INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
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1. a foot valve must be installed below water level The pump and inlet line must be primed prior to start up Do not run pump dry 4 Mount the motor base to a secure immobile foundation preferably one that will dampen vibration 5 Use only plastic fittings on both the inlet and discharge ports Seal the inlet amp discharge fittings with Teflon pipe dope These fittings should be self supported and in neutral alignment with each port i e Fittings must not be forced into port alignment which may cause premature line failure or damage to the pump volute 6 Never restrict the inlet Keep both inlet line as free of eloows and valves as possible Always use pipe of adequate diameter This will reduce friction losses and maximize output Never use an inlet line of smaller diameter than the discharge line Minimize the suction lift 7 For additional tips review ReeFlo s Pump Hints and Operation Tips next page BALL VALVE FLOODED SUCTION SWING CHECK VALVE OR FooT VALVE ELECTRICAL HOOK UP NOTE THE PUMP MOTOR IS DESIGNED FOR 115 VAC 60HZ POWER ONLY WARNING SHUT OFF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OR SERVICING THIS PUMP Carefully examine the power cord before use Do not use this power cord if there is any visible damage Do not use this power cord in water or if the motor or electrical receptacle is in contact with any standing water This power cord should only be plugged into a properly installed 115 VAC GFI recep2. carbon graphite seal assembly from the bracket by pressing it out from the motor side of the bracket Do not pry it out with a screwdriver from the pump cavity side of the bracket if you are replacing the seal N BRACKET VOLUTE WASHER amp Lock NUT amp WASHER Seal installation instructions Inspect all pump parts O ring O ring groove impeller hub ID motor shaft etc and clean if necessary 2 Apply sealant to the bracket bore ID wall and around the seal case using Gasgacinch or a non hardening Silicon material Never use petroleum based materials 3 Lightly press the seal member evenly into the pump bracket bore until uniformly snug A ratchet socket that is larger than the face can be used Never touch or apply pressure to the carbon graphite seal fac 4 Screw four M Bolts five complete turns into the threaded holes located on the motor face 5 Mount the bracket to the motor by aligning the key holes over each bolt head then rotate cock wise which will position the small key hole slot under each bolt head Tighten each bolt with a wrench to secure the bracket to the motor 08 25 Ib in 6 Carefully lubricate the seal seat elastomer OD and impeller hub ID with water Press the seal seat into the impeller hub making certain that the ceramic is in evenly the sealing surface should be parallel with the impeller hub 7 Apply clean water to the carbon graphite and seal seat sealing surfaces Do not use
3. regardless of the tens of such consent in writing such assignee 3 All warranty repairs must be performed by ReeFlo shall have no greater rights than his assignor had against ReeFlo Purchaser must retain the purchase receipt and present it with this certificate as proof of 11 After the warranty period units requiring maintenance or repair may qualify for our ownership and entitlement to warranty repairs Unauthorized repairs will not be exchange program The exchange program provides an opportunity to repair replace compensated by ReeFlo and are not the responsibility of ReeFlo and if such repairs your pump and or motor at a nominal charge Please refer to the Exchange Policy or damage the product such damages are not remedied under this warranty contact Reefloor details and current pricing 4 Purchaser shall bear all shipping packing and insurance costs and all other costs excluding labor and parts necessary to effectuate repairs under this warranty ReeFlo Incorporated 5 Periodic check ups are not covered by this warranty 325 KAREN LANE 6 This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties which now or hereafter Colorado Springs CO 80907 might otherwise arise with respect to this product Any and all limited warranties Phone 877 378 6798 including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular www reeflopumps com Gasgacinch is a registered trademark of Porter Manufacturing Noryl is a registered trademark of the Gen
4. silicon lubricants or grease 8 Lock the shaft by placing a screwdriver blade into the shaft slot at the fan end of the motor Thread the impeller onto the motor shaft Insure that the small impeller washer is in place on the impeller Thread until the washer securely contacts the shaft shoulder Becareful not to cross thread the impeller Seat the large O ring into the bracket O ring groove 10 Assemble the volute onto the bracket with six P Bolts 10 24 x 2 3 4 carriage bolts and six flanged lock nuts Tighten in a cross pattern 30 Ib in 11 Install the drain plug and O ring into the volute drain hole 12 Before operating the ReeFlo pump allow a proper cure time for the sealant used in steps 2 and 3 Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of the ReeFlo centrifugal pump ALL OF OUR PUMPS CAN BE VALVED BACK AS LONG AS ITS DONE ON THE DISCHARGE LINE IT WILL NOT ONLY REDUCE THE FLOW IT WILL LOWER THE WATT USEAGE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE MOTOR AND THE SEAL INSTALLATION Please read carefully When properly installed the ReeFlo pump will provide dependable trouble free service 1 Do not submerse the unit in water it is not a submersible pump Do not allow the pump to become submerged or otherwise get wet 2 Locate the pump as near the source to be pumped as possible A flooded suction is preferred 3 The pump is not self priming Therefore if the fluid level is below the pump a swing type check valve or
