MQD2H/3H DIAPHRAGM PUMPS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (10/27/11) — PAGE 9
SAFETY INFORMATION
Power Cord/Cable Safety
DANGER
NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water.
NEVER use damaged or worn cables or cords. Inspect
for cuts in the insulation.
NEVER grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
Make sure power cables are securely connected to the
motor's output receptacles. Incorrect connections may
cause electrical shock and damage to the motor.
WARNING
NEVER attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or
lowering device for the pump.
NOTICE
ALWAYS make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection
Chart in this manual.
Grounding Safety
DANGER
ALWAYS make sure pump is grounded.
ALWAYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly
grounded to a suitable earth ground (ground rod) per
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
before operating generator. Severe injury or death by
electrocution can result from operating an ungrounded
motor.
NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.
LIFTING SAFETY
CAUTION
When raising or lowering of the pump is required, always
attach an adequate rope or lifting device to the correct
lifting point (handle) on the pump.
NOTICE
DO NOT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
NEVER lift the equipment while the engine is running.
TRANSPORTING SAFETY
NOTICE
ALWAYS shutdown pump before transporting.
ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
NOTICE
Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Examples of potentially hazardous waste
are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters.
DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
DO NOT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.