Safety Instructions; Before Getting Started - Franklin Electric 13B72 12-00001C Manual De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hazard Messages
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
This manual includes safety precautions and other important
information in the following formats:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided could result in damage to
equipment or other property.
IMPORTANT:
Identifies information that controls correct assem-
bly and operation of the product.
NOTE: Identifies helpful or clarifying information.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of dangerous
voltage inside the product that might cause harm or elec-
trical shock.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hot sur-
faces that might cause fire or personal injury.

Before Getting Started

This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically quali-
fied personnel who are familiar with the correct selection and use of
appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure to comply
with national and local electrical and plumbing codes and within
Franklin Electric recommendations may result in electrical shock or
fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential haz-
ards. Read and follow instructions carefully to avoid injury and
property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless
described in this manual.
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Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all
applicable codes may result in the following hazards:
High voltages capable of causing severe
injury or death by electrical shock are
present in this unit.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before
working on or around the system. More than one disconnect
switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before
servicing.
• Be certain that this pump is connected to a circuit equipped
with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device.
• Wire pump system for correct voltage.
• Check local electrical and building codes before installation.
The installation must be in accordance with their regulations
as well as the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Risk of bodily injury, electric shock,
or equipment damage.
• This equipment must not be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in
experience and expertise, unless supervised or instructed.
Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with
the unit or in the immediate vicinity.
• Equipment can start automatically. Lockout-Tagout before
servicing equipment.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation
and operation instructions provided in this manual for use
with this product. Read entire manual before starting instal-
lation and operation. End User should receive and retain
manual for future use.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
• Keep work area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
• Wear safety glasses while installing or performing mainte-
nance on the pump.
Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.
• Periodically inspect pump and system components. Regu-
larly check hoses for weakness or wear, making certain that
all connections are secure.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance as required and in
accordance with the Maintenance section of this manual.