Flotec FPCI3350 1/3-HP 115 Volt Submersible Cast Iron Owner’s Manual

Flotec FPCI3350 1/3-HP 115 Volt Submersible Cast Iron

Product Information: Submersible Cast Iron and Zinc Sump Pump

The Submersible Cast Iron and Zinc Sump Pump is designed for residential use in a sump. It comes in two series, FPCI3350 and FPCI5050, with horsepower of 1/3 and 1/2 respectively. The pump has a maximum capacity of 4200 gallons per hour at 5 feet lift and a minimum capacity of 2160 gallons per hour at 15 feet lift.

The electrical specifications for the pump are as follows:  FPCI3350 has a motor full load amps of 4.1 and requires a 15-amp individual branch circuit. Its switch setting for on and off is 7.5  inches and 3 inches respectively. FPCI5050 has a motor full load amps of 5.5 and requires a 15-amp individual branch circuit. Its  switch setting for on and off is 7.5 inches and 3 inches respectively.

Important safety instructions must be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the product to avoid potential personal injury. The product should not be used in water  with fish present as oil leaks from the motor can kill fish. The product should also not be used for applications involving salt water or brine as it would void the warranty.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the Owner’s Manual for installation, operation, and safety information before using the product.
2. Ensure that the discharge pipe or hose size is at least 1-1/4 inches in diameter. A smaller size can cause the pump to overheat and fail prematurely.
3. Use the product only in a residential sump to pump water.
4. Do not use the product as a waterfall or fountain pump, swimming pool drainer or where water recirculates. This would void the warranty.
5. Before servicing the product, disconnect power, release all pressure within the system, and drain all water from the system.
6. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump to prevent it from moving or tipping over.
7. Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and properly ventilated work area when working with the product.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
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.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

Specifications

• Power supply required……………………………..115V, 60 HZ.
• Liquid Temp. Range……………………..32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)
• Individual Branch Circuit Required (min.)………….15 Amps
• Discharge………………………………………………..1-1/2” FNPT

NOTICE Do not reduce size of discharge pipe or hose below 1-1/4” diameter. If discharge is too small, pump will overheat and fail prematurely.
This pump is designed for use in a residential sump only. Pump water only with this pump.
NOTICE This unit is not designed as a waterfall or fountain pump, or for applications involving salt water or brine! Use with waterfalls, fountains, salt water or brine will void warranty.
Do not use where water recirculates.
Not designed for use as a swimming pool drainer.
NOTICE Read this Owner’s Manual for installation, operation, and safety information.

Performance

GPH (LPH) at total feet (m) of lift|
---|---
Series| HP| 5

(1.5m)

| 10

(3m)

| 15

(4.6m)

| 20 (6.1m)| No flow at height shown|
Capacity Gallons(L)/Hour|
below|
FPCI3350| 1/3| 3660| 3000| 2160| 960| 22 ft|
(13855)| (11356)| (8176)| (3634)| (6.7m)|
FPCI5050| 1/2| 4200| 3540| 2820| 1800| 24 ft|
(15899)| (13400)| (10675)| (6814)| (7.3m)|

Electrical & Switch Specifications

Series

| ****

HP

| Motor Full Load Amps| Individual Branch Circuit Req. (Amps)| *Switch Setting in inches (mm)
---|---|---|---|---
On| Off
FPCI3350| 1/3| 4.1| 15| 7.5″ (191)| 3″ (76)
FPCI5050| 1/2| 5.5| 7.5″ (191)| 3″ (76)

California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

1. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards.

2. Do not use in water with fish present. If any oil leaks out of the motor it can kill fish.

3. Disconnect power before servicing.

4. Release all pressure within system before servicing any component.

5. Drain all water from system before servicing.

6. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury and/or property damage.

7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use, making certain that all connections are secure.

8. Periodically inspect sump, pump and system components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.

9. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.

10. Personal Safety:

    • Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.
    • Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.

11. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master switches, and by removing starter keys.
    When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all electrical and safety codes that apply.

12. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
    Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. Be sure it is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle.
    Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that apply.

13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.

14. Make certain power source conforms to requirements of your equipment.
    Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.

15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can operate at high temperatures.

16. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. If your basement has water or moisture on floor, do not walk on wet area until all power has been turned off. If shut-off box is in basement, call electric company or hydro authority to shut-off service to house, or call your local fire department for instructions. Remove pump and repair or re place. Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal electrical shock.

Do not lift pump by power cord.

Installation

1. Install pump in sump pit with minimum diam of 10” (254mm) for models equipped with vertical switches and 14” (356mm) for tethered float switch models. Sump depth should be 16” (406mm) for tethered models and 10” (254mm) for vertically switched models. Construct sump pit of tile, concrete, steel or plastic. Check local codes for approved materials and for proper installation.

2. Install pump in pit so that switch operating mechanism has maximum possible clearance.

3. Pump should not be installed on clay, earth or sand surfaces. Clean sump pit of small stones and gravel which could clog pump. Keep pump inlet screen clear.
   NOTICE Do not use ordinary pipe joint compound on plastic pipe. Pipe joint compound can attack plastics.

