Flotec FPHP25 Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Pitcher Pump
NOTICE D’UTILISATION
Pompe d’Amorçage
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Bomba de Émbolo Buzo
Installation/Operation/Parts
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FP497 (12/21/98)
3351 1198 NF
Series FPHP25
®
P.O. Box 342, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com
Water
is Our
Business

Safety /Warranty 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.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual.
Do not allow pump to freeze. To do so will void
warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors and children at a safe distance from the
work areas and open well heads.
ATTACH ORIGINAL RECEIPT HERE FORWARRANTY 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
dated proof of purchase will be used 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 HPSubmersible
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 6000TM
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 LimitedWarranty
FLOTEC • P.O. Box 342 • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected] • Web Site: http://www.flotecwater.com

Installation / Maintenance 3
INSTALLATION
Thread the pump into the top of the casing of a driven
well or bolt it to the cover of a dug well.
NOTE: The base of the pump comes ready for use with a
1-1/4” pipe or it can be reduced with a bushing for use
with a 1” pipe. Be certain there is a drop pipe extending
down into the well water from the pitcher pump. The
cap is adjustable for a wide range of handle positions.
Priming the Pump
Never operate pump dry. Operating the
pump without water may cause damage to the cup
leather. ALWAYS fill pump with water before starting to
pump.
NOTICE: The pump may need to be primed more than
once before you can lift water. For best operation a foot
valve should be installed at the bottom of the suction
line.
The pitcher pump must be primed before lifting water
(Figure 1). Pour water in the top of the pitcher pump
until it runs out of the spout. Wait 5 minutes until the
cup leather swells enough to make contact with the
pump wall. If necessary add more water.
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Cup Leather
(Refer to the Exploded View, Page 4 for Key numbers)
Step 1. Loosen the capscrew on the pump cap (Key No.
2) and lift the plunger assembly out of the pump.
Step 2. Unscrew the cup leather holder (Key No. 7).
Step 3. Remove old cup leather (Key No. 6), and put on
new cup leather.
Step 4. Screw leather cup holder back into original
position.
Step 5. Reinstall plunger assembly and cap (Key Nos. 1
through 7).
Step 6. Insert capscrew and tighten.
Replacing the Valve Leather
(Refer to the Exploded View, Page 4 for Key numbers)
Step 1. Remove one of the capscrews located at the base
of the plunger body and loosen the other cap-
screw.
Step 2. Remove the pump body (Key No. 8) from the
pump base (Key No. 11).
Step 3. Remove the check valve (Key No. 9) from the
valve leather (Key No. 10).
Step 4. Remove old valve leather. Clean any old leather
off of column and base.
Step 5. Position the raised end of check valve at the
attached/hinged end of valve leather.
Step 6. Reattach check valve to the valve leather with
the screw, nut and washer.
Step 7. Position new valve leather with check valve on
base.
Step 8. Reattach pump body to the base by reinstalling
and tightening the capscrews, washers, and nuts.
Thank you for purchasing
Flotec Products.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 1-800-365-6832
Figure 1:Prime the Pump
Sealing Pipe Joints
Use only Teflon tape or Teflon based joint com-
pounds for making all threaded connections to the
pump itself. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suc-
tion pipe are air tight as well as water tight. If the
suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able
to pull water from the well.

Repair Parts 4
Troubleshooting
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump plunger moves Pump is not picking up prime Reprime pump. See “Priming Pump” in Owner’s Manual.
but no water is Leak in suction side of pump Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with soapy water.
delivered Well is gaseous Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well.
Intermittent over-pumping of well Lower foot valve if possible. (Water drawn down below foot valve).
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Key Part No.
No. Description Used
1Pump Handle 1
2 Pump Cap 1
3 Lift Rod 1
4 Plunger Valve Cage 1
5 Plunger Valve 1
6 Cup Leather * 1
7 Cup Leather Holder 1
8 Pump Body 1
9 Check Valve 1
10 Valve Leather * 1
11 Base 1
Model FPHP25
* Included with Part No. FPP0025