Sears 390.304692 Water Pump User Manual


 
ELECTRICAL / MAINTENANCE
Grounding Outlet
If your outlet is not gronnded, install a copper wire, at least
14 gauge (2mm-'), from the outlet box, as shown in Figure
3B, to a metal cold \vatt'r pipe list. ground clamp on pipe.
IMPORTANT: The cold \\atcr pipe you use as a ground
nltlst have metal continuity to electrical ground, if contimv
ity is interrupted by plastic, rubber, or other electrical insu-
laturs; such as hoses, littings, 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.
Outlet
IBex
Figure 3B
i
Bare copper wire to
cold water pipe.
6690194
No. 4 Clamp
Wire
Metal Water
Pipe
Figure 3C
Meter
670 0!94
Automatic Thermal Overload Protection
This pump motor has a built-in automatic thermal overload
protector. If the motor overheats, the protector wiU open
and cut off power to the motor before the heat damages it
internally. The overload will reset automatically and the
pump will restart after the pump cools down below the dan-
ger 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 Engine4;enerator Watt rating required
to power this pump motor. Any additional loads, such as lights,
must he added to the listed load ;rodthe g_'nerator sized ac
cordiugly (;cncnltors are awdlablc at all Scars Stores
Pump Minimum Watt
Model HP Rating of Generator
390.305001 1/2 2800
390.304692 1/3 4500
390,304790 1/3 3400
390,305790 1/2 4200
MAINTENANCE
I_k CAUTION ]Make certain that the pump is unplugged
before attempting to service or remove any compo-
nent.
1. The motor in the unit is sealed in oil. No additional lubri-
cation 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 foreign
objects.
Pump Cleaning
NOTICE: Attempting to disassemble motor will void the
warranty.
1. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before work-
ing on ptnnp. Tbe volute bottom may be removed to re-
place impeller or clean pump of mud or debris.
2. Remove screws from volute bottom and clean impeller.
Replace the gasket/O-Ring if it is damaged.
To Reassemble:
Attach volute bottom to volute top with screws.
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