Important Safety Instructions - Flotec AT250701 Manual Del Usuario

Safety
FLOTEC CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
WITH INTEGRAL TRAP
To avoid unneeded service calls, prevent possible
injuries, and get the most out of your pump, READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY!
The Flotec Self-priming Centrifugal Pump:
• Is designed for use with swimming pools or as a
centrifugal pump.
• Is an excellent performer; durable, reliable.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow basic safety precautions with this
equipment, including the following.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not per-
mit children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
This pump is for use with permanently
installed pools and may also be used with hot tubs
and spas if so marked. Do not use with storable pools.
A permanently installed pool is constructed in or on
the ground or in a building such that it cannot be
readily disassembled for storage. A storable pool is
constructed so that it may be readily disassembled for
storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
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 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 equipment. Keep safety labels in good
condition; replace if missing or damaged.
Incorrectly installed or tested equipment
may fail, causing severe injury or property
damage.
Read and follow instructions in owner's
manual when installing and operating equipment. Have
a trained pool professional perform all pressure tests.
1. Do not connect system to a high pressure or city
water system.
2. Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
3. Trapped air in system can cause explosion. BE SURE
all air is out of system before operating or testing
equipment. Do not use compressed air to clean, test,
or purge equipment for winter.
Before pressure testing, make the following safety
checks:
• Check all clamps, bolts, lids, and system accessories
before testing.
• Release all air in system before testing.
• Tighten Flotec trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m) torque
for testing.
• Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (7.5
kg/cm ).
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• Water Temperature for test must be less than 100° F
(38° C).
• Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check sys-
tem to be sure it is ready for operation. Remove trap
lid and retighten hand tight only.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Flotec equipment
only. For non-Flotec equipment, consult manufacturer.
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