PENTAIR M40P Mini-Vac Utility Pump Kit Owner’s Manual

PENTAIR M40P Mini-Vac Utility Pump Kit

Installation/Operation/Parts
For further operating,installation, or maintenance assistance:
Call 800-468-7867

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the product. Save this manual for future reference.

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!

DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
indicates a hazard which,if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING
This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock,burn or kill.

• Do not allow the motor to get wet!

• Use this pump only on a 115-volt circuit.
  Pump is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect it to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.

• If circuit has a 2-prong receptacle, replace it with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.

• Any extension cord used must be outdoor grade, gauge 16 AWG or heavier, and not more than 25’ long.

WARNING
Risk of fire and explosion. Can cause severe injury, property damage or death if used to pump flammable liquids or if used in explosive atmospheres. Pump water only with this pump. Pump is designed to pump water at temperatures between 32°-77° F (0°-25° C) only.

CAUTION
Risk of burns. During normal operation, motor will normally run hot enough to burn you. Do not touch motor when it is hot.

NOTICE This unit is not designed for applications involving salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.

Performance

Total Lift in feet (m)

0 (0)| 10 (3)| 20 (6.1)| 30 (9.1)| 40 (12.2)
Capacity in Gal/Hour (Liter/Hour)
350

(1,325)

| 300

(1,136)

| 240

(908)

| 145

(549)

| 62

(235)

Installation

Use 1/2” Hose (Or Larger)

Use a reinforced hose on the inlet. The pump should be less than 6’ above and less than 6’ to one side of the water source. Make the outlet hose as short as possible – 25’ or less.
Check the washer in the inlet fitting to make sure it is airtight. If this joint leaks air, the pump will not operate.
Do not run the pump dry!
Mount the pump solidly on a stable platform.

Keep the Hoses as Straight as Possible

To reduce friction, do not coil or kink the hoses.
When pumping from a well or stream, raise the inlet hose a few inches off the bottom to avoid sucking in sand, silt or pebbles (which can disable the impeller). Install the suction screen or attachment (included) to protect the pump from large solids.
NOTICE Attach the suction attachment to the end of the inlet line and place it in at least 1/2” of water at the lowest point to be pumped.
All connections must be air tight for the pump to operate.

Operation

Operation

• INLET hose goes IN the water.
• OUTLET hose stays OUT of the water.
• MOTOR must stay dry

To prime the pump, fill the suction hose with water, put it back in the water source, dry your hands, and start the pump.

Make sure all inlet connections are tight (no air leaks) and the inlet hose is in the water. Make sure the end of the outlet hose is not under water. If the outlet is under water, the pump may not work or a siphon could be created, which could cause cause water to flow back through the water inlet hose. Plug the cord into a 3-wire, 115 volt, 60 Hz, grounded A.C. outlet.

Water should be pumping in 30 seconds or less. If not, refill the inlet hose and repeat the process. If your pump does not prime on the second try, check the impeller and the inside of the pump head for wear. Replace as needed.

The motor must have air circulation around it for proper cooling. This pump will lift water 6’. Attempting to lift water more than 6’ can cause the motor to run hot. The motor has a thermal overload which will stop it if too hot. If the motor stops, allow it to cool for 30 minutes before trying to start it again. Modify the hose locations or lengths to reduce the possibility of further thermal overload.

Unplug The Pump
Unplug the pump before all the water is completely gone. Do not run pump dry!

Performance

The pump will deliver 350 gallons/1325 liters per hour with an unrestricted discharge line. If the discharge line is restricted or raised and the pressure on the pump outlet port increases, it will pump less water.

NOTICE This pump’s motor has brushes. Inspect the brushes frequently; replace them if they are worn.

Troubleshooting

Pump stops without warning

| Pump has overheated and thermal overload has tripped.| Wait for overload to reset; pump will automatically restart.
Discharge hose too long or discharge lift higher than 28’.| Use shorter hose or reduce lift height.

Pump won’t prime

| Suction hose not full.| Fill suction hose.
Suction hose too long or too small.| Use 1/2” suction hose, 6’ long or less.
Worn impeller.| Replace impeller.
Suction leaks.| Replace hose washer, check for leaks in hose.
Suction hose kinked or coiled.| Straighten out suction hose.

Pump leaks

| Shaft U-cup seal leaks.| Replace pump.
Cover O-ring leaks.| Replace cover O-ring.

Pump runs, pumps little or no water

| Worn impeller.| Replace impeller.
Bad motor brushes.| Replace motor brushes.
Bad U-cup shaft seal (pump leaks).| Replace pump.
Suction or discharge hose kinked or coiled.| Straighten out hose.

Component Reference and Brush Installation

• Standard hardware item; purchase locally.
• If motor fails, replace entire pump.

Pump Head Assembly No. RP4940-22 includes Ref. Nos. 1 through 8.
Impeller and Seal Kit No. FP003414S-01 includes 1 each of Ref. Nos. 3,4, and 6.
Ref. 10 Brush Kit No. FP003415S includes a pair of replaceable brushes,springs, and caps.
Pud-L-Scoop® No. FP000349A includes a 6’ garden hose with washer.

Warranty

Retain Original Receipt for Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011.

SIMER warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at SIMER’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment.
The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per purchase). Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.
For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service at 800-468-7867.
Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet where it was purchased or to the factory immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. SIMER will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.

Sewage Pumps
DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact SIMER Customer Service. Sewage pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;
• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;
• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

General Terms and Conditions; Limitation of Remedies
You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in SIMER’s sole judgement, have been subject to negligence, abuse,accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

This warranty sets forth SIMER’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
SIMER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 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.
SIMER
293 Wright Street
Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 800-468-7867
Fax: 800-390-5351
www.simerpump.

For parts or assistance, call Simer Customer Service at 800-468-7867

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