Pentair Myers SPS-4 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Submersible Utility Pumps

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

Pompes utilité submersibles

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

Bombas sumergibles

de uso general

SPS-4

Installation/Operation/Parts

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© 2013 Pentair Ltd. All Rights Reserved. MY288 (10/09/2013)

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Safety . Specifications 2

Important Safety

Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this

symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for
one of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury!

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal

injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this

manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing

or damaged safety labels.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

Risk of explosion. Do not ground to a gas
supply line. Pump water only with this pump. Failure to
follow this warning can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.

Risk of flooding. Can cause personal
injury and/or property damage. If a flexible discharge
hose is used, make sure pump is secured in sump to
prevent movement. Failure to secure pump may allow
pump movement, switch interference and prevent
pump from starting or stopping.

Risk of sudden starts. Can cause
electrical shock and personal injury. Pump motor is
equipped with an automatic resetting thermal protector
and may restart unexpectedly.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug. Be certain that it
is connected to properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle.Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with properly grounded
3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

1. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.

2. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.

3. Disconnect power before servicing.

4. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.

5. Drain all water from system before servicing.

6. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.

7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain all connections are secure.

8. Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Keep sump, pump and system free of debris and
foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance as
required.

9. Provide means of pressure relief on pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.

10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working

with pumps.

b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly

lighted. 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 keys.

12. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well as most recent
National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.

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

15. Use wire of adequate size to minimize voltage drop at
motor. Refer to most recent National Electrical Code.

16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.

17. Do not use in water where fish are present.

Specifications

Power supply required...............................115V, 60 HZ.

Liquid Temp. Range.............................Max. 77°F (25°C)

Operation Position..............................................Vertical

Individual Branch Circuit Required ....................15 Amp

Operating Depth Beginning min..........................1/2”

(water level) Ending max.............................3/16”

Discharge..............................................1” NPT (25 mm)

Performance . Installation . Operation . Airlocks 3

Performance

GPH (LPH) at total feet (m)

3’

(0.91)5’(1.52)

1600 gal
(6 056 L)

1524 gal
(5 768 L)

10’

(3.05)

1260 gal
(4 769 L)

15’

(4.57)

SPS-4

924 gal

(3 497 L)

16’

(4.80)

648 gal

(2 452 L)

20’

(6.09)

372 gal

(1 408 L)

22’

(6.70)

0 gal
(0 L)

Installation

kill. Do not use power cord to lift motor. Always use handle.

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 garden hose, install adapter

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

3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115V., 60 HZ.
operation and requires an individual branch circuit
of 15 amperes or more capacity. It is supplied with a
3-wire cord set with grounding-type plug for use in a
3-wire, grounded outlet. 3 wire extension cord, of at
least 14 AWG (2mm2) size is suggested, with larger
sizes for runs over 25 ft (7M). For safety, pump should
always be electrically grounded to a suitable electrical
ground such as a grounded water pipe or a properly
grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire system.
Do not cut off the round grounding prong.

shock and personal injury.The pump motor is equipped
with automatic resetting thermal protector and may
restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is indication of
motor overloading as a result of operating pump at low
heads (low discharge restriction), excessively high or low
voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor connections,
or a defective motor or pump.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or

provided with pump.
NOTICE To keep friction as low as possible,

hose must be 3/4” or larger. Keep hose as short
as possible.

thread with pipe thread sealant tape. Screw pipe
into pump hand tight +1 - 1-1/2 turns.

Risk of sudden starts. Can cause electrical

Operation

or kill. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet
hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
water. Disconnect power from pump before handling,
servicing, or attempting to repair pump.

1. The pump must be standing in at least 1/2” (12.7mm)
of water before starting it (one inch (25.4 mm) is
better). The shaft seal is water lubricated and may be
damaged if pump runs dry.

2. After starting, the pump will lower the water level to
3/16” (4.75 mm) before losing suction. It will not pick
up water less than 3/16” deep when running and will
not operate successfully if started in only 3/16” of water.

