Professional 1/2 hp shallow well water system (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 390.252156
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OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 390.252156 Photo may vary from actual product. CRAFTSMAN CAUTION: 1/2 HP SHALLOW WELL Read and Follow All Safety Rules and WATER SYSTEM Operating Instructions Before First Use of • Safety Instructions This Product. • Installation Save This Manual For •...
REPAIR PARTS .............12-14 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON PUMP For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace well pump, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN HYDRO-GLASS ® PUMP After one year and through three years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish, free of charge, a replacement part for any defective part.
Pump Performance (In Gallons per Minute) NOTE: This system is designed for pumping depths of 20 feet or less. Pumping Depth in Feet Pump Discharge Model Description Suct. Disch. Pressure PSI 5’ 10’ 15’ 20’ 390.252156 1/2 HP S.W. Jet 1-1/4” 1”...
BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED Plastic Pipe Installation Tools Materials Pipe Wrenches Plastic Pipe and Fittings (as required to complete job). Screwdriver Knife or Saw to Cut Plastic Pipe Teflon Tape (DO NOT use joint compound on plastic fittings). Tire Pressure Gauge Galvanized Steel Pipe Installation Tools Materials...
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INSTALLATION 1. Wrap male pipe threads being attached to pump In areas where the temperature is high for long peri- with one or two layers of Teflon tape. Cover entire ods of time, the tank pre-charge pressure may increase. threaded portion of pipe. This may reduce the tank drawdown (amount of water available per cycle).
ELECTRICAL Risk of serious or fatal Disconnect power at service panel electrical shock. before connecting pressure switch. Connect motor ground Motor wires are connected wire before connecting to these two To convert from brass screws. 230 to 115 Volts: power supply wires. Move white wire w/black tracer Do not ground to a gas sup-...
ELECTRICAL Table II Wiring Chart Recommended Wire and Fuse Sizes Distance in Feet from Motor to Meter Branch 0’ 101’ 201’ 301’ 401’ Max. Fuse* Motor Load Rating 100’ 200’ 300’ 400’ 500’ Horsepower Volts Amps. Amps Wire Size MAINTENANCE Lubrication C.
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MAINTENANCE NOTICE: Do not overtighten; you may twist studs C. Remove clamp, Key No. 10, Page 12. off of tank. If you have a torque wrench, tighten to D. Remove pump base mounting bolts. Motor as- 85 inch-pounds torque. sembly and back half assembly of pump can be pulled away from front half.
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MAINTENANCE 483 0194 477 0194 Figure 7A Figure 7B 479 0194 Figure 6 3. Remove pump back half from motor by unscrew- ing four (4) nuts. Pry back half off motor by insert- ing two (2) screwdrivers between the back pump half and the motor flange.
HELPFUL HINTS 3. Flush out the debris by running water through the nozzle in the same direction as the dislodging tool was inserted. 4. Reinstall nozzle and venturi. Do not overtighten! Gases rise to 5. Reassemble pump per instructions on Pages 8 and surface Pipe strap or HELPFUL HINTS...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Motor will not run 1. Disconnect switch is off 1. Be sure switch is on 2. Fuse is blown 2. Replace fuse 3. Starting switch is defective 3. Replace starting switch 4. Wires at motor are loose, 4.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS 1/2 HP SHALLOW WELL WATER SYSTEM (Pump Only) Model 390.252156 Wiring omitted for clarity 16 17 587 1193 To Order Parts in the U.S.A., Call To Order Parts outside the U.S.A., Call Sears Product Service, 1-800-366-7278 Your local Sears Service Center or Store...
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REPAIR PARTS Model 390.252156 Part 1/2 HP Description J218-953C Motor - 1/2 HP - 115/230V - 60 Cycle (Includes Key Nos. 1A through 1E) U18-1103 Overload Protector U18-1180 Terminal Board U18-1098 Contactor U18-128 Governor U18-526 Capacitor C69-2 Water Slinger U78-107PT Reducer Bushing - 1/2”...
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS 1/2 HP SHALLOW WELL WATER SYSTEM (Tank Only) Model 390.252156 2952 0697 To Order Parts in the U.S.A., Call To Order Parts outside the U.S.A., Call Sears Product Service, 1-800-366-7278 Your local Sears Service Center or Store REPAIR PARTS Model 390.252156...
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OWNER’S CRAFTSMAN MANUAL 1/2 HP SHALLOW WELL WATER SYSTEM Model No. 390.252156 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...