Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
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Description
This portable, submersible utility pump
is designed for non-automatic use in
water. The unit is equipped with a 10
ft. 3-prong grounding type power cord.
The pump’s outlet fitting is designed
for convenient discharge through a
garden hose. This pump is
not
designed for ponds or fountains.
Unpacking
Inspect this unit before it is used.
Occasionally, products are damaged
during shipment. If the pump or
components are damaged, return the
unit to the place of purchase for
replacement. Failure to do so could
result in serious injury or death.
Very Important Safety
Information
Always follow these safety guidelines
to avoid bodily injury or property
damage.
Do not
use to
pump flammable or
explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Do not use in flammable and/or
explosive atmospheres. Pump should be
used only to pump clear water. Personal
injury and/or property damage could
result.
Risk of
electric
shock! This pump has not
been investigated for use
in swimming pool areas.
Never place pump in pool while people
are in the water.
Do not handle
pump with wet
hands or when standing in water or on
a damp surface.
Operating Instruction and Parts Manual
GFU Series
320702-001 3/04
1. Wear safety glasses at
all times when working
with pumps.
2. It is strongly
recommended that this unit is
plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) (See
Figure 1). Consult a local electrician
for installation and availability.
3. Do not use the power cord or
discharge hose to carry or hang the
pump, always use the handle.
Installation
Always disconnect
the electric supply
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance. If
the power source is out of sight, lock
and tag in open (off) position to
prevent unexpected power application.
Failure to do so could result in fatal
electrical shock.
Important:
This unit is not designed
for use in septic tanks or underground
vaults to pump raw sewage or
effluents. Never use in hazardous or
explosive locations.
1. This pump has been designed to
attach to a standard garden hose.
Thread the female end of the
garden hose to the male discharge
on the pump (see Figure 2) .
2. To reduce leakage between the
pump and the hose, place a hose
washer (not included) on the hose
fitting prior to installing the hose to
the pump (see Figure 3).
3. For best performance, unwind hose
before starting the pump. Remove
kinks or bends in the hose to allow
unit to pump unrestricted (see
Figure 4).
Submersible
Utility Pump
Figure 1
Figure 2
Female
end of
garden
hose
Figure 3
Hose Washer
(not included)
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 4
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