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Section 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION: To prevent injury....
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Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, has
been dropped, damaged or has fallen into water, please return the product to a Welch service
center for examination and repair.
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Keep the cord away from the heated surfaces.
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Never block any air openings or place it on a soft surface where the openings may be blocked.
The air openings are for ventilation of the motor inside the housing. Keep all air openings free
of lint, dirt and other foreign objects.
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The PTFE pump is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets.
Always disconnect power source before servicing.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
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Use only in well ventilated areas. The motor is fan cooled enclosed in a shell.
WARNING
Do not operate the pumps in an atmosphere containing fl ammable or
explosive gases/vapors.
WARNING
Never block the exhaust port. If the exhaust is blocked, pressure will
build-up in the pump with the potential of the pump head bursting and
causing possible injury to personnel in the area.
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All electrical products generate heat. To avoid serious burns never touch unit during or
immediately after operation.
I.18 Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See Section II-5.
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CAUTION: To reduce risk of electrical shock....
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Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create
electrical shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service agencies only: Call (847) 676-8800.
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Unit is supplied with a three pronged plug. Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded
outlet only.
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WARNING: To reduce risk of electrocution…
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Do not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
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Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. Unplug immediately.
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Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
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DANGER: To reduce risk of explosion or fi re…
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Do not use this pump near explosive atmospheres or where aerosol (spray) products are being
used.
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Do not use this product near fl ames.
WARNING
Failure to observe the above safety precautions could result in severe
bodily injury, including death in extreme cases.
