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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.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY
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.
To avoid serious injury and/or property damage, read and
follow these rules and instructions carefully.
1. Pump is designed for use with clean, cold, fresh
water. Pump water only with this pump.
2. Do not lift pump by power cord at any time.
Attempting to lift or support the pump by the power
cord can damage the cord and cord connections,
and will void warranty. Always lift the pump by the
lifting handle.
3. Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical
Code, and local codes for all wiring.
4. Installation must comply with all local codes per-
taining to utility pumps.
5. Know the pump application, limitations, and poten-
tial hazards.
6. Disconnect the power before servicing.
7. Release all pressure within the system before servic-
ing any component.
8. Drain all water from the system before servicing.
9. Secure the discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
10. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain that all connections are secure.
11. Periodically inspect the pump and system compo-
nents. Keep the pump inlet free of debris and foreign
objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.
12. 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, mas-
ter switches, and by removing starter keys.
13. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conduc-
tor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. T
o reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. This pump has not been investigated for
use in swimming pool areas. Pump is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
Be sure it is connected only to an individual branch circuit
with a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must
be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle
installed in accordance with codes and ordinances that
apply.
14. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.
15. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot sur-
faces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands
or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
water.
18. Do not use in water where fish are present.