Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Portable Lawn Sprinkler and Utility Pump
The inlet hose
must be a rein-
forced type when pumping from lakes, ponds, or small streams. Regular gar- den hose will collapse and lead to pump failure.
5.A foot valve with strainer should be used to maintain prime during operation.
6.Seal all connections in the inlet hose. An air leak in the fittings, hose, pipe or connections will draw air even though no water leaks out. These inlet leaks will reduce pump performance and lead to pump fail- ure.
7.Connect outlet pipe or hose to pump. The outlet connection is designed for 1" NPT thread. Rigid pipe such as PVC or garden hose may be used. An adapter to garden hose thread is included (Figure 1).
BOOSTING WATER PRESSURE
Do not run pump with outlet pipe or
nozzle closed. The hose may burst from excessive pressure. Use only reinforced
1.Connect inlet pipe or hose to pump. An adapter to garden hose thread is included (Figure 1).
2.Connect the other end of inlet line to water supply.
3.Connect outlet pipe or hose to pump.
Operation
Never run the pump dry. Running pump
without water will cause seal failure. Fill pump with water before starting.
1.Remove priming port on pump and fill with water. Reinstall priming port on pump (see Figure 2). For boosting water pressure: Do not remove priming port. Turn on water supply.
Risk of electrical shock! This pump is
supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding type attachment plug.
Priming Port
Opening
Figure 2
Use a grounded receptacle to reduce the risk of fatal electric shock.
Never cut off the round grounding prong on the power cord. Cutting the
cord or plug will make the pump unsafe to operate and void the warranty.
2.Turn the pump switch to the 'Off' position.
3.This pump is only for use on 120 volt (single phase), 60 Hz, 15 amp service and is equipped with a 3- conductor cord and
Figure 3 - Inserting power cord into GFCI outlet
4.Turn pump switch to the 'On' posi- tion (see Figure 4). If the pump does not pump water within 10 minutes, turn off pump and refill with clean water. If the pump does not operate after repeated attempts, check the following:
- Vertical distance of pump to water level must not be over 20 feet.
Power
Switch
Figure 4
-Suction line must be airtight.
-All valves in suction and discharge line must be open.
Maintenance
Maintain adequate ventilation for the pump motor. The motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory. Additional lubrication is not required.
DRAINING FOR WINTER
Always protect pump and piping against freezing temperatures. If there is any danger of freezing, drain the sys- tem.
1.Disconnect suction and discharge lines from pump.
2.Remove plug from lower front face of pump.
3.Drain all piping below the frost line, or store piping indoors.
4.Store pump indoors.
See Figure 5 for replacement parts.
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