Red Lion RL160U User guide

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MANUAL

SAFETY WARNINGS

BEFORE OPERATING OR
INSTALLING THIS PUMP,
READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
RULES AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFETY

CAUTION

• Review instructions before operating.

CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON

PUMP.

UTILITY PUMP

RL160U

WARNING - ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS

All wiring, electrical connections, and system ground­ing must comply with the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and with any local codes and ordinances. Em­ploy a licensed electrician.

WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

• Have an electrician provide electrical power to the
motor plug receptacle.

• Always disconnect plug from power source before
handling.

• This product is furnished with a three prong plug for
grounding, connect only to properly grounded recep­tacle.

APPLICATION

This pump is suitable for portable applications where
the total head requirement (including pipe friction
losses) does not exceed the pump's maximum capabil­ity. Also, the maximum solids size must not be greater

RL160U

• Do not under any circumstances remove ground plug.

• Keep electric plug dry.

• Do not lift pump using cord.

• Not investigated for use in swimming pool area.

• A ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuit is
recommended for use with any electrical appliance
operating in or near water.

than the pump capability. This pump is for use with
water only, NOT FOR USE IN EFFLUENT OR SEW­AGE APPLICATIONS!

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INSTALLATION

Before installation, check your local electrical and
plumbing codes. These regulations are for your safety.

1) Location:
The pump should be located on a solid level foundation.
a) Do not suspend pump from electrical cord.
b) Do not suspend pump from discharge pipe.
c) Keep pump inlet screen clear.

2)

WARNING

- RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

All connections must be made into a grounded outlet.
A ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuit is
recommended for use with any electrical appliance
operating in or near water.

The electrical power outlet required for this pump is a
separate 15 amp circuit of 115 volts, AC 60HZ, with a
proper fused switch in the line. This must be located
within 8 feet of the pump. The ground terminal on the
plug is provided for your protection. Do not remove.

Plug the pump cord into the 115 volt grounded service
and connect the discharge piping, your pump is then
ready for operation.

3) Discharge Piping - Rigid Pipe:

a) The pump has a threaded discharge opening.
b) PVC or ABS adapters may be used to adapt to

other sizes of pipe.

c) We recommend that you not reduce the discharge

pipe size, use as large as possible.

d) Keep piping length to a minimum (extra length

increases friction losses).

FIG.1 TYPICAL INSTALLATION

4) Discharge Piping - Garden Hose:

a) Thread garden hose adapter into pump. Note: Fine

threads go into pump, coarse threads are for gar­den hose.

b) Attach garden hose, shorter hose lengths will allow

better flow from the pump.

AIR LOCKING

If the pump is placed into the water while running, it will
air lock. This means that air is trapped in the pump,
preventing it from pumping water. To avoid this, always

MAINTENANCE

Your pump has been built to give many years of
satisfactory service. No regular maintenance is re­quired since the pump is completely self lubricating.
The following routine checking procedure is recom­mended to be carried out once a year and is especially
important for occasional use applications.

place the pump in the water when it is off, and then plug
it in. If the pump does air lock, simply unplug it and then
plug it back in.

a) Check the power cords and electrical outlet for

damage or corrosion.

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