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S-500 SERIES SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/01/04) — PAGE 7
S-500 SERIES SUB. PUMP — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
. Emergencies
■
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
fire extinguisher
.
■
ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
first aid kit
.
■
In emergencies
always
know the location of the
nearest phone or
keep a phone on the job site
.
Also know the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance
,
doctor
and
fire department
. This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency.
■
ALWAYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly
grounded
per the
National Electrical Code
(NEC) and
local codes before operating pump.
Severe injury
or
death
by
electrocution
can result from operating an
ungrounded
pump.
■
NEVER use this pump to remove water from a swimming pool
when
people are in the water
.
■
ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using
submersible pump.
■
ALWAYS check pump oil level only when pump is cool.
Expansion due to heat may cause hot! oil to spray from the oil
plug when the oil plug is removed.
■
DO NOT attempt to thaw-out a frozen pump by using a torch
or other source of flame. Application of heat in this manner
may heat the oil in the seal cavity above the critical point,
causing pump damage.
■
DO NOT pump water greater than 104° Fahrenheit. Also DO
NOT pump liquids containing acid or alkali.
■
ALWAYS check strainer before pumping. Make sure strainer
is not clogged. Remove any large objects, dirt or debris from
the strainer to prevent clogging.
■
ALWAYS use a large basket strainer when pumping water
that contain large debris.
■
ALWAYS flush pump after use when pumping water
concentrated with heavy debris.
Flush with clean fresh
water
. It is very important to always flush the pump before
turning it off to prevent clogging.
■
ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used.
Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the
reach of children.
■
ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in
Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate equipment.
Maintenance Safety
■
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
■
ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to cool
before servicing.
■
Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■
Fix damage to the machine immediately and always replace
broken parts.