OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet
hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water. Disconnect power from pump before
handling, servicing, or attempting to repair pump.
NOTICE:
The power cord for this pump is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). The
GFCI will shut down the pump in the event of leakage of electrical current from the pump motor or cord
to ground. If the pump does not respond when plugged in, unplug it, reset the GFCI (push the RESET
button on the plug) and plug it in again. If it still doesn't respond, make sure that the circuit breaker for
the branch circuit is in the ‘on’ position (closed). if the circuit breaker is closed and the pump doesn't
respond, consult a licensed electrician. DO NOT TRY TO MODIFY the cord or plug, and do not remove
the GFCI.
The motor is equipped with an automatically resetting thermal overload protector. If the motor gets too
hot, the overload protector will stop the motor before it is damaged. When the motor has cooled
sufficiently, the overload protector will reset itself and the motor will restart.
NOTICE:
If the overload protector stops the pump repeatedly, disconnect the power from the pump and
check it to find the problem. Low voltage, clogged impeller, too much back pressure in the discharge
hose, or extended running of pump with no load, can all cause overheating.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: Do not disassemble the motor housing. This motor has NO repairable internal parts and
disassembling may cause an oil leak or dangerous electrical wiring issues.
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Pump won't
start or run
Pump
operates but
delivers little
or no water
1.Blown fuse
2.Low line voltage
3.Defective motor
4.The water level is too low
1.If blown, replace with fuse of proper
size.
2.If voltage under recommended
minimum, check size of wiring from
main switch on property. If OK,contact
power company.
3.Replace pump.
4.Allow the water level to rise to 2 in. or
more.
1.Call power company.
2.Clean out impeller.
3.Use larger diameter garden hose or
1'' flexible pipe. Eliminate any excess
hose. Short hoses work best.
4.Drill a 1/16'' - 1/8'' (1.6-3.2mm) dia.
hole between pump discharge &
check valve.
1.Low line voltage
2.Something caught in impeller
3.Small diameter garden hose or long
discharge line
4.Check valve installed without vent
hole
