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SAFETY SYMBOLS
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 word
NOTICE
indicates special instructions that are
important but not related to hazards.
GENERAL SAFETY
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on the unit itself.
Follow all applicable local and state codes and regulations.
Keep safety labels in good condition, replacing any missing
or damaged labels.
Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
Do not install pump in any location classified as hazardous
by National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 80-1984 or the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill.
During operation the pump is in water. To avoid fatal shocks,
proceed as follows if pump needs servicing:
Do not smoke or use devices that can generate sparks in a
septic (gaseous) environment.
Disconnect power to outlet box before unplugging pump.
Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand in
water or put your finger in the fuse socket.
Do not modify the cord or plug. When using cord and
plug, use a grounded outlet only. When wiring to a system
control, connect ground lead to the system ground.
Be sure that construction and access to septic sumps
conform with all OSHA requirements.
Do not run the pump dry. Dry running can overheat the
pump, (causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void the
warranty.
The pump normally runs hot. To avoid burns when servicing
pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shutdown before
handling it.
The pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing
is required in normal operation. for overhaul, see
instructions under this manul's Maintenance section.
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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill.
When installing, operating, or servicing this pump, follow the
safety instructions listed below.
DO NOT
splice the electrical power cord.
DO NOT
allow the plug on the end of the electrical cord to
be submerged.
DO NOT
use extension cords. They are a fire hazard and
can reduce voltage sufficiently to prevent pumping and/or
damage motor.
DO NOT
handle or service the pump while it is connected to
the power supply.
DO NOT
remove the grounding prong from the plug or
modify the plug. To protect against electrical shock,
the power cord is a three-wire conductor and includes
a 3-prong grounded plug. Plug the pump into a 3-wire,
grounded, grounding-type receptacle. Connect the pump
according to the NEC or CEC and local codes.
BE SURE
that power supply information (Voltage/ Hertz/
Phase) on pump motor nameplate matches incoming power
supply exactly. Install pump according to all electrical
codes that apply.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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