Craftsman 572.826130 User manual

SEARS
owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
572.826130
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SUBMERSIBLE
UTILITY PUMP
• Installation
• Operation
•Repair Parts
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WARRANTY ................................................ 2
SAFETY..................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 3
SERVICE.................................................................................... 4
PARTS....................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION
Please read our instructions before you install and useyour new
pump; this will help you obtain full value and good servicefrom
it. It will also help you avoid needless service costs that result
from causes we cannot control and cannot cover in our
warranty.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
I. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
[_'WARNINGJDo not use in explosive atmospheres. Pump
water only with this pump. Failure to follow this warning
can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within the system before servicing any
component.
4. Drain water from the systembefore servicing.
5. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personaeinjury and/or property damage.
6. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
7. Periodically inspect pump and systemcomponents. Perform
routine maintenance as required (See MAINTENANCE,
Page4).
8. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-offor obstructed.
9. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted -
replace all unusedtools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof- with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starterkeys.
10. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow electrical
and safety codes, as well as the most recent Canadian
ElectricalCode.
11. Thisequipmentisonlyfor useon 115volt (singlephase)and
is equipped with an approved3-conductor cord and 3-
prong,grounding-typeplug.
_WARNING] To reduce the risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for
use in swimming pool areas. This pump is supl_liedwith a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
Be certain that it isconnected only to a properly grounded
grounding-type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle isencountered, it must be
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code
and local codes and ordinances.
12. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
13. Make certain that the power source conforms to the
requirementsof your equipment.
14. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces,oil,
and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord. Replace or repair
damaged'or worn cordsimmediately.
15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.
16. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
[AWAFINING]Risk of electric shock. If your basement has
water or moisture on the floor, do not walk on wet area until
all power has been turned off. If shut-off box is in basement,
call the electric company to shut-off service to the house, or
call your local fire department for instructions. Remove pump
and repair or replace. Failure to follow this warning can result
in fatal electrical shock.
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INSTALLATION
[_,WARNIN_ Do not use power cord to lift motor. Always
usehandle.
1. Pump should be located and should rest on level solid
foundation. Do not suspend pump by means of discharge
pipe or power cord. Keep pump inlet screen clear.
2. Thread outlet pipe into pump body carefully to avoid
stripping or crossingthreads.
a. To install with 3/4" garden hose, install adapter provided
with pump.
b. To install with rigid pipe, use plastic pipe. Wrap thread
with Teflon tape or use PlastoJoint Stik*. Screw pipe into
pump hand tight +1 - 1-I/2 turns.
NOTICE: Do not try to disassemble pump farther than
removing inlet screen. Any evidence of tampering will void
warranty.
3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115V, 60 Hz operation
and requires a circuit of 15 amperes or more capacity. It is
supplied with a 3-wire cord set with grounding-type plug for
use in a 3-wire, grounded outlet. 3 wire extension cord, of at
least 14 AWG (2ram_)size is suggested,with larger sizes for
runs over 25 ft (7M). For safety, pump shouldalways be
electrically grounded 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 the round
grounding prong.
The pump motor is equipped with
automatic resetting thermal protector and may restart
unexpectedly. Protector tripping is indication of motor
overloading asa result of operating pump at low heads (low
discharge restriction), excessively high or low voltage,
inadequate wiring, incorrect motor connections, or a
defective motor or pump.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Sump Pump has a 3-prong electric plug. The third prong is
used to ground the pump to prevent possible fatal shock. The
third prong should never be removed. Your electrical outlet
should be the 3-pron8, polarized type with an internal ground.
A separate branch electrical circuit isrecommended.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Testing for Ground
For your safety, check your outlet for ground using a Circuit
Analyzer. (Figure A). A Circuit Analyzer will tell you by a pattern
of lights if the power, neutral, and ground wires are correctly
connected to your outlet. It can also be used to check other
outlets in your home. A Circuit Analyzer is available in the Sears
Electrical Department.
Grounding Outlet
If your outlet is not grounded, install a copper wire (at least 14
gauge (12ram2) from the outlet box, as shown in Figure B, to a
metal cold water pipe. Useground clamp on pipe.
IMPORTANT: The cold water pipe you use as a ground must
have metal continuity to electrical ground. If continuity is
interrupted by plastic, rubber, or other electrical insulators; such
as hoses, fittings, washers or gaskets(including water meter or
pump), a metal bypass must be used. Any electrically insulated
connector should be jumped (as shown in Figure C), with a
length of No. 4 wire clamped securely at both ends.
"Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, IL
Figure A
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Anelyzer
Face Plate
Face
PlataScrew toColdWaterPipe
Figure B
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MetalWaterPipe
Figure C
Automatic Thermal Overload Protection
This pump motor has a built-in automatic thermal overload
protector. If the motor overheats, the protector will open and cut
off power to the motor before the heat damages it internally. The
overload will reset automatically and the pump will restart after
the pump cools down below the danger point.
I_'WARNINO ]DO NOT attempt to work on the pump or motor
if the overload seems to have tripped. The motor may restart
without warning at any time. You could be injured and the
pump damaged if it starts when you are working on d.
DO NOT attempt to repair a non-operational sump pump. Take
itto Searsfo? serviceby a qualified technician. '
Generator Sizing
Below isthe minimum Engine-Generator Watt rating required to
power this pump motor. Any additional loads, such as lights,
must be added to the isted oad and the generator sized
accordingly. Generators are available at all SearsStores.
Pump Minimum Watt
Motor HP Rating of Generator
1/6 2OOO

OPERATION
[A'WARNING] Risk of electric shock. Do not handle pump or
pump motor with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not operate
pomp unless it is in at least 1/2" (12.7mm) of water as seal
may be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor isequipped with automatic reset thermal protector. If
temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch will cut off
all power before damage can be done to motor. When
motor hascooled sufficiently, switch will reset automatically
and restartmotor. If protector trips repeatedly, pump should
be checked as to cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long
extension cords, clogged impeller, very low head or lift, etc.,
could causecycling.
3. Pump will pump water down to 3/16" (4.75mm); this means
that it will not remove all water. If unit has been operating
and suddenly no water comes out of discharge hose,shut off
unit immediately. Water level is probably very low and unit
has broken prime. Use mop or squeegee to remove
remaining water.
[_'WARNING] Risk of electric shock. Before attempting to
check why unit has stopped operating, disconnect power
from unit. Do not handle pump with wet hands or when
standing on wet or damp surfaces, or in water. Failure to
follow precaution can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
Airlocks
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any water. An
airlock will cause the pump to overheat and fail. This pump has
an anti-airlock hole in the bottom of the pump body. If you
suspectan airlock, unplug the pump, clean out the anti-airlock
hole with apaper clip or piece of wire, and restartpump.
IMPORTANT: This hole allows the pump to start priming within
15 seconds in as little as 1/2" of water. NEVER restart pump in
less than 1/2" of water. Leakage from the anti-airlock hole is
normal.
MAINTENANCE
Make certain that the pump is unplugged before attempting to
service or remove any componenL
1. The motor in the unit is sealed in oil. No additional
lubrication is necessary.
2. IMPORTANT: Disassembly of the motor assembly will void
the warranty. It might also cause internal leakage and
damage to the unit. If repairs are required, return the pump
to the dealer from whom it was purchased.
3. Inlet screen should be kept clean and free of all foreign
objects.
Pump Cleaning
NOTICE: Attempting to disassemble motor will void the
warranty.
1. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before working
on pump. The volute screen and shield may be removed to
replace impeller or clean pump of mud or debris.
SERVICE
General
[_'WARNING]Risk of electric shock. When servicing pump
always disconnect power to electrical outlet and remove pump
electric cord from outlet.
1. If pump does not operate:
a. Check for looseplug at electric outlet.
b. Check for blown fusesor tripped circuit breakers at fuse
box/circuit breaker box.
c. If a and b above check OK, plug in a light that you know
works. If it lights, take your pump to Searsfor service. If
it doesn't light, the electrical circuit is faulty; consult a
licensed electrician.
2. Pump starts,but blows fuses/tripscircuit breakers:
After disconnecting power to pump, remove the screen and
shield from the bottom of the pump and make sure that the
impeller turns freely. Remove any debris obstructing
impeller. If pump still does not operate correctly, return it to
your nearest SearsService Department for repairs.
3. Pump runs, but does not empty sump:
a. Clean pump intake screen.
b. Water may be entering sump faster than the pump can
discharge it.
c. Be sure vertical distance from pump discharge outlet to
discharge pipe outlet is 15 feet (4.5M) or less.
d. Be sure discharge pipe is not plugged or frozen.
e. Turn off pump for afew seconds, clean out anti-airlock
hole and restart pump.
Performance
Vertical Pumping Distance
3 FT. 5 FT 10 FT 15 FT 20 FT
GPH 1,320 1,250 930 660
Vertical Pumping Distance
0,9M I ,SM 3,0M 4,5M 6,0M
LPH 4995 4730 3520 2495 0
Maximum load amps: 4.4 Amps
Repair Parts - Model 572.826130
Part No. Description Qty.
PS17-54 Power cord 1
FT0013-43 Garden Hose Adapter 1
PSS-24P Impeller 1
PS8-5P Screen 1
PS70-3P Shield 1
F642-9202 Owner's Manual 1
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