Ecoflo PUP57 User manual

Owner’s Manual
High Capacity Transfer
Utility Pump
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PUP57
PUP60

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A sump pump is an electrical device designed to
operate in inherently wet environments.
ALWAYS USE EXTREME CAUTION
when installing or maintaining this product!
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Important Safety Instructions
Carefully read and follow all safety
instructions in this manual and on pump.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual
contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the product.
Save this manual for future reference.
Safety Labels
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!
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates practices not related to
personal injury.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
General Safety
Risk of burns. Do not
touch an operating motor. Motors are de-
signed to operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to
cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling.
Do not allow pump or any system compo-
nent to freeze. To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system com-
ponents.
Wear safety glasses at all times when work-
ing on pumps.
Risk of explosion. Pump
body may explode if used as a booster
pump.
GENERAL SAFETY
STOP Before you start
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APPLICATIONS
For water transfer jobs when pumping water from pools, spas, lakes or ponds
SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE
Capacity Cord Solids
Model HP Volt Ph Amps (GPH at 0’) Max Head Construction Impeller Length Pumped
PUP57 1/2 115 1 8.0 1500 101’ Cast Iron Thermoplastic 10’ -
PUP60 1/2 115 1 6.5 618 134 Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 10’ -
5.4”
7.9”
10” 5.4”
7.9”
10”
PUP60
PUP57
Prot Size 3/4”
FNPT with
Brass Garden
Hose Adapters

(h) All piping must be clean and free of all
foreign matter to prevent clogging.
(i) Pump will be inadequate if suspension liquids
contain solid particles larger than 1/4”
Verify that the voltage and
frequency of the pump shown
on the nameplate corresponds to those available on
the mains. The installer must make sure that the
electric system is grounded in accordance with code.
• Foroutdooruseitisnecessarytousecablewith
a lengthofatleast8’.Theplugandconnection
should be protected from water splashes. Before
using the pump, always inspect it visually
(especially power cable and plug)
• Donotusepumpifitisdamaged
• Ifthepumpisdamaged,haveitinspectedbyan
authorized service center.
• Makesurethatelectricconnectionsareprotected
 fromooding.Protecttheplugandthepower
cable from heat or shape edges.
The power cable must be re
     placedbyqualiedpersonnel
only. Grounding: The plug of the power cable has a
double grounding contact, so that grounding can be
performed by simply inserting the plug.
This pump series has a built in thermal protection
switch. The pump stops if an overload condition
occurs. The motor restarts automatically after it has
cooled down.
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Donotworkonpumpuntilpowerisunplugged.
Donotcutoffgroundpinoruseanadapter
tting.
Donotuseanextensioncord.  
The pump power cord should be connected to a
separately fused, grounded line with a minimum
capacity of 15 amps.
1. Before installing or servicing this pump, be
certain pump source is disconnected.
2.Installationandelectricalwiringmustadhere
to state and local codes and must be
completed before priming pump. Check
appropriate community agencies, or contact
local electrical and pump professionals.
3. Call an electrician when in doubt. Pump
should be connected to a separate 15
amp circuit breaker or 15 amp fuse block.
Notethatpluggingintoexistingoutletsmay 
cause low voltage at motor. This could cause
blown fuses, tripping of motor overload or
burned out motor.
4.Formaximumsafety,connectpumptoacircuit
equipped with a fault interrupter device when
 positioningthepump’sgroundingwire.
5. Voltage of power supply must match the
voltage of the pump.
6. Before installing pump, clear of any water,
debris or sediment.
7. The following may cause severe damage to
pump and will void the warranty.
(a) Using an extension cord.
(b) Cutting o the ground pin or using an
adapter tting.
(c) Working on pump or switch while
plugged in.
(d) Removing motor housing, unscrewing
impeller, or otherwise removing impeller
seal.
(e) Running the pump continuously.
(f) Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids,
other than motor oil.
 (g)Pumpinggasolineorotherammableliquids
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST (Caution: shut off power to pump)
PROBLEMS
PUMPDOESNOTRUN
ANDMAKESHUMMING
SOUND
PUMPRUNSBUTDOES
NOTDELIVERWATER
PUMPRUNSBUTONLY
DELIVERSASMALL
AMOUNTOFWATER
FUSEBLOWSOR
CIRCUITBREAKER
TRIPSWHEN
PUMPSTARTS
MOTORRUNSFORA
SHORTTIME,THEN
STOPS
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTIONS
• Line circuit breaker is o, or fuse is blown or loose
• Pump cord is not making contact in receptacle.
• If all of the above are OK, then the motor could be malfunctioning.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging and
unplugging cord. Check for clogged vent hole in pump case.
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge ttings of the pump.
• Pump is air-locked. Start and stop several times by plugging in and
unplugging cord.
• Vertical pumping distance is too high. Reduce distance or change the
discharge tting of the pump. Remove pump and clean the strainer
and openings.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged with tar or paint, causing motor to
run slow and overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Fuse size or circuit breaker may be too small. (must be 15 amps).
• Impeller or volute opening are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean .
• Inlet holes in pump base are clogged. Remove pump and clean the
openings.
• Pump impeller is partially clogged causing motor to run slow and
overload. Remove pump and clean.
• Motor stator may be defective.
• Impeller or volute openings are fully or partially clogged.
Remove pump and clean. Also clean the strainer if one is installed.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Before servicing a pump, always shut o the main power breaker and
then unplug the pump. Make sure you are not standing in water and are
wearing insulated protective sole shoes, under ooded conditions. Contact your local electric
company or a qualied licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump
removal