Maintenance Instructions - RIDGID TP-250 Manual Del Operador

TP-250 Utility Pump
1. This pump has been designed to attach to a stan-
dard garden hose. Thread the female end of the
garden hose to the discharge on the pump.
2. To reduce leakage between the pump and the
hose, place a hose washer (not included) on the
garden hose before installing to the pump.
3. For best pump performance, unwind the hose
before starting the pump. This will help remove
any kinks or binds in the hose and allow the unit to
pump with less restriction.
4. Place pump on a hard surface in the water. Do not
set the pump directly on mud or sand surfaces.
This will cause the inlet screen to clog.
NOTICE
!
Do not place pump directly on clay,
gravel, or any loose or sandy surfaces. These surfaces
contain small stones or sand that may clog or damage
the pump. This could result in pump failure causing
flooding and property damage.
5. The water level must be at least 1/2 inch for the
pump to operate. Water levels less than 1/2 inch
will not allow the impeller to contact water and no
water will be pumped.
6. Inspect the power cord and GFCI plug for damage.
If the plug is missing the grounding prong or the
cord is damaged, do not install the pump until the
cord has been replaced.
WARNING
!
• Never cut off grounding prong or use an adapter.
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to insure it is operating correct-
ly.
7. Plug the power cord into a grounded 115-volt AC
power outlet. Make sure the electrical outlet is
grounded and is rated for at least 15 amps. The
pump will start operating as soon as the power
cord is plugged into the power outlet. The indica-
tor on the GFCI should be RED.
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Red Light
Red Light
Reset Button
Reset Button
Test Button
Test Button
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8. Press the TEST button. The RED indicator should
disappear.
9. Press RESET button. The indicator should be
RED. Do not use the pump if the indicator is not
RED.
10. The pump will remove water down to 1/8 inches of
the surface the pump was placed on.
11. The pump should be unplugged once the water
has reached the 1/8 inch height, or pump will run
dry.
NOTICE
!
Do not allow pump to run dry. The
shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Operating
the pump without water will damage the shaft seal and
cause pump failure.
WARNING
!
When routing electrical cord protect
cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oils, and chem-
icals. Do not kink cord; replace any damaged cord
immediately.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
!
Always disconnect the electrical
supply or unplug the pump before attempting to
install, service, relocate, or perform any mainte-
nance. If the power source is out of sight, lock and
tag in the open (OFF) position to prevent unex-
pected power application. Failure to do so could
result in fatal electrical shock. Only a qualified
technician should repair this unit. Improper repair
could result in fatal electrical shock.
1. Check the operation of the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) each time the pump is used.
2. Keep pump inlet clean and free of all foreign
objects. Inspect inlet at beginning of each use.
3. The motor housing is completely sealed and
requires no service. Disassembly of the motor
housing or alteration of the power cord could
result in fatal electrical shock.