Flotec FPOC1500-01 Manual Del Usuario página 2

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual or on pump.
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!
DANGER warns about hazards that will cause
serious personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
WARNING warns about hazards that can
cause serious personal injury, death or major property dam-
age if ignored.
CAUTION warns about hazards that will or
can cause minor personal injury or property damage if
ignored.
The word NOTICE indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
1. To avoid risk of serious bodily injury and property dam-
age, read safety instructions carefully before installing
pump.
2. Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical codes
when installing pump.
3. To avoid fatal shocks, proceed as fol-
lows if pump needs servicing:
A. Disconnect power to pump outlet box before
pulling pump cord plug. After plug is pulled, let
pump cool for 20 minutes before attempting to work on
it.
B. Take extreme care when changing fuses. To re-
duce chance of fatal electrical shocks, DO NOT stand
in water or put your finger in the fuse socket.
C. Ground electrical outlet box.
D. Use only Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected grounded outlet for cord plug.
4. Never run pump dry. To do so can damage internal parts,
overheat pump (which can cause burns to people handling
or servicing pump), and will void warranty!
5. Risk of fire or explosion from sparks
from motor brushes. Do not pump gasoline or any other
flammable liquids with pump. Do not use pump in atmos-
phere that might contain flammable fumes or vapors.
6. Do not pump chemicals or corrosive liquids with pump.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn,
or cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to
power supply.
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Pump is supplied with
3-conductor grounding
type cord. Connect only to
properly grounded, GFCI
protected outlet. Do not lift
pump by electrical cord.
Pump is non-sub-
mersible. Keep motor
dry at all times. Do not wash
motor. Do not immerse. Pro-
tect motor from wet weather.
If using extension
cord, use only UL
approved indoor/outdoor, 3-
wire, grounding type cord.
Do not allow any part of cord
or receptacle ends to sit in
water or damp locations.
Unplug pump before
servicing.
If water is trapped in pump during opera-
tion, it may turn to steam, leading to explosion and
burns. Never run pump with outlet shut off or blocked.
Pump clean water only with pump. To avoid clogging pump
and damage to shaft seal, do not pump water containing
solids, foreign material, sand, silt, or abrasives. Always have
suction strainer installed when pump is operating. Failure to
use strainer may cause pump failure and void warranty.
Clean strainer and flush out pump after each use.
Make sure all hose and pipe connections in suction line are
tight. An air leak in suction line will prevent priming and
reduce performance.
To prevent damage to pump materials, do not use pipe joint
compounds on pump ports. Use only teflon tape or Plasto-
Joint-Stik* to seal threads.
Tighten all piping to pump hand tight +1-1/2 turns only.
Overtightening may break pump and will void warranty.
*Lake Chemical Co., Chicago, Illinois
Discharge line
hose or plastic pipe
Figure 1 – Typical Installation
LOCATION OF UNIT
Locate pump as near as possible (vertically) to water source,
to keep suction lift (distance form water to pump) as low as
possible. Place pump on level support. Protect against
excess moisture and flooding.
Both suction and discharge ports are tapped for 3/4" pipe. If
using hoses, use hose to pipe thread adapter. To prevent
suction line collapse, use pipe or reinforced hose only for
suction line. Install strainer or puddle gulper on end of suction
line. Inspect and clean strainer frequently (Fig. 1). Plastic
pipe can be used for all installations.
PRIMING/OPERATION
NOTICE: Do not run pump dry. Running pump without water
can damage impeller and may damage seal, causing leaking
or flooding, and will void warranty.
2
NOTICE
Priming Plug
115 volt GFCI protected
grounded outlet box
WARNING
operate pump
Hose adapter
on 115 volt
or plastic pipe
current only!
adapter.
876 0993
Suction line:
reinforced hose
or plastic pipe
NOTICE:
Strainer (clean
•Pump suction port
frequently)
must be 15' (4.6m)
or less above water
levels.
•Max. water temp. is
120°F (49°C).
PIPING