ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Sump Pump has a 3-prong electric plug. The third
prong is used to ground the pump to prevent possible fatal
shock. The third prong should never be removed. Your
electrical outlet should be the 3-prong, polarized type
with an internal ground.
Pump must be wired into a separate 15 amp GFCI branch
circuit.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Testing for Ground
For your safety, check your outlet for ground using a
Circuit Analyzer (Figure 3A). A Circuit Analyzer will tell
you by a pattern of lights if the power, neutral, and ground
wires are correctly connected to your outlet. It can also be
used to check other outlets in your home. A Circuit
Analyzer is available in the Sears Electrical Department.
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 3B, 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 3C), 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 over-
load 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 automa-
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 sump pump.
Take it to Sears for service by a qualified technician.
Generator Sizing
Below is the minimum Engine-Generator Watt rating re-
quired to power this pump motor. Any additional loads,
such as lights, must be added to the listed load and the
generator sized accordingly. Generators are available at
all Sears Stores.
Pump
Minimum Watt
Motor HP
Rating of Generator
1/2
2800
MAINTENANCE
Make certain that the pump is unplugged
before attempting to service or remove any component.
1. The motor in the unit is sealed in oil. No additional
lubrication is necessary.
2. IMPORTANT: Disassembly of the motor assembly will
void the warranty. It might also cause internal leakage
and damage to the unit. If repairs are required, return
the pump to the dealer from whom it was purchased.
3. Inlet screen should be kept clean and free of all for-
eign objects.
Pump Cleaning
NOTICE: Attempting to disassemble motor will void the
warranty.
1. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before
working on pump. The volute screen and shield may
be removed to replace impeller or clean pump of mud
or debris.
4
UL Listed
Analyzer
Outlet
651 0993
Face Plate
Outlet
Outlet
Box
Bare Copper Wire
to Cold Water Pipe
Face
Plate Screw
653 0993
Fil no 4
Collier
Tuyau d’eau métallique
Compteur d’eau
Collier
656 0993
Figure 3C
Figure 3B
Figure 3A
