Chicago Electric Water Pump 95591 75 HP User Manual

VERTICAL FLOAT SUMP PUMP  
Model 95591 - .75 HP  
Model 95592 - 1 HP  
Model 95593 - 1.5 HP  
SET UP And OPERATIng InSTRUCTIOnS  
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
1. grounded tools must be plugged into a gFCI (ground Fault Circuit Interrupt-  
er) 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.  
2. double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,  
contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change  
the plug in any way. Double insulation  
eliminates the need for the three wire  
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.  
3. 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.  
4. do not abuse the Power Cord. never use the Power Cord to carry the Sump  
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 immedi-  
ately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
PERSOnAL SAFETY  
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat-  
ing this product. Do not use the Sump Pump while tired or under the influ-  
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating  
this product may result in serious personal injury.  
2. dress properly. do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.  
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,  
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
3. Use safety equipment. Wear AnSI-approved safety impact goggles when  
assembling this product. Non-skid safety shoes must be used for appropriate  
conditions.  
TOOL USE And CARE  
1. disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any  
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Sump Pump. Such pre-  
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.  
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2. Store idle equipment out of reach of children and other untrained persons.  
Electrically-powered products are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
3. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and  
any other condition that may affect this product’s operation. If damaged,  
have the Sump Pump serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained equipment.  
SERVICE  
1. Service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or  
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
2. When servicing this product, use only identical replacement parts. Follow  
instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this  
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions  
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Pump. These carry important informa-  
tion. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.  
2.  
Wear AnSI-approved safety impact eye goggles when assembling  
the Pump. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury.  
Safety impact eye goggles are available from Harbor Freight Tools.  
3. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which this  
product was designed. Do not use small tools, attachments, or equipment to do  
the work of larger industrial tools, attachments, or equipment.  
4. Maintain a safe environment. Keep the area well lit. Make sure there is ad-  
equate surrounding space. Always keep the area free of obstructions, grease, oil,  
trash, and other debris. Do not use an electrically powered product in areas near  
flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.  
5.  
Risk of electrical shock. Always disconnect the Pump from its power  
source before handling or making any adjustments to the tool. Always  
wear non-skid rubber boots when water is on the floor and you must  
unplug the Pump. Make sure the electrical power source is a separate-  
ly fused, grounded, 3-wire type gFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet. do  
not remove the ground prong on the Power Cord Plug. do not use an exten-  
sion cord.  
6. do not pump hazardous materials. Do not pump explosive or flammable ma-  
terials such as fuel, oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc. Do not pump in close proximity  
to flammable or explosive materials. Do not pump fats, oils, salt or waste water.  
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This Pump is designed to move clean or dirty water only. Do not pump water  
hotter than 95 degrees Fahrenheit.  
7. Make sure the discharge pipe (not included) is secured to a solid surface to  
ensure the stability of the Pump.  
8. Make sure to position the Pump on a flat, level, solid surface.  
9. Arrange a “drip loop” in the Power Cord connecting the Pump to a 115 volt,  
gFCI electrical outlet. A drip loop is that part of the Power  
Cord below the level of the outlet to prevent water from  
drip Loop  
traveling along the Power Cord and coming in contact with  
OUTLET  
the outlet. If the Power Plug or electrical outlet does get  
wet, do not unplug the Power Cord. Disconnect the fuse or  
circuit breaker that supplies power to the Pump. Then,  
dEVICE  
unplug the Power Cord and examine for presence of water  
in the outlet. (See drip Loop, right.)  
CORd  
10. If necessary, have a certified electrician install (within 10 feet of where the  
Pump will be located) a 115 volt, gFCI electrical outlet that is dedicated only  
to the Pump. Any outlet should be above the water line.  
11. nEVER raise or lower the Pump by its electrical Power Cord.  
12. In cold weather, when the Pump is not in use, protect the interior of the Pump  
from freezing by draining the water and pumping a permanent type automo-  
bile anti-freeze containing a rust inhibitor through the system. A 50% mixture  
with water is recommended. Be sure to flush the system with a neutralizing liquid  
prior to re-use of the Pump.  
13. If an extension cord is used (for temporary use only) connections must not  
come in contact with water or any wet surfaces.  
14. Prior to use, and periodically thereafter, check to make sure all connections  
are tight and secure.  
15. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.  
16. Performance of this product may vary depending on variations in local line  
voltage.  
17. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Elec-  
tromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pace-  
maker interference or pacemaker failure.  
