Supplemental Directives; General Safety Messages - Dometic P030 Installation And Operation Manual

Magnetic-Drive Centrifugal Pump

1 .3 Supplemental Directives

To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
install or operate this product:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
installing or operatingthis product.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U .S .A .
– ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
– American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Canada
– CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code

1 .4 General Safety Messages


WARNING: MAGNETIC HAZARD . Failure to
obey the following warnings could result in
death or serious injury:
• Individuals with cardiac pacemakers, implanted
defibrillators, other electronic medical devices,
metallic prosthetic heart valves, internal wound clips
(from surgery), metallic prosthetic devices or sickle
cell anemia must not handle or be in the proximity of
the magnets inside this pump. Consult a health care
provider before working with this pump.
• Do not place fingers between the mating surfaces of
the motor and wet end of this pump. The magnetic
force is powerful enough to rapidly pull the motor
end and the wet end together.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD . Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Use only Dometic replacement parts and
components that are specifically approved for use
with the product.
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Explanation of Symbols and Safety Instructions
• Avoid improper installation, adjustment, alterations,
service, or maintenance of the product. Service and
maintenance must be done by a qualified service
person only.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Modification
can be extremely hazardous.
• Before attempting to make any electrical connections,
ensure the electrical power is off and the water valves
are completely closed.
• Secure and seal all wire connections to protect from
arcing.
• Do not operate the pump in a highly-explosive
environment unless the pump has a label to indicate
it is rated for ignition protection. Refer to labeling on
the pump to determine the environmental limitations
for operation near gasoline or other explosives.
• Do not pump flammable or combustible liquids.
• Disconnect the pump from the power supply before
cleaning and/or servicing. Maintenance must be
done by a qualified service person only.

WARNING: FLOOD/LEAK HAZARD . Failure to
obey the following warnings could result in
death or serious injury .
• Do not perform service or maintenance when the
pumping system is pressurized.
• Do not mount the pump such that high piping loads
exist on the pump connections, or in a rigid system
that does not allow the pipe to expand, causing the
pump to be strained.
• Do not operate the pump beyond the pressure or
temperature limits.
• Do not allow severe temperature changes to occur in
a short time period within the pumping system.
• Do not continue to operate the pumping system
when a known leak exists.

WARNING: IMPACT HAZARD .
This pump has components that rotate while
in operation. Follow local safety standards for
locking out the motor from the power supply
during maintenance or service. Failure to obey this
warning could result in death or serious injury.
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