Brochure # 0710

. . . . . . .T .Y. P. E. . . . . . . SU M P PUMPS

VB 1 /2 D
1

Flows to 60 GPM, heads

to 30 FT. 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2
HP. 1 1/2” discharge, 1750
RPM, free standing and
suspended units.

H IG H LIG H T S

• • Simplex and Duplex Units

• • Bronze Impeller
• • Stainless Steel Shaft
• • Available in all Bronze
 F eatures Selection Table
MOTOR: Standard NEMA frame sizes. Ball 1750 R.P.M.
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS
b e a ri n g s a re f a c to r y s e a l e d a n d d o n ot
Type G.P.M
Head
H.P. Fu r n is h a n d i n s t a ll wh e re s h own o n p l a n s ,
require field lubrication. Drip-proof motors (ft.)
Typ e V B -1 -1 /2 , Fig . 1 (o r f ig . 3 ; S i m p l ex o r
are standard. Totally enclosed and explosion-
VB-1.5 10 24 .25 Duplex). Vertical, Submerged, Sump Pump: as
proof motors also available. Single phase
VB-1.5 10 26 .33 manufactured by Federal Pump Corporation,
( 1 1 5/230V.) motors have built- in th e rmal
(each) pump having a capacity of _ _ _ _ G.P.M.
ove rl o a d p rote c tio n . T h re e p h a se (2 0 8 - VB-1.5 10 30 .5 against a Total Dynamic Head of _ _ _ _ feet.
230/460v.) motors should be provided with
magnetic starters. VB-1.5 15 23 .25
P um p to h ave 1 . 5 in ch I . P. S . disch a rg e a n d
FLOAT SWITCH: Double break type in steel VB-1.5 15 25 .33 to be constructed for pit _ _ _ f t. _ _ _ ins. in
enclosure, actuated by copper float with depth. Shaft shall be stainless steel with bronze
VB-1.5 15 29 .5
brass rod and stops. non-clog impeller.Motor to be _ _ _ _ H.P., 1750
VB-1.5 20 21 .25 R.P.M., _ _ _ _ phase, _ _ _ _ cycles, _ _ _ _ volts,
COUPLING: Single-piece type with adjustable
VB-1.5 20 23 .33 drip-proof enclosure with drip canopy.(Each)
set screws.
pump shall be controlled by an enclosed float
H AN GAR PIPE : Rigid ste e l pip e sup p o r t VB-1.5 20 28 .5 switch actuated by copper float, brass rod and
insures accurate alignment. adjustable stops. (For duplex units, specif y:
VB-1.5 25 20 .25
SUSPENSION PLATE : 14” D iam ete r ste e l Furnish a pedestal mounted alternating float
VB-1.5 25 21 .33 s w i tc h a s s e m b l y w i t h c o p p e r f l o a t , b r a s s
s u s p e n s i o n p l a te i s s t a n d a rd o n F i g . 3
units. Split type cast iron adjusting collar VB-1.5 25 27 .5 rod and adjustable stops, to alternate cycles
is available for field adjustment of length of operation of pumps and provide 2-pump
VB-1.5 30 18 .25 operation under peak load conditions.)Provide
of pump extension below suspension plate.
VB-1.5 30 20 .33 built-in thermal overload protection for single
DISCHARGE PIPE: Included on Fig. 3 units
phase motors . Furnish magnetic star ters for
only. Discharge size is 1.5”. VB-1.5 30 26 .5 3 p h a se m oto r s . Fu r n ish s te e l p it cove r fo r
STAINLESS STEEL SHAFT: Diameter sized VB-1.5 40 14 .25 con crete pit _ _ _ _ f t. _ _ _ _ _ ins . x _ _ _ _ f t.
to operate at maximum speed with minimum _ _ _ _ _ins., with necessary openings for pump,
vibration and deflection. VB-1.5 40 16 .33
manhole, controls and vent connection.
BEARINGS: Bronze guide bearings at pump VB-1.5 40 24 .5
If required, specify: Welded angle iron grouting
casing and at intervals along shaft to prevent VB-1.5 50 8 .25 frame also to be furnished.
radial deflection. Intermediate bearings are
grease lubric ate d . Lower bearing is self- VB-1.5 50 10 .33
If concrete pit is not to be installed, specif y:
lubricating and suitable for pumping hot or VB-1.5 50 20 .5 Fu r n i s h f i b e rg l a s s (o r s te e l) _ _ _ _ _ b a si n ,
cold water. _ _ _ _ _ ft. _ _ _ _ _ ins. in diameter and _ _ _ _ _
VB-1.5 60 5 .25
IM PELLER : Single - piece bronze impeller, f t. _ _ _ _ _ ins. in depth, complete with cover
machined and balanced; held firmly by key VB-1.5 60 7 .33
and inlet as required by job conditions.
and lock nut. Open, non-clog type. VB-1.5 60 15 .5
CASING: Cast iron, with 1.5” discharge opening.
S T RAINER : Stra in e r s o n Fig . 1 u n it s a re Descriptive Diagram

