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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically
qualified personnel who are familiar with the correct selection
and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure
to comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes
and within FPS recommendations may result in electrical shock or
fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.
Know the product’s application, limitations, and potential haz
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ards. Read and follow instructions carefully to avoid injury and
property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless
described in this manual.
Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all
applicable codes may result in the following hazards:
Risk of death, personal injury, or
property damage due to explosion, fire,
or electric shock.
• Do not use to pump flammable, combustible, or explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations as classi -
fied by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70.
• Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing
on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
• When a pump is in its application, do not touch the motor, pipes, or
water until the unit is unplugged or electrically disconnected.
Risk of severe injury or death by
electrical shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before working on
or around the system. More than one disconnect switch may be required
to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
• Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The installa -
tion must be in accordance with their regulations as well as the most
recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and
Health Act (OSHA).
• Wire pump system for correct voltage.
• The pump shall be properly grounded. If the product is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce
risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly
grounded grounding-type receptacle. Do not remove the third prong
from the plug. The third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent
possible electric shock hazard. Do not use an extension cord.
• A separate branch circuit is recommended for each pump.
• The pump should only be used with liquids compatible with pump com -
ponent materials. If the pump is used with liquids incompatible with the
pump components, the liquid can cause failure to the electrical insulation
system resulting in electrical shock.
• Wear proper PPE when working on or around pumps, basins, or piping.
These pumps can be subjected to wastewater and sewage gases, which
can transmit illness or disease.
Risk of bodily injury, electric
shock, or equipment damage.
• This equipment must not be used by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in experience and exper
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tise, unless supervised or instructed. Children may not use the equip -
ment, nor may they play with the unit or in the immediate vicinity.
• Equipment can start automatically. Always unplug the pump power cord
and disconnect the electrical power before servicing the pump.
• Do not oil the motor. The pump’s motor housing is sealed, and contains
a high-grade dielectric oil for heat transfer and lifetime lubrication. Use
of other oils could cause serious electric shock and/or permanent dam
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age to the pump
• Do not let the unit freeze. Freezing may cause cracking or distortion that
may destroy the unit.
• In applications where property damage and/or personal injury might
result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to power outages, dis
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charge line blockage, or any other reason, an automatic back-up system
and/or an alarm should be installed.
• Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cord and strain relief. Do not con -
nect conduit to pump.
• For manual models an acceptable motor control device shall be pro -
vided at the time of installation.
• Do not use the power cord or float for lifting the pump.
• Do not place hands, feet or clothing near the cutter mechanism when
there is any possibility the pump is connected to a power source. This
pump contains a cutting mechanism with very sharp edges that can
cause severe bodily injury.
• The pump has been evaluated for use with water only. Pump should
only be used with liquids compatible with pump component materials. If
the pump is used with liquids incompatible with the pump components,
the liquid can cause failure to the electrical insulation system resulting in
electrical shock.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation
instructions provided in this manual for use with this product. Read entire
manual before starting installation and operation. End User should
receive and retain manual for future use.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.
• Periodically inspect pump and system components. Regularly check
hoses for weakness or wear, making certain that all connections are
secure.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance as required and in accor -
dance with the Maintenance section of this manual.