Australian Pump Industries
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7 document number: QPWP151204
4. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
a. Disconnect spark plug wire while performing maintenance or repair
on the pump or engine.
b. Always replace safety devices removed during service or repair
before operating.
5. 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
a. Connect negative battery lead to ground to prevent damage to
charging system.
b. To prevent arcing, when removing battery, disconnect negative lead
first. When replacing battery, connect negative lead last.
c. Do not spill battery acid. If spilled, rinse off immediately with water.
6. DIESEL
Follow engine manufacturer instructions explicitly on hand cranking.
7. OVERHEATING – DO NOT RUN THE PUMP FOR OVER TEN MINUTES
WITHOUT WATER FLOWING THROUGH IT!
Overheating pumps can cause severe burns and injury. If overheating
of pump casing occurs:
a. Stop the pump immediately.
b. Allow the pump to cool completely.
c. Slowly and cautiously vent the pump.
C. ELECTRIC MOTOR POWERED PUMPS
1. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
Never operate a pump with a plug-in type power cord without a ground
fault circuit interrupter.
2. WET HANDS
Never handle energized power cords with wet hands.
3. WATER
Never let extension cords or the plug connection lay in water. Locate
the pump such that it cannot fall into the water (except when using the
Submersible pumps.)
4. EQUIPMENT
Never use cords with frayed or cut or brittle insulation. Check the cord
on the pump for nicks in the insulation and for sound connections to
the ground fault interrupter plug and motor.
5. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Any wiring to be done on pumps should be done by a qualified
electrician.
