Safety 3
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Im portant Safety
Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
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!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
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.
This unit is not designed for applications involving salt water
or brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
Risk of explosion. Do not ground to a gas
supply line. Pump water only with this pump. Failure to
follow this warning can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.
4. Drain all water from system before servicing.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal
injury and/or property damage. If a flexible discharge
hose is used, pump may move when motor starts. If
it moves far enough so that switch hits side of sump,
switch may stick and prevent pump from starting.
Make sure pump is secured so it cannot move around
in sump.
5. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly
causing personal injury and/or property damage.
6. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before
each use, making certain all connections are
secure.
7. Inspect sump, pump and system components
monthly. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
Risk of fire. Do not store or rest objects
on or near motor or switch linkage. Keep all flammable
objects or liquids away from motor.
8. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
9. 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,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
10. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well as most recent
National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
11. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type
plug.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn
or kill. Be certain that it is connected to properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
Never connect green (or green and yellow) wire in cord
to a live terminal! Where a 2-prong wall receptacle
is encountered, it must be replaced with properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.
12. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
13. Make certain that power source conforms to
requirements of your equipment.
14. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking
cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors
can operate at high temperatures.
16. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet
hands or when standing on wet or damp surface,
or in water.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal
injury and/or property damage. If your basement has
water or moisture on floor, do not walk on wet area
until all power has been turned off. If shut-off box is
in basement, call electric company to shut-off service
to house, or call local fire department for instructions.
Remove pump and repair or replace. Failure to follow
this warning can result in fatal electrical shock.
Specifications
Power supply required .............................. 115V, 60 HZ.
Horsepower .............................................................. 1/3
Motor duty ...................................................Intermittent
Liquid Temp. Range ..................... 32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)
Individual Branch Circuit
Required GFCI Class A .....................................15 Amps
Motor full load (maximum ..............................3.5 Amps
Discharge: Plastic Models .........................1-1/4” FNPT
Cast Iron Models .....................1-1/2” FNPT
