Safety Information - Pentair FP4000 Series 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 NOTICE indicates special instructions that are
important but not related to hazards.
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

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.
P15002 (11-01-22)
GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT TOUCH AN OPERATING MOTOR.
motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To avoid
burns when servicing pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after
shut-down before handling.
DO NOT allow pump or any system component to freeze. To

do so will void warranty.
Pump water only with this pump.

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;

store properly all unused tools and equipment.
Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.
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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
CAPACITOR VOLTAGE MAY BE HAZARDOUS.
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.
Modern
To
Hazardous pressure!
Install pressure relief valve in
discharge pipe.
Release all pressure on system
before working on any component.
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