Important Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety; General Safety - Flotec FP4800 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 800-365-6832
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. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. 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. 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.
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.
Risk of explosion . Do not ground to a
gas supply line. Pump body may explode if used as a
booster pump.
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WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Install pressure relief
valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.