Safety Instructions - Xylem Goulds M05430 Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR MAJOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF THIS UNIT AND MUST BE KEPT WITH THE PUMP.
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this
symbol on the pump or in the manual, look for one of the
following signal words and be alert to the potential for
personal injury or property damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal injury,
DANGER
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal injury,
WARNING
death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury or property
CAUTION
damage.
NOTICE: INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE VERY
IMPORTANT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED.
THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THIS PUMP.
MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.
Important notice: Read safety instructions before proceeding with any wiring
All electrical work must be performed by a qualified
WARNING
technician. Always follow the National Electrical Code (NEC),
or the Canadian Electrical Code, as well as all local, state and provincial
codes. Code questions should be directed to your local electrical inspector.
Failure to follow electrical codes and OSHA safety standards may result
in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure to follow manufacturer's
installation instructions may result in electrical shock, fire hazard, personal
injury or death, damaged equipment, provide unsatisfactory performance,
and may void manufacturer's warranty.
Standard units are not designed for use in swimming pools,
WARNING
open bodies of water, hazardous liquids, or where flammable
gases exist. Well must be vented per local codes. See specific pump catalog
bulletins or pump nameplate for all agency Listings.
Disconnect and lockout electrical power before installing or
WARNING
servicing any electrical equipment. Many pumps are equipped
with automatic thermal overload protection which may allow an overheated
pump to restart unexpectedly.
Never over pressurize the tank, piping or system to a pressure
WARNING
higher than the tank's maximum pressure rating. This will
damage the tank, voids the warranty and may create a serious hazard.
Protect tanks from excessive moisture and spray as it will cause
WARNING
the tank to rust and may create a hazard. See tank warning
labels and IOM for more information.
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