General Information / Installation; General Safety Information - Flotec FPSC1725X Owner's Manual

General Information / Installation

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Electrically powered utility pumps normally give many
years of trouble-free service when correctly installed,
maintained, and used. See the "Troubleshooting Chart"
in this manual for information about common utility
pump problems and remedies. For more information,
see your retailer, or call Flotec customer service at
1-800-365-6832.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and poten-
tial hazards.
2. Do not use in water where fish are present.
3. Disconnect the power before servicing.
4. Release all pressure within the system before servic-
ing any component.
5. Drain all water from the system before servicing.
6. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump.
An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly
causing personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use. Making certain all connections are secure.
8. Periodically inspect the pump and system compo-
nents. Keep free of debris and foreign objects.
Perform routine maintenance as required.
9. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with the pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work
area.
d. Make the workshop child-proof – with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
of the electrical and safety codes that apply.
12. This equipment is only for use on 120 volt (single
phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conduc-
tor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn
or cause death. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
pull the plug before servicing. This pump has not
been investigated for use in swimming pool areas.
The 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 properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with the codes
and ordinances that apply.
Do not walk on wet area until all power has been
turned off. If the shut-off box is in the basement,
call the electric company or hydro authority to shut-
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
off the service to house, or call your local fire
department for instructions. Failure to follow this
warning can result in a fatal electrical shock.
Do not lift the pump by the power cord.
13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified
electrician.
14. Make certain the power source conforms to the
requirements of your equipment.
15. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot sur-
faces, oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking the cord.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cords immediately.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Motors are
designed to operate at high temperatures.
17. Do not handle the pump or pump motor, or change
fuses with wet hands or when standing on wet or
damp surface, or in water.
INSTALLATION
1. Set the pump on a hard surface in at least 2" of
water.
2. Connect the discharge line with the fittings provided.
3. The pump should not be installed on clay, dirt, mud
or sand surfaces. Although the pump will usually
pass small particles suspended in water, clean the
area to be pumped of small stones and gravel which
could clog the pump.
*NOTICE: Grass, mud, sand or pea gravel can clog the
pump and reduce it's performance. Keep the pump inlet
screen clean.
4. To reduce motor noise and vibrations when using rigid
pipe, a short length of rubber hose (e.g. radiator hose)
can be connected into the discharge line near the
pump using suitable clamps.
5. Power Supply: Pump is designed for 120 V., 60 Hz.,
operation and requires a minimum 15 amp. individ-
ual branch circuit. Pump is supplied with a 3-wire
cord with grounding-type plug.
Hazardous voltage. Can shock, burn or
cause death. Pump should always be electrically
grounded to a suitable electrical ground such as a
grounded water pipe or a properly grounded metallic
raceway, or ground wire system. Do not cut off
round ground pin.
6. If the pump discharge line is exposed to an outside
sub-freezing atmosphere, the line exposed must be
installed so any water remaining in pipe will drain to
the outfall by gravity. Failure to do this can cause
water trapped in the discharge line to freeze which
could result in damage to pump.
7. Check the operation of pump by observing through
one complete cycle.
Risk of flooding. Failure to make this
operational check may lead to improper operation,
premature failure, and flooding.
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