18. The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all pos-  
sible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the  
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built  
into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
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of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug  
and Outlet.)  
gROUndIng  
TO PREVEnT  
ELECTRIC  
WARnIng  
2. The grounding prong in the plug is  
connected through the green wire in-  
side the cord to the grounding system  
in the tool. The green wire in the cord  
must be the only wire connected to  
the tool’s grounding system and must  
never be attached to an electrically  
“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug  
and Outlet.)  
SHOCK And dEATH FROM  
InCORRECT gROUndIng  
WIRE COnnECTIOn:  
Check with a qualified  
electrician if you are in doubt  
as to whether the outlet is  
properly grounded. do not  
modify the power cord plug  
provided with the tool. never  
remove the grounding prong  
from the plug. do not use the  
tool if the power cord or plug  
is damaged. If damaged, have  
it repaired by a service facility  
before use. If the plug will not  
fit the outlet, have a proper  
outlet installed by a qualified  
electrician.  
3. The tool must be plugged into an  
appropriate outlet, properly installed  
and grounded in accordance with all  
codes and ordinances. The plug and  
outlet should look like those in the  
preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong  
Plug and Outlet.)  
double Insulated Tools: Tools  
with Two Prong Plugs  
grounded Tools: Tools with Three  
Prong Plugs  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug  
1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do  
not require grounding. They have  
a special double insulation system  
which satisfies OSHA requirements  
and complies with the applicable  
standards of Underwriters Labora-  
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard  
Association, and the National Electri-  
cal Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong  
Plug.)  
3-Prong Plug and Outlet  
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Re-  
quired” have a three wire cord and  
three prong grounding plug. The  
plug must be connected to a properly  
grounded outlet. If the tool should  
electrically malfunction or break  
down, grounding provides a low  
resistance path to carry electricity  
away from the user, reducing the risk  
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2. Double insulated tools may be used  
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown  
in the preceding illustration. (See  
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)  
dition. Always replace a damaged  
extension cord or have it repaired by  
a qualified electrician before using it.  
8. Protect the extension cords from  
sharp objects, excessive heat, and  
damp or wet areas.  
Extension Cords  
1. Grounded tools require a three wire  
extension cord. Double Insulated  
tools can use either a two or three  
wire extension cord.  
RECOMMEndEd MInIMUM WIRE  
gAUgE FOR EXTEnSIOn CORdS*  
(120/240 VOLT)  
EXTEnSIOn CORd  
nAMEPLATE  
LEngTH  
2. As the distance from the supply outlet  
increases, you must use a heavier  
gauge extension cord. Using exten-  
sion cords with inadequately sized  
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,  
resulting in loss of power and pos-  
sible tool damage.  
AMPERES  
(at full load)  
0 – 2.0  
2.1 – 3.4  
18  
18  
18  
18  
18  
14  
12  
18  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
-
16  
14  
12  
12  
-
3.5 – 5.0  
5.1 – 7.0  
(See Table A.)  
7.1 – 12.0  
12.1 – 16.0  
16.1 – 20.0  
-
3. The smaller the gauge number of the  
wire, the greater the capacity of the  
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord  
can carry a higher current than a 16  
gauge cord. (See Table A.)  
-
-
* Based on limiting the line  
voltage drop to five volts at  
150% of the rated amperes.  
TABLE A  
Symbology  
4. When using more than one exten-  
sion cord to make up the total length,  
make sure each cord contains at  
least the minimum wire size required.  
(See Table A.)  
Double Insulated  
Canadian Standards Association  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  
Volts Alternating Current  
Amperes  
5. If you are using one extension cord  
for more than one tool, add the  
nameplate amperes and use the sum  
to determine the required minimum  
cord size. (See Table A.)  
V~  
A
6. If you are using an extension cord  
outdoors, make sure it is marked with  
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to  
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor  
use.  
No Load Revolutions per Minute  
(RPM)  
n xxxx/min.  
0
7. Make sure the extension cord is prop-  
erly wired and in good electrical con-  
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UnPACKIng  
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on  
page 12 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight  
Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
ASSEMBLY And OPERATIng InSTRUCTIOnS  
note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer  
to the Assembly diagram on page 13.  
WARnIng! Always make sure to turn off the electricity powering the  
Pump’s electrical outlet and that the Pump is unplugged from its outlet prior to  
assembling the unit, unclogging the unit, or making any adjustments to the unit.  
1. If necessary, have a certified electrician install (within 10 feet of where the Pump  
will be located) a 115 volt, GFCI electrical outlet that is dedicated only to the Pump.  
Any outlet should be well above the water line.  
2. The discharge has both internal and external NPT threads. Use either 1-3/4” NPT  
Male or 1-1/2” NPT Female PVC pipe for the discharge line. Do not use a pipe  
smaller than 1-1/2”.  
REV 08b  
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