PAGE 6 — ST-2010 SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (12/15/05)
ST-2010 SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the ST-2010 Series Submersible
Pumps:
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18
years of age.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under the influence or drugs or
alcohol.
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
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Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
ALWAYS
check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■
NEVER
operate the submersible pump in an explosive
atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily harm or even death
.
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ALWAYS
make sure submersible pump is grounded.
■
NEVER
use gas piping as an electrical ground.
■
DO NOT
place hands or fingers inside pump when pump is
running.
■
ALWAYS
make certain that the voltage supplied to the pump
is correct. Always read the pump's nameplate to determine
what the power requirements are. The ST-2010, ST-2010A,
ST-2010CUL, and ST-2010TCUL submersible pump requires
115 VAC, 60 Hz (single-phase) for normal operation. The ST-
2010B submersible pump requires 230 VAC, 60 Hz (single-
phase)
■
DO NOT
restrict the flow of the discharge hose as it may
cause overheating.
■
Be careful of discharge whipping under pressure.
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Make sure pump installation is accordance with national and
local electrical codes.
■
ALWAYS
have a qualified electrician perform the pump wiring
installation.
■
ALWAYS
mount the control box in a vertical position protected
from the elements.
■
NEVER
handle pump's AC power cord with
wet hands
.
■
NEVER
let an extension cord or plug connection
lay in wate
r.
■
NEVER
stand in water
while AC power cord is connected to
a power source.
■
NEVER
use a pump with a defective, frayed power cord. Check
the power cord on the pump for cuts in the insulation.
■
NEVER
use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged where
the insulation has been cut.
■
ALWAYS
make certain that proper extension cord has been
selected for the job See Table 4.
■
NEVER
attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or lowering
device for the submersible pump.
■
When raising or lowering of the submersible pump is required,
always attach an adequate rope or lifting device to the correct
lifting point (handle) on the pump.
■
ALWAYS
place the pump in an upright position on a platform
before using. The platform will prevent the pump from
burrowing itself on soft sand or mud.
■
NEVER
operate pump on its side.
■
DO NOT
allow the pump to freeze in water.
■
NEVER
leave an open pump chamber unattended.
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The electrical voltage required to operate the pump can cause
severe injury or even death through physical contact with live
circuits.
ALWAYS
disconnect the electrical power from the
pump before performing maintenance on the pump.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious
injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.
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