Installation Guide
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-866-994-4148, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
WARNING
The pump will only turn on when water reaches approximately 1-1/2 in., and will turn off
automatically at approximately 1/4 in. of water remaining. Place the pump in the lowest
possible location so that water will flow toward the pump and turn the pump on.
Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene, ethanol, etc. Do
not use in the presence of flammable or explosive vapors. Using this pump with or near
flammable liquids can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in property damage, serious
personal injury and/or death.
Always disconnect the pump from its power source before inspection.
Do not stand in water when the pump is connected. Do not handle pump with wet hands.
Do not touch the pump housing while it is operating, as the pump may be HOT and can cause
serious skin burns.
Do not disassemble the motor housing. This pump has NO repairable internal parts, and
disassembling may cause an oil leak or dangerous electrical wiring issues.
CAUTION
This submersible utility pump is designed for portable applications. It can drain or remove
water from the following: pits, sinks, window wells, basements, swimming pool covers, boats,
low spots in yards, or other flooded areas. This pump has not been tested or approved for use
in swimming pools or in salt-water marine areas.
This pump is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials. It will provide trouble-free
service for many years when properly installed, maintained, and used. However, inadequate
electrical power to the pump, or blockage by ice, dirt, or debris may cause the pump to fail,
potentially bringing about additional water damage. To minimize the potential for water damage
due to pump failure, please read the section of this manual regarding common pump problems
and remedies or call 1-866-994-4148.
This pump is not designed to function as a permanently installed sump pump. It is also not
engineered to be run continuously as a “fountain” or “waterfall” pump. Because this pump has
an oil-filled motor, it should NOT be used in water containing fish. The pump should be used
with a 3/4 in. or larger inside diameter garden hose, or use with hose kit (Item #0313726).
For safety, the pump motor has an automatically resetting thermal protector that automatically
will turn off the pump if it becomes too hot. Overuse of this feature will damage the pump
and void the warranty.
Once the thermal protector detects that the pump has cooled to a safe temperature, it will allow
the pump to operate normally. If the pump is plugged in, it may restart unexpectedly.