SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS:

Furnish and install where shown on plans, Type. VF-2 Simplex (or Duplex), vertical, submerged, sump pump; as manufactured by Federal Pump Corporation.

(Each) pump having a capacity of ____ G.P.M. against a Total Dynamic Head of ____ feet. Pump to have 2 inch I.P.S. discharge and to be constructed for pit (or basin) ___ ft. ___ ins. in depth. Shaft shall be carbon steel, and impeller shall be bronze, open non-clog type. Ball thrust bearing shall be located in dust and moisture-proof housing above suspension plate. Impeller to be non-overloading at the H.P. specified throughout the entire range of operation.

Pumps to be driven though flexible coupling by ____ H.P., ____ R.P.M., ____ phase, ____ cycles, ____ volts, drip-proof motor.

(Each) Pump shall be controlled by an enclosed double-break float switch actuated by copper float, brass rod and adjustable stops. (For duplex units, specify: Furnish a pedestal mounted alternating float switch assembly with copper float, brass rod and adjustable stops, to alternate cycles of operation of pumps and provide 2-pump operation under peak load conditions.)

Furnish built-in thermal overload protective device for single phase motors in fractional H.P. frames.

Furnish magnetic line voltage type starters for single phase motors in integral H.P. frames and all 3 phase motors.

Steel pit cover to be furnished for concrete pit ____ ft.____ ins. by _____ ft. ____ ins., with necessary openings for pump, manhole, controls and vent connection.

Welded angle iron grouting frame also to be furnished. If concrete pit is not to be installed, specify: Furnish fiberglass (or steel) basin, ____ft. ____ ins. In diameter and ____ ft. ____ ins. in depth, complete with cover and inlets as required by job conditions.