Electrical Safety; General Safety - Pentair STA-RITE DMC Serie Manual De Instalación Y De Operación

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:
warns about hazards that will cause seri-
ous personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause seri-
ous personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can
cause minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
The label 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.
Make workshops childproof; use padlocks and master
switches; remove starter keys.
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.
SAFETY
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See "Electri cal"
section of this manual and
motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electri-
cal Code, Canadian Elec tri-
cal Code, and local codes
for all wiring.
Follow wiring instruc-
tions in this manual when
connecting motor to
power lines.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Capacitor voltage may be hazardous.
To discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle
screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor ter-
minals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade
or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

GENERAL SAFETY

Do not touch an operating motor.
Modern motors can 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.
Never run pump above recommended pressure shown
on the performance chart or with discharge valve
closed.
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WARNING
Hazardous pressure!
Do not run pump against
closed discharge.
Release all pressure on
system before working on
any component.