Power-flo PFUEG Series User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Series: PFUEG
1/12HP, 5000 RPM, 60 Hz
Utility Pumps

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Before installation, read the following
instructions carefully. Failure to follow
instruction and Safety information
could cause serious bodily injury,
death and/or property damage. Each
Power-Flo pump is individually factory
tested to insure proper performance.
Closely following these instructions will
eliminate potential operating problems,
assuring years of trouble-free service.
• Risk of electric shock. To reduce risk of
electric shock, always disconnect pump
from power source before handling.
Lock out power & tag.
• Installation must be in accordance
with the National Electric Code and all
applicable state and local codes.
• Installation and servicing is to be
conducted by qualied personnel.
• These pumps are NOT to be installed
in locations classied as hazardous in
accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• Keep clear of suction and discharge
openings. Do not insert ngers in
pump with power connected.
• Always wear eye protection when
working on pumps.
• DO NOT use power cord to lift pump.
Protect cable from cuts and punctures.
Do not handle power cable with wet
hands.
• IMPORTANT! This is NOT a submersible
pump. Keep pump and power cords
away from liquid.
• Do not us these pumps in water over
77˚F or run continuously for more than
1½ hours.
• Pumps build up heat and pressure
during operation-allow time for pumps
to cool before handling or servicing.
This pump is NOT intended for
use in swimming pools or any
body of water with human
contact. Pumps when used as a
decorative water fountain
pump MUST be used in circuit
protected by a Ground Fault
Interrupter. Installations in
Decoritive Fountains or Water
Features provided for visual
enjoyment MUST be installed
per ALL State and Local codes.
ALL RETURNED
PRODUCTS MUST BE
CLEANED,
SANITIZED, OR
RECONTAMINATED
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT, TO INSURE
EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE EXPOSED
TO HEALTH HAZARDS IN HANDLING
SAID MATERIAL. ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS AND REGULATIONS SHALL
APPLY.
General Safety Information
® Power-Flo is a registered trademark of Power-Flo Technologies Inc.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Alteration Rights Reserved. 5/08, 6/09, 9/2020, 1/2021
PFUEG Utility Pumps
IMPORTANT!
Prior to installation, record Model
Number, MFG Date,
and/or serial number, from pump
name plate for future reference.
Model:
Serial:
MFG Date:
WARNING:
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM-
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Specications
DISCHARGE 3/4” Hose Thread
MAX. TEMPERATURE 77° F, Intermittent Duty
SOLIDS HANDLING 1/8” Max.
MOTOR HOUSING Steel
PUMP CONSTRUCTION Thermoplastic
IMPELLER Flex-Vane, Thermoplastic
SHAFT Stainless Steel
SEAL Lip Seal, Buna-N
BEARING Sleeve
MOTOR ODP, Thermal Overload Protection
POWER CORD 10 Ft., cord with plug
Includes pump, 6 ft. garden hose, suction strainer and repair parts;
Impeller, O-ring, back cover plate and front cover plate.
Standing water can be pumped down to 1/8” with supplied suction
strainer.
Good for empting aquariums, waterbeds, pool covers, and clogged
sinks. For use with Nonammable liquids compatible with pump
materials
Description
General purpose portable pump for residential clear
water transfer applications.
Series: PFUEG
1/12 HP, 5000 RPM, 60 Hz.
Utility Pump
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Dimensions
Performance
MODEL HP Hz RPM AMPS Volts/Ph Cord Length Weight
PFUEG 1/12 60 5000 2115/1 10 Ft. 6 Lbs.
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Installation
Receiving Inspection
Upon receiving the pump, it should be
inspected for damage or shortages.
If damage has occurred, le a claim
immediately with the company that
delivered the pump. Do Not lose or
misplace the manual.
Pump Setup
The power cable mounted to the pump
must not be modied in any way. This
pump is provided with a 3 wire cord
and 3 prong grounded plug that must
be connected into a 3 wire grounded
receptacle. Do not bypass grounding
wires or remove ground prongs from
plug. An extension cord can be used as
long as the cord thickness is equal to or
larger than the power cord.
Make sure the power source is properly
sized for the voltage and amperage
requirements of the motor, as noted on
the pump nameplate.
Pump performance will be hindered if
the inlet hose is over 15 feet long or if
the vertical pumping distance exceeds
10 feet. There should be no kinks,
blockages or bends in the inlet or outlet
hoses.
An overload condition may occur due
to overheating, low voltage, jammed
impeller, etc. which will shut the
pump o. Unplug the pump and wait
approximately 10 minutes. Once the
pump cools it will automatically reset.
