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Safety and Specifications
2
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of
the following signal words and be alert to the potential
for personal injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
Specifications
Power supply required...................................115V, 60 HZ.
Liquid Temp. Range..........................32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)
Individual Branch Circuit Required (min.).............15 Amps
Discharge........................................................1-1/2” FNPT
NOTICE
Do not reduce size of discharge pipe or hose
below 1-1/4” diameter. If discharge is too small, pump will
overheat and fail prematurely.
This pump is designed for use in a residential sump only.
Pump water only with this pump.
NOTICE
This unit is not designed as a waterfall or fountain
pump, or for applications involving salt water or brine!
Use with waterfalls, fountains, salt water or brine will void
warranty.
Do not use where water recirculates.
Not designed for use as a swimming pool drainer.
NOTICE
Read this Owner’s Manual for installation,
operation, and safety information.
Performance
Electrical & Switch Specifications
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
2. Do not use in water with fish present. If any oil leaks
out of the motor it can kill fish.
3. Disconnect power before servicing.
4. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.
5. Drain all water from system before servicing.
6. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain that all connections are secure.
8. Periodically inspect sump, pump and system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
9. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes that apply.
12. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Risk of electric shock.
Can shock, burn
or kill. This pump has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a grounding
conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. Be sure it
is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type
receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must
be replaced with properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that
apply.
13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
14. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.
15. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can
operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
Risk of electric shock.
Can shock, burn or
kill. If your basement has water or moisture on floor, do
not walk on wet area until all power has been turned off. If
shut-off box is in basement, call electric company or hydro
authority to shut-off service to house, or call your local
fire department for instructions. Remove pump and repair
or re place. Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal
electrical shock.
Do not lift pump by power cord.
Series
HP
Motor
Full
Load
Amps
Individual
Branch
Circuit
Req.
(Amps)
*Switch Setting in
inches (mm)
On
Off
176950
1/3
4.1
15
7.5" (191)
3" (76)
176951
1/2
5.5
7.5" (191)
3" (76)
GPH (LPH) at total feet (m) of lift
Series
HP
5
(1.5m)
10
(3m)
15
(4.6m)
20
(6.1m)
No flow
at height
shown
below
Capacity Gallons(L)/Hour
176950
1/3
3660
(13855)
3000
(11356)
2160
(8176)
960
(3634)
22 ft
(6.7m)
176951
1/2
4200
(15899)
3540
(13400)
2820
(10675)
1800
(6814)
24 ft
(7.3m)
