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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 per-
sonal 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 which are
important but not related to hazards.
Electrically powered sump pumps normally give many years of
trouble-free service when correctly installed, maintained, and
used. However, unusual circumstances (interruption of power
to the pump, dirt/debris in the sump, flooding that exceeds
the pump’s capacity, electrical or mechanical failure in the
pump, etc.) may prevent your pump from functioning normally.
To prevent possible water damage due to flooding, consult
your dealer about installing a secondary sump pump, a DC
backup sump pump, and/or a high water alarm. See the
“Troubleshooting Chart” in this manual for information about
common sump pump problems and remedies. For more
information, see your retailer, or call customer service at
1-800-942-3343.
Hazardous Voltage. Risk of electrical shock.
Shock can cause serious injury or death. Failure to follow the
warnings below can result in fatal electric shock.
1. If your basement has water or moisture on the floor, do
not walk on the wet area until all the power has been
turned off. If the shut-off box is in the basement, call the
electric company or the hydro authority to shut off the
service to the house, or call your local fire department for
instructions. Do not handle the pump or pump motor with
wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
2. The pump is equipped with a three-prong, grounding cord
and plug. Plug into a properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle only. Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with codes and
ordinances that apply. Do not modify the cord or plug.
Plug into a 115V, 15 amp individual branch circuit only.
Make certain your power source conforms to the require-
ments of your equipment.
3. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
4. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces,
oils, and chemicals.
Hazardous pressure. Risk of explosion and
personal injury.
Failure to follow the warnings below can
result in personal injury.
5. Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An unse-
cured discharge line will whip, possible causing personal
injury and/or property damage.
6. Know the pump application, limitations and potential haz-
ards.
7. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pump.
8. Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted
- replace all unused tools and equipment.
9. Keep visitors at a safe distance from working area.
10. Make the workshop child-proof - with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. Release all pressure within the system before servicing any
component.
12. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose dis-
charge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
13. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
Burn Hazard. Can cause personal injury.
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures. To do so can
cause personal injury.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal
injury or property damage.
If a flexible discharge hose is
used, pump may move around in sump when motor starts.
If it moves far enough so that the switch hits the side of
sump, the switch may stick and prevent the pump from
starting. Make sure the pump is secured so it cannot move
around in the sump.
14. Periodically inspect the sump, pump and system compo-
nents. Keep the sump free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
15. Drain all the water from the system before servicing.
