Specific Safety Information; Pump Safety; Description And Specifications; Description - RIDGID TP-4000 Mode D'emploi

TP-4000, TP-5500 Utility Pump

Specific Safety Information

For your own safety, before assembling and operating
this unit, read this operators manual carefully and
completely. Learn the operation, application, and
potential hazards peculiar to this unit.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical services
department at 1-877-9RIDGID if you have any
questions.

Pump Safety

• Never refuel while engine is running or hot.
Fuel spilled on a hot engine could result in a fire or
explosion.
• Use caution when handling gasoline. Refuel
in well-ventilated area. Do not overfill fuel tank
and do not spill fuel. Make sure tank cap is
closed properly. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and is explosive under certain conditions.
• Never run the engine in an enclosed or
confined area. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive
liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
solvents or thinners. Pump should only be
used with liquids compatible with pump
component materials. Failure to follow to this
warning can result in serious personal injury, death
and/or property damage.
• Pump must be located on a solid level surface.
Pump could tip or fall causing serious injury.
• Do not hold or suspend pump by means of a
discharge pipe. Pipe could break or come loose.
• Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is
hot. To avoid severe burns or fire hazards,
let the engine cool before transporting or
storing it indoors. The muffler becomes very hot
during operation and remains hot for a while after
stopping the engine.
that the State of California believes may case cancer
or reproductive harm.

Description and Specifications

Description

The Engine-Driven Utility Transfer Pump is designed
to drain ponds, fields, pools or de-water basements,
trenches, sewers and manholes. The unit is equipped
with a Honda gasoline powered engine with automatic
low oil shut-off and a cast iron impeller and pump
housing. Unit includes an intake flapper valve to help
maintain priming.

Specifications

Engine:
Pump Rating:
4 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9600 GPH @ 0 Ft.
5.5 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16800 GPH @ 0 Ft.
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Pump Installation and Operation
• Never run engine in an
enclosed area. Exhaust gases
contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide,
which has no odor or taste.
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive
liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil or kerosene,
solvents or thinners. Do not use in a
flammable or explosive atmosphere.
• Use caution when handling gasoline.
Refuel in well-ventilated area. Never
refuel while engine is running or hot.
• To prevent property damage or serious injury,
proper installation of the pump is required.
The following procedures should be followed:
Ridge Tool Company
Exhaust also contains chemicals
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Max Lift: 25'
Max Head: 125'
Max Lift: 25'
Max Head: 125'
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