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Sears 390.2508 manual

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  • Page 1

    I SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 390.2508 CAUTION: Read andFollow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Save This Manual For Future Reference. CRAFTSMAN ° HYDROGLASS ® SHALLOW WELL JET PUMP • Safety Instructions • Installation • Operation • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co[...]

  • Page 2

    CONTENTS WaL'ranty .............................................................................. 2 Pump Performance .............................................................. 3 Major Components .............................................................. 3 Piping ..........................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    GENERAL INFORMATION Table h Pump Performance Chart (In Gallons Per Minute) Discharge Pump Suction Discharge Pressure Pumping Depth in Feet Model Description Size Size P.S.I. 5' 10' 15' 20' 390.2508 1/2 HP Standard S.W. Jet 1-1/4" 3/4" 40 7.3 6.2 5.2 4.2 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND WHAT THEY DO Relief Valve ie Tee Water System[...]

  • Page 4

    PIPING INSTALLATION Cased Open Well Water Foot Valve Strainer Screen 18360695 Figure 3 Horizontal Piping From well To Pump When the pump is offset more than 25 feet from the well, horizontal piping should be increased in size to reduce fric- tion losses. In no case should the offset piping be smaller than the suction tapping of the pump. Horizontal[...]

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    ELECTRICAL Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring. Motor Switch Settings If the motor can operate at either 115 or 230 volts, it is set at the factory to 230 volts. Do not change motor voltage setting if line voltage is 230 volts, or if you have a single voltage motor. NOTICE: Never wire a 115 volt motor to a 230[...]

  • Page 6

    ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTIONS ,AWARNING] Fire hazard. Incorrect voltage can cause a fire or seriously damage the motor and voids the warranty. The supply voltage must be within + 10% of the motor name- plate voltage. NOTICE: Dual-voltage motors are factory wired for 230 volts. If necessary, reconnect the motor for 115 volts, as shown. Do not alter [...]

  • Page 7

    OPERATION Priming the Pump NOTE: To properly prime the pump, install a pipe tee in the discharge piping, similar to that shown in Figures 1 and 2 on Page 3. [& CAUTION Never run pump dry. Running pump with- out water may cause pump to overheat, dam- aging seal and possibly causing burns to persons handling pump. Fill pump with water before star[...]

  • Page 8

    OPERATION 3. Remove seal plate from motor by inserting two screw- drivers between the seal plate and the motor flange. Pry seal plate off motor flange. This will force rotating portion of seal off shaft. NOTE: Be sure you do not scratch shaft! See Figures 7 & 8. MOTOR FLANGE SCREWDRIVER PUMPBACK HALF MOTOR _CREWDRIVER Figure 7 COPPER SEAT FLOAT[...]

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    OPERATION I. Screw impeller on shaft (clockwise) while holding shaft wzth 7/16" open end wrench on shaft flats. This v_fll automatically locate seal in place. See Figure 11. FACE OF SEALING WASHER SEAL PLATE HOLES MUST LINE UP DIFFUSER IMPELLER HUB SHAFT SHOULDER RUBBER DRIVE RING Figure I I Remount diffuser on seal plate. Be sure diffuser is [...]

  • Page 10

    OPERATION B. Place a small amount of No. 2 non-hardening Permatex on surface of insert as shown. Smooth out with finger. See Figure 15. Wipe on small amount of non-hardening Permatex on this surface Figure 1 5 C. Pull insert into cavity as shown in Figure 16. Socket Figure 16 D. Clean out any surplus Permatex from insert cavity where new seal will [...]

  • Page 11

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not run 1. Disconnect switch is off 1. Be sure switch is on 2. Fuse is blown 2. Replace false 3. Starting switch is defective 3. Replace sta_ing switch 4. Wires at motor are loose, 4. Refer to instructions on wiring. Check and tighten all wiring. disconnected, or wired inc[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS 28 26 25 24 23 To Order Parts, Call Sears Product Service, 1-800-366-7278 22 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 21 20 2305 0296 10 18 17 J 14 11 AVC Port 13 / 12 J 12A / 12B Model 390.2508 Key Qty. No, Part Number Used Description 1# J218-g53c 1 Motor - 115/230V 2 17351-0009 1 Water Slinger 3* N203-12P 1 Sea_ Plate Assembly 4 J3-2 1 Seal Plate Insert 5 U9-[...]

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    SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 390.2508 The model number of your Shallow Well Jet Pump will be found on a plate attached to the pump discharge connection. When requesting service or ordering parts, always give the following information: • Product Type • Model Number • Part Number • Part Description I:RRFTSMRN* HYDROGLASS ® SHALLOW WEL[...]