Flotec FP0S4100X User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Submersible
Waterfall/Utility Pumps
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FP514/253P4180 (Rev. 1/27/04)
FP0S4100X FP0S1200X
FP0S2300X
FP0S3000X
®
P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com
3384 0399 ASB UPD

Safety 2
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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
GENERAL SAFETY
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
To avoid serious injury and/or property damage, read and
follow these rules and instructions carefully.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only on portable self-contained fountains no larger than
5 feet in any dimension.
1. Pump is designed for use with clean, cold, fresh
water. Do not use to pump any flammable liquid.
2. Do not lift pump by power cord at any time.
Attempting to lift or support the pump by the power
cord can damage the cord and cord connections,
and will void warranty. Always lift the pump by the
lifting handle.
3. Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical
Code, and local codes for all wiring. The National
Electric Code requires installation of a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) in the branch circuit sup-
plying fountain pumps and other pond equipment.
Purchase a GFI at your local electrical supply
dealer.
4. Installation must comply with all local codes per-
taining to outdoor ponds/waterfall/fountains.
5. Know the pump application, limitations, and poten-
tial hazards.
6. Disconnect the power before servicing.
7. Release all pressure within the system before servic-
ing any component.
8. Drain all water from the system before servicing.
9. Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
10. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain that all connections are secure.
11. Periodically inspect the pump and system compo-
nents. Keep the screen free of debris and foreign
objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.
12. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, mas-
ter switches, and by removing starter keys.
13. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conduc-
tor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. T
o reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for
use in swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
Be sure it is connected only to an individual branch circuit
with a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must
be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that
apply.
14. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.
15. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot sur-
faces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands
or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
water.

Ta b le of Contents 3
Thank you for purchasing a top quality, factory tested pump.
Page
General Safety .....................................................................................................2
Warranty ..............................................................................................................3
Installation ........................................................................................................4,5
Maintenance........................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6
AT TACH ORIGINAL RECEIPT HERE FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.
FLOTEC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its prod-
ucts that they are free from defects in material or workmanship.
If within twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase
any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. Your orig-
inal receipt of purchase is required to determine warranty eligibility.
Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Warranty
Ninety (90) Day Warranty:
If within ninety (90) days from original consumer purchase any Drill Pump,
Pitcher Pump, or In-Line Water Filter Cartridge shall prove to be defective, it
shall be replaced, subject to the terms set forth below.
Two (2) Year Warranty:
If within two (2) years from original consumer purchase any 1/3 HP Submersible
Sump Pump shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
Three (3) Year Warranty:
If within three (3) years from original consumer purchase any 4” Submersible
Well Pump, or 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump, shall prove to be defective, it
shall be repaired or replaced at FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and con-
ditions set forth below.
Four (4) Year Warranty:
If within four (4) years from original consumer purchase any FLOODMATE
7000TM Submersible Sump Pump shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired
or replaced at FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth
below.
Five (5) Year Warranty:
If within five (5) years from original consumer purchase any Pre-Charge water
system tank shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at
FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.
General Terms and Conditions
Purchaser must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product
covered by this warranty. This warranty shall not apply to acts of God, nor shall
it apply to products which, in the sole judgement of FLOTEC, have been sub-
ject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor
due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; nor to other
than normal application, use or service, including but not limited to, opera-
tional failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system,
or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.
Requests for service under this warranty shall be made by returning the defec-
tive product to the Retail outlet or to FLOTEC as soon as possible after the dis-
covery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently take corrective action
as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service under this warran-
ty will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the term of the warran-
ty.
This warranty sets forth FLOTEC’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive
remedy for defective products.
FLOTEC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE
DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Flotec Limited Warranty
FLOTEC • P.O. Box 342 • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail] • Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com

Installation 4
DESCRIPTION
These submersible pumps are designed for use in water-
fall/ fountain applications or as a utility pump. The units
are equipped with a 3-prong grounding-type power cord.
Ball bearings on motor shafts never need lubrication.
Automatic reset thermal protection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply required..................................115V, 60 HZ.
Motor duty......................................................continuous*
Liquid Temp. Range .....................32°F to 100°F (0°-38°C)
Individual Branch Circuit
Requirement (minimum) ......................................15 Amps
Discharge Fittings:
...........................1/2”, 3/4”, and 1” Barbed Hose Adapter
.................................................1-1/4” x 1” FNPT Reducer
........................................................Garden Hose Adapter
NOTICE: Not designed for applications involving salt
water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void
warranty.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
See Figure 1 for typical installation connections to pump
(NOTE: Fountain accessories not included with pump).
1. Install the pump on a hard level surface. Make sure
that the pump cannot pick up rocks, mud and debris,
etc. If neccesary, put a block under the pump to raise
it slightly. If used with a fountain jet, position the
pump so that the fountain jet is above the surface of
the water.
2. Protect the power cord from damage. Uncovered
cords should be routinely inspected for damage or
deterioration. DO NOT operate the pump if the cord
is damaged.
3. If used in a garden pond, adjust the diverter valve to
control the fountain spray height and flow over the
waterfall. Do not restrict pump suction to adjust
flows. Restrictng the suction will starve the pump for
water and can damage the pump.
4. If the pump is connected to a pond filter, adjust the
diverter valve to provide adequate flow to the filter.
Refer to the filter instruction manual to determine
flow requirements of filter.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832
GPH (LPH) AT TOTAL FEET (M) No Flow
Motor 1 5 10 15 20 25 At Height
Model HP (.3 M) (1.5 M) (3 M) (4.6 M) (6.1 M) (7.6 M) Shown Below
FP0S1200X 1/6 1,200 (4,542) 1,000 (3,785) 675 (2,555) 400 (1,514) – – 20’ (6.1 M)
FP0S2300X 3/10 2,300 (8,858) 1,975 (7,476) 1,425 (5,394) 850 (3,218) 300 (1,136) – 22’ (6.7 M)
FP0S3000X 4/10 3,000 (11,356) 2,500 (9,464) 1,900 (7,192) 1,320 (4,997) 750 (2,839) – 25’ (7.6 M)
FP0S4100X 1/2 4,100 (15,520) 3,600 (13,627) 3,000 (11,356) 2,400 (9,085) 1,625 (6,151) 920 (3,483) 30’ (9.1 M)
PERFORMANCE
Motor Minimum Pumps
Motor Full Load Circuit Down
Model H.P. Amps Req. (Amps) To
FP0S1200X 1/6 1.5 15 7/16” (11mm)
FP0S2300X 3/10 2.6 15 7/16” (11mm)
FP0S3000X 4/10 3.0 15 7/16” (11mm)
FP0S4100X 1/2 7.2 15 1-3/8” (35mm)
3388 0399
Use foliage to cover
tubing to waterfall
Diverter
valve
Power
cord
GFCI
outlet
Raise the pump
off of the bottom
of the pond
Plastic
tubing
to waterfall
Landscaping
rocks
Figure 1: Typical Garden Pond and Waterfall
Installation.

