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Section 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand the following information and instructions included with your Welch Dry
Vacuum Pumps before using. This information is for your safety and to prevent damage to the
pumps.
1.1 CAUTION: To Prevent Injury...
1.1a
Never operate this product if it is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged or has fallen into water,
please return the product to a Welch service center for examination and repair.
1.1b
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
1.1c
Never block any air openings or place it on a soft surface where the openings may be blocked. The air
openings are for ventilation of the motor inside the housing. Keep all air openings free of lint, dirt and other
foreign objects.
1.1d
Never drop or insert fingers or any other object into any openings.
1.1e
This pump is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets. Always disconnect
power source before servicing.
1.1f
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
1.1g
Use only in well ventilated areas.
1.1h
All electrical products generate heat. To avoid serious burns never touch unit during or immediately after
operation.
1.1i
Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See Section 2.5.
1.2
CAUTION: To Reduce Risk Of Electrical Shock...
1.2a
Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create electrical
shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualified service agencies only.
1.2B
Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded outlet only.
1.3
WARNING: To Reduce Risk Of Electrocution...
I.3a
Do not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
1.3b
Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. De-energize immediately.