Safety Information - Pentair Flotec FPCC5030 Installation And Operation Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation, operation,
and maintenance of the product.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your
pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and
be alert to the potential for personal injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, can or may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE: addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and
on pumps.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged
safety labels.
Battery acid is corrosive. Do not spill on skin,
clothing, or battery charger. Wear eye and head protection when
working with battery. Connect and disconnect DC output terminals only
after removing the charger from the AC outlet. Never allow the DC
terminals to touch each other.
Hazardous Voltage. Can cause severe or fatal
electrical shock. Do not plug in or unplug battery charger while
standing on a wet floor or in water. Be sure one hand is free when
plugging in or unplugging charger. If basement floor is wet, disconnect
power to basement before walking on floor. If shut-off box is in
basement, call electric company or hydro authority to shut-off service
to house, or call your local fire department for instructions. Remove
pump and repair or re place. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fatal electrical shock.
Risk of flooding. Do not run pump dry. To do so will
damage seals and can cause leaking and property damage.
Risk of electrical shock. Do not lift the pump by the
electrical cord; lift pump only by the discharge pipe, lifting ring or
handle on the pump. Lifting by the cord can damage the cord.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
1. Do not use in water with fish present. If any oil leaks out of the
motor it can kill fish.NOTE This unit is not designed as a waterfall
or fountain pump, or for applications involving salt water or
brine! Use with waterfalls, fountains, salt water or brine will void
warranty.
FP983 (06-08-20)
2. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. Drain all water from system before servicing.
4. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
5. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are secure.
6. Periodically inspect sump, pump and system components. Keep
free of debris and foreign objects. Perform routine maintenance
as required.
7. Provide means of pressure relief for pumps whose discharge line
can be shut-off or obstructed. Release all pressure within system
before servicing any component.
8. Personal Safety:
Wear safety glasses at all times when working with pumps.
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Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted –
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replace all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area.
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Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks, master
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switches, and by removing starter keys.
9. Follow local and/or national plumbing and electrical codes when
installing the system. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is
recommended for use on any electrical appliance submerged in
water.
10. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
11. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor
cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
12. Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be
replaced with properly grounded 3-prong receptacle installed in
accordance with codes and ordinances that apply.
13. Make certain power source conforms to requirements of your
equipment.
14. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil, and
chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or repair damaged or
worn cords immediately.
15. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors can operate at
high temperatures.
16. Pump clear water only with this pump.
17. Pump is permanently lubricated at the factory. Do not try to
lubricate it!
18. This pump is designed for use in a residential sump only.
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