Safety Instructions; Before Getting Started - Little Giant 5.5-ASPA Serie Manual Del Propietário

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Getting Started

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Getting Started
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically qualified
personnel. 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 hazards. Read
and follow instructions carefully to avoid injury and property damage.
Do not disassemble or repair unit unless described in this manual.
Refer to product data plate(s) for additional precautions, operating
instructions and specifications.
Failure to follow installation/operation procedures and all applicable
codes may result in the following hazards:
Risk of death, personal injury, or property
damage due to explosion, fire, or electric shock.
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gaso-
line, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations as
classified by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70.
• Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when
standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
• When a pump is in its application, do not touch the motor, pipes,
or water until the unit is unplugged or electrically disconnected.
• If the power disconnect is out of sight, lock it in the open posi-
tion and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power.
• If the disconnect panel is not accessible, contact the electric
company to stop service.
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 work-
ing on or around the system. More than one disconnect switch
may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
• This product is supplied with a grounding conductor and ground-
ing-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be cer-
tain that it is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-
type receptacle. Do not remove the third prong from the plug. The
third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent possible electric
shock hazard. Do not use an extension cord.
• Check electrical outlets with a circuit analyzer to ensure power,
neutral, and ground wires are properly connected. If not, a qual-
ified, licensed electrician should correct the problem.
• Wire pump system for correct voltages.
• The pump has been evaluated for use with water only. Pump
should only be used with liquids compatible with pump compo-
nent materials. If the pump is used with liquids incompatible
with the pump components, the liquid can cause failure to the
electrical insulation system resulting in electrical shock.
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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 expe-
rience 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. Always unplug the pump
power cord and disconnect the electrical power before servicing
the pump or switch.
• An inoperative or malfunctioning pump could lead to flooding,
resulting in personal injury or property damage.
• In applications where property damage and/or personal injury
might result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to power
outages, discharge line blockage, or any other reason, an auto-
matic back-up system and/or an alarm should be installed.
• Do not run the pump dry. If run dry, the surface temperature of
the pump will rise to a high temperature that could cause skin
burns if touched and will cause serious damage to the pump.
• Do not oil the motor. This unit is permanently lubricated. Oiling
is not required. The pump's motor housing is sealed. Do not
open the sealed portion of the unit or remove housing screws.
Opening the motor housing could cause serious electric shock
and/or permanent damage to the pump.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and
operation instructions provided in this manual for use with this
product. Read entire manual before starting installation and oper-
ation. End User should receive and retain manual for future use.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.
• Do not use this pump for pumping sea water, beverages, acids,
chemical solutions, or any other liquid that promotes corrosion
as this can result in damage to the pump.
• Do not run pump dry. For optimal cooling and to prolong the
motor life, the liquid level being pumped should normally be
above the top of the pump housing.
• This pump is not suitable for pond applications.