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General Safety Information
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.
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this
symbol on the pump or in the manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for
personal injury or property damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage
if ignored.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious
personal injury or death, if ignored.
Warns of hazards that MAY cause minor
personal injury, product or property damage if
ignored.
IMPORTANT
: Indicates factors concerned with operation,
installation, assembly or maintenance which could result in damage
to the machine or equipment if ignored.
NOTE:
Indicates special instructions which are important but are
not related to hazards.
Wire motor for correct voltage. See
“Electrical” section and Motor Data
Charts C&D of this manual, and motor
nameplate.
Ground motor before connecting to power
supply.
Meet United States National Electrical
Code and local codes for all wiring.
Do not handle a pump or pump motor
with wet hands or when standing on a wet
or damp surface or in water.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn
or cause death.
Ground pump
before connecting
to power supply.
Follow wiring instructions in this manual when connecting to
power lines.
Always disconnect power source before per-
forming any work on or near the motor or its
connected load.
Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in flammable
and/or explosive atmospheres.
Hazardous pressure! Install pressure relief valve in
discharge pipe. Release all pressure on system before
working on any component.
1. Make workshop child proof - use padlocks, master switches;
remove starter keys.
2. Wear safety glasses when working with pumps.
3. Wear a face shield and proper apparel when pumping
hazardous chemicals.
4. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted; replace
all unused tools and equipment.
5. Provide guarding around moving parts.
6. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
7. Periodically inspect pump and system components.
8. Protect electrical cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn
cords immediately.
9. Do not insert finger or any object into pump or motor
openings.
10. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage or puncture.
Do not touch an operating motor or engine.
They are designed to operate at high
temperatures.
This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Risk of Electric Shock. This pump has not
been investigated for use in swimming pool
areas.
NOTE: Pumps with the “CSA-CUS” mark are tested to UL
standard UL778 and certified to CSA standard C22.2 No. 108.
Pre-Installation
HANDLING
Avoid impact on pump or motor. In particular, avoid impact on
discharge end of pump or rear motor access cover.
LOCATION
In any installation where property damage
and/or personal injury might result from an
inoperative or leaking pump due to power
outages, discharge line blockage, or any other reason, a backup
system(s) should be used.
1. Locate pump as close to the fluid source as possible,
keeping the inlet pipe short as possible.
2. Place unit where the pump and piping are protected from
the weather and extremes of heat, humidity and below
freezing temperatures.
3. Mount unit in a dry location that is easily accessible for
inspection and maintenance. If a dry location is not
available, mount it on a foundation well above the wet floor.
4. Allow ample clearance around unit for free air circulation.
SUCTION LIMITATIONS
1. Units are non self-priming.
2. Pressure booster pumps are not recommended for suction
lift applications.
PIPING
1. Use galvanized piping, rigid plastic or other suitable pipe
that will not collapse under suction or rupture due to
pressure.
If hose is used, make sure it is the reinforced
industrial type that is rated higher than the
shutoff pressure of the system. Ordinary
garden hose will collapse and starve the pump of water.
2. The diameter of the inlet and discharge pipe should be no
smaller than the corresponding ports of the pump (See
Figure 1). Smaller pipe will reduce the capacity of the
pump. Increase pipe size on long runs.
3. Avoid air pockets in inlet piping or air will accumulate at high
points, making priming difficult.
4. Use pipe compound on all joints and connections. Use
Teflon tape or plastic joint stik, on plastic pipe. Draw all
pipe up tightly.
