Little Giant SPBS-1HF Owner's Manual page 3

Risk of bodily injury, electric shock, or equipment damage.
• This equipment must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in
experience and expertise, unless supervised or instructed. Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with
the unit or in the immediate vicinity.
• Equipment can start automatically. Always unplug the pump power cord and disconnect the electrical power before ser-
vicing the pump or switch.
• This pump has been evaluated for use with water only. 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.
• An inoperative or malfunctioning pump could lead to flooding, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
• In applications where property damage and/or personal injury might result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to
power outages, discharge line blockage, or any other reason, an automatic back-up system and/or an alarm should be
installed.
• Do not run the pump dry. If run dry, the surface temperature of the pump will rise to a high temperature that could cause
skin burns if touched, and will cause serious damage to the pump.
• Do not oil the motor. This unit is permanently lubricated. Oiling is not required. The pump's motor housing is sealed. Do
not open the sealed portion of the unit or remove housing screws. Opening the motor housing could cause serious elec-
tric shock and/or permanent damage to the pump.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions provided in this manual for use
with this product. Read entire manual before starting installation and operation. End User should receive and retain
manual for future use.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
• Keep work area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
• Wear safety glasses while installing or performing maintenance on the pump.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that may be caught in the rotating parts. Tie up long hair and remove
jewelry.
• This unit is intended to be installed in a well ventilated indoor space. Batteries can give off gas as a by-product of
charging. A vent to the outside is recommended.
• Battery case cover shall be in place when not installing or performing maintenance.
Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.
• Do not use this pump for pumping sea water, beverages, acids, chemical solutions, or any other liquid that promotes cor-
rosion as this can result in damage to the pump.
• Do not run pump dry. For optimal cooling and to prolong the motor life, the liquid level being pumped should normally be
above the top of the pump housing.
• This pump is not suitable for pond applications.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Specifications
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