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.
Risk of electric shock . Can shock,
burn or kill. Before attempting to check why
unit has stopped operating, disconnect power
from unit.
1. The shaft seal depends on water for
lubrication and cooling . Do not operate the
pump unless it is submerged in water as seal
may be damaged if allowed to run dry .
2. The pump will not remove all water. On a
flat surface model CLSU6 will pump down to
within 1/8" of the pumping surface. Model
CLU25 will pump down to within 5/8" of the
pumping surface.
Figure 1 - Typical uses for pump
NOTICE For continuous operation, the pump
must be submerged to prevent the motor
from overheating . A fully submerged pump
is preferred for proper cooling when a pump
runs continuously .
Dewater flat roofs
Roofs
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Empty flooded rooms
Basements
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Airlocks
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not
move any water . See Figure 2 . An airlock will
cause the pump to overheat and fail . The
pumps have a built in anti-airlock hole . See the
exploded view on the repair parts page for the
location of the hole . Water leakage from the
anti-airlock hole is normal .
Figure 2 - Anti-airlock hole is located under
volute; remove screen as shown for access.
If you suspect an airlock, unplug the pump,
clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip
or a piece of wire, and restart the pump.
3696 0500 NEW
Anti-Airlock Valve
(Remove screen
and look under
pump for access)
5915 0109
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