Introduction
Warnings and Instructions
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In addition to the specified torque values noted in this manual, when properly tightened, all flanged fittings should
have metal-to-metal contact.
The Maxxum® Submersible Turbine Pump’s A-weighted emission sound pressure level at work stations (inside the
sump pit on forecourt while refueling) does not exceed 70dB.
Warnings and Instructions
This section introduces the hazards and safety precautions associated with installing,
inspecting, maintaining or servicing this product. Before performing any task on this
product, read this safety information and the applicable sections in this manual, where
additional hazards and safety precautions for your task will be found. Fire, explosion,
electrical shock or pressure release could occur and cause damage to property,
environment, resulting in serious injury or death, if these safe service procedures are
not followed.
PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS
You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of flammable fuels, vapors, and high
voltage or pressures. Only trained or authorized individuals knowledgeable in the related
procedures should install, inspect, maintain or service this equipment.
Read the Manual
Read, understand and follow this manual and any other labels or related materials supplied with this equipment. If
you do not understand a procedure, call 1-800-323-1719 to locate a qualified technician. It is imperative to your
safety and the safety of others to understand the procedures before beginning work.
Make sure your
employees and any service contractors read and follow the instructions.
Follow the Regulations
Applicable information is available in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30A;
Code for Motor Field
Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
, NFPA 70;
National Electrical Code
(NEC), Occupational Safety and
Hazard Association (OSHA) regulations and federal, state, and local codes. All these regulations must be
followed. Failure to install, inspect, maintain or service this equipment in accordance with these codes, regulations
and standards may lead to legal citations with penalties or affect the safe use and operation of the equipment.
WARNING
This product operates in the highly combustible atmosphere of a gasoline storage tank.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD
CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. All installation work must comply with the latest issue of the National Electrical Code (NFPA
70), the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages (NFPA 30A), and any
European, national, state, and local code requirements that apply.
2. Turn off, tag, and lockout power to the STP before connecting or servicing the STP.
3. Before installing pipe threads apply an adequate amount of fresh, UL classified for petroleum,
non-setting thread sealant.
4. When servicing unit, use non-sparking tools and use caution when removing or installing
equipment to avoid generating a spark.
To protect yourself and others from serious injury, death, or substantial property damage, carefully
read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual.
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