General Information; Operation - Liberty Pumps 2603000C Manual Del Usario

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General Information

Before use, read the following instructions carefully. Closely following these instructions will eliminate potential
operating problems, assuring years of trouble-free service.
Risk of electric shock.
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, install only on a circuit protected by a
ground-fault circuit-interrupter.
handling or making adjustments. Always wear rubber boots when servicing in wet areas. Make
sure the pump power source is a separately fused, grounded 3-wire type receptacle of 15-amp
capacity. DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PRONG OR PLUG. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD. Check to make sure installation is in accordance with the National Electric Code and all
applicable local codes. Installation and servicing are to be conducted by qualified personnel.
DO NOT pump flammable liquids
DO NOT use around explosive materials
DO NOT handle unit with wet hands or while standing in water
DO NOT lift the pump by the power cord
DO NOT connect to any voltage other than that listed on the nameplate
DO NOT use in water over 120°F
DO NOT modify the pump in any way
DO NOT expose pump or discharge to freezing temperatures
DO NOT use this product to pump salt water or brine. Use with salt water or brine will void the
warranty. Pump water only.
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Operation

A. Use the discharge thread adapter on the pump to attach a garden hose. 1/2" and 3/4" barb fittings are also
included with the pump for use with 1/2" and 3/4" flexible hose.
B. Set the pump on a hard surface in water.
C. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC power outlet of a 15 amp minimum
branch circuit (see recommended grounding methods in section 1). The pump will operate continuously
whether partly or fully submerged. Submersible utility pumps are intended to pump clean or dirty water at
temperatures up to 120° F.
D. This submersible utility pump is designed for many different pumping requirements such as draining stock
tanks, window wells or flat roofs and cisterns. On a flat surface the pump will pump down to within 1/8" of
the pumping surface. *Note that the pump requires at least 2 inches of water to prime.
E.
Do not install the pump on clay, dirt, mud or sand surfaces and clean the area to be pumped. Grass, mud,
sand or pea gravel can clog the pump and reduce its performance.
The pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type
Always disconnect the pump from the power source before
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