Little Giant VCC-20-P Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
This manual includes safety precautions and other import-
ant information in the following formats:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate personal injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided could result in damage to
equipment or other property.
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that controls correct
assembly and operation of the product.
NOTE: Identifies helpful or clarifying information.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of dan-
gerous voltage inside the product that might cause
harm or electrical shock.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hot
surfaces that might cause fire or personal injury.
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Before Getting Started
This equipment should be installed and serviced by techni-
cally qualified personnel. Failure to comply with national
and local electrical and plumbing codes and within Franklin
Electric recommendations may result in electrical shock or
fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment fail-
ure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential
hazards. Read and follow instructions carefully to avoid
injury and property damage. Do not disassemble or repair
unit unless described in this manual.
Refer to product data plate(s) for additional precautions,
operating instructions and specifications.
Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all
applicable codes may result in the following hazards:
Risk of death, personal injury, or
property damage due to explosion, fire,
or electric shock.
• Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids
such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous
locations as classified by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70.
• Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands
or when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in
water.
• When a pump is in its application, do not touch the
motor, pipes, or water until the unit is unplugged or
electrically disconnected.
• If the power disconnect is out of site, lock it in the
open position and tag it to prevent unexpected appli-
cation of power.
• If the disconnect panel is not accessible, contact the
electric company to stop service.