The PFUEG comes with 6 foot of 3/4”
garden hose and a suction adaptor. The
pump can be used with or without the
adapter.
To aid priming of pump, add 1/2 teaspoon
of light oil to pump inlet and outlet.
Attach suction hose provided to inlet and
garden hose to outlet. Gasket must be
inplace to insure that these connections
are airtight or pump will not prime.
Place the open end of the inlet hose
below water surface. The suction adaptor
may be used to pump shallow water
or water with large particles. Place the
adaptor at the center of the water being
pumped.
With pump in a dry location, connect to 3
prong grounded receptacle. If pump fails
to deliver water disconnect from power
source and repeat Pump Setup.
Impeller Replacement
Disconnect pump from power source
before servicing.
1. Remove four screws (1) from plate (2).
2. Remove Front Cover Plate (3) and
inspect for wear or damage as well as ,
Impeller (5), O-ring (4) and Back Cover
Plate (6). If there is any wear or damage ,
replace parts.
3. Place back cover plate (6) onto shaft.
Lubricate new impeller (5) with white
grease or light-weight oil and place onto
shaft by aligning at on impeller hub with
at on motor shaft. Reassemble o-ring (4),
front cover plate (3), plate (2) and screws
(1).
Figure 1
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PFUEG Utility Pumps
Repair Parts For Repair Part Please supply: Model Number and MFG Date as shown on
Name Plate, and Part Description and Part Number as shown on Parts List.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Screw
2Plate
*3 Front Cover Plate
*4 O-ring
*5 Impeller
*6 Back Cover Plate
7Impeller Frame
8Screw
9 U-seal
10 Housing
11 Slinger Washer
12 Motor
13 Bracket
14 Gasket
15 Screw
16 Lackwasher
(*) Spare parts included

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Trouble Shooting Chart
Risk of electric shock. Always disconnect the pump from the power source before handling inspections or repairs.
Symptom Possible Cause(s)
Pump runs, but will not deliver water or
performs poorly
1. Air leak in inlet suction connection. Make sure hose gasket is in place and in good
condition then tighten inlet connection
2. Vertical pumping distance is over 20 feet or inlet hose is over 25 feet long
3. Inlet hose plugged or kinked or hose has collapsed
4. Impeller is worn
5. Pump body is worn
Motor fails to start. Motor stops
unexpectedly 1. Motor brushes are worn.
Pump runs, but stops
1. Motor has overheated, motor overload trips out due to motor overload condition.
Overload protector will automatically reset about 10 minutes after tripping.
Disconnect from power supply and allow to cool
2. Pump outlet hose is plugged or kinked. Remove obstruction or kink
3. Impeller is jammed with foreign material
Motor hums, but does not turn, and
shuts o 1. Impeller is jammed with foreign material
Shaft seal leaks 1. Shaft seal worn due to pumping abrasive liquids
NOTE: Power-Flo Pumps & Systems assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to disassembly in the eld.
Disassembly of the pumps or supplied accessories other than at Power-Flo Pumps & Systems or its authorized service centers,
automatically voids warranty.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants, to the immediate purchaser and subsequent initial owner during the warranty period,
every new pump to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, when properly
used and maintained, for a period of eighteen (18) months from date of manufacture or twelve (12) months from
date of installation (which ever comes rst). Failure due to wear due to excessive abrasives is not covered. The
initial owner is the purchaser who rst uses the pump after its initial installation, or for non-permanent installation,
the rst owner who uses the pump. The date of installation shall be determined by a dated sales receipt noting the
model and serial number of the pump. The dated sales receipt must accompany the returned pump. Product will be
repaired, replaced or remanufactured at Manufacturer’s option. No allowance will be made for shipping charges,
damages, labor or other charges that may occur due to product failure, repair or replacement. This warranty does
not apply to and there shall be no warranty for any material or product that has been disassembled without prior
approval of Manufacturer, subjected to misuse, misapplication, neglect, alteration, accident or act of God; that has
not been installed, operated or maintained in accordance with Manufacturer’s installation instructions; that has
been exposed to outside substances including but not limited to the following: sand, gravel, cement, mud, tar,
hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives (oil, gasoline, solvents, etc.), or other abrasive or corrosive substances, wash
towels or feminine sanitary products, etc. in all pumping applications. The warranty set out in the paragraph above
is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied; and we do not authorize any representative or other person
to assume for us any other liability in connection with our products. Contact Manufacturer at: 1-877-24PUMPS or
www.poweropumps.com, Attention: Customer Service Department, to obtain any needed repair or replacement
of part(s) or additional information pertaining to our warranty.
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES OR BREACH OF EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply
to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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