Safety
2.
READ AND
FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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TMs 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 wi[J cause serious
personal
injury,
death or major property
damage if
ignored.
[_WARNING [warns
about hazards that can cause serious
personal
injury,
death or major property
damage if
ignored.
1_' CAUTION [warns
about hazards that will or can cause
minor
personal
injury or property
damage
if ignored.
The label NOT[CE
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 [abels.
Make workshops
childproof;
use padlocks
and master
switches;
remove starter keys.
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.
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Wire motor
for correct
voltage. See "Electrical"
section of this manual and
motor
nameplate.
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Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
_Meet
National Electri-
cal Code, Canadian
Electrical Code, and local
codes for all wiring.
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Follow wiring instruc-
tions in this manual
when connecting motor to
power lines.
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
I_warnlnG
Icapadtorvoltage
m ay be hazardous.
TO dis-
charge motor capacitor,
hold insulated
handle screwdriver
BYTHE HANDLE
and short capacitor
terminals
together.
Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor
termi-
nals. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
GENERAL
SAFETY
[_ CAUTION] 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 shut-down
before handling.
Pump is designed
as a lawn sprinkler
only. To avoid heat
built-up,
over pressure hazard and possible
injury, do not
use in a domestic
water system. Do not use as a booster
pump;
pressurized
suction
may cause pump body to
explode.
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.
"Dead
Heading"
a pump means running
the pump
while
little or no water
is released from the system.
Never
run pump above recommended
pressure shown
on the performance
chart.
WARNING
Hazardous
pressure!
Do not run pump against
closed discharge.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.
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