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Installation / Operation 2

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INSTALLATION

1. Locate pump as close as possible to water

being pumped. Pump must be less than 10

feet (3m) above water reservoir and less than

25 feet (7.6m) to one side of reservoir.

2. To help priming, pour one tablespoon of

cooking oil or mineral oil in inlet port before

each use. Do this every time you start the

pump.

3. Mount pump solidly on a stable platform.

Risk of electrical shock.

Protect motor from rain or washdown; it is

enclosed but not waterproof.

4. Make sure washer in inlet fitting is clean and

in good condition. If this joint leaks air in,

pump will not operate.

5. Install a strainer or the Pud-L-Scoop

to pro-

tect the pump from large solids (Pud-L-Scoop

is included with Models M40P-01 and

M40P-03 only). When attached to a water

suction pump, the Pud-L-Scoop

will pump

water down to within 1/8” of the surface it is

sitting on. Uses include floors, roofs, pool

covers, and boat bilges. The threadless rubber

grommet can be connected to a 3/4” pipe or

garden hose. The washer end of the rubber

grommet inserts into the Pud-L-Scoop

and

the tapered end is for the hose connection.

Place the Pud-L-Scoop

at the lowest point in

the area to be pumped and it is ready for use.

6. Attach inlet and discharge hoses to pump. Use a

reinforced inlet hose 1/2" (12.7mm) in diameter

or larger. Be sure inlet hose is airtight and that

both hoses are free of kinks and restrictions.

7. Make sure hoses are as straight as possible.

Coils in the hoses can develop enough fric-

tion to prevent pump from operating.

8. When pumping from a well or stream, raise

inlet hose a few inches from the bottom to

prevent pump sucking sand, silt or pebbles

(foreign matter will disable impeller).

9. Plug motor cord into a 3-wire grounded 115

volt 60 Hz. A.C. outlet. If necessary, use a

3-wire, grounded extension cord to connect the

pump motor to the grounded outlet. Use a size

16 AWG cord up to 25 feet; do not use a cord

more than 25 feet long. Keep the pump, cord,

and outlet dry at all times.

Use this pump only on 115

volt circuit. Pump is equipped

with an approved 3-conductor

cord and 3-prong, grounding-

type plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

be certain that it is connected to a properly

grounded, grounding-type receptacle.

Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encoun-

tered, it must be replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accor-

dance with the National Electrical Code and

local codes and ordinances.

NOTICE: PUMP DEPENDS ON LIQUID BEING

PUMPED FOR LUBRICATION. DO NOT RUN

PUMP DRY!

10. Pump should prime within 30 seconds. If

not, unplug pump and do the following:

a. Disconnect inlet hose at pump. Pour

another tablespoon of mineral oil into

inlet port.

b. Check washers in inlet hose and make

sure inlet line is airtight.

c. Make sure inlet and discharge line are

free of kinks and restrictions.

d. Make sure pump is less than 10' (3m)

above and 25' (7.6m) to one side of

water source.

11. If pump does not prime within 30 seconds,

check step 10. If pump still fails to prime, do

the following:

a. If impeller is worn, replace it.

b. If pump head is internally worn, replace it.

c. Remember to add one tablespoon of oil

every time you start the pump.

NOTICE: When using the Pud-L-Scoop

, inspect

the washer in the garden hose fitting to be sure

it is in good condition. Be sure connections are

air tight.

The Pud-L-Scoop

requires at least 1/2"

(12.7mm) minimum water depth to prime.

OPERATION

NOTICE: Do not run pump dry. Pump depends

on water being pumped for lubrication. If pump

does not prime in less than 30 seconds, recheck

installation and plumbing.

Pump will deliver 330 gallons (1249L) per hour

(5.5 gallons (20.8L) per minute) when discharge is

not restricted. As discharge is restricted and dis-

charge pressure increases, capacity will decrease.

Do not operate pump continuously at a dis-

charge pressure of more than 12 psi (83 kPa) or

discharge lift of more than 28’ (8.5M). Motor

will exceed the normal safe operating tempera-

ture and can heat to 180°-190° F (82°-88° C)

when operated continuously at discharge lifts of

more than 28’ (8.5M).

Motor overload may trip if motor temperature

rises too high. Motor must have air circulation

around it for proper cooling. If motor overload

trips, allow motor to cool for 30 minutes before

attempting to start pump.

Risk of burns. During normal

operation, motor case may heat enough to burn

you. Do not touch the motor when it is hot.

Plug motor cord into 3-wire grounded 115 volt

A.C. outlet 60 Hz.

Risk of fire or explosion if used

to pump flammable liquids or if used in explo-

sive atmospheres. Pump water only with this

pump! Pump is designed to pump

at water temperatures between 32°-77° F

(0°-25° C) only.

Hazardous

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