Product Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This submersible sump pump is for use in basins or lift stations and is
suitable for pumping clear water. Do not use the pump in applications
where sewage or any other debris (gravel, sand, floating debris, etc.),
abrasives, or corrosives are present.
This instruction sheet provides you with the information required to
safely own and operate your product. Retain these instructions for
future reference. The product you have purchased is of the highest
quality workmanship and material and has been engineered to give
you long and reliable service. This product has been carefully tested,
inspected, and packaged to ensure safe delivery and operation. Please
examine your item(s) carefully to ensure that no damage occurred
during shipment. If damage has occurred, please contact the place of
purchase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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DANGER When a pump is in a basin, etc.,
do not touch the motor, pipes or water until unit is unplugged or
shut o. If shuto box is not accessible, call the electric company
to shut o service to the house, or call your local fire department
for instructions. Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal
electrical shock.
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WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
This product is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-
type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain
that it is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type
receptacle. The third prong is to ground the pump to help to
prevent possible electric shock hazard. Do not remove the
third prong from the plug.
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WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
HAZARD. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. The power service outlet
must be within reach of the pump’s power cord plug. A fire hazard
or electric shock could occur if the insulation on an extension cord
becomes damaged. Fatal electrical shock could occur if the extension
cord falls into the water.
As a safety measure, each electrical outlet should be checked with an
Underwriters Laboratory Listed circuit analyzer. This will indicate if
the power, neutral and ground wires are properly connected. If they
are not, call a qualified licensed electrician.
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WARNING The pump motor is equipped
with an automatic resetting thermal protector and may restart
unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an indication of motor
overloading/overheating, which can be caused by application issues
such as an obstructed pump impeller, switch stuck in the ON position,
pump running dry, pump air-locked, pump short cycling, excessively
high or low voltage supply, or possibly a pump, motor, bearings or
seal that have reached the end of their useful life.
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WARNING The pump is immersed in
water during normal operation. Water may also be present in the
surrounding area of the pump. Caution must be used to prevent
bodily injury when working near the pump:
a. Electrical power should be disconnected prior to touching,
servicing or repairing the pump.
b. To minimize possible fatal electrical shock hazard, extreme
care should be used when changing fuses. Do not stand
in water while changing fuses or insert your finger into
the fuse socket.
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WARNING Do not run the pump in a dry basin.
If the pump is run in a dry basin, the surface temperature of the pump
will rise to a high level. This high level could cause skin burns if the
pump is touched and will cause serious damage to your pump. For
optimal cooling and to prolong the motor life, the liquid level being
pumped should normally be above the top of the pump housing.
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WARNING Do not oil the motor. The pump
housing is sealed. A high-grade dielectric oil devoid of water has been
put into the motor housing at the factory. Use of other oil could cause
serious electric shock and/or permanent damage to the pump.
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CAUTION This pump’s motor housing contains
a dielectric oil for motor heat transfer and lifetime lubrication of the
bearings. This oil is non-toxic to aquatic life. However, suocation
can occur if oil is left on the water surface. If oil escapes the motor
housing, it can be quickly removed by placing newspapers on the
water surface to soak up the oil.
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CAUTION
THIS PUMP HAS BEEN EVALUATED FOR USE WITH WATER ONLY.
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