PRMFiltration PRMPUMPCITP0501PH Cast Iron Transfer Pump Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Cast Iron Transfer Pump
Model:CITP0501PH Model: PRM PUMP CITP 0501PH

PRMPUMPCITP0501PH Cast Iron Transfer Pump

WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
If you have any QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, MISSING PARTS, please call our customer service department at 833-290-1189 before returning to your retailer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PRMPUMPCITP0501PH

PERFORMANCE RATING

This pump is used to easily transfer water from one point to another using standard 115V outlet power.
Typical applications include removing water from basements, pool covers, clogged drains, stock tanks water basins, boats, etc. Use of an extension cord is NOT recommended with this pump.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:

• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.
• The warnings, cautions and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this pump. Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the pump is used in a safe and responsible manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety of the pump, and could affect its operating life. There are specific applications for which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small tool to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this pump for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
  WARNING: California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of

ADDITIONAL SAFETY CAUTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY

• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered,
  wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to rotating parts.

• Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g.in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite flammable liquids, gases or dust.

• This pump is not intended for permanent installation or long, extended periods of continuous operation.

• Do not allow the product to come into contact with a live electrical source. The pump is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.

• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the pump.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted.
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Handle the power cord carefully. Never use the power cord to carry the pump or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep the power cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged power cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of electric shock.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Installing the pump:
   a.Secure the pump to a solid base to prevent it from tipping over.
   b.Threaded hose fittings (B) are provided for attaching garden hoses. Wrap threads of the hose fittings with PTFE tape before attaching hose to pump (C).
   c. In no case should the pump be placed at more than 15 ft. above or away from the inlet source.
   d.The inlet line may be galvanized pipe, plastic pipe, or reinforced hose. Small leaks in the suction line greatly reduce the efficiency of the pump and may prevent priming.
   e.You can use a regular garden hose as the discharge line (1).

2. Use the strainer (D) when pumping from a creek, pond, or source where debris may be sucked into the pump. The strainer should prevent debris from entering the inlet line (2).

Note: To prevent re-priming during periods of frequent stopping and restarting of the pump (C), install a 3/4 in. foot valve (not included) nstead of the included suction strainer (D). The foot valve will keep the pump primed when it is turned off.
Caution: Even when using a foot valve, do not leave the pump permanently installed if it doesn’t run regularly.
PRESSURE BOOSTING
CAUTION

• Never install a shutoff valve in the suction or discharge of this pump. This will cause excessive friction loss and will damage the pump and void the warranty.
• All connections must be airtight. A single leak will prevent proper operation of the pump and may cause the pump to run dry. If the pump runs dry, this will void the warranty.

NOTE: In order to properly boost pressure, your inlet water pressure must be between 11 PSI and 29 PSI. Installing the pump:
a. Attach the inlet hose to a water source spigot. Threaded hose fittings (B) are provided for attaching garden hoses (not included).
Wrap the threads of the hose fittings with PTFE tape before connecting to the pump(C).
b. The inlet (2) and discharge lines (1) can be regular garden hoses (not included).
c. Connect a double female hose connector (not included) to the suction side (2) of the pump.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Each Use

• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well it. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tool in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the pump will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the pump with a damaged part.
• Do not use the pump where is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The pump can create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the pump. Do not allow children to handle the pump.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your view and may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.

WARNING

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the pump. Do not use the pump while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the pump may result in serious personal injury.
• Use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Also use non-skid safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protection when appropriate.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• This pump is not submersible! Do not stand the pump in water while it is plugged in and do not get the motor wet as it could cause electrocution. Do not handle pump with wet hands.
• Do not leave the pump running unattended because the supply water may get fully drained and the pump motor can burn out. Do not allow the pump to run dry.
• Always make sure the pump is unplugged as soon as the supply water level reaches 1/4 in. deep. At water levels less than 1/4 in, the pump may begin to pump air and be EXTREMELY LOUD, which will cause the pump to overheat and burn out. Running the pump without sufficient water will damage the pump and void the pump’s warranty.
• You must use the included clear suction hose on the inlet of this pump, as marked on the pump.
• Always use the suction strainer included with this pump to prevent debris from getting into and damaging the pump.
• Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene, ethanol, etc. Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive vapors. Using this pump with or near flammable liquids can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in property damage, serious personal injury and/or death.
• Do not touch the pump housing while it is operating, as the pump may be HOT and can cause serious skin burns. To avoid burns, unplug the pump and allow time for it to cool after periods of extended use.
• Always use the handle to lift the pump, not the power cord. Also do not suspend the pump by the discharge hose or power cord.

