English 3
Performance
Installation
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. Do not use power cord to lift motor. Always use handle.
1. Pump should be located and should rest on level
solid foundation. Do not suspend pump by means
of discharge pipe or power cord. Keep pump inlet
screen clear.
2. Thread outlet pipe into pump body carefully to avoid
stripping or crossing threads.
A. To install with garden hose, install adapter
provided with pump.
NOTICE To keep friction as low as possible, hose must
be 3/4” or larger. Keep hose as short as possible.
B. To install with rigid pipe, use plastic pipe. Wrap
thread with pipe thread sealant tape. Screw pipe
into pump hand tight +1 - 1-1/2 turns.
3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115V., 60 HZ.
operation and requires an individual branch circuit
of 15 amperes or more capacity. It is supplied with
a 3-wire cord set with grounding-type plug for use
in a 3-wire, grounded outlet. Suggested 3-wire
extension cord size of at least 14 AWG (2mm2),
with larger sizes for runs over 25 ft (7M). For safety,
pump should always be electrically grounded to a
suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water
pipe or a properly grounded metallic raceway,
or ground wire system. Do not cut off the round
grounding prong.
Risk of fire and explosion. Can cause
severe injury, property damage or death. Do not use in
explosive atmospheres. Pump water only with this
pump.
Risk of sudden starts. Can cause electrical
shock and personal injury. The pump motor is equipped
with automatic resetting thermal protector and may
restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is indication of
motor overloading as a result of operating pump at low
heads (low discharge restriction), excessively high or low
voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor connections,
or a defective motor or pump.
Operation
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.
1. The pump must be standing in at least 1/2” (12.7mm)
of water before starting it (one inch (25.4 mm) is
better). The shaft seal is water lubricated and may be
damaged if pump runs dry.
2. After starting, the pump will lower the water level to
3/16” (4.75 mm) before losing suction. It will not
pick up water less than 3/16” deep when running and
will not operate successfully if started in only 3/16”
of water.
3. Do not leave pump unattended! If the pump has
been operating satisfactorily and the discharge
stream suddenly stops coming out of the hose,
stop the pump immediately; do not allow it to run
dry. A mop or squeegee will be needed to remove
remaining water.
4. 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, long extension
cords, clogged impeller, too much back pressure in the
discharge hose (as when pumping through 50’ (15 M)
of coiled hose), or running pump with no load, can all
cause excessive cycling and overheating.
5. Do not try to run the pump continuously when the
water level is below 4” (102mm) or about 1/3 of the
way up the motor casing, as it will overheat. If the
motor overheats and the overload stops the pump,
allow it to cool for one hour before restarting. Motor
will not restart before the overload has cooled.
Airlocks
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any
water. An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and
fail. This pump has an anti-airlock hole in the bottom
of the pump body. If you suspect an airlock, unplug the
pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip
or piece of wire, and restart the pump.
NOTICE This hole allows the pump to start priming
within 15 seconds in as little as 1/2” of water. NEVER
restart pump in less than 1/2” of water. Leakage from
the anti-airlock hole is normal.
GPH (LPH) at total feet (m)
5’ (1.52) 10’ (3.05) 15’ (4.57) 20’ (6.09) 22 ’(6.70)
FP0S2600X
1 890 gal
(7 154 L)
1 530 gal
(5 792 L)
1 080 gal
(4 088 L)
480 gal
(1 817 L)
0 gal
(0 L)
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
800-365-6832
