Safety
READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
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!
DANGER warns about hazards that will
cause serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
WARNING warns about hazards that can
cause serious personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or
can cause minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Can
shock, burn, or cause
death.
Ground pump before con-
necting to power supply.
Disconnect power before
working on pump, motor or
tank.
Make workshops childproof; use padlocks and master
switches; remove starter keys.
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To
discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle screw-
driver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals
together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capac-
itor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
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 instruc-
tions in this manual
when connecting motor to
power lines.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
To avoid over pressure hazard and possible injury, install
pressure relief valve capable of passing full pump flow at
75 PSI (517kPa). Pressurized suction may cause pump
body to explode.
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.
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WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Install pressure relief
valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on
system before working on any
component.