Important Safety Instructions - Flotec FPCC5030 Manual Del Usuario

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
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!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
can result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
can or may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pumps.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
Battery acid is corrosive. Do not spill on
skin, clothing, or battery charger. Wear eye and head
protection when working with battery. Connect and
disconnect DC output terminals only after removing the
charger from the AC outlet. Never allow the DC
terminals to touch each other.
Hazardous Voltage. Can cause severe or
fatal electrical shock. Do not plug in or unplug battery
charger while standing on a wet floor or in water. Be sure
one hand is free when plugging in or unplugging charger.
If basement floor is wet, disconnect power to basement
before walking on floor. If shut-off box is in basement,
call electric company or hydro authority to shut-off
service to house, or call your local fire department for
instructions. Remove pump and repair or re place. Failure
to follow this warning can result in fatal electrical shock.
Risk of flooding. Do not run pump dry. To
do so will damage seals and can cause leaking and
property damage.
Risk of electrical shock. Do not lift the
pump by the electrical cord; lift pump only by the
discharge pipe, lifting ring or handle on the pump. Lifting
by the cord can damage the cord.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
1. Do not use in water with fish present. If any oil leaks
out of the motor it can kill fish.
NOTICE This unit is not designed as a waterfall or
fountain pump, or for applications involving salt
water or brine! Use with waterfalls, fountains, salt
water or brine will void warranty.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Drain all water from system before servicing.
4. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
5. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain that all connections are secure.
6. Periodically inspect sump, pump and system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
7. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed. Release
all pressure within system before servicing any
component.
8. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
9. Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical
codes when installing the system. A ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) is recommended for use on
any electrical appliance submerged in water.
10. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
11. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
12. Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
must be replaced with properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with codes and
ordinances that apply.
13. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.
14. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking
cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn cords
immediately.
15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors
can operate at high temperatures.
16. Pump clear water only with this pump.
17. Pump is permanently lubricated at the factory. Do
not try to lubricate it!
18. This pump is designed for use in a residential sump
only.
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