quick-fit connections, very few tools or supplies
are needed. Be sure the check valve on your main pump discharge pipe is in
good working order or replace it.
No gluing necessary!
Standard
Installation Steps:
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Put 2 parts of bracket
together.
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Connect hose to pump with clamp.
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Lower pump/bracket assembly into sump against side
wall just above the high water level, as shown.
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Place battery case with battery onto bracket to stabilize
pump.
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Unplug main pump and connect Tee fitting and hose.
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Connect
the battery and test the unit!
That's all there is to it! |
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Typical
Installation of
Hydropump RH 1400
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Hydropump
RH 1400
is
also easy to install. With only the suction pipe and float in the
sump, very narrow sumps can accommodate it. You must
have a good
quality, fully functioning, one-way check valve in the discharge pipe from
your main pump, as shown, to prevent water from returning through the main
pump and into the sump pit. A one-way foot valve at the base of the Hydropump suction pipe prevents
water from returning to sump pit through Hydropump and keeps Hydropump
primed. This
installation does require setting the float at the proper operating level
to keep foot valve underwater at all times.
Standard Installation Steps:
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Place
unit on floor next to sump.
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Unplug main pump.
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Install suction pipe.
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Install discharge pipe.
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Mount and adjust float switch
Run
main pump by lifting it's float. This primes the Hydropump.
Connect
battery and test the Hydropump unit. See instructions for details on
startup procedures. |
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Typical
Installation of
Hydropump PH 3500
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Hydropump
PH 3500
is placed on the
basement floor adjacent to the sump. This placement keeps the pump high
and dry until
the main pump fails and the water rises above normal. When that
happens, the Hydropump float is lifted and activates the PH 3500 system.
Once activated, the power inverter immediately begins converting the 12
Volt DC power from the batteries into 110 Volt AC power for use by the
Hydropump. Once the problem that caused the main pump to fail has
been corrected and it begins to work properly again, the water level will
return to normal and Hydropump will cease operations until needed again.
This
installation requires setting the float at the proper operating level to
keep foot valve underwater at all times.
Standard Installation Steps:
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Place Pump
and Battery Cases on floor as shown.
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Unplug
main sump pump and connect suction pipe for Hydropump.
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Verify
your check valve quality; replace if necessary.
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Insert Wye
Fitting into discharge pipe of main pump and connect discharge hose
from pump to Wye with clamps.
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Mount and
adjust float switch.
Run
main pump by lifting it's float. This primes the Hydropump.
Connect
battery and test the Hydropump unit. See instructions for details on
startup procedures.
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