Safety Instructions - STA-RITE 1/2 HP Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow basic safety pre-
cautions with this equipment,
including the following.
To reduce the risk
of injury, do not permit children
to use this product unless they
are closely supervised at all
times.
This pump is for use
with permanently installed pools
and may also be used with hot
tubs and spas if so marked. Do
not use with storable pools. A
permanently installed pool is
constructed in or on the ground
or in a building such that it can-
not be readily disassembled for
storage. A storable pool is con-
structed so that it may be readily
disassembled for storage and
reassembled to its original
integrity.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your sys-
tem 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 death, serious personal
injury, or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause death, serious personal
injury, or major property damage if ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage if ignored.
NOTICE indicates special instructions not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on equip-
ment. Keep safety labels in good condition; replace if missing or damaged.
Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may fail, causing
severe injury or property damage.
Read and follow instructions in owner's manual when installing
and operating equipment. Have a trained pool professional per-
form all pressure tests.
1. Do not connect system to a high pressure or city water system.
2. Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
3. Trapped air in system can cause explosion. BE SURE all air is out of system
before operating or testing equipment.
Before pressure testing, make the following safety checks:
Check all clamps, bolts, lids, and system accessories before testing.
Release all air in system before testing.
Tighten Sta-Rite trap lids to 30 ft. lbs. (4.1 kg-m) torque for testing.
Water pressure for test must be less than 25 PSI (7.5 kg/cm
Water Temperature for test must be less than 100
Limit test to 24 hours. After test, visually check system to be sure it is ready
for operation. Remove trap lid and retighten hand tight only.
NOTICE: These parameters apply to Sta-Rite equipment only. For
non-Sta-Rite equipment, consult manufacturer.
Motor normally operates at high temperature and will be too
hot to touch. It is protected from heat damage during operation by an auto-
matic internal cutoff switch. Before handling pump or motor, stop motor and
allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
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