Important Pump Warning And Safety Instructions - STA-RITE S5P1R-VS Installation Manual

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IMPORTANT PUMP WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This guide provides installation and operation
instructions for the Sta-Rite
Consult Pentair with any questions regarding this equipment.
Attention Installer: This guide contains important information about
the installation, operation and safe use of this product. This information
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment after
installation or left on or near the pump.
Attention User: This manual contains important information that will
help you in operating and maintaining this product. Please retain it for
future reference. Warnings and safety instructions for Pentair Aquatic
Systems. Pumps and other related products are available at:
http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-owner/safety-warnings/ for ad-
ditional free copies of these instructions.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your system 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 can cause death,
serious personal injury, or major property
damage if ignored.
Warns about hazards that may cause death,
serious personal injury, or major property
damage if ignored.
Warns about hazards that may or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage
if ignored.
NOTE indicates special instructions 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.
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, include the following:
Do not permit children to use this product.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Connect only to a
branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-
interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified electrician if you cannot verify
that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.
This unit must be connected only to a supply cir-
cuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-in-
terrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided
by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the
GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the
reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate
in this manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to
the pump without the test button being pushed, a ground current is
flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this
pump. Disconnect the pump and have the problem corrected by a
qualified service representative before using.
This pump is for use with permanent swimming
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 is capable of being readily disas-
sembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
® VS Variable Speed Pump.
General Warnings
• Never open the inside of the drive motor enclosure. There is a
capacitor bank that holds a 230 VAC charge even when there is
no power to the unit.
• The pump is not submersible.
• The pump is capable of high flow rates; use caution when installing
and programming to limit pumps performance potential with old
or questionable equipment.
• Code requirements for the electrical connection differ from state
to state. Install equipment in accordance with the current National
Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances.
• Before servicing the pump; switch OFF power to the pump by
disconnecting the main circuit to the pump.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) of reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
OR DEATH. THIS PUMP SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND
SERVICED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED POOL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL. IN-
STALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARN-
INGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING
THIS PUMP. THESE WARNINGS AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL MUST BE
LEFT WITH THE POOL OWNER.
SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD: STAY OFF THE
MAIN DRAIN AND AWAY FROM ALL SUCTION
OUTLETS!
THIS PUMP PRODUCES HIGH LEVELS OF SUCTION AND CREATES A
STRONG VACUUM AT THE MAIN DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY
OF WATER. THIS SUCTION IS SO STRONG THAT IT CAN TRAP ADULTS
OR CHILDREN UNDER WATER IF THEY COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A
DRAIN OR A LOOSE OR BROKEN DRAIN COVER OR GRATE.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:
PUMPS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN
SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH. BEFORE WORK-
ING ON PUMP! Always disconnect power to the
pool pump at the circuit breaker from the pump
before servicing the pump. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury to service person,
pool users or others due to electric shock.
THE USE OF UNAPPROVED COVERS OR ALLOWING USE OF THE
POOL OR SPA WHEN COVERS ARE MISSING, CRACKED OR BROKEN
CAN RESULT IN BODY OR LIMB ENTRAPMENT, HAIR ENTANGLE-
MENT, BODY ENTRAPMENT, EVISCERATION AND/OR DEATH.
The suction at a drain or outlet can cause:
Limb Entrapment: When a limb is sucked or inserted into an opening
resulting in a mechanical bind or swelling. This hazard is present when
a drain cover is missing, broken, loose, cracked or not properly secured.
Hair Entanglement: When the hair tangles or knots in the drain cover,
trapping the swimmer underwater. This hazard is present when the flow
rating of the cover is too small for the pump or pumps.