Craftsman 390269551, 390269451 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

390.269451

390.269551

CRAFTSMAN

Model No. 390.269451

CAUTION:
Read and Follow

All Safety Rulesand
Operating Instructions

Before FirstUseof
ThisProduct.

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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL

Model No. 390.269551

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SUBMERSIBLE

UTILITY PUMP

• Safety Instructions

• Installation

• Electrical

• Repair Parts

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

PRINTED IN U.SA Form No F642-9815 (Rev. 4/19/04)

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WARRANTY 2
SAFETY 2

INSTALLATION .3
SER\qCE 4
PERFORMANCE .5
P.MITS 6

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY on CRAFTSMAN ° PROFESSIONAL

I/4-HP SUBMERSIBLE PORTABLE UTILITY PUMP

Prowded that ttis installed and operated[ acc_g to file Instructions in the owner's manual, ff this pump ever fails for the origi-

nal purchaser due to a defect in materlal_ol_ workmazmhlp, i-cram it tO your rmarest Sears store, and Scars will replace it free of
charge. You pay for labor ifyou choose to hav¢ _ install the replaccnmnt pump.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAhP SUBMERSIBLE PORTABLE UTILITY PUMPS

For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace this pump, free of chaege, ffdefective in material or
workmamhip.

Warrant,i _.€€ Is avanab_ b,/eali_ Sears at 1-$O0-4-MY-HOME'.

...... LI_ABILtTY LIMITATION

Seaea is not liable for loss or damage to property, nor for any incidental or consequential loss or expense from property damage,
that results dtrectlg or mdirectly from the ttse of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or htmtatton of property,
mcidemal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you

This warranty applies only while this product is tl_ed m the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Please read our instructions before you Install and use )'our

new pump, this will help )'ou obtain full value and good ser-
vice from tt It will also help you avoid needless service costs

that result from causes we cannot control and cannot cover

in OLIF warranty

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

NOTICE- This umt is not designed for apphcattons mvolvmg
salt water or bnne' Use with salt water or brine will void

vearrant_. _

i Know the pump apphcation, hmttations, and potential

hazards

[AWARNING]Do not use in explosive atmospheres.

Pump water only with this pump. Failure to follow
this warning can result in personal injury and/or

property damage.

2 Dtscommct power before servicing
3 Release all presstire withm the sTstem before servicmg

any component

4 Dram water from the system before se_Tzcmg
5 Secure the discharge line before starting the pump An un-

secured discharge line will wfup, possthly causing per-
sonal mlnry and/or property damage

6 Check hoses for weak or worn condition belbre each use,

maMng certain that all codnections are secure

" Penodmally respect pump and system components Per-

form routine maintenance as required (See blAIN-
TENANCE, Page 4)

8 Proxide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose dis

charge line can be shut-off or obstructed

9 Personal Safer','

a Wear safety glasses at all ttmes when working with

pumps

b Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly

hghted - replace all unused tools and equipment
c Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area
d Make workshop child-proof - with padlocks, master

switches, and by removing starter ke)s

10 When winng an elecmcally driven pump, follow elec-

trical and safety codes, as w ell as the most recent National
Electoral Code

1l This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single

phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-con-

ductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.

[AWARNING ]To reduce the risk of electric shock,

pull plug before servicing. This pump has not been
investigated for use in swinlming pool areas. This
pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment phtg. Be certain that it
is connected only to a properly grounded ground-
ing-type receptacle.

Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

receptacle installed in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

12 ,MIwrong should be perk)farted b_ a quahfied elecmoan
13 blake certam that the power source conforms to the re-

quirements ot your equipment

14.Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces,
oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord. Replace or re-
pair damaged or worn cords immediately.

15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are de-

signed to operate at high temperatures.

16. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.

I_.WARNING] Risk of electric shock. If your basement

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The 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 inter-

nal ground.

A separate 15 amp GFCI branch electrical circuit is recom-

mended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

has water or moisture on the floor, do not walk on wet
area until all power has been turned off. If shut-off
box is in basement, call the electric company to shut-
off service to the house, or call your local fire depart-
ment for instructions. Remove pump and repair or

replace. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fatal electrical shock.

INSTALLATION

Testing for Ground

For your safety, check your outlet for ground using a Circuit
Analyzer. (Figure A). A Circuit Analyzer will tell you by a pat-
tern of lights if the power, neutral, and ground wires are cor-
rectly 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.

[AWARNINGIDo not use power _ord to lift motor. Al-

ways use handle.

NOTICE: Do not use this pump in ponds containing plants
or fish.

1. Pump should be located and should rest on level solid
foundation. Do not suspend pump by means of discharge

pipe or power cord. Keep pump inlet screen clear.

2. Thread outlet pipe into pump body carefully to avoid
stripping or crossing threads.
a. To install with 3/4" garden hose, install adapter pro- Figure A

vided with pump.

b. To install with rigid pipe, use plastic pipe. Wrap thread

with Teflon tape or use Plasto Joint Stik*. Screw pipe
into pump hand tight +1 - 1-1/2 turns.

NOTICE: Do not try to disassemble pump farther than re-
moving inlet screen. Any evidence of tampering will void
warranty.

3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115V, 60 Hz opera-

tion and requires a circuit of 15 amperes or more capac-
ity. It is supplied with a 3-wire cord set with
grounding-type plug for use in a 3-wire, grounded outlet. Plate Screw

3 wire extension cord, of at least 14 AWG (2mm 2) size is
suggested, with larger sizes for runs over 25 ft (7M). For Figure B

safety, pump should always be electrically grounded tn a
suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe
or a properly grnunded metallic raceway, or ground wire

system. Do not cut off the round grounding prong.

Face Plate

Face

UL Listed
Analyzer Outlet /

Outlet

Outlet

Box

to Cold Water Pipe

6530993

No. 4
Wire

[_WARNING]The pump motor is equipped with

automatic resetting thermal protector and may re-
start unexpectedly. ProtectDr tripping is indication
of motor overloading as a result of operating pump
at low heads (low discharge restriction), exces-
sively high or low voltage, inadequate wiring, in-

correct motor connections, or a defective motor or
pump.

*Lake Chemical Co, Chicago, IL

Clamp

Figure C

MetalWater Pipe

Clamp

Meter

655 0993