Safety Instructions - Little Giant 5-Series Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically qualified personnel who are familiar with
the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure to comply with
national and local electrical and plumbing codes and within Little Giant recommendations may result in
electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential hazards. Read and follow instructions carefully to
avoid injury and property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless described in this manual.
Refer to product data plate(s) for additional precautions, operating instructions and specifications.
Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all applicable codes may result in the following
hazards:
Risk of death, personal injury, or property damage due to explosion,
fire, or electric shock.
• Do not use to pump flammable, combustible, or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations as classified by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70.
• Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
• When a pump is in its application, do not touch the motor, pipes, or water until the unit is unplugged or electrically disconnected.
• If the power disconnect is out of sight, lock it in the open position and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power.
High voltages capable of causing severe injury or death by electrical
shock are present in this unit.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before working on or around the system. More than one disconnect switch
may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
• Be certain that this pump is connected to a circuit equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device if required by
code.
• Some pumps are 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. Do not remove the third prong from the plug.
The third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent possible electric shock hazard.
• Some pumps are supplied with lead wires and are intended to be hardwired using a junction box or other approved enclosure.
The pumps include a grounding connector. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that it is properly connected to ground.
• In a 230 V direct wire installation, one side of the line going to the pump is always electrically energized, regardless of whether
the liquid level control switch is open or closed. To avoid hazards when installing or servicing, install a double-pole disconnect
near the pump installation.
• Be sure the electrical connection cannot be reached by rising water. Under no circumstances should the junction box be located
where it may become flooded or submerged by water.
• Check electrical outlets with a circuit analyzer to ensure power, neutral, and ground wires are properly connected. If not, a quali-
fied, licensed electrician should correct the problem.
• Wire pump system for correct voltages.
• Do not use the power cord for lifting the pump.
• Do not use an extension cord.
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