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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:
DANGER
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
WARNING
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
CAUTION
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.
Electrical Safety
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See
‘Electrical’ section of
this manual and
motor label.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National or local
electrical code for all
wiring.
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors
are designed to operate at high temperatures. To
avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool
for at least 20 minutes after shut-down before
handling.
General Safety
To avoid heat build-up, over pressure hazard and
possible injury, do not use in a pressure tank
(domestic water) system. Do not use as a booster
pump; pressurised suction may cause pump body to
explode.
Do not allow pump or piping system to freeze.
Freezing can damage pump and pipe, may lead to
injury from equipment failure and will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on
pumps.