Transferring Water
To prime and run the pump:
Note: The pump must be filled with water before operating. Running the pump dry will cause damage to the shaft seal and will void the warranty.
a. Remove the priming plug (A) and fill the pump (C) with water. Wrap plug threads with PTFE tape then re-threadthe plug into the priming port. AII connections must be air tight. A single leak will prevent proper operation of the pump and may cause the pump to run dry.
b. Insert the inlet hose (with strainer (0) attached or a 3/4 in. foot valve) into the water to be removed.
c. Plug the power cord into a GFCI protected electrical outlet. The pump will prime in a few minutes depending on the suction line length.
d. To turn the pump off, unplug the power cord. Pressure Boosting
To prime and run the pump:
a. Turn the water source on. This will force the pump (C) to prime.
b. Plug the power cord into a GFCI protected electrical outlet.
c. When done boosting pressure, immediately unplug the pump (C).
d. Shut the water supply off. Specific Operation Warnings

• Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant goggles.
• DO NOT start pump or run pump dry. Prime pump before each use.
• Do not submerge pump in water.
• This unit is not waterproof or weatherproof and is not intended to be used in showers, saunas or other potentially wet locations.
• This pump is not intended for permanent installation or long, extended periods of continuous operation.
• This pump must be used with clean water only. DO NOT use for salt water, brine, laundry discharge or any application that may contain foreign materials and/or caustic chemicals.
• Never pump gasoline or flammable liquids with this product.
• Do not operate pump where flammable or explosive fumes or gases are present. Explosion, fire or serious injury may result.
• Do not use this product to pump chemicals or corrosive liquids, damage to seals and moving parts will result.
• Do not run the pump with the outlet closed or blocked. The excessive pressure will cause the pump to explode and cause injury or death.
• Before using any pump, check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
• Unplug before servicing and when changing accessories.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this pump. Approved accessories are available.
• Do not let water inside pump freeze or let frost build up on pump.
• No alterations shall be made to this appliance.
• Do not use in swimming pools or marine areas.
• Not for use by or around children.

Electric Shock Hazard

• Always connect this product to a grounded outlet equipped with a ground fault circuit interruption device (GFCI).
• Before installing this product, have a licensed or certified electrician inspect the outlet to be sure the outlet is correctly grounded. Do not remove or modify the round grounding prong on the power cord plug or use an adapter that eliminates the ground prong. A shock hazard would be created and serious injury can result.
• DO NOT plug in power cord when wet or while standing on damp/wet ground.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
• Always keep one hand free when plugging this product into an electrical power cord.
• DO NOT operate if power cord or electrical components are damaged or seals are compromised.
• DO NOT attempt to service or open this product while it is connected to an electrical power supply.
• DO NOT lift or carry this product by its power cord.

TROUBLESHOOTING

breaker in your home’s breaker/fuse box.
2. The voltage is low. 3.The impeller is blocked. 4.The motor is defective.| 1.If blown, replace with a proper sized fuse or reset the breaker.
2.If the voltage is less than 108 volts, check the wiring size or use a shorter extension cord.
3. Remove the blockage. 4.Contact customer service at 833-290-1189.
The pump will not prime or retain prime after operating| 1.There is an air leak in the suction line. 2.The impeller is blocked.
3. The seal is worn.
4. The suction lift is too high. 5.The hose is kinked or looped. 6.The fittings are not tight enough. 7.The suction hose is out of water. 8.The inlet is clogged.| 1.Repair or replace the suction line. 2.Remove the blockage.
3.Replace the seal. 4.Lower the pump. 5.Straighten the hose. 6.Tighten the fittings.
7.Submerge the suction hose end. 8.Clean the inlet.
The flow rate is too low| 1. The piping or hose is fouled or damaged.
2. The voltage is too low.
3. The hose diameter is too small. 4.The discharge hose is too small.| 1.Clean or replace the piping or hose. 2.If the voltage is less than 108 volts,

check the wiring size or use a shorter extension cord.

3. Use a minimum 3/4 in. heavy duty garden hose.

4. Use as short a hose as possible (max 50 ft.).

The seal leaks| 1.The seal is worn. 2.The shaft is grooved.
3.The pump head is loose on the motor.| 1. Replace the seal. Call for replacements.
2. Replace the rotor. Call for replacements.
3. Ensure the pump is assembled properly and that there is no obstruction.

PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS LIST

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