RIDGID TP-250 Specific Safety Information, Utility Pump Safety, Description and Specifications

TP-250 Utility Pump

•When servicing a pump, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or injury and may void the warranty.

Specific Safety Information

!WARNING Risk of electric shock. This pump is supplied with a grounding-type plug. To reduce risk of electric shock be certain that it is connect- ed only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.

For your own safety, before assembling and operating this unit, read this operators manual carefully and completely. Learn the operation, application, and potential hazards peculiar to this unit.

Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any ques- tions.

Utility Pump Safety

!DANGER

•Do not use to pump flammable or explosive flu- ids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, sol- vents, thinners, etc. Do not use in a flammable and/or explosive atmosphere. Pump should only be used to pump clear water. Improper use could result in personal injury and/or death.

!WARNING

•If there is water or moisture on the floor, do not walk on wet area until all power is turned off. If the shut-off box is in the basement, call an electrician. Failure to follow this warning could result in fatal electrical shock.

•Always disconnect the power source before attempting to install, service, relocate, or main- tain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface or in water when the pump is connected to power. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury and/or death.

Description and Specifications

Description

The Submersible Utility Pump is designed for non- automatic use in water. The unit is equipped with an 8 foot, 3-prong grounding type power cord with a GFCI plug. The motor is oil filled and sealed for cooler oper- ation. The discharge fitting is designed for convenient attachment to a garden hose.

!NOTICE

•This pump is not designed to handle salt water, brine, laundry discharge, or any other application which may contain caustic chemicals and/or for- eign materials. This pump is not suitable for use with aquatic life. Pump damage or failure could occur if used in these applications and will void the warranty.

Specifications

Motor:

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaded Pole

Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115V, Single Phase

1/4 HP, 4.8 amp

Pump:

1/4 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 GPH @ 0 Ft.

Installation:

Pump Down Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8 inch Liquid Temperature Range . . . 40˚F to 120˚F Discharge Size . . . . . 3/4 inch Garden Hose

Pump Installation

! DANGER

•Pump should only be used to pump clear water. Do not use to pump fluids such as gaso- line, fuel oil, or kerosene. Do not use in a flam- mable or explosive atmosphere. Improper use could result in personal injury and/or death.

!WARNING To prevent property damage, seri- ous injury, or death, proper installation of the pump is required. The following procedures should be followed:

•Always disconnect the power source before attempting to install, service, relocate, or main- tain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface or in water when pump is con- nected to power source.

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