superior pump 91025 User manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Decko Products warrants this product free from material and/or manufacturing defects for one
year from date of purchase (three years on select cast iron pumps). As the sole and exclusive
remedy for a breach of this limited warranty, if the product is found by Decko Products to be
defective, Decko Products, at its option, will refund the purchase price or replace the product
with an equivalent product if it is returned to the place of purchase or returned postpaid to
Decko Products, ATTN: Warranty Dept., 2805 North Fairview Ave., Roseville, MN 55113, with
proof of purchase. Any disassembly, modification, or abuse of this product voids this limited
warranty. This product is not designed for pumping flammable or corrosive fluids, and use of
this product to pump such materials also voids this limited warranty
DECKO PRODUCTS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some commercial and residential insurance policies extend coverage
for damages incurred by product failure. In most cases, you will need to have possession of the
product to support your claim. In the case where you need to retain possession of the product
to support a damage claim you submit to your insurance company, Decko Products will
exchange the unit or refund the original price once the claim is settled with the insurer.
2805 North Fairview Ave.
Roseville, MN 55113
1-800-495-9278
www.superiorpumpco.com
OWNER’S MANUAL
for any reason you have questions concerning your new Superior Pump, call us toll free at
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SUBMERSIBLE UTILITY PUMPS
Models:
91025, 91026, 91250, 91255,
91251, 91257, 91330, 91335,
91331, 91337, 91501, 91505
If
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1-800-495-9278, or contact us on the web at www.superiorpumpco.com
arefully read and understand all of the Warnings and installatiC on instructions in this
Properly installed in the right
manual. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious bodily injury and/or
property damage. Retain these instructions for future reference.
his pump has been manufactured with your needs in mind.T
application, your new Superior Pump will give you years of carefree performance.
DANGER Water and electricity can be dangerous if certain precautions are not adhered
to. This pump is designed to operate perfectly safe in a water environment; however, improper
use and installation can result in personal harm from electrical shock. Please pay attention to
the following warnings.
WARNING
Never touch a eny lectrical device, including this pump, when it is touching water, in water, or
even in a moist environment. Always unplug (disconnect the electricity) when working on or
installing the unit.
WARNING
RISK OF EL TEC RICAL SHOCK. This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, be certain that it is
connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
WARNING Do not use the power cord or discharge hose to carry or handle the pump.
Doing so may cause damage to the power cord or discharge hose. Use the carrying handle
supplied with the pump.
WARNING Always use a grounded outlet to attach the plug. A three-prong mating type
eereceptacle is n ded for safe use. This should be in accordance with the National Electric Code
and any additional codes or laws required by your local government.
NOTICE It is strongly recommended to use a ground fault interrupt device on any
electrical appliance, including this pump, when used in a wet or moist environment. This GFCI
(ground fault circuit interrupter) should be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). This is
required by many local codes and enforcement agencies. It is strongly recommended by
Superior Pump as it provides a much safer installation and will greatly reduce possible injury
from electrical shock.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts,
Call 1-800-495-9278
Part # for Models:
Ref. # Description
91025
91250
91026
91255
91257
91251 91330 91335
91337
91331
91501
91505
1 Power Cord 99008 99009 99008 99009
2 Handle 99050 99050 99051 99050 99050 99051 99051
3 Garden Hose Adapter 99006 99006 99093 99006 99006 99093
4 Oil Fill Plug with O-ring 99056 99056 99056 99056 99056 99056 99056
5 Shaft Seal 99057 99057 99057 99057 99057 99057 99057
6 Impeller 99060 99060 99087 99065 99065 99096 99070
7 Gasket 99062 99062 99088 99062 99062 99088 99064
8 Base 99067 99067 99078 99069 99069 99078 99071
9 Intake Screen 99073 99073 99076 99073 99073 99076 99074
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DANGER Do not use this unit to pump chemicals, flammable liquids, sewage or corrosive
liquids. You could injure yourself and the pump will fail. Pumping these types of liquids voids
the warranty. Superior Pump and other pump companies manufacture pumps for these types of
liquids. Make sure you purchase a pump designed for your specific needs. This pump will
handle fluids with the same characteristics as water. If you have any questions call us at 1-800-
495-9278 or contact us on the web at www.superiorpumpco.com
WARNING
Your pump has thermal over-load protection built in. It is not recommended for pumping liquids
over 120F. The thermal overload protector will automatically shut down the pump in an
overheat situation. It will then reset itself once the pump cools down. The pump will then work
again. This overload is designed as a safety device and it will fail after repeated use. Normal
operation is for fluids between 32F & 120F.
