RIDGID TP-250 User Manual
Utility Pump
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
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TP-250
WARNING!
Read this operators Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
TP-250 Utility Pump
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Pump Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Safety Information
Work Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Personal Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specific Safety Information
Pump Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description And Specifications
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pump Assembly And Installation
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Adjustment and Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Suggested Parts Replacement Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Service And Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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TP-250 Utility Pump
Record Serial Number from product decal below.
TP-250 Utility Pump
Serial No.
TP-250 Utility Pump
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General Safety Information
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and understanding how your utility pump works.
Safety Signal Words
means if the safety information is not
followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.
means if safety information is not fol-
lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
means if safety information is not fol-
lowed someone may be injured.
indicates important information, that if
not followed, may cause damage to the equipment or
flooding .
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in fatal electric shock,fire, property damage, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area
• Do not operate pump in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Pump motors create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away
while installing pump. Distractions can result in
mistakes.
Electrical Safety
• This pump must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed, and grounded in accordance
with all applicable codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure the outlet is grounded. If the pump should
electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user.
• Electrical wiring must be performed by a quali-
fied electrician. Improper wiring could result in
fatal electrical shock.
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry
the pump or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to insure it is operating correctly. AGFCI reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not use an extension cord.This increases the
risk of electrical shock. If necessary, install a properly grounded outlet closer to the pump.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when installing this pump. Do
not attempt to install this pump while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. A moment of inattention may result in
serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and hard
hat must be used for appropriate conditions.
Service
• Pump service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified repair personnel could
result in injury and may void the warranty.
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Grounding
Blade
Power
Cord
Grounde
Outlet
RESET
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• When servicing a pump, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
injury and may void the warranty.
Specific Safety Information
Risk of electric shock. This pump
is supplied with a grounding-type plug. To reduce
risk of electric shock be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle.
For your own safety, before assembling and operating
this unit, read this operators manual carefully and
completely. Learn the operation, application, and
potential hazards peculiar to this unit.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Utility Pump Safety
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive flu-
ids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, solvents, thinners, etc. Do not use in a flammable
and/or explosive atmosphere. Pump should
only be used to pump clear water. Improper use
could result in personal injury and/or death.
• If there is water or moisture on the floor,do not
walk on wet area until all power is turned off. If
the shut-off box is in the basement, call an
electrician. Failure to follow this warning could
result in fatal electrical shock.
• Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service, relocate, or maintain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump
motor with wet hands or when standing on a
wet or damp surface or in water when the
pump is connected to power. Failure to follow
this warning could result in personal injury and/or
death.
Description and Specifications
Description
The Submersible Utility Pump is designed for nonautomatic use in water. The unit is equipped with an 8
foot, 3-prong grounding type power cord with a GFCI
plug. The motor is oil filled and sealed for cooler operation. The discharge fitting is designed for convenient
attachment to a garden hose.
• This pump is not designed to handle salt water,
brine, laundry discharge, or any other application
which may contain caustic chemicals and/or foreign materials. This pump is not suitable for use
with aquatic life. Pump damage or failure could
occur if used in these applications and will void the
warranty.
Specifications
Motor:
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaded Pole
Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115V, Single Phase
1/4 HP, 4.8 amp
Pump:
1/4 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 GPH @ 0 Ft.
Installation:
Pump Down Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8 inch
Liquid Temperature Range. . . 40˚F to 120˚F
Discharge Size . . . . . 3/4 inch Garden Hose
Pump Installation
• Pump should only be used to pump clear
water.Do not use to pump fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, or kerosene. Do not use in a flammable or explosive atmosphere. Improper use
could result in personal injury and/or death.
To prevent property damage, serious injury ,or death, proper installation of the pump
is required. The following procedures should be
followed:
• Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to install, service,relocate, or maintain the pump. Never handle a pump or pump
motor with wet hands or when standing on wet
or damp surface or in water when pump is connected to power source.
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1. This pump has been designed to attach to a standard garden hose. Thread the female end of the
garden hose to the discharge on the pump.
2. To reduce leakage between the pump and the
hose, place a hose washer (not included) on the
garden hose before installing to the pump.
