Safety
2
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
personal 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 label
NOTICE
indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See “Electrical”
section of this manual and
motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electrical
Code, Canadian Electri-
cal Code, and local codes for
all wiring.
Follow wiring instruc-
tions in this manual
when connecting motor to
power lines.
Make workshops childproof; use padlocks and master
switches; remove starter keys.
Do not touch an operating motor.
Modern
motors can operate at high temperatures. To avoid burns
when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes
after shut-down before handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
To avoid heat built-up in pump, over pressure hazard and
possible injury, do not use in a pressure tank (domestic
water) system. Do not use as a booster pump; pressurized
suction may cause pump body to explode.
Do not allow pump or piping system to freeze. Freezing
can damage pump and pipe, may lead to injury from
equipment failure and will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
Maximum inlet pressure .........................................30 psi
Maximum operating pressure ...............................130 psi
Maximum liquid temperature ................................120° F
Maximum motor starts per hour...................................15
WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Do not run pump against
closed discharge.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply.
