Champion Pump CPU 16 User manual

Max. Flow 21GPM, Max. Head 20’TDH, 115 Volt
Installation and Operation Manual
Model CPU 16
Submersible Utility Pump 7 lbs.
Thank you for purchasing this CHAMPION PUMP! The CPU 16 utility
pump is an easy to use pump for yard water removal, draining tanks, covers,
boats, and shallow flooded areas along with numerous other small dewatering
applications. We back the Champion product with Champion service and a
Champion attitude. Please read, save, and follow these instructions to ensure
Champion performance.
BEFORE OPERATION –Important Product and
Safety Information –WARNINGS –Personal Injury
and/or property damage could result if not adhered to.
Warning –Risk of electric shock, this pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding type attachment plug. Connect only
to a grounded, grounding type receptacle. Use of ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) receptacle is recommended.
Do not cut off grounding pin or use extension cord.
Do not stand in or touch water while plugging the pump in or during use.
The CPU16 is thermally protected and will automatically shut off if
reaching an overheat level. The pump will reset once cooled and
continue to pump. Once water level reaches 1/8” level, unplug pump.
Make sure discharge hose is free from kinks or obstructions.
Keep strainer free from debris.
Pump comes with snap on bottom strainer, if needed, removal allows
pumping down to 1/8” level. Do not set in mud, cement, wood chips or
silty areas.
Pump is designed for mainly clear water. Do Not Pump Flammable
Liquids or Chemicals.
Do not disassemble pump. Voids warranty.
Maximum liquid temperature should not exceed 104 F.
Pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool areas.
Simple to Operate
▪Connect to discharge to standard garden hose of 25’ or less is optimal,
more will start to reduce pumping performance. Direct discharge to
drain or away from water source.
▪Place pump into water with strainer covered with water.
CHAMPION PUMP COMPANY Phone: [phone]
1102 Myers Parkway Ashland, OH 44805 Fax: [phone]
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▪While away from area to be pumped and on dry ground, plug into
properly grounded GFIC receptacle.
▪Unplug once pumping completed and before touching water and or pump
and hose.
Product Warranty
Date of Manufacture and Warranty Tag is on Pump Cord.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Champion Pump Company, Inc. warrants that products of our
manufacture will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for 3 years from the date of purchase. The date of purchase shall be
determined by a dated sales receipt noting the model and serial number of the pump.
The receipt must accompany the pump if the date of the pump returned is more than 3
years from the date code on the pump name plate. We will repair or replace, at our
option, to the original purchaser any part or parts of our product found upon our
examination to be defective. Be prepared to provide the model number, the date code
and/or serial number and proof of the date installed when exercising this warranty.
Nameplate tag (Required) is on the pump power cord. All transportation charges on
products or parts submitted for repair or replacement must be paid by purchaser. This
limited warranty does not cover products which have been damaged as a result of
accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, improper maintenance, been
used in water containing sand, lime, cement, gravel or other abrasives, or failure to
operate in accordance with Champion Pump Company, Inc. written instructions.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OTHER DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, LOST
INCOME, LABOR CHARGES, DELAYS IN PRODUCTION, IDLE PRODUCTION WHICH
DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP
AND/OR DAMAGE OR DELAYS IN SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN
LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILTIY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations might not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you legal rights, and
you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
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