DANGER!!! Unplug sump pump from power source before handling. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury or death when touching the pump or discharge piping. ___________________________________________________________ EVERY THREE OR FOUR MONTHS: • Clean the pump screen or inlet opening. If your sump collects the discharge from an automatic washing machine, cleaning will be required more often. Before removing the pump be sure to disconnect the unit from electrical power; and reconnect after completion of the cleaning. • Check the operation of the float to make sure it is not restricted. • Clean out the air hole in the discharge line. • Pour enough water into the sump to cycle the pump and assure its proper functioning. ___________________________________________________________ ANUALLY: • Remove and clean the pump. Clean the sump pit also. Unless your pump instruction manual specifies otherwise, no lubrication or other maintenance will have to be performed on the pump. ___________________________________________________________ EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS • Replace the battery on a back-up sump pump