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SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Furnish and install where shown on plans, Type VB-1-1/2, Fig. 1 (or Fig. 3: 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 1.5 inch I.P.S. discharge and to be constructed for pit ___ ft. ___ ins. in depth. Shaft shall be stainless steel with bronze non-clog impeller.

Motor to be ____ H.P., 1750 R.P.M., ____ phase, ____ cycles, ____ volts, drip-proof enclosure with drip canopy.

(Each) pump shall be controlled by an enclosed 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.)

Provide built-in thermal overload protection for single phase motors.Furnish magnetic starters for 3 phase motors.

Furnish steel pit cover for concrete pit ____ ft. _____ ins. x ____ft. _____ins., with necessary openings for pump, manhole, controls and vent connection.

If required, specify: 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 inlet as required by job conditions.