Safety / Installation
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For parts or assistance, call SHUR-DRI Customer Service at
1-800-535-4950
READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol.
When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for
one of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
warns about hazards that
will
cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that
can
cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that
will
or
can
cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label
NOTICE
indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
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.
DESCRIPTION
This switch kit fits the motor on SHUR-DRI Pump Model
Numbers SD3P and SD3P1.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Rating ....................................................125 VAC.
Temp. Range ............................. Less Than125° F (50° C)
Circuit Requirement (minimum) ..........................10 Amp
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For more information, see your retailer, or call SHUR-DRI
customer service at 1-800-535-4950.
This equipment is
only for use on 115 volt (single phase) only.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
kill. To reduce risk of electric shock:
• Pull the plug on the pump before replacing the
switch.
• Do not walk on a wet area until all the power has
been turned off. If the shut off box is in basement,
call the electric company or hydro authority to shut
off the service to the house, or call your local fire
department for instructions.
• Do not lift the pump by the power cord.
• Keep the motor and the switch dry.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and poten-
tial hazards.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.
4. Drain all water from the system before servicing.
5. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, mas-
ter switches, and by removing starter keys.
6. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes that apply.
7. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot sur-
faces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.
8. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.
9. Do not handle pump or pump motor, or change fuses
with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp
surface, or in water.
INSTALLATION
• Rated for use on motors up to 1/3 HP.
• Mounts directly to the motor
Risk of electric shock. Unplug pump before
attempting to work on pump, motor, or switch. Do not
handle switch, pump, or motor with wet hands or while
standing on wet or damp surface or in water.
NOTE:
This double pole switch provides maximum elec-
trical protection. Your pump may be provided with a sin-
gle pole switch. If so, the electrical connections will not
be the same, so carefully follow these instructons to
ensure proper operation.
1. Disconnect the power to the pump.
2. Remove the upper rod stop and allow the float rod to
drop through the switch eyelet. See Figure 1.
Switch Removal
Upper
Rod Stop
Switch
Eyelet
Float
Rod
2.Remove the
switch mounting
screws.
1.Remove the
upper rod
stop and
allow the rod
to come out.
3798 1000
Figure 1
Switch Removal
