Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Information - Pentair MDC Serie 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.
Save this manual for future reference.
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.
Description
These submersible sump pumps are designed for home
sumps. The unit is equipped with a 3-prong grounding-
type power cord. The shaded-pole motor is oil filled
and sealed for cooler running. Upper sleeve/lower ball
bearings on the motor shaft never need lubrication.
Automatic reset thermal protection.

General Safety Information

Electrically powered sump pumps normally give many
years of trouble-free service when correctly installed,
maintained, and used. However, unusual circumstances
(interruption of power to the pump, dirt/debris in the
sump, flooding that exceeds the pump' s capacity,
electrical or mechanical failure in the pump, etc.)
may prevent your pump from functioning normally. To
prevent possible water damage due to flooding, consult
your dealer about installing a secondary sump pump, a
DC backup sump pump, and/or a high water alarm. See
Troubleshooting in this manual for information about
common sump pump problems and remedies. For more
information, see your dealer.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and potential
hazards.
2. Disconnect the power before servicing.
3. Release all pressure within the system before
servicing any component.
4. Drain all water from the system before servicing.
5. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump.
An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly
causing personal injury and/or property damage.
6. Check the hoses for a weak or worn condition before
each use. Make certain all connections are secure.
7. Periodically inspect the sump, pump and system
components. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
8. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
9. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with pumps.
b. Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and
properly lighted – replace all unused tools
and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
d. Make the workshop child-proof – with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
10. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes that apply.
11. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Electrical shock hazard. Can burn
or kill. To reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug
before servicing. Pump is supplied with a grounding
conductor and grounding-type attachment plug.
Be sure it is connected only to a properly grounded
grounding-type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with codes and
ordinances that apply.
This pump has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas.
12. All wiring should be performed by a
qualified electrician.
13. Make certain the power source conforms to the
requirements of your equipment.
14. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects,
hot surfaces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking
the cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn
cords immediately.
15. Do not touch an operating motor. Motors can operate
at high temperatures.
16. Do not handle the pump or pump motor with wet
hands or when standing on wet or damp surface, or in
water.
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
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