Harbor Freight Tools 66514 User Manual

120W FOUNTAIN PUMP

66514

SET UP, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.

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CAUTION

This pump has been evaluated for

use with water only.

of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code §

25249.5, et seq.)

WARNING

IMPORTANT! For your own safety –
before starting to run the pump, please
have the following items checked by an
expert:

Risk of electric shock – This pump is 1.
supplied with a grounding conductor
and grounding-type attachment plug.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
connect only to a properly grounded,
grounding-type receptacle.

Risk of electric shock – This pump 2.
has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas.

The electrical connections must be 3.
protected from moisture.

If there is danger of ooding, the 4.
electrical connections must be taken
to higher ground.

Circulation of caustic or explosive 5.

uids, as well as the circulation of

abrasive materials, must be avoided
at all costs.

The pump must be protected from 6.
frost.

The warnings, precautions, and in-10.
structions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con­ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.

Fluid Type

The Pump is designed for use with
water with a maximum temperature of 77°
F (25°C). Do not use the pump for other

uids, especially not fuels, cleaning uids,

or other chemical products.

SPECIFICATIONS

Flow 15.4 GPM

Maximum Height 8 ft.

Electrical Requirements 120 V~, 60 Hz

E197437

The pump must be protected from 7.
running dry.

Access by children should also be 8.
prevented with appropriate mea­sures.

WARNING: Handling the Power Cord 9.
on this product will expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State

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UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.

INSTALLATION

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Unplug the Fountain Pump
from its electrical outlet
before assembling,
inspecting, making any
adjustments, or servicing.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.

Figure 1

Spray Nozzle (9)

Output Tube (7)

Tee Fitting System
(10)

Coupling
Nut (5)

Main Housing (4)

1. Thread the Coupling Nut (5) to the
Main Housing (4).

Thread the Tee Fitting System (10) to 2.
the top of the Coupling Nut (5).

NOTE: There are two ON/OFF Switches

on the Tee Fitting System (10).
Turning either Switch 90° changes
it from OFF to ON, or ON to OFF.
(Stamped onto the Fountain Pump
parts are PLUS/MINUS symbols
showing either open, or closed.)
See Figure 2.

Figure 2

3. Thread the Output Tube (7) to the top
of the Tee Fitting System (10).

Thread the Bell Nozzle (8), the Bub-4.
bling Nozzle (6), or the Spray Nozzle

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(9) to the top of the Output Tube (7)
depending on what type of water dis­play you desire. See Figure 1.

The Spray Nozzle (9) is threaded to 5.
the top of the Output Tube (7) when
needed.

When the plug is inserted into the 3.
receptacle the pump will be on.

WARNING! If the power cord or plug is

damaged, do not use the pump. The
power cord or plug may only be re-

paired by a certied electrician.

Available Accessories/

Attachments

This Fountain Pump comes with
three separate heads for different
types of water spray:

Bubbling Nozzle (6) features tiny a.
holes that disperse water in all direc­tions at once.

Bell Nozzle (8) will shoot water b.
straight up to a maximum height of
8 ft.

Spray Nozzle (9) shoots many small c.
streams of water in a tight pattern.

All three spray heads thread onto d.
and off of the top of the Output tube
(7) for quick interchanging.

WARNING! Always unplug the Fountain

from the power outlet and put on a
pair of heavy-duty, insulated rub­ber gloves, before sticking hands
in water to change spray heads or
any other handling of the Fountain
Pump.

Area of use

This pump is designed for use as a
fountain pump in an area not used for
swimming.

Power Supply

The pump is equipped with a ground-1.
ed plug according to regulations. The
pump is designed to be connected to
120 V~, 60 Hz receptacle.

Make sure that the receptacle is suf-2.

ciently secured and is in excellent

condition.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE AND

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.

After reading these instructions, 1.
consider the following points before
starting the pump:

Verify that the pump rests on the a.

oor of the fountain.

Verify that the electrical connection b.
is 120 V~, 60 Hz.

Verify that the electrical receptacle is c.
in good condition.

Verify that water and moisture can-d.
not get near the power supply recep­tacle.