3. For best pump performance, unwind the hose
before starting the pump. This will help remove
any kinks or binds in the hose and allow the unit to
pump with less restriction.
4. Place pump on a hard surface in the water. Do not
set the pump directly on mud or sand surfaces.
This will cause the inlet screen to clog.
Do not place pump directly on clay,
gravel, or any loose or sandy surfaces. These surfaces
contain small stones or sand that may clog or damage
the pump. This could result in pump failure causing
flooding and property damage.
5. The water level must be at least 1/2 inch for the
pump to operate. Water levels less than 1/2 inch
will not allow the impeller to contact water and no
water will be pumped.
6. Inspect the power cord and GFCI plug for damage.
If the plug is missing the grounding prong or the
cord is damaged, do not install the pump until the
cord has been replaced.
• Never cut off grounding prong or use an adapter.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to insure it is operating correctly.
7. Plug the power cord into a grounded 115-volt AC
power outlet. Make sure the electrical outlet is
grounded and is rated for at least 15 amps. The
pump will start operating as soon as the power
cord is plugged into the power outlet. The indicator on the GFCI should be RED.
8. Press the TEST button. The RED indicator should
disappear.
9. Press RESET button. The indicator should be
RED. Do not use the pump if the indicator is not
RED.
10. The pump will remove water down to 1/8 inches of
the surface the pump was placed on.
11. The pump should be unplugged once the water
has reached the 1/8 inch height, or pump will run
dry.
Do not allow pump to run dry. The
shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Operating
the pump without water will damage the shaft seal and
cause pump failure.
When routing electrical cord protect
cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oils, and chemicals. Do not kink cord; replace any damaged cord
immediately.
Maintenance Instructions
Always disconnect the electrical
supply or unplug the pump before attempting to
install, service, relocate, or perform any maintenance. If the po wer source is out of sight, lock and
tag in the open (OFF) position to prevent unexpected power application. Failure to do so could
result in fatal electrical shock. Only a qualified
technician should repair this unit. Improper repair
could result in fatal electrical shock.
1. Check the operation of the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) each time the pump is used.
2. Keep pump inlet clean and free of all foreign
objects. Inspect inlet at beginning of each use.
3. The motor housing is completely sealed and
requires no service. Disassembly of the motor
housing or alteration of the power cord could
result in fatal electrical shock.
Red Light
Reset Button
Test Button
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Red Light
Reset Button
Test Button
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Suggested Part Replacement Schedule
Replace motor every 5 years. See page 6 for RIDGID
cat. 90202.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Service and repair work on this
pump must be performed by qualified repair personnel.
Pump should be taken to a RIDGID Independent
Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory.
All repairs made by RIDGID service facilities are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.
When servicing this pump, only identical RIDGID replacement parts should be used.
Failure to follow these steps may create a risk of flooding, property damage, fatal electrical shock, or other
serious injury.
If you have any questions regarding the service or
repair of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44036-2023
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-Mail: TechService@ridgid.com
For name and address of your nearest Independent
Authorized Service Center, contact the Ridge Tool
Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom
Pump will not start or
run
Pump starts but
delivers little or no flow
Possible Cause(s)
1. Blown fuse or breaker
2. Low line voltage
3. Worn motor
4. Impeller not rotating
5. GFCI
6. Thermal Protector open
1. Inlet screen clogged
2. Low line voltage
3. Restriction in discharge hose
4. Discharge lift too high
Corrective Action
1. If blown, replace with the proper sized fuse or reset the breaker.
2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size.
3. Replace motor or pump.
4. If impeller will not turn, disconnect pump from power source, remove
volute cover and remove blockage.
5. Test GFCI, replace if worn.
6. Motor locked up, replace motor (RIDGID Cat. 90202).
1. Clean debris from screen.
2. If voltage is under 108 volts, check wiring size.
3. Unwind garden hose, remove any kinks or restrictions in hose.
4. Water level to end of garden hose is 25 ft. or greater.
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Description
Power Cord Kit
Discharge Fitting Kit
Outer Housing with O-ring Kit
Impeller Kit
Volute Gasket Kit
Volute Cover with screen Kit
Motor Kit
Cat. Number
90172
90177
90182
90187
90192
90197
90202
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