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SaFetY inFORmatiOn
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product.
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 this 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. To avoid risk of serious bodily injury and property damage, read the safety instructions
carefully before installing this pump.
2. Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical codes when installing the pump.
3.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Can cause severe injury, property damage or death.
To avoid risk of fire and explosion, pump water only with this pump. Do not use this pump in
an atmosphere that might contain flammable fumes or vapors.
4.
Risk of burns.
If water is trapped in the pump during operation it may turn to
steam. Trapped steam can lead to explosion and burns. Never run the pump with the outlet
closed or obstructed.
5.
Risk of explosion.
Do not ground to a gas supply line. The pump body may
explode if used as a booster pump unless a relief valve capable of passing the full pump flow
at 60 PSI (414 kPa) is installed. Never run the pump dry. To do so can damage internal parts,
overheat pump (which can cause burns to people handling or servicing pump), and will void
warranty!
6.
Risk of burns.
Motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To avoid
burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling.
7. If used with a well for potable water, always disinfect the well and test the water for purity
before using. Check with your local health department for testing procedures.
8. Complete pump and piping must be protected against freezing. Freezing will cause damage
and void the warranty.
9. This pump is not designed, nor intended, for the pumping of chemicals or corrosive liquids.
Pump water only with this pump.
10. Do not run pump dry. If the pump is run dry, damage will result and void the warranty.
