Submersible Utility Pump Installation

DANGER: Always use the handle to lift the pump. Never use the power cord to lift the pump. To avoid skin burns, unplug the pump and allow time for it to cool after periods of extended use.

DANGER: Always disconnect power source before attempting to install, service, or maintain the pump. Never handle a pump with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface or in water. Fatal electrical shock could occur.

1. Connect the Garden Hose

Attach a 3/4 in. garden hose to the pump outlet. Use a garden hose that is no longer than 25 ft.

[Illustration: A submersible utility pump with a 3/4-inch garden hose connected to its discharge outlet.]

2. Plug in the Pump

Place the pump on a hard surface in water that is at least 1-1/2 in. deep. Do not place the pump directly on sand, dirt, or mud. Plug the pump into a properly grounded 115V GFCI outlet. Be sure the plug is secure and will not fall into the water. The pump should start immediately.

If you need to pump water that is less than 1-1/2 in. deep, use the Transfer function of the pump with the Suction Strainer (see next page).

[Illustration: A submersible utility pump submerged in water, connected via a power cord to a wall outlet. A label indicates a minimum water level of 1-1/2 inches.]

3. Operating the Pump

Allow the pump to run and monitor its progress. Unplug the pump when it has removed water down to approximately 1/2 in.

CAUTION: Do not run the pump dry. Operating the pump without water will cause damage to the seals and will cause the pump to fail, which voids the pump's warranty.

The pump may still run even when it is not pumping water. Monitor the pump's progress and promptly unplug the pump before it runs dry to avoid damaging the motor.

[Illustration: A submersible utility pump submerged in water, with a discharge hose. A label indicates the pump operates down to a 1/2-inch water level.]