Safety Information - Pentair FLOTEC FP4212 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY SYMBOLS
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on
your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal
words and be alert to the potential for personal injury:
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The word NOTE indicates special instructions that are important
but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual
and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or
damaged safety labels.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product and related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wire motor for correct voltage. See
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"Electrical" section of this manual and
motor nameplate.
Ground motor before connecting to
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power supply.
Meet National Electrical Code,

Canadian Electrical Code, and local
codes for all wiring.
Follow wiring instructions in this

manual when connecting motor to
power lines.
P15003 (12-15-22)
GENERAL SAFETY
RISK OF BURNS
Motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To avoid
burns when servicing the pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes
after shut-down before handling.
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze. To
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do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.
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Periodically inspect pump and system components.
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Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
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Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;
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store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
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RISK OF EXPLOSION. Pump body may explode if
used as a booster pump unless relief valve capable of passing
full pump flow at 75 psi is installed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
kill. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge motor
capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE
and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal
screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
Do not touch an operating motor.
.
Can shock, burn or
.
HAZARDOUS
PRESSURE! Install pressure relief
valve in discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on system
before working on any component.
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