Sears Craftsman 390.269451 User manual

OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
390.269451
390.269551
CAUTION:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.
Save This Manual For
Future Reference.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
• Safety Instructions
• Installation
• Electrical
• Repair Parts
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
SUBMERSIBLE
UTILITY PUMP
®
Form No. F642-9815 (Rev. 4/19/04)
CRAFTSMAN
Model No. 390.269451
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL
Model No. 390.269551

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WARRANTY ..........................................2
SAFETY ...............................................................................2
INSTALLATION...................................................................3
SERVICE ..............................................................................4
PERFORMANCE ..................................................................5
PARTS .................................................................................6
INTRODUCTION
Please read our instructions before you install and use your
new pump; this will help you obtain full value and good ser-
vice from it. It will also help you avoid needless service costs
that result from causes we cannot control and cannot cover
in our warranty.
NOTICE: This unit is not designed for applications involving
salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void
warranty.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
Do not use in explosive atmospheres.
Pump water only with this pump. Failure to follow
this warning can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within the system before servicing
any component.
4. Drain water from the system before servicing.
5. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An un-
secured discharge line will whip, possibly causing per-
sonal injury and/or property damage.
6. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
7. Periodically inspect pump and system components. Per-
form routine maintenance as required (See MAIN-
TENANCE, Page 4).
8. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose dis-
charge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
9. 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 the work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
10.When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow elec-
trical and safety codes, as well as the most recent National
Electrical Code.
11.This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-con-
ductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
pull plug before servicing. This pump has not been
investigated for use in swimming pool areas. This
pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. Be certain that it
is connected only to a properly grounded ground-
ing-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 the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
12.All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
13.Make certain that the power source conforms to the re-
quirements of your equipment.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY on CRAFTSMAN®PROFESSIONAL
1/4-HP SUBMERSIBLE PORTABLE UTILITY PUMP
Provided that it is installed and operated according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, if this pump ever fails for the origi-
nal purchaser due to a defect in material or workmanship, return it to your nearest Sears store, and Sears will replace it free of
charge. You pay for labor if you choose to have Sears install the replacement pump.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN®SUBMERSIBLE PORTABLE UTILITY PUMPS
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace this pump, free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.
Warranty service is available by calling Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
LIABILITY LIMITATION
Sears is not liable for loss or damage to property, nor for any incidental or consequential loss or expense from property damage,
that results directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of property,
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

14.Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces,
oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord. Replace or re-
pair damaged or worn cords immediately.
15.Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are de-
signed to operate at high temperatures.
16.Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
Risk of electric shock. If your basement
has water or moisture on the floor, do not walk on wet
area until all power has been turned off. If shut-off
box is in basement, call the electric company to shut-
off service to the house, or call your local fire depart-
ment for instructions. Remove pump and repair or
replace. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fatal electrical shock.
INSTALLATION
Do not use power cord to lift motor. Al-
ways use handle.
NOTICE: Do not use this pump in ponds containing plants
or fish.
1. Pump should be located and should rest on level solid
foundation. Do not suspend pump by means of discharge
pipe or power cord. Keep pump inlet screen clear.
2. Thread outlet pipe into pump body carefully to avoid
stripping or crossing threads.
a. To install with 3/4" garden hose, install adapter pro-
vided with pump.
b. To install with rigid pipe, use plastic pipe. Wrap thread
with Teflon tape or use Plasto Joint Stik*. Screw pipe
into pump hand tight +1 - 1-1/2 turns.
NOTICE: Do not try to disassemble pump farther than re-
moving inlet screen. Any evidence of tampering will void
warranty.
3. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 115V, 60 Hz opera-
tion and requires a circuit of 15 amperes or more capac-
ity. It is supplied with a 3-wire cord set with
grounding-type plug for use in a 3-wire, grounded outlet.
3 wire extension cord, of at least 14 AWG (2mm2) size is
suggested, with larger sizes for runs over 25 ft (7M). For
safety, pump should always be electrically grounded to a
suitable electrical ground such as a grounded water pipe
or a properly grounded metallic raceway, or ground wire
system. Do not cut off the round grounding prong.
The pump motor is equipped with
automatic resetting thermal protector and may re-
start unexpectedly. Protector tripping is indication
of motor overloading as a result of operating pump
at low heads (low discharge restriction), exces-
sively high or low voltage, inadequate wiring, in-
correct motor connections, or a defective motor or
pump.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The Pump has a 3-prong electric plug. The third prong is
used to ground the pump to prevent possible fatal shock.
The third prong should never be removed. Your electrical
outlet should be the 3-prong, polarized type with an inter-
nal ground.
A separate 15 amp GFCI branch electrical circuit is recom-
mended. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Testing for Ground
For your safety, check your outlet for ground using a Circuit
Analyzer. (Figure A). A Circuit Analyzer will tell you by a pat-
tern of lights if the power, neutral, and ground wires are cor-
rectly connected to your outlet. It can also be used to check
other outlets in your home. A Circuit Analyzer is available in
the Sears Electrical Department.
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No. 4
Wire
Clamp
Metal Water Pipe Meter
Clamp
655 0993
Figure C
*Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, IL
UL Listed
Analyzer Outlet
651 0993
Face Plate Outlet
Outlet
Box
Bare Copper Wire
to Cold Water Pipe
Face
Plate Screw 653 0993
Figure A
Figure B

