SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the product.
OPERATIONS
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Risk of fire or explosion. Can cause severe
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol
personal injury, property damage or death. Do not use in
on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following
explosive atmospheres.
signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury:
Do not allow the pump to run in a dry basin/tank. It will void
warns about hazards that will cause serious
the warranty and may damage the pump.
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
An automatic overload protector in the motor will protect
warns about hazards that can cause serious
the motor from burning out due to overheating/overloading.
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
When the motor cools down, the overload protector will
warns about hazards that will or can cause
automatically reset and start the motor.
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
If the overload trips frequently, check for the cause. It could
The word NOTE indicates special instructions that are
be a stuck impeller, wrong/low voltage, or an electrical
important but not related to hazards.
failure in the motor. If an electrical failure in the motor is
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
suspected, have it serviced by a competent repairman.
This product and related accessories contain
The pump is permanently lubricated. No oiling or greasing
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
is required.
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Cycle the pump at least once every month to be sure that
GENERAL SAFETY
the system is working satisfactorily.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on the unit itself. Failure to comply with the
Any of the following will void the pump warranty:
safety instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage!
1.
Submerging, plugging, damaging or taping shut a vented
Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
cord.
hazards. Follow all applicable local and state codes and
2.
Pumping materials other than those the pump was
regulations.
designed to pump or continuously pumping water hotter
Do not run the pump dry. Dry running can overheat the
than 140
F (60
C).
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pump, (causing burns to anyone handling it) and will void
3.
Cutting or splicing a power cord or switch cord.
the warranty.
4.
Anyone other than an authorized Myers service technician
Vent sewage or septic tank according to local codes.
dismantling the pump.
Do not install the basin or pump in any location classified
5.
Removing the cord tag from the cord.
as hazardous by the United States National Electrical
Code (NEC), or by the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC),
where applicable.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock.
Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by power cord.
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SERVICE
shock, burn or kill.
DISINFECT THE PUMP
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
When installing, operating, or servicing this pump, follow the
safety instructions listed below.
CHECK PUMP GROUND
1.
2.
3.
CORD LIFT WARNING
Keep safety labels in good condition, replacing any
missing or damaged labels.
Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can operate
at high temperatures. Do not handle pump or pump motor
with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
Hazardous voltage and risk of cord damage. Can
water.
Personal Safety:
Before removing the pump from the basin for service,
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
always disconnect electrical power to the pump and the
pumps.
control switch.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
Do not lift the pump by the power cord. See the "Cord Lift
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
Warning".
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
switches, and by removing starter keys.
Place the pump in an area where it can be cleaned
thoroughly. Remove all scale and deposit on the pump.
Submerge the complete pump in a disinfectant solution
(chlorine bleach) for at least one hour before disassembling
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn, or kill.
the pump.
The pump motor housing contains a special lubricating oil
which should be kept clean and free of water at all times.
Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power to
outlet box before unplugging.
Whenever the motor housing is being removed for service,
remove oil and replace it with new oil at reassembly. Use
Take extreme care when changing fuses. Do not stand in
only oil listed in parts list in this manual.
water or put your finger in the fuse socket.
When filling with new oil, DO NOT overfill. Fill with new oil so
DO NOT allow the plug on the end of the electrical cord to
that the surface of the oil is 1/4" above the motor windings.
be submerged.
Do not modify the cord and plug. When using the cord
and plug, plug into a grounded outlet only. When wiring to
Set the meter to Rx100.
a system control, connect the pump ground lead to the
Touch one lead to the grounding pin and the other lead to
system ground.
one flat prong of the plug. Repeat for the other prong.
All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
Reading should be infinity for both prongs.
Make certain power source conforms to requirements of your
equipment.
If the reading is anything other than infinity, the stator
Do not lift pump by cord (see below).
must be removed, dried and rechecked.
A reading of "0" indicates a dead short. Replace the
pump.
1.
Attempting to lift or support pump by power
cord can damage cord and cord connections.
2.
Cord may pull apart, exposing bare wires with
possibility of fire or electrical shock.
3.
Lifting or supporting pump by power cord will
void warranty.
4.
Use lifting ring or handle on top of pump for all
lifting/lowering of pump. Disconnect power to
pump before doing any work on it or attempting
to remove.
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