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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)
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!
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.
GFCI
RECEPTACLE
PLUG
3 3
Figure 5. Connecting the Power
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
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