Grounding Outlet
If your outlet is not grounded, install a copper wire, at least
14 gauge (2mm2), from the outlet box, as shown in Figure
B, to a metal cold water pipe. Use ground clamp on pipe.
IMPORTANT: The cold water pipe you use as a ground
must have metal continuity to electrical ground. If continuity
is interrupted by plastic, rubber, or other electrical insula-
tors; such as hoses, fittings, washers or gaskets (including
water meter or pump), a metal bypass must be used. Any
electrically insulated connector should be jumped (as shown
in Figure C), with a length of No. 4 wire clamped securely
at both ends.
Automatic Thermal Overload Protection
This pump motor has a built-in automatic thermal overload
protector. If the motor overheats, the protector will open
and cut off power to the motor before the heat damages it
internally. The overload will reset automatically and the
pump will restart after the pump cools down below the dan-
ger point.
DO NOT attempt to work on the pump or
motor if the overload seems to have tripped. The
motor may restart without warning at any time. You
could be injured and the pump damaged if it starts
when you are working on it.
DO NOT attempt to repair a non-operational sump pump.
Take it to Sears for service by a qualified technician.
Generator Sizing
Below is the minimum Engine-Generator Watt rating re-
quired to power this pump motor. Any additional loads,
such as lights, must be added to the listed load and the gen-
erator sized accordingly.
Pump Minimum Watt
Motor HP Rating of Generator
1/6 3000
1/4 3200
OPERATION
Risk of electric shock. Do not handle
pump or pump motor with wet hands or when stand-
ing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
NOTICE: Do not use this pump in ponds containing plants
or fish.
1. Shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Do not oper-
ate pump unless it is in at least 3/16" (4.75mm) of water
as seal may be damaged if allowed to run dry.
2. Motor is equipped with automatic reset thermal pro-
tector. If temperature in motor should rise unduly, switch
will cut off all power before damage can be done to
motor. When motor has cooled sufficiently, switch will
reset automatically and restart motor. If protector trips re-
peatedly, pump should be checked as to cause of diffi-
culty. Low voltage, long extension cords, clogged
impeller, very low head or lift, etc., could cause cycling.
3. Pump will pump water down to 3/16" (4.75mm); this
means that it will not remove all water. If unit has been
operating and suddenly no water comes out of discharge
hose, shut off unit immediately. Water level is probably
very low and unit has broken prime. Use mop or
squeegee to remove remaining water.
Risk of electric shock. Before attempt-
ing to check why unit has stopped operating, dis-
connect power from unit. Do not handle pump
with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surfaces, or in water. Failure to follow precaution
can result in personal injury and/or property dam-
age.
Airlocks
When a pump airlocks, it runs but does not move any water.
An airlock will cause the pump to overheat and fail. This
pump has an anti-airlock hole in the bottom of the pump
body (see Page 7). If you suspect an airlock, unplug the
pump, clean out the anti-airlock hole with a paper clip or
piece of wire, and restart pump.
IMPORTANT: This hole allows the pump to start priming
within 15 seconds in as little as 1/2” of water. NEVER restart
pump in less than 1/2” of water. Leakage from the anti-air-
lock hole is normal.
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MAINTENANCE
Make certain that the pump is unplugged before
attempting to service or remove any component.
1. The motor in the unit is sealed in oil. No additional lubri-
cation is necessary.
2. IMPORTANT: Disassembly of the motor assembly will
void the warranty. It might also cause internal leakage and
damage to the unit. If repairs are required, return the
pump to the dealer from whom it was purchased.
3. Inlet screen should be kept clean and free of all foreign
