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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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screw- driver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified elec- trician.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can operate at high temperatures. To avoid burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze. To do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted; store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
Pump body may explode if used as a booster pump unless relief valve capable of passing full pump flow at 75 psi is installed.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or cause death.
Ground pump before connecting to power supply. Disconnect power before working on pump, motor or tank.
Wire motor for correct voltage. See “Electrical”
section of this manual and motor nameplate.
Ground motor before connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electri- cal Code, Canadian
Electrical Code, and local codes for all wiring.
Follow wiring instruc- tions in this manual
when connecting motor to power lines.
WARNING
Hazardous pressure! Install pressure relief valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on system before working on any component.
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