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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.
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.
GENERAL SAFETY
1.To avoid risk of serious bodily injury and property damage, read the safety instructions carefully before installing this pump.
2.Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical codes when installing the pump.
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Hazardous Pressure. The pump body may explode if used as a booster pump unless a relief valve capable of passing the full pump flow at 60 PSI (414 kPa) is installed. Never run the pump dry. To do so can damage internal parts, overheat pump (which can cause burns to people handling or servicing pump), and will void warranty!
WARNING
Hazardous pressure! Install pressure relief valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on system before working on any component.
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Risk of fire or explosion. To avoid risk of fire and explosion, Pump Water Only with this pump. Do not use this pump in an atmosphere that might contain flammable fumes or vapors.
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Burn Hazard. If water is trapped in the pump during operation it may turn to steam. Trapped steam can lead to explosion and burns. Never run the pump with the outlet closed or obstructed.
6.If used with a well for potable water, always disinfect the well and test the water for purity before using. Check with your local health department for testing procedures.
7.Complete pump and piping must be protected against freezing. Freezing will cause damage and void the warranty.
8.This pump is not designed, nor intended, for the pumping of chemicals or corrosive liquids. Pump water only with this pump.
9.Do not run pump dry. If the pump is dry, damage will result and void the warranty.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The pump is supplied with a
ed, GFCI protected outlet. Do not lift the pump by the electrical cord.
Match the motor voltage and the power supply voltage. The supply voltage must be within +/- 10%
of the motor nameplate voltage. Incorrect voltage can cause fire or seriously damage the motor and will void the warranty. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician.
The pump is non-submersible. Keep the motor dry
at all times. Do not wash the motor. Do not immerse. Protect the motor from wet weather.
If using an extension cord, use only a UL approved indoor/outdoor,
not allow any part of the cord or the receptacle ends to sit in water or in damp locations.
Unplug the pump before servicing. To avoid fatal shocks, proceed as follows if the pump needs
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To reduce the chance of fatal electrical shocks, DO NOT stand in water or put your finger in the fuse socket.
C.Ground the pressure switch or motor before before running this pump.
D.Plug pump into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected grounded outlet only.
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