Submersible Sewage Pumps
Bulletin 229H
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Motors
are fully submersible |
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Pumps
are non-clog type |
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Close-coupled
design for perfect alignment |
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Indoor
and outdoor installations |
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Easy
installation and removal |
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For
sewage, effluent and industrial waste water |
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Control
systems available |
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Receiving
tanks available |
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PUMP FEATURES:
The cast iron pump casing has a smooth waterway to insure maximum efficiency
when handling sewage. Cast iron legs elevate the pump to permit flow into the
impeller. Rabbeted construction insures complete alignment of the rotating
element. The cast iron impeller is of non-clog design for handling water
containing solids, and is balanced prior to assembly. The vertical discharge
flange and gasket permit easy installation of plain-end discharge pipe.
MOTOR FEATURES:
Motors are available for 1750, 1150 and 870 RPM operation with both single phase
and three phase windings. All motors are fully submersible and have
pre-lubricated ball bearings, stainless steel shaft and fasteners.
Special motors with U.L. listing for Class 1, Group D explosion-proof service
can be furnished, if required.
Motors are rated for continuous duty submerged. Motor housing and bottom
motor bracket are cast iron. Double seals provide protection for the electrical
parts. If the outer seal fails, the inner seal protects the motor while water
enters the oil-filled seal chamber. Motors are furnished with 25-ft. of power
cable and ground wire.
The standard motors are rated for operation in 40°C (104°F) water, but can
be modified for higher ambient temperatures.
Motors can be furnished with moisture detection electrodes for the seal
chamber and thermal detectors for the windings, if required.
MODIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES:
Pumps can be furnished with bronze impellers, longer cables and special
mechanical seals. Accessory items include moisture detection relays, motor
controls, high water alarms, steel covers and grouting frames for concrete pits
and steel/cast iron/fiberglass sewage basins. VSS pumps can also be equipped
with Quick-Disconnect fittings for simplified removal from pits (see Type VSS-QD
Bulletin 233).
CONTROLS:
The recommended control arrangement for VSS pumps is the Submers-a-bulb
Controller (see Type SBS Bulletin 263) which includes on-off mercury bulbs, high
water alarm and automatic alternation for duplex units. Float switch controls
are also available.
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Specifications
SELECTION TABLE
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UNIT NO. |
GPM |
DISCH HEAD
(FEET)
|
MOTOR
H.P. |
DISCH. SIZE
(INCHES)
|
|
1750 R.P.M |
|
VSS-3P-1/2-4
VSS-3P-3/4-4
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4 |
50 |
20
25
27
37
44
48
58 |
1/2
3/4
1
1½
2
3
5 |
3
3
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-3P-1/2-4
VSS-3P-3/4-4
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4 |
75 |
15
23
26
32
42
45
56 |
1/2
3/4
1
1½
2
3
5 |
3
3
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-3P-1/2-4
VSS-3P-3/4-4
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4 |
100 |
13
19
21
30
37
40
55 |
1/2
3/4
1
1½
2
3
5 |
3
3
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4 |
125 |
17
27
33
37
53 |
1
1½
2
3
5 |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4
VSS-4C-7½-4 |
150 |
15
25
28
35
52
62 |
1
1½
2
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1-4
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4
VSS-4C-7½-4 |
200 |
9
16
24
32
47
60 |
1
1½
2
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1½-4
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4
VSS-4A-7½-4
VSS-4C-10-4
VSS-4C-15-4 |
250 |
8
16
25
44
50
70
86 |
1½
2
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-2-4
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4
VSS-4A-7½-4
VSS-4C-10-4
VSS-4C-15-4 |
300 |
9
20
35
49
68
83 |
2
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-3-4
VSS-4A-5-4
VSS-4C-7½-4
VSS-4C-10-4
VSS-4C-15-4 |
350 |
16
30
48
65
80 |
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-3-4
VSS-4C-5-4
VSS-4C-7½-4
VSS-4C-10-4
VSS-4C-15-4 |
400 |
15
29
45
61
75 |
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-5-4
VSS-4C-7½-4
VSS-4C-10-4
VSS-4C-15-4
VSS-4C-20-4
VSS-4E-25-4
VSS-4E-30-4
VSS-4E-40-4 |
500 |
23
38
55
70
77
88
102
120 |
5
7½
10
15
20
25
30
40 |
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-5C-5-4
VSS-5C-7½-4
VSS-5C-10-4
VSS-5C-15-4
VSS-5C-20-4
VSS-5E-25-4
VSS-5E-30-4
VSS-5E-40-4 |
600 |
17
30
50
64
72
82
100
115 |
5
7½
10
15
20
25
30
40 |
