Master 123340, Owner'S Manual

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Safety 2
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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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:
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
The label
NOTICE indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
Make workshops childproof; use padlocks and master
switches; remove starter keys.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous.
To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated
handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor
terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade
or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern
motors can operate at high temperatures.
To avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for
20 minutes after shut-down before handling.
Pump is designed as a lawn sprinkler only. To avoid heat
built-up, over pressure hazard and possible injury, do not
use in a domestic water system. Do not use as a boost-
er pump; pressurized suction may cause pump body to
explode.
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze.
To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
“Dead Heading” a pump means running the pump while
little or no water is released from the system.
Never
run pump above recommended pressure shown on the
performance chart.
WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Do not run pump against
closed discharge.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect power
before working on pump,
motor or tank.
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See “Electri-
cal” section of this manual
and motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electri cal
Code, Canadian
Elec tri cal Code, and local
codes for all wiring.
Follow wiring
instructions in this
manual when connecting
motor to power lines.