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ALPHA SERIES

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ALpha 1500-3100 • #8.913-964.0 • REV. 5/11b

b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly

lighted — replace all unused equipment.

c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop childproof — with padlocks, master

switches, and by removing starter keys.

10. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all

electrical and safety codes, as well as the most
recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Oc-
cupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
This  equipment  is  only  for  use
on  115  volt  (single  phase)  and  is
equipped with an approved 3-prong
conductor cord and 3-prong ground-
ing-type plug (as shown in Figures
1  &  2)  for  your  protection  against
shock hazards. It should be plugged
directly into a properly installed and
grounded  3-prong  grounding-type

receptacle. It is recommended that a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter be installed in the circuit breaker
for all Wash Water equipment.

11. All wiring must be performed by a qualified

electrician.

12. Make certain that the power source conforms to the

requirements of your equipment.

13. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot

surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immedi-
ately.

14. Use wire of adequate size to minimize the voltage

drop at the motor.

15. Disconnect power before servicing a motor or its

load. If the power disconnected is out-of-sight, lock it
in the open position and tag it to prevent unexpected
application of power.

16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors

are designed to operate at high temperatures.

17. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands

or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in
water.

18. The pump motor is equipped with an automatic

resetting thermal protector and may restart unex-
pectedly. Protector tripping is an indication of motor
overloading as a result of operating the pump at low
heads (low discharge restriction), excessively high
or low voltage, inadequate wiring, incorrect motor
connections, or a defective motor or pump.

19. DO NOT run the pump without water. This will

damage the pump.

WARNING

READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL THOROUGH-

LY PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING

TO AVOID

ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

FOLLOW ELECTRICAL

AND SAFETY CODES

WHEN WIRING MACHINE.

WARNING

READ AND

FOLLOW ALL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS TO

AVOID INJURY.

SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMPS

WARNING:  Read  instructions
carefully  before  attempting  to
install,  operate,  or  service  the
pump. Protect yourself and oth-
ers  by  observing  all  safety  in-
formation  and  additional  in-
structions  included  with  this
equipment.  Failure  to  comply
with  instructions  could  re-

sult in personal injury and/or property damage!
Retain instructions for future reference.

PUMP SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Know the pump application, limitations, and

potential hazards.

WARNING: Do not use to pump
high  concentrations  of  flam-
mable  or  explosive  fluids  such
as  gasoline,  fuel  oil,  kerosene
etc.    Do  not  use  in  explosive
atmospheres.    Pump  should
only  be  used  with  liquids  com-
patible  with  pump  components
materials.  Failure to follow this

warning can result in personal injury or property
damage.
2. Make certain that the power source conforms to the

requirements of your PUMP (115 V).

3. Disconnect power before servicing.
4. Release all pressure within the system before servic-

ing any component.

5. Drain all liquids from the system before servicing.
6. Secure all lines before starting the pump. An unse-

cured line will whip, possibly causing personal injury
and/or property damage.

7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each

use, making certain that all connections are secure.

8. Periodically inspect the pump and system compo-

nents. Perform routine maintenance as required (see
Maintenance).

9. Personal Safety:

a. Before servicing the machine,