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication.
Operating the pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to parts
of the pump. It may also shorten the life of your pump.
NOTICE
EXTENSION CORDS
For best performance, it is recommended to connect the power cord directly to the grounded
GFCI outlet. If the use of an extension cord is necessary, always use a grounded waterproof
type cord. Never use longer than a 25-ft. cord that is lighter than 14/3 gauge.
DANGER Keep all electrical connections away from wet and moist environments. Wet
connections can cause electrical shock resulting in personal injury.
USES
Your Superior Pump is designed to give you reliable performance and long life. It is designed to
move water from one place to another. It is great for wet basements, roofs, ponds or waterfalls.
WARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL,
SERVICE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE PUMP.FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FATAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
INSTALLATION/OPERATION
1. Place the pump on a hard surface in the water. Do not set the pump directly in mud or
sand. This may cause the intake screen to clog or damage to your pump.
2. The water level must be at least 1” deep for the pump to operate.
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded 120-volt AC outlet. The pump will start to operate as
soon as the cord is plugged in.
4. The pump will remove water down to the following levels:
Models
91025, 91026, 91250, 91255 - pumps down to ¼” of the surface
91251, 91257, 91330, 91331, 91335, 91337 - pumps down to ½” of the surface
91501, 91505 - pumps down to 1” of the surface
5. The pump should be turned off once the water reaches these levels.
6. Do not let the pump run dry. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication.
Operating the pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to
parts of the pump. It may also shorten the life of your pump.
Anything that will pass through the intake screen holes will pass through the pump without
causing damage. The intake screen on the pump removes easily for cleaning. The units can
also be back-flushed using the garden hose adapter.
NOTE: This pump has a built in anti-airlock device. Leakage is normal from this device.
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NOTICE Height and/or piping restriction will reduce the pump output performance. See
the performance chart below to insure you have the proper pump for your application.
Whenever possible use the same or larger size pipe than the pump discharge for optimum
performance. Reducing the pipe size will not harm your pump; it will just reduce the output.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO CORRECT
Pump is not plugged in, switch or
breaker is off
Plug pump in or turn on
switch/breaker
Check for blown fuses or tripped
circuit breakers or tripped GFCI
outlets
Replace fuse, reset breaker,
reset GFCI outlet
If the pump
does not start
or run
Motor thermal protector tripped Allow pump to cool. Pump will
reset
Clogged intake screen Clean or replace screen
Clogged discharge hose/pipe Remove clog
Frozen discharge hose/pipe Allow hose/pipe to thaw
Pump is air locked Clean out airlock hole with a
paper clip or pipe cleaner
Low line voltage Check wire size and increase if
necessary
Worn, damaged or clogged pump
parts
Inspect for wear, damage or clog
and clean or replace if
necessary
If the pump
runs but moves
little or no
water
Discharge head exceeds pump
capacity
If pumping height is over 25’, the
pump will not move water. See
performance chart
PERFORMANCES
Discharge Height Above Pumping Level
Model 0’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ 25’
Gallons per Minute
91025, 91026 26 21 14 10 7 1
91250, 91251, 91255, 91257 30 22 20 16 9 2
91330, 91335 40 34 28 22 12 2
91331, 91337 46 36 30 25 12 1
91501, 91505 70 66 58 48 25 10
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply requirements 120V, 60 Hz
Motor Continuous Duty, Capacitor Start,
Thermally Protected
Liquid Temperature Range 32° F - 120° F (0° C - 49° C)
Circuit Requirements 15 amp
Model 91025
91026
91250
91255
91251
91257
91330
91335
91331
91337
91501
91505
HP 1/5 1/4 1/4 1/3 1/3 1/2
Amps 3.6 3.8 3.8 4.1 4.1 7.6
Solids Handling 1/8” 1/8” 3/8” 1/8” 3/8” 1/2”
Warranty
(Years) 1 1 3 1 3 3
Discharge Size 1 ¼” 1 ¼” 1 ½” 1 ¼” 1 ½” 1 ½”
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