PAGE 12 — SS233 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/22/10)
4. NEVER! grab or touch a live power cord (Figure 4)
with wet hands, the possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution and even death.
Figure 4. Power Cord (Wet Hands)
5. If all of the pump's electrical requirements have been
met, insert the power plug (Figure 5) on the pump into
the power source receptace. Make sure the extension
cord is of proper size, see Table 3. It is recommended
that the pump's power cord be plugged into a GFCI
receptacle to prevent the possibility of electrical shock.
Figure 5. Connecting the Power
DANGER
NEVER grab or touch a live power cord. DO NOT stand
in water when connecting the pump's power cord into a
voltage source. The possibility exist of electrical shock,
electrocution and possibly death!
3-PRONG
PLUG
GFCI
RECEPTACLE
3
3
OPERATION
6. Wait a few seconds and water should begin to flow
from the discharge hose.
7. If water is not flowing from the discharge hose or not
flowing freely after a few minutes, remove the power
from the pump and check the system for leaks.
Pump Shut-Down/Clean-up
1. Remove the power from the pump by turning off the
circuit breaker or switch that provides power to the
pump. Remember to make sure that hands are dry (not
wet), and feet are not standing in water when removing
or disconnecting power from the pump.
2. Using the lifting rope, lift the pump up from its current
position. Remove the discharge hose from the
discharge port on the pump.
3. If the pump was used to pump mud, grit or silt, flush
vigorously with clean water.
4. Remove the pump from the water. Wipe off any mud
or debris that might have attached itself to the pump.
5. Store pump in a clean dry place away from dirt and
debris.
WARNING
NEVER cut or remove the ground prong from the
pump's AC power cord.
WARNING
This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor
and a grounding-type attachement plug. To reduce the
possibility of electric shock, make certain that pump
is connected only to a properly grounded receptacle.