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Safety 2
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual
contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the product.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you
see this symbol on your pump or in this manual,
look for one of the following signal words and
be alert to the potential for personal injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions
in manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
2. Do not use in water with fish present.
3. Disconnect power before servicing.
4. Release all pressure within system before
servicing any component.
5. Drain all water from system before servicing.
6. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly
causing personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition
before each use, making certain that all
connections are secure.
8. Periodically inspect sump, pump and system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign
objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.
9. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when
working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and
properly lit; replace unused tools and
equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. When wiring an electrically-driven pump,
follow all applicable electrical and safety codes.
12. This equipment is only for use on 115
volt (single phase) and is equipped with an
approved 3-conductor cord and 3-prong,
grounding-type plug.
Risk of electric shock. Can
shock, burn or kill. Pull plug before servic-
ing. This pump has not been investigated
for use in swimming pool areas. Pump is
supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. Be sure it
is connected only to a properly grounded
grounding-type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with
properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with codes and
ordinances that apply.
13. All wiring should be performed by a
qualified electrician.
14. Make certain power source conforms to
requirements of your equipment.
15. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects,
hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid
kinking cord. Replace or repair damaged or
worn cords immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern
motors can operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle pump or pump motor with
wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock,
burn or kill. If your basement has water or
moisture on floor, do not walk on wet area until
all power has been turned off. If shut-off box is
in basement, call electric company to shut-off
service to house, or call your local fire
department for instructions. Remove pump and
repair or re place. Failure to follow this warning
can result in fatal electrical shock. Do not lift
pump by power cord.