4. Install discharge plumbing. Use rigid plastic pipe and wrap threads with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape. Screw pipe into pump hand tight plus 1-1/2 turns.
   Risk of flooding. Can cause personal injury and/or property damage. If a flexible discharge hose is used, make sure pump is secured in sump to prevent movement. Failure to secure pump may allow pump movement, switch interference and prevent pump from starting or stopping.

5. To reduce motor noise and vibrations, a short length of rubber hose (1-7/8” (47.6mm) I.D., e.g. radiator hose) can be connected into discharge line near pump using suitable clamps.

6. Install an in-line check valve or an in-pump check valve to prevent flow backwards through pump when pump shuts off.
   NOTICE If your check valve is not equipped with an air bleed hole to prevent airlocking pump, drill a 1/8” (3.2 mm) hole in discharge pipe just above where the discharge pipe screws into the pump discharge. Be sure the hole is below the waterline and the check valve to prevent air locks.

7. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115 V., 60 Hz., operation and requires a minimum 15 amp individual branch circuit. Both pump and switch are supplied with 3-wire cord sets with grounding-type plugs. Switch plug is inserted directly into outlet and pump plug inserts into opposite end of switch plug.
   Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Pump should always be electrically grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire system. Do not cut off round ground pin.

8. If pump discharge line is exposed to outside freezing atmosphere, portion of line exposed must be installed so any water remaining in pipe will drain to the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause water trapped in discharge to freeze which could result in damage to pump.

9. After piping, check valve and float switch have been installed, the unit is ready for operation.

10. Check the pump operation by filling sump with water and observing pump operation through one complete cycle. For switch settings see the Electrical and Switch Specifications chart.

11. Risk of flooding. Can cause personal injury and/or property damage. Failure to make this operational check may lead to improper operation, premature failure, and flooding.

Float Switch Installation
Models equipped with vertical switches require some assembly. See below.

Operation . Troubleshooting

Operation
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.

1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate pump unless it is submerged in water as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal protector. If temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch will cut off all power before damage can be done to motor. When motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will reset automatically and restart motor. If protector trips repeatedly, pump should be removed and checked as to cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head or lift, or a plugged or frozen discharge pipe, etc., could cause cycling.
3. Pump will not remove all water. If operating a pump manually, and suddenly no water comes out of the discharge hose, shut off the unit immediately. The water level is probably very low and the unit has broken prime.
   Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Before attempting to check why unit has stopped operating, disconnect power from unit.

Troubleshooting

Pump won’t start or run.

| Pump is not plugged in| Check and see if pump is plugged into a proper outlet.
Blown fuse.| If blown, replace with fuse of proper size.

Low line voltage

| If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
Defective motor.| Replace pump.
Defective float switch| Replace float switch.
Impeller| If impeller won’t turn, remove lower pump body and locate source of binding.
Float obstructed| Remove obstruction.
Pump starts and stops too often.| Backflow of water from piping| Install or replace check-valve.
Faulty float switch| Replace float switch.

Pump won’t shut off

| Defective float switch| Replace float switch.
Restricted discharge (obstacle or ice in piping)| Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
Float obstructed| Remove obstructed.
Restricted intake screen| Remove the pump and clean the intake screen and the impeller.

Pump operates but delivers little or no water

| ****

Low line voltage

| If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main switch on property. if OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
Something caught in impeller| Remove the pump and clean out the impeller.
Worn or defective parts or plugged impeller| Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump.

Check valve installed without vent hole.

| Drill a 1/16” – 1/8” (1.6mm-3.2mm) dia. hole between pump discharge & check valve (1-2” above where the discharge pipe screws into the pump discharge and below the waterline).
Restricted intake screen| Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
Check valve is installed either backward or upside down| Be sure check valve is installed correctly.

Repair Parts

CAST IRON SERIES
FPCI3350
FPCI5050

Purchase locally.
If motor fails, replace entire pump.

Warranty

Retain Original Receipt For Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011. FLOTEC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment.
The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per purchase). Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.
For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store – contact FLOTEC Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832.
Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet where it was purchased or to the factory immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.

Sewage Pumps
DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact FLOTEC Customer Service. Sewage pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.
If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;
• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;
• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Product – Model Warranty Period

• FP0F360AC, FP0FDC 90 days

• FP0S1775A, FP0S1790PCA, FP0S2400A, FP0S2450A, FP0S4100X, FP2800DCC, FPCP-20ULST,
  FPPSS3000, FPSC2150A, FPSC3150A, FPSC3350A, FPZS33T, FPZS33V 2 Years

• 4” Submersible Well Pumps, FP0S3200A, FP0S3250A, FP0S6000A, FPSC1725X, FPSC2200A,
  FPSC2250A, FPSE3601A, FPPSS5000, FPZS50T, FPZS50V, FPZS75V, FPCI3350, FPCI5050 3 Years

• FP7100 Series Pressure Tanks, E100ELT, E3305TLT, E3375TLT, E5005TLTT, E50TLT, E50VLT,
  E75STVT, E75VLT, FPSC3200A, FPSC3250A, FPSC4550A 5 Years

General Terms and Conditions; Limitation of Remedies
You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in FLOTEC’s sole judgment, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
This warranty sets forth FLOTEC’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
FLOTEC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FLOTEC • 293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 1-800-365-6832 • Fax: 1-800-526-3757 • Web Site: flotecwater.com

For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832

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