Grounding Outlet
If your outlet is not grounded, install a copper wire, at least
14 gauge (2mm
2
), from the outlet box, as shown in Figure B,
to a metal cold water pipe. Use ground clamp on pipe.
IMPORTANT:
The cold water pipe you use as a ground
must have metal continuity to electrical ground. If
continuity is interrupted by plastic, rubber, or other
electrical insulators; such as hoses, fittings, washers or
gaskets (including water meter or pump), a metal bypass
must be used. Any electrically insulated connector should
be jumped (as shown in Figure C), with a length of No. 4
wire clamped securely at both ends.
Automatic Thermal Overload Protection
This pump motor has a built-in automatic thermal
overload protector. If the motor overheats, the protector
will open and cut off power to the motor before the heat
damages it internally. The overload will reset auto ma tically
and the pump will restart after the pump cools down
below the danger point.
DO NOT attempt to work on the pump
or motor if the overload seems to have tripped. The
motor may restart without warning at any time. You
could be injured and the pump damaged if it starts
when you are working on it.
DO NOT
attempt to repair a non-operational pump. Take it
to Sears for service by a qualified technician.
Generator Sizing
Below is the minimum engine-generator watt rating
required to power this pump motor. Any additional loads,
such as lights, must be added to the listed load and the
generator sized accordingly.
Pump
minimum Watt
motor HP
Rating of Generator
1/4
3200
Operation
Risk of electric shock. Do not handle
pump or pump motor with wet hands or when
standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
NOTICE:
Do not use this pump in ponds containing
plants or fish.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not
operate pump unless it is in at least 3/16” (4.75mm) of
water as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal
protector. If temperature in motor should rise unduly,
switch will cut off all power before damage can be
done to motor. When motor has cooled sufficiently,
switch will reset automatically and restart motor. If
protector trips repeatedly, pump should be checked as
to cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long extension cords,
clogged impeller, very low head or lift, etc., could cause
cycling.
3. Pump will pump water down to 3/16” (4.75mm); this
means that it will not remove all water. If unit has
been operating and suddenly no water comes out of
discharge hose, shut off unit immediately. Water level is
probably very low and unit has broken prime. Use mop
or squeegee to remove remaining water.
Risk of electric shock. Before
attempting to check why unit has stopped
operating, disconnect power from unit. Do not
handle pump with wet hands or when standing
on wet or damp surfaces, or in water. Failure to
follow precaution can result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
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 (see Page 7). If you suspect an airlock, unplug
the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip
or piece of wire, and restart 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.
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