Ecoflo PUP61DC User manual

Keep pump
equipment out of
the reach of children! Failure to follow the directions
given could cause serious risk to individuals or
objects.
This sign warns
the operator that
the failure to follow an instruction may damage
the pump and/or the system.
LIMITATIONS
This pump is suitable to pump water and also can be used both for permanent and temporary
installation. The pump can be placed in a sump pit to pump rain water containing suspended solid par-
ticles 1/4” or less in diameter.
Owner’s Manual
Drill and Light Weight
Portable Utility Pumps
MARKS AND MEANING:
PUP61
Light Weight Utility Pump
PUP61DC
Light Weight Utility Pump
PUP63 Drill Pump
PUP62 Drill Pump
with Kit
LIMITED WARRANTY
This pump is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perform within
applicable specications for a period of 90 days. Obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing any part thereof, which shall within two years be returned to us with transportation charges pre-
paid, and proved to be defective.
The above limited warranty takes the place of all other warranties, express or implied and correction of
such defects by replacement or repair shall constitute a fulllment of all obligations under the terms of the
warranty, which specically EXCLUDES any incidental damages caused by or associated with this product
or its use. The warranty does not cover any unit which has been damaged either in transit or by misuse,
accident or negligence. No warranty or representative not contained herein shall be binding.

Verify that the voltage and frequency of the pump shown on the name
plate 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.
INSTALLATION
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 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.
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 debris or
sediment.
The power cable must be replaced 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.
7. The following may cause severe damage to
pump and will void the warranty.
(a) Using an extension cord.
(b) Cutting off 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
(h) All piping must be clean and free of all
foreign matter to prevent clogging.
( l ) Pump will be inadequate if suspension
liquids contain solid particles larger than 1/4”.
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ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
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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
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST (Caution: shut off power to pump)
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POSSIBLECAUSES/SOLUTIONS
• Linecircuitbreakerisoff,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.
• 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.
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 CIR-
CUIT
BREAKER TRIPS WHEN
PUMP STARTS
MOTOR RUNS FOR A
SHORT TIME, THEN
STOPS

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1899 Cottage Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805
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