PAGE 6 — ST-3050D — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/18/02)
ST-3050D SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the ST-3050D Submersible Pump:
GENERAL SAFETY
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DO NOT
operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
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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.
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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.
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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
.
■
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.
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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 (230 or 460 VAC 3 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.
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ALWAYS
make certain that proper extension cord has been
selected for the job See Table 3.
■
NEVER
attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or lowering
device for the submersible pump.
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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 up-right 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.
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