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).
• 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.
• Control panels must be installed by a qualified electrician.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) should be tested upon each installation and every month there-
after to ensure proper operation.
• 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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