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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hazard Messages

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
This manual includes safety precautions and other important
information in the following formats:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided could result in damage to
equipment or other property.
IMPORTANT:
Identifies information that controls correct assem-
bly and operation of the product.
NOTE:
Identifies helpful or clarifying information.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of dangerous
voltage inside the product that might cause harm or elec-
trical shock.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hot sur-
faces that might cause fire or personal injury.
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Before Getting Started

This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically
qualified personnel who are familiar with the correct selection
and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure
to comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes
and within Little Giant recommendations may result in electrical
shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment
failure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential haz-
ards. 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, operat-
ing instructions, and specifications.
Failure to follow installation or 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, combustible, or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous loca-
tions 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
position and tag it to prevent unexpected application of
power.
• If the disconnect panel is not accessible, contact the elec-
tric company to stop service.