Safety Guidelines; General Safety Information; Application And Operation - RIDGID RUA25 Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

Please read and save these instructions. This manual contains important Safety Warnings and Operating Instructions. You will need to refer to it before attempting any
application or maintenance. Always keep this manual with the unit so that it will be easily accessible. Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions could result
in property damage, serious injury or death.
DESCRIPTION
This portable, submersible utility pump is designed for automatic
use in water. The units are equipped with a 9 ft. 3-prong
grounding type power cord. The provided discharge adapter can
be used for convenient attachment to a garden hose.
UNPACKING
Inspect this unit before it is used. Occasionally, products are
damaged during shipment. If the pump or components are
damaged, contact customer service at 1-877-9RIDGID.
READ & FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — DO NOT DISCARD

SAFETY GUIDELINES

This manual contains information that is important to know
and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and
to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, WILL result
in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, MAY result
in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates important information, that if
NOT followed, MAY cause damage to equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
bodily injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
NOTE: Note indicates information that requires special attention.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its power cord may contain
chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Read the manual(s) included with this product
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment. Follow all
instructions.
• Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use the unit.
Keep away from children!
Risk of fire, explosion and/or death!
Pump is NOT rated for use with
flammable/combustible liquids, vapors or dusts. Do NOT
pump liquids that are NOT clear. Failure to follow these
instructions will result in bodily injury or death.
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes!
Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
© 2013, RIDGID Water Systems.
Auto On-Off Water Removal Pump
With Freeze Protection
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS MANUAL
Risk of electric shock. This pump
has NOT been tested for use in
swimming pool or marine areas. NEVER place pump in
pools while people are in the water. Failure to follow
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Risk of electric shock! Do NOT
handle pump with wet hands or
when standing in water or on a damp surface. Failure to
follow COULD result in death or serious injury.
Electric shock hazard! For installation
by a qualified electrician only. GFCI receptacles
will provide protection against line to ground faults only. The ground
fault receptacle does NOT limit the magnitude of fault current and will
NOT prevent an electrical shock.
1. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with pumps.
2. The unit MUST be plugged into a GFCI. For
installation by a qualified electrician only.
3. Damage to the power cord or discharge hose may occur.
Use the handle supplied on the pump.

APPLICATION AND OPERATION

Do NOT use pump if any part of the housing
switch or probe is cracked, broken, or missing.
Always disconnect
electric supply
before attempting to install, service,
relocate, or perform any maintenance. If
the power source is out of sight, lock and
tag in open (off) position to prevent unexpected power application.
Failure to do so could result in fatal electrical shock!
Electric shock hazard. Use only
Underwriters Laboratories
(UL)- listed extension cord with #16 gauge or larger wire
that is labeled for outdoor use. Use polarized grounding
type plugs only. Polarized plugs have one blade slightly
wider than the other and can only be inserted one way into the
outlet. Do NOT handle plug connector near water. Failure to follow
these instructions will result in serious injury or death.
This unit is NOT designed for use
as a sump pump or in sump
applications. This unit is NOT designed for use in septic
tanks or underground vaults to pump raw sewage or
effluents. NEVER use in hazardous or explosive locations.
1. This pump has been designed with 1-1/4 in. NPT discharge
connection size. Attach pipe or fitting to the discharge or use
the supplied garden hose adapter. Thread the female end of
the garden hose to the male end of the elbow.
2. Be certain to use a hose washer (not included) on the garden
hose for correct pump operation.
RUA25, RAPC250