Sears 390.2518 Water Pump User Manual


 
CONTENTS
Safety .............................................................................................. 2
Warranty/Introduction ................................................................... 3
Pump Performance ........................................................................ 3
Major Components ...................................................................... 3"_
Piping ............................................................................................. 4
Electrical ...................................................................................... 5_
Installation ...................................................................................... 7
Operation ....................................................................................... 7
Maintenance ................................................................................ 8-9
Helpful Hints .................................................................................. 9
Repair Parts ............................................................................. 10-11
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................ 12
INTRODUCTION
We suggest you take a few minutes to read the instructions con-
tained in this manual before installing and using your pump. This
will help you obtain the full benefits of the quality and convenience
built into this equipment. It will also help you avoid any needless
service expense resulting from causes beyond our control which
naturally cannot be covered in our warranty.
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RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
1. Read the Owners Manual and Rules for Safe Operation and
Installation Instructions carefially. Failure to follow these Rules
and Instructions cotfld cause serious bodily injury, and!or prop-
erry damage.
2. Check your local electrical wiring codes before installation, ff
your local codes are not followed, your pump will not work to
its full rated capacity. If in doubt, contact your local Power
Company.
3. Be certain your pump installation meets all local plumbing,
pump and well codes.
4. While installing the pump, always keep the well covered to pre_
vent leaves and foreign matter from falling into the well and con-
taminating the water and/or causing possible serious damage to
the mechanical operation of the pump.
5. Always test the well water for purity before using. Check with
local health department for testing procedure.
6. Before installing or servicing your pump, BE CERTAIN pump
power source is disconnected.
7. Be sure your pump electrical circuit is properly grounded.
8. Complete pump and piping system MUST be protected against
below freezing temperature. Failure to do so could cause severe
damage and voids the Warrant3,.
9. Make sure the line voltage and frequency of the electrical circnit
supply agree with the motor wiring. If motor is dual voltage
type, BE SURE it is wired correctly for your power supply.
10. The correct fusing and wiring sizing is essential to proper motor
operation. Recommended fusing and wire size data is in the
manual.