Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List
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the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Description
This portable, submersible utility pump is
designed and in tend ed for non-automatic
use in water. The units are equipped with an
8-ft. 3-prong ground ing-type power cord.
The motor is oil filled and sealed for cooler
running and designed to operate under
water. The non-clogging impeller design
minimizes debris from stopping the pump.
The elbow fitting allows convenient
discharge through a garden hose.
IMPORTANT: THIS PUMP IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR AQUATIC LIFE!
Unpacking
Inspect this unit before it is used.
Occasionally, products are damaged
during shipment. If the pump or
components are damaged, call customer
service at 1-800-237-0987.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is very
important to know and understand. This
information is provided for SAFETY and to
PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help recognize this information, observe the
following symbols.
DANGER indicates
an imminently
hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates
a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, COULD result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates
a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates
important information,
that if NOT followed, MAY cause damage to
equipment.
General Safety
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Submersible
Utility Pumps
Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its
power cord contains
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
1. Know the pump application, limitations,
and potential hazards. Read these rules
and the instructions carefully. Failure to
follow them could cause serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do NOT
use to
pump flammable or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil,
kerosene, etc. Do NOT use in
a flammable and/or explosive
atmosphere. Pump SHOULD be
used to pump clear water ONLY.
Personal injury and/or property damage
COULD result.
2. Make certain that the power source
con forms to the requirements of the
equipment.
Disconnect power
be fore ser vic ing. If the power dis
con nect is out of sight, lock in the
open (OFF) po si tion and tag it to
prevent un ex pect ed ap pli ca tion
of pow er. Fail ure to do so COULD
result in fa tal elec tri cal shock!
3. Release all pressure within the system
before ser vic ing any component.
4. Drain all liquids from the system before
servicing.
5. Secure the discharge line before
starting the pump. An unsecured
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discharge line will whip, possibly caus-
ing personal injury and/or property
damage.
6. Check hoses for weak and worn
condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are secure.
7. Periodically inspect the pump and
system com po nents. Perform routine
maintenance as required (See Main te-
nance Section, on page 3).
This utility pump is
not constructed to handle
laun dry discharge or any other application which
may contain caustic chemicals and/or foreign ma te
ri als. This pump is NOT a pond or waterfall pump –
use of the pump in these applications WILL void the
warranty. Pump damage COULD occur if the pump
is used in these
ap pli ca tions.
8. Provide a means of pressure relief for
pumps whose discharge line can be
shut-off or obstructed.
9. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times
when working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered
and prop er ly light ed; replace all
unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance
from the work area.
10. When using an electrically driven
pump such as this, follow all electrical
and safety codes, as well as the most
recent National Electrical Code (NEC)
and the Oc cu pa tion al Safety and
Health Act (OSHA).
11. This equipment is only for use on 120
volt (single-phase) and is equipped
with an ap proved 3-conduc tor cord
and 3-prong, grounding-type plug as
shown in Figure 1.
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