Important Safety Instructions - Master Plumber 235818 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.
This unit is not designed for applications involving salt water or
brine! Use with salt water or brine will void warranty.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
Risk of explosion. Do not ground to a gas
supply line. Pump water only with this pump. Failure to
follow this warning can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.
4. Drain all water from system before servicing.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal injury
and/or property damage. If a flexible discharge hose is
used, pump may move when motor starts. If it moves far
enough so that switch hits side of sump, switch may stick
and prevent pump from starting.
Make sure pump is secured so it cannot move around in
sump.
5. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
6. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain all connections are secure.
7. Inspect sump, pump and system components monthly.
Keep free of debris and foreign objects. Perform
routine maintenance as required.
Risk of fire. Do not store or rest objects on
or near motor or switch linkage. Keep all flammable objects
or liquids away from motor.
8. Provide 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.
For parts or assistance, call Master Plumber Customer Service at 800-628-9439
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.
10. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well as most recent
National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
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.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or
kill. Be certain that it is connected to properly grounded,
grounding-type receptacle.
Never connect green (or green and yellow) wire in cord
to a live terminal! Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with properly grounded
3-prong receptacle installed in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
12. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
13. Make certain that 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. Do not handle pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surface, or in water.
Risk of flooding. Can cause personal injury
and/or property damage. If your basement has water or
moisture on floor, do not walk on wet area until all power
has been turned off. If shut-off box is in basement, call
electric company to shut-off service to house, or call local
fire department for instructions. Remove pump and repair
or replace. Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal
electrical shock.
Specifications
Power supply required ..................................... 115V, 60 HZ.
Horsepower ................................................................... 1/3
Motor duty ....................................................... Intermittent
Liquid Temp. Range ...........................32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)
Individual Branch Circuit
Required GFCI Class A ............................................15 Amps
Motor full load (maximum ..................................... 3.5 Amps
Discharge: Cast Iron Models ...........................1-1/2" FNPT
Boiler plate warnings
NOTICE Do not reduce size of discharge
pipe or hose below 1-1/4 diameter. If discharge is too
small, pump will overheat and fail prematurely. This pump
is designed for use in a residential sump only.
Only pump water with this pump.
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.
Do not use where water recirculates.
Not designed for use as a swimming pool drainer.
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