Little Giant 6EC Series Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazard Messages
This manual includes safety precautions and other important
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 assem-
bly and operation of the product.
NOTE:
Identifies helpful or clarifying information.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of dangerous
voltage inside the product that might cause harm or elec-
trical shock.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hot sur-
faces that might cause fire or personal injury.
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Before Getting Started
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically
qualified personnel. Failure to comply with national and local
electrical and plumbing codes and within Franklin Electric recom-
mendations may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatis-
factory performance, or equipment failure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential haz-
ards. 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, operat-
ing instructions and specifications.
Failure to follow installation/operation procedures and all appli-
cable 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 loca-
tions 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 application of
power.
• If the disconnect panel is not accessible, contact the elec-
tric company to stop service.