Installation 5
OPERATION
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with
wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or
in water.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not
operate the pump unless it is in water as the seal may
be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. The motor is equipped with an automatic reset ther-
mal protector. If the temperature in the motor should
rise unduly, the switch will cut off all power before
damage can be done to the motor. When the motor
has cooled sufficiently, the switch will reset automati-
cally and restart the motor. If the protector trips
repeatedly, remove the pump and check it as to the
cause of difficulty. Low voltage, long extension cords,
clogged impeller, very low head or lift, etc., could
cause cycling.
3. The pump will not remove all water. If the pump is
operating and suddenly no water comes out of the
discharge hose, shut off the unit immediately. The
water level is probably very low and the unit has bro-
ken prime.
NOTICE: For continuous operation, water must flow
through pump to prevent motor overheating. The
pump is cooled by the water flow through the housing.
4. This pump is designed to pump cold water only.
Pumping heated liquids can overheat the motor and
cause the thermal overload to trip.
5. Pump can run in water that doesn’t completely cover
the motor housing, but the inlet must be completely
submerged or it will break suction and will not move
any water.
6. Keep the inlet screen clean at all times. If the bottom
surface of the pond or waterfall is dirty, raise the
pump slightly to reduce the amount of debris pulled
into the pump inlet.
7. If you need to reduce the flow, restrict the discharge.
Do not restrict the intake. Doing so will starve the
pump for water and can cause overheating.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832
1/2" Hose
Connection
3/4" Hose
Connection
Plug Fountain
Jet
Diverter
Valve
Clamp
Clamp
Connector
Hose to
Waterfall
(Purchase
separately)
Adapter
Accessory Kit FPWG-A68
(Purchase Separately)
For use with the 1200, 2300
and 3000 Series Pumps
3384 0399 A
1-1/4"x1" NPT
Adapter
1" NPT" to
Garden Hose
Adapter
3384 0399 B
Model Numbers
FPOS1200X,
FPOS2300X
FPOS3000X
Include three
different adapters
FPOS4100X
Includes one
adapter
Pumps include the adapters below.
1-1/4"x1" NPT
Adapter
1", 3/4" or
1/2" Barbed
Hose Adapter
Figure 2: Typical Installation Setup. Models FP0S1200X,
FP0S2300X, and FP0S3000X include 3 adapters shown.
Model FP0S4100X includes 1-1/4” x 1” NPT adapter
only.

Maintenance 6
Troubleshooting
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump won’t Blown fuse If blown, replace with fuse of proper size
start or run Low line voltage If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main
switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority
Defective motor Replace pump
Impeller If impeller won’t turn, locate source of binding and clean out with hose
or remove obstruction. Do not open case
Pump operates but Low line voltage If voltage under recommended minimum, check size of wiring from main
delivers little or no switch on property. If OK, contact power company or hydro authority.
water Something caught in impeller Clean out impeller or replace pump
Worn or defective parts or Clean impeller if plugged; otherwise replace pump
plugged impeller
Check valve installed without Drill a 1/16" - 1/8" (1.6mm - 3.2mm) dia. hole between pump discharge
vent hole & check valve
Intermittent running Thermal overload tripped Protect the installation from the sun
or pump stopped Pump cooler water
automatically Check for clogged impeller; clean if necessary from outside of case
Pump has run dry; add water
NOTICE: This pump has no serviceable parts inside the
case. Opening the case will ruin the pump. If obstruc-
tions or blockages of the impeller cannot be cleaned out
from the outside (for instance, by washing out with a gar-
den hose), replace the pump.
Hazardous voltage; can shock, burn or kill.
Unplug the pump before attempting to clean or work on
the pump.
MAINTENANCE
Risk of electric shock. Can burn or cause
death. Disconnect the power before servicing, repairing,
or working on pump.
The pump’s motor is completely sealed in the motor
housing and does not require any service. Disassembly
of the motor housing or modification or removal of the
power cord voids the warranty. The power cord is non-
replaceable.
Never run the pump dry! Running the pump dry can
damage the seal, causing leakage. This pump is a sub-
mersible type and must be in water at all times for prop-
er operation and cooling.
Periodically clean the suction screen. Make sure that
impeller rotation is not being hampered by any debris.
Thank you for purchasing
Flotec Products.