SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
ALWAYS make certain that the voltage supplied to the pump is correct. Always read the pump’s nameplate to determine what the power requirements are.
Power Cord/Cable Safety
DANGER
NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water.
NEVER stand in water while AC power cord is connected to a live power source.
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.
NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.
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.
Control Box Safety
DANGER
ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform the control box installation. The possibility exists of electrical shock or electrocution.
NOTICE
ALWAYS mount control box in a vertical position protected from harsh environmental elements.
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 electric motor is running.
TRANSPORTING SAFETY
NOTICE
ALWAYS shut down pump before transporting.
ALWAYS tie down equipment during transport by securing the equipment with rope.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/DECOMMISSIONINGCE
DO NOT pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down a drain or into any water source.
Contact your country's Department of Public
Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper disposal of any electrical components, waste or oil associated with this equipment.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over it is recommended that the pump casing and all other metal parts be sent to a recycling center
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from discarded products and its transformation into raw materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center promotes energy cost savings.
ST4125G/ST6125G SUBMERSIBLE PUMP• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/18/10) — PAGE 7
