Safety Information
power Cord/Cable Safety
danger
never let power cords or cables lay in water.
never use damaged or worn cables or cords. Inspect for cuts in the insulation.
never grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution or death.
Make sure power cables are securely connected to the motor's output receptacles. Incorrect connections may cause electrical shock and damage to the motor.
Warning
never attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or lowering device for the pump.
NOTICE
alWaYS make certain that proper power or extension cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection Chart in this manual.
grounding Safety
danger
alWaYS make sure pump is grounded.
alWaYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly grounded to a suitable earth ground (ground rod) per the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes before operating generator. Severe injury or death by electrocution can result from operating an ungrounded motor.
never use gas piping as an electrical ground.
liFTing SaFeTY
CauTion
When raising or lowering of the pump is required, always attach an adequate rope or lifting device to the correct lifting point (handle) on the pump.
NOTICE
do noT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
never lift the equipment while the engine is running.
TranSporTing SaFeTY
NOTICE
alWaYS shutdown pump before transporting.
alWaYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope.
environmenTal SaFeTY
NOTICE
Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.
do noT use food or plastic containers to dispose of hazardous waste.
do noT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source.
SS233 Submersible Pump • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (03/22/10) — page 7
