General Safety Information; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - RIDGID SP-330 Manual Del Operador

SP-330, SP-330D, SP-500, SP-500A Submersible Sump Pumps

General Safety Information

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and understanding how your sump pump works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER
!
means if the safety information is not
followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING
!
means if safety information is not fol-
lowed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION
!
means if safety information is not fol-
lowed someone may be injured.
NOTICE
indicates important information, that if
not followed, may cause damage to the equipment or
flooding.
WARNING
!
Read and understand all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in fatal electric shock, fire, property
damage, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area

DANGER
!
• Do not operate pump in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Pump motors create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away
while installing pump. Distractions can result in
mistakes.

Electrical Safety

WARNING
!
•
This pump must be plugged into an outlet,
properly installed, and grounded in accordance
with all applicable codes and ordinances. Never
remove the grounding prong or modify the plug
in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check
with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
outlet is grounded. If the pump should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user.
•
Electrical wiring must be performed by a quali-
fied electrician. Improper wiring could result in fatal
electrical shock.
2
• Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry
the pump or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or mov-
ing parts. Replace damaged cords immediate-
ly. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Pump must be plugged into an outlet recepta-
cle that includes a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). In the event of current leak-
age, a GFCI will trip, thus reducing the risk of seri-
ous injury or death from electrical shock.
Power
Cord
Figure 1
• Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to insure it is operating cor-
rectly. A GFCI reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not use an extension cord. This increases
the risk of electrical shock. If necessary, install a
properly grounded outlet closer to the pump.

Personal Safety

WARNING
!
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when installing this pump. Do
not attempt to install this pump while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ications. A moment of inattention may result in
serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes and hard
hat must be used for appropriate conditions.
Ridge Tool Company
Grounded
Grounding Outlet
Blade
TEST RESET