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OWNER’S MANUAL

CASCADE 

HIGH RPM PUMPS

PUMP MODEL: ________________________

SERIAL #: ____________________________

DATE PURCHASED:  ___________________

5976 SE Alexander St., Ste F, Hillsboro, OR  97123

P (503) 356-5888  F (503) 356-1660  E  [email protected]

WWW.PERFORMANCEPROPUMPS.COM

For questions regarding installation, operation or maintenance  

call (503) 356-5888

Retain this information for future reference.

Summary of Contents for Cascade Series

Page 1: ..._______ DATE PURCHASED ___________________ 5976 SE Alexander St Ste F Hillsboro OR 97123 P 503 356 5888 F 503 356 1660 E sales performancepropumps com WWW PERFORMANCEPROPUMPS COM For questions regarding installation operation or maintenance call 503 356 5888 Retain this information for future reference ...

Page 2: ...and entire suction line must be filled with water for proper operation prior to starting the pump Running dry will void the warranty and can result in permanent damage to the pump unit 5 To prevent incorrect motor rotation install a ball or swing type check valve Do not use spring check valves 6 Maintain a minimum flow rate of at least two gallons per minute to avoid damage to the pump unit 7 Visu...

Page 3: ...essure The best installation location for a check valve is underwater when possible as this can provide an air tight fit even without PVC adhesive Some swing check valves have true union connection fittings that offer easier access for cleaning when needed The pump housing intake pipe and strainer pot if present are then filled with water until the intake pipe is full Secure fittings tightly and t...

Page 4: ...MPF 215 or standard 1 5 NPT PVC fittings available at your local hardware store and should be connected to PVC or flex pipe plumbing All plumbing lines should be well supported and properly aligned This will prevent undue stress to the housing and fittings Use a good primer and PVC cement to glue pipe connections 7 Installations in which the water level is elevated above the pump it is highly reco...

Page 5: ...ns in which plumbing allows for trapped air in the system If this happens priming will be difficult In this case loosen the discharge fitting slightly to allow trapped air to bleed off Once primed tighten the discharge fitting 9 On flooded suction systems where the water source is higher than the pump the pump will fill with water once the supply valve is opened However on both flooded and non flo...

Page 6: ...otate clockwise Incorrect rotation could destroy the pump and void the warranty If sequence of the incoming electrical supply lines is not known briefly connect the power for a second or two to determine the rotation while looking at the fan through the motor end plate on the back end opposite drive end of the motor If you are unable to see the fan you will need to remove the drip cover solid plat...

Page 7: ... Refer to page 3 for further details If the pump runs dry the volute main pump housing may be hot allow the pump a minimum of one hour to cool before opening the pipe or pump The volute housing or strainer pot if attached should be cool to the touch before opening Danger of burn if opened when hot Seals and Bearings Pump seals and bearings experience normal wear and degrade over time It is recomme...

Page 8: ...nscrew the impeller by turning it counter clockwise as viewed from the 7 Loosen and remove the four 4 1 hex bolts that hold the bracket to the motor face Slide the bracket away from the motor 6 To remove the shaft seal place the bracket face down on a flat surface and press out the mechanical seal from the back side Never pry it out from the front Carefully remove the ceramic seal from the back of...

Page 9: ... WARNING 6 Make sure the volute o ring is clean and install the large o ring in the volute groove Tip Installing the volute o ring with the volute intake port side down will ease installation of the bracket o ring 7 Assemble the motor sub assembly to the volute using the seven 7 2 3 4 hex bolts Do not tighten until all seven 7 hex bolts are in place and hand tightened then tighten all seven 7 bolt...

Page 10: ...s If strainer pot is installed the lid may be loosened to facilitate better drainage Tip Store drain plugs and union or fitting o rings in a resealable bag and tape the bag to the pump to prevent loss 3 Once drained loosen the intake and discharge port connections 4 The pump can now be removed Be sure the pump is fully drained and if strainer pot is installed remove the lid before being stored The...

Page 11: ...or shaft by hand to test If shaft does not freely spin replace bearings Low flow Water flow has slowed or is Clean filter basket of debris if strainer pot installed intermittent Check for impeller clog See disassembly instructions or call for details Check for leaks in volute housing lid and union connections only if strainer pot installed Check for obstructions in plumbing and clear if found Moto...

Page 12: ...na MPS 513 PTFE Coated S S with SIC Buna MPS 517 Bracket Bracket Rear Housing in Noryl PNB 10 Bracket Rear Housing in Polypropylene PPB 10 Drain Plug Noryl Drain Plug with O Ring 1 PND 20 Polypropylene Drain Plug with O Ring 1 PPD 10 Hardware Washers and Nuts Set of Stainless Steel Hardware includes 2 3 4 Bolts 1 Bolts MPH 20 Volute O Ring Volute O Ring PBO 10 Includes 2 Drain plug o rings 1 Brack...

Page 13: ...Performance Data 13 PERFORM ANCE ...

Page 14: ... how long an implied warranty lasts so in such States and except as is otherwise provided by applicable law of said States no action on a warranty implied at law shall be commenced more than one year following the date of purchase No action shall be brought for breach of any express warranty subsequent to the expiration of the express written warranty 7 Incidental and consequential damages specifi...

Page 15: ...reduced service life of your pump Protect your pump motor from the elements today Excellent weather protection Noise abatement Easy to assemble Sturdy construction Customizable precut knockout sections Fits Artesian Artesian 2 ArtesianPro and Cascade series MPC 10 14 15 15 Part ...

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