Water Ace R33SU-01 Owner's Manual

R33SU-01

OWNER’S MANUAL Pgs. 2-6

SUBMERSIBLE UTILITY PUMP

NOTICE D’UTILISATION Pgs. 7-11

POMPE SUBMERSIBLE À USAGE GÉNÉRAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO Pgs. 12-16

BOMBA SUMERGIBLE DE USO GENERAL

CONSUMER HOT-LINE: 1-800-942-3343
Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM CST
www.waterace.com

WATER ACE PUMP COMPANY | 293 WRIGHT STREET | DELAVAN, WI 53115 (USA ONLY)
WA861 (2/25/09)

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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.

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.

warns about hazards that will cause serious

personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause serious per-

sonal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause

minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which are

important but not related to hazards.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

DESCRIPTION

These Submersible Utility Pumps are designed for draining
water from basement floors, stock tanks, window wells, boats,
flat roofs and cisterns. The units are equipped with a 3-prong
grounding-type power cord. The shaded-pole motors are oil
filled and sealed for cooler operation. The sleeve bearings on
the motor shaft never need lubrication. Automatic reset ther­mal protection.

NOTICE: This unit is not designed for applications involving
salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void
warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Liquid Temp. Range ......................... Less Than 120°F (50°C)

Individual Branch Circuit Required (min.)..................15 Amps

Pump Discharge: ................................................1-1/4" NPT

Adapter:...................................................3/4" Garden Hose

Risk of fire or explosion. Do not use in explo-

sive atmospheres. Pump water only with this pump.

ELECTRICAL & SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Electrically powered utility pumps normally give many years of
trouble-free service when correctly installed, maintained, and
used. See the “Troubleshooting Chart” in this manual for
information about common utility pump problems and reme­dies. For more information, see your retailer, or call the
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-942-3343.

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

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

3. Disconnect the power before servicing.

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

5. Drain all the water from the system before servicing.

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

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

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

9. Provide a means of pressure relief for 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 work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master

switches, and by removing starter keys.

11. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all of the
electrical and safety codes that apply.

TOTAL LIFT IN FEET (M)

CAPACITY IN GPH (LPH)

Model 0' (0) 5' (1,5) 10' (3,0) 15' (4,6) 20' (6,1) 25' (7,6)

R33SU-01 2,160 (8,160) 1,740 (6,600) 1,620 (6,120) 1,260 (4,790) 720 (2,700) 60 (240)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Individual

Model Full Load Branch Circuit

No. HP Amps Req. (Amps)

R33SU-01 1/3 10.0 15

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12. 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.

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, pull the

plug before servicing. This pump has not been investigated
for use in swimming pool areas. The pump is supplied with
a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment
plug. Be sure it is connected only to a 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 codes and ordinances that
apply.

Do not walk on wet area until all power has been
turned off. If the shut-off box is in the basement, call the

electric company or hydro authority to shutoff the service
to house, or call your local fire department for instruc­tions. Failure to follow this warning can result in a fatal
electrical shock.

Do not lift the pump by the power cord.

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

14. Make certain the power source conforms to the require­ments of your equipment.

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

16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can
operate at high temperatures.

17. Do not handle the pump or the pump motor, or change
fuses with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.

INSTALLATION

1. Set the pump on a hard surface in at least 2 inches of
water.

2. Connect the discharge line with the fittings provided.

3. The pump should not be installed on clay, dirt, mud or
sand surfaces. Although the pump will usually pass small
particles suspended in water, clean the area to be pumped
of small stones and gravel which could clog the pump.

*NOTICE: Grass, mud, sand or pea gravel can clog the pump
and reduce it’s performance. Keep the pump inlet screen clean.

4. To reduce motor noise and vibrations when using rigid
pipe, a short length of rubber hose (e.g. radiator hose) can
be connected into the discharge line near the pump using
suitable clamps.

5. Power Supply: This pump is designed for 115 V., 60 Hz.,
operation and requires a minimum 15 amp individual
branch circuit. Pump is supplied with a 3-wire cord with
grounding-type plug.

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or

cause death. Pump should always be electrically ground-

ed 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 round ground pin.

6. If the pump discharge line is exposed to an outside sub­freezing atmosphere, the portion of line exposed must be
installed so any water remaining in the pipe will drain to
the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause the
water trapped in the discharge to freeze which could result
in damage to the pump.

7. Check the system operation by observing the pump
operation through one complete cycle.

Risk of flooding. Failure to make this
operational check may lead to improper operation, pre­mature failure, and flooding.

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OPERATION

Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or cause

death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands

or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
Before attempting to check why a unit has stopped operating,

disconnect power from the unit.

1. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication and cool­ing. Do not operate the pump unless it is submerged in
water as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.

2. The pump will not remove all water. On a flat surface
Model No. R33SU will pump down to within 1/8" of the
pumping surface.

NOTICE: For continuous operation, the pump must be sub­merged to prevent the motor from overheating.

AIRLOCKS (FIGURE 2)

When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any water.
An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and fail. The pump
has a built in anti-airlock hole. See the exploded view on the
repair parts page for the location of the hole. Water leakage
from the anti-airlock hole is normal.

If you suspect an airlock, unplug the pump, clean out the
anti-airlock hole with a paper clip or a piece of wire, and
restart the pump.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Pump won’t start Pump is not plugged in. Check and see if pump is plugged in to a proper outlet.
or run.

Blown fuse. If blown, replace with fuse of proper size or reset breaker.
Low line voltage. If voltage is under recommended minimum. Check size of

wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power
company or hydro authority.

Defective motor. Replace pump.

Pump operates but Restricted discharge Remove pump and clean pump and piping.
delivers little or (obstacle or ice in piping).
no water.

Restricted intake. Remove the pump and clean out the intake screen.
Low line voltage. The voltage is under recommended minimum. Check size of

wiring from main switch on property. If OK, contact power

company or hydro authority.
Worn or plugged impeller. Replace pump.
The anti-airlock hole is plugged. Turn off the pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole, and

restart the pump.

Roofs

3696 0500 NEW

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Basements

.3

Dewater flat roofs

Empty flooded rooms

Figure 1: Typical uses for pump

Anti-Airlock Valve
(Remove screen
and look under
pump for access)

Figure 2: Anti-airlock hole is located under volute;
remove screen as shown for access.

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Key Part
No. Description Qty. R33SU-01

1 Power Cord 1 PS117-54-TSU
2 Adapter 1 007-031
3 Cover, Motor Assembly 1 **
4 Inlet Screen 1 PS8-127P

** If the motor fails, replace the entire pump.

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