5. Barracuda Hlammmerhead Manta Ray Tiger Shark High Efficiency Centrifugal Pumps INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL ReeFlo Pumps PORT SIZE 1 1 2 Intake and Discharge TYPE Straight Centrifugal MATERIALS 30 Glass Filled Noryl HORSEPOWER AVAILABLE 1 8 1 6 or 40 Glass Filled Polypropylene 1 4 1 3 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 2 MOTOR NEMA C Face 56J WARNING Please read completely before you install or operate your new pump This ts an external out of pond pump It is NOT submersible Do NOT allow this pump to become submerged Never run dry Never reverse rotation Never exceed an internal case pressure of 65 PSI Max Polypropylene 100 PSI Max Noryl Disassembly Shut off power to the motor before servicing any pump Unplug the power cord 3 Disassemble the bracket motor assembly from the volute six P Bolts and six flanged lock nuts The volute may remain attached to the plumbing to help simplify re installation 4 Lock the shaft by placing a screwdriver blade into the shaft slot at the fan end of the motor Unthread the impeller from the motor shaft Take care not to misplace the small metal impeller washer 5 Remove the ceramic with rubber boot from the impeller hub if you are replacing the seal 6 Loosen the four M Bolts attaching the bracket to the motor Rotate the bracket counter clock wise until the screw heads are located in the large key hole slots Lift off the bracket from the motor 7 Remove the
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7. lease operate the pump continously for 48 hours to allow bearing grease to properly disperse If the noise persists then call ReeFlo at 877 378 6798 4 Placing the pump on a wood or metal Use padding to eliminate resonance noise 5 There is a rubber washer slinger located on the shaft between the motor and the pump head The slinger can move away from the middle and rub causing a squealing sound Simply slide it back to the middle of the shaft REEFLO INCORPORATED purpose shall have no greater duration than the duration period of the express LIMITED WARRANTY written warranty applicable to this product and shall terminate automatically the expiration of such duration period Some states do not allow limitations on how This product is warranted to the initial purchaser to be free of defects in materials and long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you No workmanship at the time of initial purchase and for a period of 3 YEARS In the event of action shall be brought for breach of any implied or express warranty after one malfunctions within three y ears from the date of purchase the sole obligation of year ena to the expiration of the duration period of the express writte warranty 7 Incidental and consequential damages caused by malfunction defect or ReeFlo Incporated hereinafter referred to as ReeFlo will be to repair the unit or replace otherwise and with respect to breach of any express or implied warranty a
8. re not with an equivalent new or factory refurbished unit at our discretion subject to the the responsibility of ReeFlo and to the extent permitted by law are hereby following conditions excluded both for property damage and to the extent not unconscionable for personal injury damage Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 1 The malfunction is proved attributable to a defect in materials or workmanship including incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may repairs performed under this warranty Malfunction for any other reason including but not apply to you not limited to misuse negligence accident or tampering with parts incorrect wiring or 8 This warranty does not apply to any malfunction arising out of any application of this improper installation will not be remedied under this warranty product other than normal use unless such application is upon request specifically 2 ReeFlo specifically does not guantee chemical compatibility and expressly does not approved in writing by ReeFlo warrant units from any problems caused by chemical attack or failure due to 9 The provisions of this warranty are severable and if any provision shall be deemed incompatibility of fluid being pumped with pump materials of construction invalid the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect 10 Rights under this warranty are not assignable without the express prior consent in writing by ReeFlo and
9. tacle ALWAYS TEST CYCLE A GFI RECEPTACLE TO DETERMINE ITS CONDITION BEFORE USE page 2 MAINTENANCE Lubrication Motor Permanently Lubricated ball bearings no service required Rotary Seal Requires no lubrication after assembly The pump must be drained and the inside flushed if pump is to be stored for more than 3 months Salt buildup on seal will cause abarasion in left to dry TROUBLESHOOTING AID Motor Just Hums Or Will Not Rotate Occassionally the seals on a newer pump are tight and they keep the pump from turning over The motor hums but the impeller will not turn There is an easy fix Locate the flat headed shaft screw at the rear of the motor in the center With the pump turned off insert a flat headed screwdriver into the screw and while the pump is plugged in give the screw driver a clockwise twist This should start a sticky pump Once the seals are broken in this should no longer be a problem Pump is Noisy There are five principal causes of excessive noise 1 The fan is rubbing up against the fan cover Simply remove the fan cover and run the pump If noise ceases then reinstall fan cover allowing more clearance 2 A restriction on the intake line such as an elbow near the intake port or an intake line that is narrower than the discharge lines causes cavitation as well as pipe vibration Test by restricting the discharge line and if noise lessens then intake restriction is the cause 3 Bearing noise P
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