SAFETY / INSTALLATION

4.Never run pump dry. To do so can damage internal parts, ovcrheat the pump (which can cause bums to peo- ple handling or servicing the pump), and will void the

warraoty I.

"_ DO NOT attcmI_t n) oil the i)uml) motor A special oil has been put into the motor housing at tilt" lhctot%': use ol any

other oil will vuid the warranty and could damage the pump.

6.This pump is recommended for use in permanent instal-

latinns only. This pump has not been invenstigatcd for use

in swimming pool areas.

7.Know the pump application, limitations, and potential hazards. Not lbr use with salt water or brine.

_Do

 

 

not use

in

explosive

atmospheres.

Pump water only with this

pump.

Failure

to follow

this warning

can

result

in

personal

injury

and/or

property

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

8.Release all pressure within the system before servicing any component.

9.Drain water from the system before servicing.

10.Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An un-

secnred discharge line will whip, possible causing per- sonal injury and/or property damage.

11.Periodi _'callyinspect pump and system components. Pergoml

routine maintenance as required (See MAINTENANCE).

12.Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose dis- charge line can be shut-off or obstructed.

13.Personal Safety:

a.Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.

b.Keep work area clean, tmcluttered and properly lighted - replace all unused tools and equipment.

c.Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.

d.Make workshop child-proof - with padlocks, master

switches, and by removing starter keys.

14.This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single phase)

and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and

3-prong, grounding-type plug.

f AWARNING]To

reduce

the risk

of

electric

shock,

 

pull

plug

 

before

servicing.

This

pmnp

has

not

been

investigated

 

for

use

in

swinlming

 

pool

areas.

This

pump

 

is

supplied

with

a

grounding

 

conductor

and

grounding-type

attachment

plug.

Be certain

 

that

it

is connected

only to a

properly

 

grounded

ground-

 

lug-type

 

receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where

a

2-prong

wall

receptacle

 

is

encountered,

 

it

must

be

replaced

with

a properly

 

grounded

3-prong

 

receptacle

 

installed

in

accordance

 

with

the

National

 

Electrical

 

Code and

local

codes

and ordinances.

 

 

15.Protect

 

electrical

cord

from

sharp

objects, hot surfaces,

oil, and

chemicals.

Avoid

kinking

the

cord.

Replace

or

re-

pair damaged or worn cords immediately.

16.Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.

&WARNING [Risk

of electric

shock.

If your basement

has

water

or

moisture

on

the floor,

do

not

walk

on

wet

area

until

all

power

has

been

turned

off.

If

shut-off

box

is in

ba_sement,

call

the

electric

company

 

to shut-

off service

to

the

house,

or

call

your

local

fire

depart-

nlent

for

instructions.

Remove

pump

and

repair

or

replace.

Failure

to

follow

 

this

warning

 

can

result

in

fatal

electrical

shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION

MATERIALS (Purchase Separately)

Sump Pump Hose Kit, SEARS Stock No. 27909, containing

24' (7.3M) of 1-1/4" flexible plastic pipe, 1-1/4" plastic

adapter and stainless steel clamp. We recommend a Check Valve, SEARS Stock No. 2789 or 2792.

THE SUMP

Locate sump at lowest place in basement or drained area. Floor drains or drain tiles can also be tiled into sump.

Minimum sump size is 12" (305mm) in diameter by 24"

(610mm) deep for model 390.305001 and 10" (254mm) in

diameter by 20" deep (508mm) for models 390.304692,

390.304790 and 390.305790. Periodically inspect pump, sys-

tem components, and sump for debris and foreign objects.

Keep sump free from all refuse. Perform routine main-

tenance as required. Use a sump cover to exclude refuse from sump. Consult local code for cover specifications.

Grounded, GFCl _ .

Protrected Outlet _"[_

Sump Cover

 

 

Basement

Floor

-,,,

 

 

-,,,

,\\\\\\\xxxx\_.\

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sump

Pit

 

 

 

 

Minimum

 

 

 

Diameter

(D)

_

',

'

 

Minimum

 

 

 

 

Depth

(H)

 

 

 

 

 

_F

 

 

Figure I

 

 

 

 

 

Pump

Minimum

 

Minimum

Model

Diameter

(D)

 

Depth (H)

300.305001

12" (305mm)

 

24" (610ram)

390.304692

 

 

 

 

 

390,304790

10" (254mm)

 

20" (508mm)

390.305790

 

 

 

 

 

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