Safety Information - Utilitech PPTPC50 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-346-7611, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST Monday - Friday.
WARNING:
• Always make sure the pump is unplugged as soon as the water level reaches 1/4 in. when using
the suction strainer. At water levels less than 1/4 in., the pump is attempting to pump air, which will
cause the pump to overheat. Running the pump without suffi cient water will damage the pump and
void the pump's warranty.
• Do not pump fl ammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene, ethanol, etc. Do not
use in the presence of fl ammable or explosive vapors. Using this pump with or near fl ammable
liquids can cause an explosion or fi re, resulting in property damage, serious personal injury and/or
death.
• Always disconnect the pump from its power source before inspection.
• Do not stand in water when the pump is connected. Do not handle the pump with wet hands.
• Do not touch the pump housing while it is operating, as the pump may be HOT and can cause
serious skin burns.
• Do not disassemble the motor housing. This pump has NO repairable internal parts, and
disassembling may cause dangerous electrical wiring issues.
CAUTION:
• This transfer utility pump is designed for portable applications. It can drain or remove water
from the following: fi sh tanks, water heaters, pits, sinks, window wells, basements, swimming
pool covers, boats, low spots in yards, or other fl ooded areas. It can also be used for temporary
pressure boosting for washing cars, washing boats, or cleaning off driveways.
• This pump is not designed to function as a permanently installed pump. It is also not engineered to
be run continuously as a "fountain" or "waterfall" pump. The pump should be used with a 5/8 in. or
larger inside diameter garden hose.
• For safety, the pump motor has an automatically resetting thermal protector that automatically will
turn off the pump if it becomes too hot. Overuse of this feature will damage the pump and void the
warranty.
• Once the thermal protector detects that the pump has cooled to a safe temperature, it will allow the
pump to operate normally. If the pump is plugged in, it may restart unexpectedly.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. Know the pump applications, limitations, and potential hazards.
2. Make certain the electrical power source is adequate for the requirements of the pump.
3. ALWAYS disconnect the power to the pump and drain all water from the system before servicing.
4. Secure the pump on a solid base as close to the source of water as possible.
5. Secure the discharge hose before starting the pump. Pump torque may cause an unsecured
discharge hose to "whip", possibly causing personal injury and/or property damage.
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