Craftsman 390269151 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Pump out a flooded basement.

MODELNO.

390.269151

CAUTION:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rulesand
Operating Instructions

BeforeFirstUseof

ThisProduct.

Empty a clogged sink or tub.

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PORTABLE UTILITY PUMP

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No. F642-9814 (Rev. 4/19/04)

• Operation

• Maintenace

• Repair Parts

CONTENTS

[NTRO I)UCT10 N,,%VARRANTY 2

SAFETY 2

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® 1112 HP PORTABLE UTILITY PUMP

For one year from the date of purchase, Sears mall repair or replace this pump, free of charge, ff defective m material or
workmanship

This warrant)' does not cover repairs or replacement parts necessary because of abuse or neghgence including fadure to install,
adjust and operate thas pump according to the mstrucuons in the owner's manual

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

SEARS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR
EXPENSE FROM PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT

Some states do not allow the exclusion or hrnttation of mcldeotal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES.
Tills warrant 3, applies only while the product is m use m the Umted States

This warranty gives you specific legal tights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

Sears, Roebuck and Co., DepL 817 WA, Hof_aan Estates, IL 60179

Please read our mstrocmms before xou install and use \ our
new pump, this wdl help xou obtain full value and good ser-

x'lce lrom It It wdl alsu help )ou avmd needless secx ice u _st,

that result i-rOIll ,AtLSC', V+ e l,ltlll(It contrl>] alld Lannot co\ tF

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INTRODUCTION

READ AND FOLLOW

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSt

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual or on pump.

This is the safety alert symbol. _en ,_ou see tins

symbol on your pump or m tins manual, look for une of tim
following signal words and be alert to the potentml for per-
sonal mlurY t

_warns about hazards that will cause serious

personal injury, death or ntalor property damage d-ignored

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_WARNING x_ w r a s s

nous personal mlury, death or major property damage ff tg-

nored

[_ CAUTION_ warns about hazards that will or can cause

mmor personal talus" or property damage ff ignored

The word NOTICE indicates special instructions winch are

tmportaut but not related to hazards

1 To avoid nsk of serious bodily mlu _' and property dam-

age, read safet,, UlStructtons carefull) betore mstalhng
ptlmp

2 Follow local and/or natmnal plumbing and electrical

codes when mstallmg pump

J 'ares about hazards that ill o can c u, e e-

INSPECTION

Tins pump was thoroughly mspeeted, tested, and packaged

before sinpment Report an)' damage tmmedmtely to the
store where tt was purchased

INSTALLATION

1 Locate pump a.s close as posmble to water being pumped

Pump must be less than 10 feet (3m) above rese_mr and
less than 25 feet (7 6m) to one side of reservoir

2 To help prtming, pour contents of one mineral oil packet

(supphed with pump) m inlet port ff packets are all gone,
cooking od may be substttuted

3 Mount pump sohdly on a stable platform

NOTICE: Protect motor from ram or washdown, ttts en-
closed but not waterproof

4 Make sure washer m inlet fitting ts clean and m good con-

dition ff tlns iomt leaks atr, pump will not operate

5 Install stramer to protect pump from large solids

6 Attach inlet and dtscharge hoses to pump Mtmmum dt-

ameter of inlet hose ts 1/2"(12 7ram) Be sure inlet hose
ts atrttght and that both hoses are free of kinks and re-

strictions

7 When pumping from a well or stream, place suction end

of inlet hose a few inches above the bottom to prevent
the pump from sucking sand, silt or pebbles

INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

8. Plugmotorcordintoa3-wiregrounded ll5voltA.C, out-

let 60 Hz., protected by a 15 amp fuse.

Use this pump only on 115 volt circuit.

Hazardous . "

vNoal_aa_°°us conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-

- type plug. To reduce the risk of electric

shock, be certain that it is connected to a properly
grounded, groundm.g-tyl_" receptacle.

Where a 2-prong wail receptacle is encountered, it must be

replaced witb a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle in-

stalled in accordance with the National Electrical Code and

local codes and ordinances.

NOTICE: Pump depends on water being pumped for lubri-

cation. DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY!

9. Pump should prime within 30 seconds. If not, disconnect

motor and do the following:
a. Disconnect inlet hose at pump. Pour contents of an-

other mineral oil packet into inlet port.

b. Check washers in inlet hose and make sure inlet line is

airtight.

c. Make sure inlet and discharge line are free of kinks and

restrictions.

d. Make sure pump is less than 10' (3m) above and 25'

(7.6m) to one side of water source.

lO.On older pumps that do not prime within 30 seconds,

check step 9 above. If pump still fails to prime, do the fol-
lowing:

a. If impeller is worn, replace it.
b. If pump head is internally worn, replace it.

NOTICE: When using the Pud-L-Scoop TM, inspect washer in /'_k_ \ \
garden hose fitting to be sure it is in good condition. Attach
Pud-L-Scoop TM to end of inlet line and place at lowest point
of area to be pumped. Be sure connections are air tight. Pud-
L-Scoop TM requires at least 1/8" (3.2mm) minimum water

depth to prime. 5931293
NOTICE: This unit is not designed for applications involving

salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine vdll void
warranty.

Pump is equipped with an approved 3-

[_, CAUTION Risk of burns from motor case during

normal operation. Do not much motor when it is operat-
ing or when it is hot. Plug nlotor cord into 3-wire grounded

I 15 voh AC. outlet 60 Hz.

[ _.WARNING ]Risk of fire or exph)sk)n if used to pump

flammable liquids or if used in explosive atmo-
spheres. Pump is designed to pump water at temperatures
between 32°-77 ° F (00-25 ° C) only. Pump water only with
this pump!

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

[_WARNING]Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or

cause death. Unplug pump before servicing.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

Replace brushes after 150-200 hours of motor operation.

Check brush condition if motor shows signs of running
slowly or erratically after pump has been in service for ape-

riod of time.
NOTICE: Brushes are spring loaded. Hold on to covers,

brushes, etc., so that nothing gets lost.

l.Unserew brush covers on sides of motor. Slide brush

springs and brushes out of motor.

2. Slide new brushes into motor. Brush must slide into

square-cut hole in motor; make sure that curve on brush
end matches curve of commutator (see Figure 1).

3. Replace brush covers. Do not overtighten.

Match brush curve

TO armature curve

Brush
must enter

square hole.

OPERATION

NOTICE." Do not run pump dry. Pump depends on water
being pumped for lubrication. If pump does not prime in
less than 30 seconds, recheck installation and plumbing.

Pump water only with this pump.
Pttmp will deliver 285 gallons (1079L) per hour (4.75 gallons

(18L) per minute) when discharge is not restricted. As dis-
charge is shut off and discharge pressure increases, capacity

will drop off. Pump is UL listed up to 28' of head or 12 psi
(8.5M or 82 kPa) discharge pressure.

Motor will heat when operated continuously. Motor case
temperature may reach 180 ° to 190°F (82 ° to 88°C) during
normal continuous operation.

Figure I - Brush Replacement