3. Do not leave pump unattended! If the pump has
been operating satisfactorily and the discharge stream
suddenly stops coming out of the hose, stop the pump
immediately; do not allow it to run dry. A mop or
squeegee will be needed to remove remaining water.

4. The motor is equipped with an automatically resetting
thermal overload protector. If the motor gets too hot,
the overload protector will stop the motor before it
is damaged. When the motor has cooled sufficiently,
the overload protector will reset itself and the motor
will restart.

NOTICE

repeatedly, disconnect the power from the pump and
check it to find the problem. Low voltage, long extension
cords, clogged impeller, too much back pressure in the
discharge hose (as when pumping through 50’ (15 M)
of coiled hose), or running pump with no load, can all
cause excessive cycling and overheating.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn

If the overload protector stops the pump

Airlocks

When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any
water. An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and
fail. This pump has an anti-airlock hole in the bottom
of the pump body. If you suspect an airlock, unplug the
pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip
or piece of wire, and restart the pump.

NOTICE This hole allows the pump to start priming
within 15 seconds in as little as 1/2” of water. NEVER
restart pump in less than 1/2” of water. Leakage from
the anti-airlock hole is normal.

3

2

4

5

1

Anti-Airlock
Hole

5125 0905

3rd

Anti-Airlock
Hole

Tighten 1st

Orient Part Number with
Anti-Airlock Hole as shown

2nd

Repair Parts . Troubleshooting 4

SPS-4

Install shield and tighten screws in sequence as shown.

Ref. Description Qty. Part No.

1 Screen 1 PS8-5P
2 Shield 1 PS70-3P
3 Impeller 1 PS5-25P
4 Motor 1 **
5 Power Cord 1 PS117-54-TSU

• Garden Hose Adapter 1 FT0013-43

** If motor fails, replace entire pump.

• Not Illustrated.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Blown fuse If blown, replace with fuse of proper size.

Pump won’t start
or run

Pump operates
but delivers little
or no water

Low line voltage

Defective motor Replace pump.

Low line voltage

Something caught in impeller Clean out impeller.
Small diameter garden hose

or long discharge line
Check valve installed without

vent hole

Air lock

Coils or bends in hose Straighten hose.

If voltage under recommended minimum, check size
of wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact
power comapany.

Use only 14 gauge or larger extension cords. Use short
extension cords when necessary.

Use larger diameter garden or 1” flexible pipe. Eliminite
any excess hose. Short hoses work best.

Drill a 1/16” - 1/8” (1.6-3.2mm) dia. hole between
pump discharge and check valve.

Turn off pump for a few seconds, clean out anti-airlock
hole and restart pump.

Warranty 5

Limited Warranty

F.E. MYERS warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) of the products listed below,
that they will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period shown below.

Product Warranty Period

Jet pumps, small centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps and relatedaccessories

ound Tanks 5 years from date of original installation

Fibrew

Steel Pressure Tanks 5 years from date of original installation

Sump/Sewage/Effluent Products

Our warranty will not apply to any product that, in our sole judgement, has been subject to negligence,
misapplication, improper installation, or improper maintenance. Without limiting the foregoing, operating a
three phase motor with single phase power through a phase converter will void the warranty. Note also that
three phase motors must be protected by three-leg, ambient compensated, extra-quick trip overload relays of
the recommended size or the warranty is void.

Your only remedy, and F.E. MYERS’s only duty, is that F.E. MYERS repair or replace defective products (at F.E.
MYERS’s choice). You must pay all labor and shipping charges associated with this warranty and must request
warranty service through the installing dealer as soon as a problem is discovered. No request for service will be
accepted if received after the Warranty Period has expired. This warranty is not transferable.

F.E. MYERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER.

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT
EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on
the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to You. This warranty
gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before
June 1, 2011.

F.E. MYERS

293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.femyers.com

In Canada:

P. O. Box 9138, 269 Trillium Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4W5

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

whichever occurs first:
12 months from date of original installation,
or 18 months from date of manufacture

12 months from date of original installation,
or 24 months from date of manufacture