Hydropump
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 DH900
Typical
Installation of
Hydropump DH1800
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Hydropump
DH900 and DH1800
These are about the easiest backup sump
pumps to install on the market today. They both install the same way using
the same brackets, etc. The only difference is the size and pumping
capacity of the two pumps. Using an adjustable mounting bracket and standard PVC 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. Take note that the
connection point on the main pump discharge pipe is much higher for the
DH900 (Step 5) than the DH1800. We include the extra hose length needed for this
purpose.
Standard
Installation Steps:
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Put 2 parts of
stainless steel bracket
together.
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Connect hose to pump with
hose clamp.
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Lower pump/bracket assembly into sump against side
wall.
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Place battery case with battery onto bracket
resting flat on the floor to stabilize
pump.
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Unplug main pump,
drain water out, and connect Tee fitting to main pump discharge pipe and
clamp hose to barbed fitting.
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Attach float EITHER to pump
bracket OR to discharge pipe using one of the 2 clamps provided, and adjust cord for proper swing of
float.
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Connect
the battery and test the unit!
That's all there is to it!
See instructions for details. |
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Typical
Installation of
Hydropump RH 1400
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Hydropump
RH 1400
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, even when the main pump OR
Hydropump runs. If the main pump runs while the foot valve is exposed to
the air, it may allow air in to break the prime in the Hydropump. If the sump empties
below the foot valve on its own, and not from being pumped out, this does not apply because the water has to rise above it
before either pump
runs again.
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 hose and
fittings.
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Mount and adjust float switch.
Run
main pump by lifting it's float with water in the sump. This primes the Hydropump.
Connect
battery and test the Hydropump unit. See instructions for details on
startup procedures. |
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