Verify that the pump is installed so e.
as to prevent running dry.

To prevent tripping, run any extension 2.
cord used away from walkways that
lead to your location.

SERVICING

Procedures not specically

explained in this manual
must be performed only by a

qualied technician.

TO PREVENT

SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
Unplug the Fountain Pump
from its electrical outlet
before performing any
accessory change, inspection,
maintenance, and/or cleaning
procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.

Place the Fountain Pump on a sur-4.
face slightly elevated (to prevent col­lection of excessive mud), and open
either or both switches located on the
Tee Fitting System (10) by rotating
them towards the + symbol.

Plug the Fountain Pump into the 5.
power outlet. The Fountain Pump will
begin operating automatically.

When not using the Fountain Pump 6.
for a long period of time, unplug the
power cord, remove it from the water,
rinse with cold, clean, water and let it
dry before storing it inside away from
children.

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Cleaning, Maintenance, and

Lubrication

BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the

general condition of the Fountain
Pump. Check for loose screws, mis­alignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts, damaged
electrical wiring, and any other condi­tion that may affect its safe operation.

AFTER USE,2. clean external surfaces
of the appliance with clean, moist
cloth.

WARNING! If the supply cord of this appli-

ance is damaged, it must be replaced

only by a qualied service technician.

Figure 3

Cleaning the Filter Sponge

Wash the Filter Sponge out regu-1.
larly, especially if the Fountain Pump
power starts to drop.

Unplug the Fountain Pump from the 2.
power source and wear heavy-duty
insulated rubber gloves before putting
your hands into the water.

Press the sides of the Filter Cover 3.
(14) together and pull it off the Main
Housing (4). Pull the Filter Sponge
out of the Plastic Filter (13) and rinse
with cold, clean water. Replace into
the Plastic Filter (13) and reassemble
the Filter Cover (14).

When not using the Fountain Pump, 4.
(as in the Winter months), protect and
preserve the Filter Sponge by keep­ing it in a glass jar in water stored
near the Fountain Pump for easy
location.

Back Cover (3)

Impeller (11)

Metal Washer

3. Replace the Impeller (11) as in num­ber 1 of this section using reverse
procedure. Check for Metal Washer
before replacing the Back Cover (3).

Cleaning the Impeller

Unscrew the Back Cover (3), (twist it 1.
1/4 turn to left and pull). Remove the
Impeller (11). See Figure 3.

NOTE: There is a small Metal Washer

attached to the rear of the Impel­ler Shaft. Be careful not to lose
it when removing, cleaning, and
replacing the Impeller.

Flush with lots of lukewarm, clean 2.
water to remove built up debris. Use
of a small medium stiff toothbrush is
helpful.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

Fountain Pump will not
start

Low ow from

Nozzle(s)

No power at outlet.1.

Circuit breaker tripped.2.

Cord not connected.3.
Possible clogging of Filter Sponge. 1.

Possible excess debris lodged in 2.
Impeller.

Possibly the two Switches located 3.
on the Tee Fitting System are only
partially ON.

Check power at outlet.1.

Check circuit breaker for outlet.2.

Check that cord is plugged in.3.
Check and clean the Filter Sponge 1.
per instructions in Maintenance
Section on Page 8.

Check and clean debris from 2.
Impeller per instructions on Page 8.

Check both Switches. Turn both 3.
fully towards the symbol of the open
bicycle lock.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
appliance. Disconnect power supply before service.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/
OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Part Description Q’ty

1 Power Plug 1
3 Back Cover 1
4 Main Housing 1
5 Coupling Nut 1
6 Bubbling Nozzle 1
7 Output Tube 1
8 Bell Nozzle 1

9 Spray Nozzle 1
10 Tee Fitting System 1
11 Impeller 1
12 Filter Body 1
13 Plastic Filter 1
14 Filter Cover 1

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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-

able individually as replacement parts.

LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRANTY

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period
of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Har­bor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from
date of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from
defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or
if used as rental equipment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our
facilities, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable
for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or con­sequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com­plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will ei­ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re­paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

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