SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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 serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
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 word NOTE indicates special instructions that are important
but not related to hazards.
GENERAL SAFETY
Warranty void if product modified, drilled, painted,
or altered in any way; if used to pump hot water, or to
pump liquids other than water (such as but not limited to
chemicals, fertilizers, flammable liquids, herbicides, mud,
tar, cement, wood chips); or otherwise abused.
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.
Before installing or servicing your pump, BE
CERTAIN pump power source is disconnected.
All installation and electrical wiring must adhere to state
and local codes and must be complete before priming the
pump. Check with appropriate community agencies, or
contact your local electrical and pump professionals.
Pump should be installed in a dry, convenient location close
to the well with ample space for installation and servicing
the well. A dry basement, pit, or utility room is an excellent
choice when allowed by law. The pump must be securely
fastened to a solid foundation. The pump should always
be mounted in a horizontal position on a level foundation.
Failure to properly secure the pump may result in failure of
the pump or piping and damage to the surrounding area.
CALL AN ELECTRICIAN WHEN IN DOUBT. Pump motor
should be connected to a separate electrical circuit directly
from main switch. There must be a fuse box or circuit
breaker installed in this line. Plugging into existing outlets
may cause low voltage at motor, resulting in blown fuses,
tripping of motor overload, or burned-out motor. Refer to
electrical diagrams for electrical connections.
FP1001 (02-01-2023)
It is mandatory that a permanent ground connection be
made from the pump motor to the grounding bar at the
service panel. Do not connect pump motor to a power
supply until permanently grounded. For maximum safety,
ground the pump motor to a circuit equipped with a fault
interrupter device.
Pump must be primed! Make sure pump is full
of water before running! Failure to do so will cause damage
to mechanical seal, leakage and flooding!
Pump may be HOT to touch. Use caution!
NEVER run pump against closed discharge
valve! To do so can cause high temperatures, pump
damage, personal injury and property damage!
The following may cause severe damage to pump and/or
piping and will void warranty:
Failure to protect pump and piping against below
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freezing temperature.
Pumping chemicals or corrosive liquids.
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Pumping gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT
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pump gasoline or other flammable liquids.
Using extension cords. DO NOT use extension cords.
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Using this pump in or near a swimming pool, lake, or
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pond. DO NOT use this pump in or near a swimming
pool, lake or pond.
Running the pump dry. Follow priming instructions.
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Discharge pressure not to exceed 100 psi.
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Torque for pump bolts is 15-20 ft.-lbs.
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Use of garden hose as discharge or suction line.
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Failure to securely fastened to a solid foundation.
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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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