perforated brass, forming part of the pump Pit

“A” “B” Pit
“C”
Descriptive Diagram
Pump or
stand. Strainers on Fig. 3 units are large area Depth
Length
Basin
Pump
Length
Depth
cast iron, fastened to bottom of casing.
2’-0” 24.5” 2’-0” 22.5”
COVERS AND BASINS : Ste e l cove r s a re 10”
MAX

available for round, square, or rectangular 10”

MAX
26”
MAX TRAVEL
2’-6” 28.25”. 26”
MAX
2’-6” 26.5”
pit s a n d c a n b e f urnish e d with gro uting 3’-0” 34.25”
TRAVEL

3’-0” 32.5”
f ram es if d esire d . Fib e rglass or ste e l 1 1/2” PUMP
DISCH. STD.
basins of all diameters and depths are also PIPE THD. 3’-6” 40.25” 6” 3’-6” 38.5”
available. Covers are fabricated to suit Fig. 6”
4’-0” 46.25” 4’-0” 44.5”
2 1/2”
3 pump suspension plates and include vent
4’-6” 52.25” 4’-6” 51.5”
connection and manhole. Basin inlet size and B
1/4”

location are determined by job conditions. PIT OR

BASIN DEPTH 5-0ins. 58.25” 5’-0” 56.5”
A

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Standard C 5’-6” 63.25” 5’-6” 61.5”

pumps are of bronze fitted construction .
6’-0” 69.25” 6’-0” 67.5”
All-iron, or all-bronze pumps are also available. 1 1 / 2 PUMP
DISCH. STD.
PIPE THD.
6’-6” 75.25” 6’-6” 73.5”
SIN G LE AND DUPLE X UNI T S : F i g u re 3
pumps are available as single or duplex units. 7’-0” 81.25” 7’-0” 79.5”
5”
Single unit includes one pump and motor, 7’-6” 87.25” 7’-6” 85.5”
one float switch, one magnetic star ter (if 4 3/8”
8’-0” 93.25” 8’-0” 91.5”
required), and one pit cover or basin. Descriptive Diagram

Duplex unit includes two pumps and motors,

two float switches,* two magnetic starters (if E Q UA L LY
S PAC E D
HOLES

required), and one pit cover or basin. B O LT

CIRCLE Cover No.
Dia. Dia.
Plate B.C. Open- Bolt Holes
ing Holes
* O n e a l te r n a t i n g f l o a t s w i tc h c a n b e f u r n i s h e d o n d u p l ex 14 13 12 3 15/32
units, instead of the two standard float switches, to alternate
th e o p e ratio n of th e t wo p u m ps , a n d to p rovid e t wo - p u m p
20 19 18 4 15/32
simultaneous operation if one pump cannot handle the in-flow.

R E Q UIR E D
OPENING
S UP P O RT IN PIT OR
P L AT E B AS I N COV E R