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Power-Flo Pumps & Systems • 877-24PUMPS • www.powerflopumps.com
General Safety Information
® Power-Flo is a registered trademark of Power-Flo Technologies Inc.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Alteration Rights Reserved. 11/2007 - 7/15, 12/15, 8/17, 9/2020, 1/2021
Before installation, read the following
instructions carefully. Failure to follow
instruction and Safety information could
cause serious bodily injury, death and/or
property damage. Each Power-Flo pump is
individually factory tested to insure proper
performance. Closely following these
instructions will eliminate potential operating
problems, assuring years of trouble-free
service.
“
Danger” indicates
an imminenty
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
“Warning” indicates
an imminenty
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in death or serious injury.
“Caution” indicates
an potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT - Power-Flo Pumps and
Systems is not responsible for losses, injury
or death resulting from failure to observe
these safety precautions, misuse, abuse or
misapplication of pumps or equipment.
ALL
RETURNED
PRODUCTS MUST BE
CLEANED, SANITIZED,
OR RECONTAMINATED
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT,
TO INSURE EMPLOYEES
WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO HEALTH
HAZARDS IN HANDLING SAID MATERIAL.
ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
SHALL APPLY.
Installation, wiring,
and junction
connections must be in accordance with
the National Electric Code and all applicable
state and local codes. Requirements may
vary depending on usage and location.
Installation and
servicing is to be
conducted by qualified personnel only.
Keep clear of suction
and discharge
openings.
Do not
insert fingers in
pump with power connected.
Always wear eye
protection when
working on pumps. Do not wear loose
clothing that may become entangled in
moving parts
Pumps build up heat
and pressure during
operation. Allow time
for pumps to cool
before handling or
servicing.
This pump is
not
intended for use
in swimming pools or water
installations where human contact
with pumped fluid. Pumps when
used as a decorative water fountain pump
MUST be used in circuit protected by a
Ground Fault Interrupter. Installations in
Decoritive Fountains or Water Features
provided for visual enjoyment MUST be
installed per ALL State and Local codes
Risk of electric shock.
To reduce risk of
electric shock, always disconnect
pump from power source before
handling.
Lock out power & tag.
Do not
us these
pumps in water
over 145˚F.
Do not
exceed manufactures
recommended maximum performance, as
this could cause the motor to overheat.
For cool operations the
suction chamber keeps
motor 2/3 submerged at all times.
Do not
lift, carry or
hang pump by the
electrical cables. Damage to the
electrical cables can cause shock,
burnes or death.
Never
handle
connected power cords with wet hands. Use
appropriate lifting device.
Failure to permanently
ground the pump,
motor and controls before
connecting to power can cause
shock, burns or death.
These pumps are
NOT
to be installed in
locations classified as hazardous in
accordance with the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Bronze/brass fitted
pumps may contain
levels higher than considered
safe for potable water systems.
Government agencies have
determined that leaded copper
alloys should not be used in potable water
applications.
IMPORTANT!
Prior to installation, record Model
Number, MFG Date, Amps, Voltage, Phase
and HP, from pump name plate for future
reference. Also record the Voltage and
Current Readings at Startup:
1 Phase Models
Amps:
Volts:
Model Number: ____________________
MFG Date: ____________
PHASE: ______ HP: _________________
PFU31, PFU51, PFU71, PFU102, PFU152, PFU202
Submersible Fountain Pumps
WARNING:
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