Porter-Cable FTS-150 Water Pump Installation, Water Pump Safety Guidelines and Maintenance

WATER PUMP INSTALLATION

•Remove the Water Pump from its packaging and check it to be sure it is not cracked or damaged in any way.

•Attach the end of the plastic tubing from the blade guard and to the water pump.

•Place the water pump in the rear of the water tray and be sure it is below the water level. Route 8mm tubing out of the Pump and up to the “Y” Fitting on the Blade Guard.

•Keep the power cord out of the water and plug into the receptacle on the side of the Power Switch Housing.

WATER PUMP SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE.

Always plug the saw power cord into a GFCI outlet when using. If a GFCI type outlet is not available, use a plug-in type GFCI plugged into a properly grounded outlet. Do not use any temporary plug adapters.

•The water pump is equipped with a ground electrical plug, to reduce the risk of possible shock. Be sure to connect to a properly grounded type receptacle.

•Never pick the water pump up out of the water when it is plugged in.

•DO NOT EVER use the water pump to pump anything but water.

•Never service the pump when it is still plugged in.

•Never let the pump operate dry. It is self-cooled by pumping water. Dry use will cause the pump to fail.

•Maintain regularly and clean out debris from intake screen.

•Check the power cord for nicks or frays and never try to alter the power cord in any way.

Pay attention to the direction of rotation shown by the arrow on one side of the Blade (rotation is the opposite direction to the tightening of the nut). Blade should rotate counter-clockwise when facing the bladeshaft nut.

Make sure that the supporting surfaces of the Blade, the Flanges and the arbor are clean before installing the Blade.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

•ONLY use a grounded circuit.

•Use the correct plug and outlet.

•Check that the main voltage is identical to that of the machine.

POSITION OF TILE SAW

•Position the saw to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from collecting onto the receptacle or plug. The user should also create a “drip loop” in the cord. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.

•If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the receptacle. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

GROUNDING METHODS

Note: The Canadian electrical Code prohibits the use of adapters.

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