BJM Pumps R08, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual, Page: 9 / 34

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PUMP OPERATION
This pump is designed to handle dirty water that contains some
solids. It is not designed to pump volatile or flammable liquids. Do not attempt to pump
any liquids which may damage the pump or endanger personnel as a result of pump
failure.
Do not operate this pump where explosive vapors or
flammable material exist. Death or Serious injury will result.
TYPICAL MANUAL DEWATERING INSTALLATION
NOTE: Maximum recommended starts should not exceed 10 times per hour .
Models R100, R250, R400, and R400D are provided with a 33’ (10 m) power cord and
models R750, RX750SS R1500, RX1500SS, R1520, R1530, R08, RX08SS, R15, &
RX15SS, are supplied
with a 50’ (15m) power cord. NEVER splice the power cable due
to safety and warranty considerations. Always keep the plug end dry.
Note: 230V, single phase and 208V, 230V, 460V & 575V three phase units do not
have a plug and have to be provided separately.
Do not alter the length or repair any power cable with a splice. The
pump motor and cable must be completely waterproof. Damage to the pump or
personal injury may result from alterations.
For manual operation: 115 volt: plug the power cable into any 115 volt grounded
receptacle. 230 and 460 volt: Attach the proper plug, connect directly to the power
source or control box. Check the direction of the rotation. Tilt the pump and start it. It
should twist in the opposite direction of the arrow (on pump). It is recommended that a
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) type receptacle (or equivalent) be used.
Single phase pumps always use a three-prong grounded
receptacle. It is recommended that a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) type receptacle (or
equivalent) be used.