Safety First - Kasco J Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Please read and follow these important instructions to help ensure your safety and the quality perfor-
mance of your Kasco equipment.
• Use caution when dealing with any electrical and/or moving equipment.
• Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should anyone enter the water with the electrical equipment plugged in and/
or in operation.
• Kasco Aerating Fountains are intended for use with a Listed control panel having a GFCI protected re-
ceptacle, or field wiring terminals and disconnect switch, or a timer with a disconnect for use with a GFCI
receptacle. Control panels MUST be installed by a qualified electrician. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
(GFCIs) should be tested upon each installation and every month thereafter to ensure proper operation.
• Single-phase units are supplied with an internal grounding conductor and/or a grounding-type attach-
ment plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, be certain the unit is properly connected to the Kas-
co-supplied control panel (refer to the instructions included with your control panel).
• 3-phase units (2.3JF, 3.3JF, 5.3JF, 7.3JF, 2.3HJF, 3.3HJF, 5.3HJF, 7.3HJF) require a startup test after wiring
to ensure proper rotation of the impeller. If the impeller is rotating in the opposite direction, the unit
will not perform properly and internal damage to the unit may occur (see 3-phase startup procedure on
page 12).
• NEVER run the unit out of the water. This will damage the seals and create a dangerous situation for the
operator.
• Use extreme caution around water, especially cold water, as in Spring, Fall, and Winter, which poses a
hazard in and of itself.
• NEVER lift or drag the equipment by the power cords. If you need to pull the unit to the side of the pond,
use the anchoring ropes.
• Do not use boats that tip easily for installation and follow all boating safety rules and regulations, includ-
ing wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). Do not use waders in deep ponds/lakes or ponds/lakes
with drop-offs, drastic slopes, or soft bottom material.
• For more information regarding your control panel instructions, refer to your control panel owner's
manual. A control panel must be installed a minimum of 5 feet (3m in Canada) from the body of water
unless separated from the body of water by a fence, wall, or other permanent barrier that will make the
unit inaccessible to persons in the water. A complete list of control panels can be found in the Accesso-
ries section of kascomarine.com.
During flotation operation, water is pulled from 360° around and directly below the unit. Keep these
areas clear of debris as much as possible to decrease frequency of screen cleaning.
WARNINGS:
Moving Machinery Shock Hazard
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