Safety Instructions - Little Giant S Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Specifications
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically qualified personnel who are familiar with
the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure to comply with
national and local electrical and plumbing codes and within Little Giant recommendations may result in
electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.
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.
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, combustible, 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 sight, lock it in the open position and tag it to prevent unexpected appli-
cation of power.
Risk of severe injury or death by electrical shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before working on or around the system.
• Wire pump system for correct voltage.
• Be certain that this pump is connected to a circuit equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
device if required by code.
• Check electrical outlets with a circuit analyzer to ensure power, neutral, and ground wires are properly
connected.
• Some pumps are supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce
risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type recepta-
cle. Do not remove the third prong from the plug. The third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent
possible electric shock hazard. Do not use an extension cord.
• Some pumps are supplied with lead wires and are intended to be hardwired using a junction box or other
approved enclosure. The pumps include a grounding connector. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain
that it is properly connected to ground.
• Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The installation must be in accordance with
their regulations as well as the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety
and Health Act (OSHA).
• Do not use the power cord for lifting the pump.
• The pump should only be used with liquids compatible with pump component materials. If the pump is
used with liquids incompatible with the pump components, the liquid can cause failure to the electrical
insulation system resulting in electrical shock.
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