Torpedo Pump Manual
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1. CAL PUMP LIMITED WARRANTY Every Cal Product is tested before shipment and when properly used and maintained will provide years of satisfaction In the unlikely event that our material or workmanship should prove defective within the warranty period return the pump along with proof of purchase to the original dealer for inspection and replacement if needed If you prefer the product may be returned directly to Cal Pump for repair or replacement Be sure to include your name address proof of purchase and reason for return All pumps must be returned freight prepaid Warranty does not cover any costs associated with the installation or removal of products subject to warranty claims This limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is void if any of the following apply The pump has been dissembled Alterations have been made to the cord or plug The pump has been run dry Flammable liquids solvents chemicals or abrasive solutions were pumped 5 Obvious abuse or misuse of the product took place All implied warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability are limited in duration to the same extent as the express warranty as allowed by the state law Cal Pump expressly disclaims and excludes any liability for consequential or incidental damages for breach of any express or implied warranty as allowed by the state law el at le WARRANTY PERIOD One Year from date of purchase DEALERS DISTRIBUTORS You ar2. e authorized by Cal Pump to make a warranty determination on our behalf Please exercise your own good judgment in accordance with the provisions of the Cal Pump warranty listed above For credit or replacement return the product to Cal Pump freight prepaid RETURN PRODUCT TO Cal Pump 28606 W Livingston Ave Valencia CA 91355 Attn Service Department P N 13751 REV 02 05 CAPe Simple solutions Beautiful results 28606 W LIVINGSTON AVE VALENCIA CALIFORNIA 91355 TORPEDO PUMP General instructions Introduction Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Cal Pump Torpedo Pump To ensure efficient and faultless operation it is however important to read carefully and strictly comply with this service manual Safety Measures Caution Before assembly and startup carefully read this service manual For safety purposes do not use the pump until you have read the instructions ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Before connecting the pump to the power source verify that the power source is of the same voltage and frequency listed on the pump The National Electric Code and most local codes REQUIRE that a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI be installed in the branch circuit feeding your pump For your own safety we urge you to comply with this regulation Extension cords or splices should NEVER be used with submersible pumps The Power Control Center PC50 can be used with the T1500 and the T4000 and is available th
3. flushing may be required WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS PUMP FOR ANY REASON WARRANTY WILL BE VOID End of Season At the end of the season remove the pump from the pond and clean it as outlined above Protect the pump from freezing see Operating Conditions TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION 1 Insure that the power is on to the pump 2 The pump is not primed The inlet of the pump must be below the water surface Low water flow from the pump 1 Check that there is no debris blocking the intake screen or impeller 2 The pump is not large enough Select a larger capacity pump 3 Check discharge hose for blockage 1 The pump is too hot Check to see if there is debris clogging the suction screen etc No water flow from pump Pump runs intermittently
4. of the pumped liquid must not exceed 30 C 86 F in continuous operation Do not run the pump dry The pump may be submerged in water during operation The pump may be mounted out of water below water line in any position When mounting the pump out of water the pump must be primed initially by flooding pump volute chamber To facilitate pump priming we suggest that the inlet hose be connected and submerged then fill the volute chamber by sinking the pump with its discharge outlet facing up complete the discharge connections the pump is now ready to use The power cord must not be used to lift or carry the pump To lower or lift the pump from pond attach a rope to the handle In freezing temperatures the pump must be removed from water and drained Under no circumstances should the pump be left in a frozen body of water or with any residual water left in the pump Maintenance and Care Before starting any maintenance jobs on the pump it is essential to unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to ensure that it cannot restart on its own WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS PUMP WARRANTY WILL BE VOID THIS PUMP IS FACTORY SEALED IF IMPELLER IS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS REMOVE HOSE FITTINGS BACK FLUSH AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM SUCTION END OF PUMP The pump may require cleaning periodically if a reduction in flow is noticed large debris may have entered and lodged in the pump and or the impeller Back
5. rough your dealer Warning Risk of electrical shock This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding type attachment plug To reduce the risk of electrical shock connect only to a properly grounded grounding type receptacle with ground fault interrupter The temperature of the inlet liquid must not exceed 30 C 86 F Do not lift carry or attach the pump by its electric power cable Before starting the pump check that the power cable and or socket are not tampered with or damaged Before carrying out any maintenance on the pump the power cord must be unplugged from the power service The pump is started by plugging it into a receptacle There is no on off switch If the bottom of the pond is sandy or muddy operate the pump suspended from a rope or chain or install it on a suitable base to prevent its intake from clogging Operation Application The submergible Torpedo Pump is designed for the following applications O Water displays Q Available in four models OH Ponds Q 20 power cord for convenience Q 40 power cord on the T7500 and T10000 Q Aeration Q Use in or out of water Q Waterfalls Q Non corrosive construction Q To power large bio filters Q Large intake and discharge connection Operating Conditions This pump is designed to transfer clear slight turbid and wastewater This pump must not be used to pump flammable corrosive gaseous or explosive liquids The max Temperature
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