Important Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety; General Safety - Flotec FP5100 Serie 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,
could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could 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 pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
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.
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.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See "Electrical"
section of this manual
and motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electrical
Code, Canadian
Electrical Code, and
local codes for all
wiring.
Follow wiring
instructions in this
manual when
connecting motor to
power lines.

Electrical Safety

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle
screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor
terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver
blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.

General Safety

Risk of burns. Do not touch an operating
motor. Modern motors are designed to 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.
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WARNING
Hazardous pressure! Install
pressure relief valve in
discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on
system before working on any
component.