installation 1 Preparing a pump basin o The sump pump must be initialized in # sump basin with 8 minimum diameter of 10 in. (254 mm) for vertical switch modals and 14 In. {356 mmj for tethered fiat switch modals. o The sump basin must hes & minimum depth of 14 In. (356 mm} for vertical! switch modals and 18 In. {487 mm} for tethered float with models. o The sump basin can bs constructed of Hle, coronets, Ties, or plastic. Check local cotes for approved materials and for proper installation.