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Safety Instructions & Preventive Maintenance
Read this sheet and the appropriate pump instruction manual before installing and operating any pump.
Failure to follow safety instructions may result in injury or death.
Health Precautions
These pumps utilize magnets. Any individuals with pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, electronic
medical devices, metallic heart valves, or sickle cell anemia should consult a health care professional
before working with these pumps.
Pumps may be heavy, take caution when lifting and/or moving a pump.
Unpacking
Unpack the pump and/or parts and check for signs of shipping damage. If damage is detected take
pictures and contact the carrier. Check that all ordered parts are included.
Remove all labels and stickers from all wet end part surfaces that come into contact with the liquid
(i
mpeller, shaft, thrust washer, housing(s), etc…). Do not remove labels on the motor, and/or exterior
of the pump. Do not remove labels from the exterior of marine pumps.
For stainless steel pumps, the impeller, thrust washer, and shaft are packed separately.
Installation/Operation Precautions
Installation of Complete Pump
Pumps should be securely fastened. Install the motor per local and national electrical codes. Always
ground the pump motor. Only use the specified voltage listed on the nameplate, do not operate the
pump with a different voltage then specified on the motor nameplate. Do not exceed the service factor
of the motor. Do not cover the motor. Check all electrical connections with the wiring diagram found on
the motor.
Most March Pumps are not self-priming pumps. Liquid must flow naturally to the pump. Do not operate
the pump until liquid is inside of the pump.
Never run the pump dry.
If the pump is in a hazardous environment, utilize an appropriate explosion-proof motor.
Do not submerge the pump unless it is a submersible pump.