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5 |
|
VSS-6E-15-4
VSS-6E-20-4
VSS-6E-25-4
VSS-6E-30-4
VSS-6E-40-4 |
800 |
43
60
68
88
110 |
15
20
25
30
40 |
6
6
6
6
6 |
|
VSS-6H-15-4
VSS-6H-20-4
VSS-6H-25-4
VSS-6H-30-4
VSS-6H-40-4 |
1000 |
40
50
62
78
100 |
15
20
25
30
40 |
6
6
6
6
6 |
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VSS-6H-20-4
VSS-6H-25-4
VSS-6H-30-4
VSS-6H-40-4 |
1200 |
42
55
72
90 |
20
25
30
40 |
6
6
6
6 |
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VSS-6H-20-4
VSS-6H-25-4
VSS-6H-30-4
VSS-6H-40-4 |
1400 |
30
42
60
80 |
20
25
30
40 |
6
6
6
6 |
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VSS-6H-30-4
VSS-6H-40-4 |
1600 |
48
72 |
30
40 |
6
6 |
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UNIT NO. |
GPM |
DISCH HEAD
(FEET)
|
MOTOR
H.P. |
DISCH. SIZE
(INCHES)
|
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1150 R.P.M |
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VSS-4A-3/4-6
VSS-4A-1-6
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4E-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
50 |
23
28
31
36
48
61 |
3/4
1
1½
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
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VSS-4A-3/4-6
VSS-4A-1-6
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4E-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
75 |
19
23
29
35
46
59 |
3/4
1
1½
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-3/4-6
VSS-4A-1-6
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4E-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
100 |
15
20
27
33
44
58 |
3/4
1
1½
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1-6
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4E-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
125 |
18
25
31
42
57 |
1
1½
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1-6
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4A-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4E-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
150 |
13
21
24
30
40
56 |
1
1½
2
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4A-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6 |
200 |
16
22
28
38
54 |
1½
2
3
5
7½ |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4A-1½-6
VSS-4C-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6
VSS-4E-10-6 |
250 |
14
19
26
35
50
58 |
1½
2
3
5
7½
10 |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6
VSS-4E-10-6
VSS-4E-15-6 |
300 |
15
23
31
47
54
59 |
2
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6
VSS-4E-10-6
VSS-4E-15-6 |
350 |
13
21
28
42
50
58 |
2
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-2-6
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6
VSS-4E-10-6
VSS-4E-15-6 |
400 |
12
20
24
38
44
57 |
2
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-4C-3-6
VSS-4C-5-6
VSS-4E-7½-6
VSS-4E-10-6
VSS-4E-15-6 |
500 |
15
23
31
42
54 |
3
5
7½
10
15 |
4
4
4
4
4 |
|
VSS-5E-5-6
VSS-5E-7½-6
VSS-5E-10-6
VSS-5E-15-6 |
600 |
16
29
40
50 |
5
7½
10
15 |
5
5
5
5 |
|
VSS-6H-5-6
VSS-6H-7½-6
VSS-6H-10-6
VSS-6H-15-6 |
800 |
13
25
36
47 |
5
7½
10
15 |
6
6
6
6 |
|
VSS-6H-7½-6
VSS-6H-10-6
VSS-6H-15-6 |
1000 |
17
29
42 |
7½
10
15 |
6
6
6 |
|
VSS-6H-10-6
VSS-6H-15-6 |
1200 |
23
35 |
10
15 |
6
6 |
|
VSS-6H-15-6 |
1400 |
28 |
15 |
6 |

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DATA
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PUMP FRAME
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A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
G |
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VSS-2P |
11 |
7-5/8 |
14-3/4 |
2 |
7-5/8 |
- |
|
VSS-3P |
11 |
7-5/8 |
14-3/4 |
3 |
15 |
- |
|
VSS-3A |
13-1/4 |
9-3/4 |
20-1/2 |
3 |
12-3/4 |
10-1/2 |
|
VSS-4A |
13-1/4 |
9-3/4 |
20-1/2 |
4 |
12-7/8 |
10-3/8 |
|
VSS-4C |
16-3/4 |
12-3/4 |
24-3/4 |
4 |
15-3/8 |
12-7/8 |
|
VSS-5C |
16-3/4 |
12-3/4 |
25-3/8 |
5 |
15-3/8 |
12-7/8 |
|
VSS-6C |
16-3/4 |
12-3/4 |
25-3/8 |
6 |
15-1/2 |
12-7/8 |
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VSS-4E |
17-1/8 |
12-3/4 |
25-1/2 |
4 |
15-3/8 |
12-7/8 |
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VSS-5E |
17-1/8 |
12-3/4 |
25-1/2 |
5 |
15-3/8 |
12-7/8 |
|
VSS-6E |
17-1/8 |
12-3/4 |
25-1/2 |
6 |
15-1/2 |
12-7/8 |
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VSS-6H |
22 |
13 |
29 |
6 |
17-1/4 |
14-1/2 |
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MOTOR FRAME
|
PUMP FRAME
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1750 RPM HP
|
1150 RPM HP
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E |
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P |
VSS-2P,3P |
1/2-3/4 |
- |
19 |
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56TY |
VSS-3A,4A |
1 - 5 |
- |
30 |
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56TY |
ALL OTHERS |
1 - 5 |
- |
35 |
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140TY |
VSS-3A,4A |
1 - 3 |
3/4 - 2 |
34 |
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140TY |
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