objects.
Pump Cleaning
NOTICE: Attempting to disassemble motor will void the
warranty.
1. Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before work-
ing on pump. The volute screen and shield may be re-
moved to replace impeller or clean pump of mud or
debris.
SERVICE
General
Risk of electric shock. When servicing
pump always disconnect power to electrical outlet
and remove pump electric cord from outlet.
1. If pump does not operate:
a. Check for loose plug at electric outlet.
b. Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers at
fuse box/circuit breaker box.
c. If a and b above check OK, plug in a light that you
know works. If it lights, take your pump to Sears for
service. If it doesn’t light, the electrical circuit is faulty;
consult a licensed electrician.
2. Pump starts, but blows fuses/trips circuit breakers:
After disconnecting power to pump, remove the screen
and shield from the bottom of the pump and make sure
that the impeller turns freely. Remove any debris ob-
structing impeller. If pump still does not operate cor-
rectly, return it to your nearest Sears Service Department
for repairs.
3. Pump runs, but does not empty sump:
a. Clean pump intake screen.
b. Water may be entering sump faster than the pump can
discharge it.
c. Be sure vertical distance from pump discharge outlet
to discharge pipe outlet is 20 feet (6M) or less for Model
390.269451, and 22-1/2 feet (6.9M) or less for Model
390.269551.
d. Be sure discharge pipe is not plugged or frozen.
e. Unplug pump. Clean out anti-airlock hole. Restart
pump.
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PUMP PERFORMANCE
GARDEN HOSE PERFORMANCE
Discharge Height in Feet Above Pumping Level
Model HP 3’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’
390.269451 1/6 26.0 25.0 21.5 17.5 11.0
390.269551 1/4 30.0 28.5 24.5 20.0 14.5
}GPM
For maximum performance, purchase Sump/Utility Hose Kit, SEARS Stock No. 27909.
Type of Length of Vertical Pumping Distance
Hose Hose 3’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’
25’ 8.5 8.2 7.0 5.7 4.3
50’ 6.1 5.8 5.1 4.3 3.0
75’ 5.0 4.8 4.4 3.5 2.4
100’ 4.5 4.3 3.6 2.9 1.7
25’ 11.4 10.8 9.2 7.4 5.1
50’ 8.6 8.3 6.9 5.6 4.0
75’ 7.0 6.6 5.7 4.6 3.1
100’ 6.1 5.9 5.0 4.2 2.9
Performance shown in gallons per minute.
Model No. 390.269451
1/2”
HOSE
5/8”
HOSE
Type of Length of Vertical Pumping Distance
Hose Hose 3’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’
25’ 9.0 8.7 7.5 6.7 5.2
50’ 6.8 6.5 5.9 5.0 4.0
75’ 5.2 5.0 4.6 3.7 3.1
100’ 4.9 4.7 4.3 3.3 2.9
25’ 12.3 11.7 10.3 8.9 6.8
50’ 9.0 8.7 7.6 6.5 4.9
75’ 7.2 7.0 6.4 5.4 4.1
100’ 6.4 6.2 5.5 4.9 3.8
Model No. 390.269551
1/2”
HOSE
5/8”
HOSE

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REPAIR PARTS
To Order Parts, Call
Sears Product Service,
1-800-366-7278
Repair Parts
Model Number
Key Part 390.269451 390.269551
No. Description Qty. 1/6 HP 1/4 HP
1Power Cord 1 PS117-54-TSU PS117-51-TSU
2Motor 1 * *
3Impeller 1 PS5-24P PS5-25P
4Shield 1 PS70-3P PS70-3P
5Screen 1 PS8-5P PS8-5P
6#8 x 5/8 Pan Head Screw 3 ** **
•Garden Hose Adapter 1 FT0013-43 FT0013-43
1
2
3
5
6
4
036 0194
Anti-Airlock
Hole
• Not illustrated.
* If motor fails, replace entire pump.
** Standard hardware item; purchase locally.

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Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week
1-800-366-PART
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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
For the location of a
Sears Repair Service Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance Agreement or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday
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MANUAL
Model No.
390.269451
390.269551
The model number of
your Submersible Utility
Pump will be found on
the pump label.
When requesting service
or ordering parts, always
give the following
information:
• Product Type
• Model Number
• Part Number
• Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
SUBMERSIBLE
UTILITY PUMP
®