TP-250 Utility Pump
Ridge Tool Company
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• When servicing a pump, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
injury and may void the warranty.
Specific Safety Information
Risk of electric shock. This pump
is supplied with a grounding-type plug. To reduce
risk of electric shock be certain that it is connect-
ed only to a properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle.
For your own safety, before assembling and operating
this unit, read this operators manual carefully and
completely. Learn the operation, application, and
potential hazards peculiar to this unit.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any ques-
tions.
Utility Pump Safety
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive flu-
ids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, sol-
vents, thinners, etc. Do not use in a flammable
and/or explosive atmosphere. Pump should
only be used to pump clear water. Improper use
could result in personal injury and/or death.
• If there is water or moisture on the floor, do not
walk on wet area until all power is turned off. If
the shut-off box is in the basement, call an
electrician. Failure to follow this warning could
result in fatal electrical shock.
• Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service, relocate, or main-
tain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump
motor with wet hands or when standing on a
wet or damp surface or in water when the
pump is connected to power. Failure to follow
this warning could result in personal injury and/or
death.
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WARNING
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DANGER
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WARNING
Description and Specifications
Description
The Submersible Utility Pump is designed for non-
automatic use in water. The unit is equipped with an 8
foot, 3-prong grounding type power cord with a GFCI
plug. The motor is oil filled and sealed for cooler oper-
ation. The discharge fitting is designed for convenient
attachment to a garden hose.
• This pump is not designed to handle salt water,
brine, laundry discharge, or any other application
which may contain caustic chemicals and/or for-
eign materials. This pump is not suitable for use
with aquatic life. Pump damage or failure could
occur if used in these applications and will void the
warranty.
Specifications
Motor:
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaded Pole
Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115V, Single Phase
1/4 HP, 4.8 amp
Pump:
1/4 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 GPH @ 0 Ft.
Installation:
Pump Down Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8 inch
Liquid Temperature Range . . . 40˚F to 120˚F
Discharge Size . . . . . 3/4 inch Garden Hose
Pump Installation
• Pump should only be used to pump clear
water. Do not use to pump fluids such as gaso-
line, fuel oil, or kerosene. Do not use in a flam-
mable or explosive atmosphere. Improper use
could result in personal injury and/or death.
To prevent property damage, seri-
ous injury, or death, proper installation of the pump
is required. The following procedures should be
followed:
• Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service, relocate, or main-
tain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump
motor with wet hands or when standing on wet
or damp surface or in water when pump is con-
nected to power source.
!
WARNING
!
DANGER
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NOTICE
