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SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNING
• Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene,
ethanol, etc. Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive vapours.
Using this pump with or near flammable liquids can cause explosion or fire,
resulting in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
• Always disconnect the pump from its power source before installing, inspecting,
maintaining, or repairing.
• Do not stand in water when the pump is connected.
• Do not touch the pump housing while it is operating, as the pump may be HOT
and can cause serious skin burns.
• Do not disassemble the motor housing. The motor has NO repairable internal
parts, and disassembling may cause oil leakage or dangerous electrical wiring
issues.
CAUTION
• This pump was designed exclusively for SEWAGE WATER TRANSFER
applications, i.e., transferring water with 2” (5 cm) suspended, stringy solids in
it, and NOT to pump clear water from sump pits, hot water applications, water
fountain/features applications, etc.
• Call an electrician when in doubt. The pump should be connected to a separate
15 A circuit breaker or 15 A fuse block. Plugging into existing outlets may cause
low voltage at the motor. This could cause blown fuses, tripping of motor
overload or a burned out motor.
• This pump is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials. It will provide
trouble-free service for a long time when properly installed, maintained, and
used. However, inadequate electrical power to the pump, dirt, or blockage by ice
or debris may cause the pump to fail, eventually bringing about additional water
damage. To minimize the potential for water damage due to pump failure,
please carefully read the manual and follow the instructions regarding common
pump problems and remedies or call 1-800-689-9928.
• This pump has not been tested or approved for use in swimming pools or in
salt-water marine areas. It is also not engineered to be run continuously as a
“fountain” or “waterfall” pump. Because this pump has an oil-filled motor, it
should NOT be used in water containing fish. Pump only water with this pump.
• For safety, the pump motor has an automatic resetting thermal protector that
automatically will turn off the pump if it becomes too hot. Overuse of this
feature will damage the pump and will void the warranty.