Star HSPJ100 User Manual

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FW0667

0611

Supersedes

0707

PORTABLE LAWN

SPRINKLER AND UTILITY

PUMP

Description

This pump is designed to sprinkle lawns and small
gardens from lakes, ponds, or rivers, empty or fill
stock tanks, remove standing water from flooded
areas, transfer water or boost water pressure.
Flammable liquids such as gasoline, chemicals or
corrosive liquids should never be used with this pump.

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains information that is very
important to know and understand. This information
is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.

Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Indicates important information, that if not
followed, may cause damage to equipment.

General Safety Information

1. Read these rules and instructions carefully. Failure

to follow these instructions could cause serious
bodily injury and/or property damage.

This pump is non-submersible.

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

Pump only clear water.

Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids
such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do
not use in a flammable and/or explosive

atmosphere. Personal injury and/or property damage
could result.

NOTE: 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. Pump damage could occur if used in these
applications and will void warranty.

All wiring must be

performed by a qualified electrician. The
pump must be installed in compliance with
all local and national codes.

2. Connect this product to a grounded circuit
equipped with a ground fault circuit interruptor
(GFCI) device.

3. Before installing this product, have the electrical
circuit checked by an electrician to ensure proper
grounding.

4.

5. Be sure the water source and piping are clear of
sand, dirt and scale. Debris will clog pump and
void warranty.

6. Failure to protect pump and piping from freezing
could cause severe damage and will void the
warranty.

7. Do not run pump dry.

BE CERTAIN the pump power source

is disconnected before installing or
servicing pump.

Installation

PUMPING FROM LAKES, PONDS OR SMALL STREAMS

1. Locate pump as close as possible to the water
source, keeping the vertical distance from the
water to pump as small as possible. Place pump
on level support. Protect against flooding and
excessive moisture.

2. Long lengths of pipe or hose and use of many
fittings will reduce pump flow. Use the smallest
number of fittings and shortest possible length of
pipe or hose.

4. Connect inlet pipe or hose to pump. The inlet
connection is designed for 1” NPT thread. Rigid
pipe such as PVC will work fine for inlet and outlet
pipe. (Reminder: Minimize length of pipe and
number of fittings.) An adapter for garden hose is
included (see Figure 1).

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Risk of electrical shock! This pump

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is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding
type attachment plug. Use a grounded receptacle to
reduce the risk of fatal electric shock.

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NOTE: The inlet hose must be a reinforced type when
pumping from lakes, ponds, or small streams. Regular
garden hose will collapse and lead to pump failure.

5. A foot valve with strainer should be used to
maintain prime during operation.

6. Seal all connections in the inlet hose. An air leak in
the fittings, hose, pipe or connections will draw air
even though no water leaks out. These inlet leaks
will reduce pump performance and lead to pump
failure.

7. Connect outlet pipe or hose to pump. The outlet
connection is designed for 1” NPT thread. Rigid
pipe such as PVC or garden hose may be used. An
adapter to garden hose thread is included (Figure

1).

BOOSTING WATER PRESSURE

Do not run pump with outlet pipe
or nozzle closed. The hose may burst from excessive
pressure. Use only reinforced high-pressure hose or
pipe for outlet pipe.

1. Connect inlet pipe or hose to pump. An adapter to

garden hose thread is included (Figure 1).

2. Connect the other end of inlet line to water supply.

3. Connect outlet pipe, or hose to pump.

Operation

Never cut off the round grounding
prong on the power cord. Cutting the cord or plug
will make the pump unsafe to operate and void the
warranty.

2. Turn the pump switch to the “off” position.

3. This pump is only for use on 120 volt (single

phase), 60 Hz, 15 amp service and is equipped with
a 3-conductor cord and e-prong, grounding type
plug. Insert power cord directly into GFCI outlet
(see Figure 3).

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Figure 3

4. Turn pump switch to the “on” position (see Figure

4). If the pump does not pump water within 5
minutes, turn off pump and refill with clean water.
If the pump does not operate after repeated
attempts, check the following:

- Vertical distance of pump to water level must not

be over 20 feet.

- Suction line must be airtight.

- All valves in suction and discharge line must be

open.

Never run the pump dry. Running
pump without water will cause seal failure. Fill pump
with water before starting.

1. Remove priming port on pump and fill with water.

Reinstall priming port on pump (see Figure 2). For
boosting water pressure: Do not remove priming
port. Turn on water supply.

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Figure 2

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Maintenance

Maintain adequate ventilation for the pump motor.
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
factory. Additional lubrication is not required.

DRAINING FOR WINTER

Always protect pump and piping against freezing
temperatures. If there is any danger of freezing, drain
the system.

1. Disconnect suction and discharge lines from
pump.

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