Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
RUP160
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322100-001 3/11
© 2011, WAYNE/Scott Fetzer Company.
Submersible
Utility Pump
NOTE:
Information that requires special
attention.
General Safety Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or
its power cord may
contain chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Read all manuals
included with this
product carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Follow all
instructions.
• Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the unit. Keep
away from children.
Do
NOT
pump
fl ammable or explosive
fl uids such as gasoline, fuel
oil, kerosene, etc. Do NOT
use in a fl ammable and/or explosive
environment. Pump only clear water.
Personal injury and/or property damage
will result.
Risk
of
electric
shock! This pump has NOT
been tested for use in
swimming pool or marine
areas. NEVER place pump in pools while
people are in the water.
Do
NOT
handle
pump with wet hands or
when standing in water
or on a damp surface.
Description
This portable, submersible utility pump
is designed for non-automatic use in
water. The units are equipped with a 9 ft.
3-prong grounding type power cord.
The discharge fitting is designed for
convenient attachment to a garden hose.
Unpacking
Inspect this unit before it is used.
Occasionally, products are damaged
during shipment. If the pump or
components are damaged, contact
customer service at 1-800-237-0987.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information
that is very important to know and
understand. This information is
provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help
recognize this information, observe
the following symbols.
Danger indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury.
Caution
indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
Notice
indicates
important
information, that if NOT followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol.
It is used to alert you to potential
bodily injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
MANUAL
Risk
of
electric
shock! This pump is supplied
with a grounding conductor
and grounding type attachment
plug. Use a grounded (GFCI) receptacle to
reduce the risk of fatal electrical shock.
1. Wear safety glasses at all
times when working with
pumps.
2. It is required that this
unit be plugged into a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Consult a
local electrician for installation and
availability.
3. Damage to the power cord or
discharge hose may occur. Use the
handle supplied on the pump.
Application and
Operation
electric shock!
Risk of electric
shock! This pump
is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding
type attachment plug. Use a grounded
(GFCI) receptacle to reduce the risk of
fatal electrical shock.
Electric
shock
Hazard. Use only
Underwriters Laboratories
(UL)-listed extension cord
with # 16 gauge or larger wire that is
labeled for outdoor use. Use polarized
grounding type plugs only. Polarized
plugs have one blade slightly wider
than the other and can only be inserted
one way into the outlet. Do NOT handle
plug connector near water. Failure to
follow these instructions will result in
serious injury or death.
