Safety
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
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!
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
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.
1. Know the pump application, limitations, and
potential hazards.
Risk of explosion. Do not ground to a gas
supply line. Do not use in explosive atmospheres.
Pump water only with this pump. Failure to follow
this warning can result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
2. Make certain power source conforms to requirements
of your equipment.
3. Disconnect power before servicing.
4. Release all pressure within system before servicing
any component.
5. Drain all water from system before servicing.
6. Secure discharge line before starting pump. An
unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each
use, making certain all connections are secure.
8. Periodically inspect pump and system components.
Keep pump and system free of debris and foreign
objects. Perform routine maintenance as required.
9. Provide means of pressure relief on pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
10. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times when working
with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted – replace all unused tools and equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
d. Make workshop child-proof – with padlocks,
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. When wiring an electrically driven pump, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well as most recent
National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Risk of sudden starts. Can cause
electrical shock and personal injury.
12.
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn
or kill. This equipment is only for use on 115 volt
(single phase) and is equipped with an approved
3-conductor cord and 3-prong, grounding-type plug.
To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that
it is connected to properly grounded, grounding-
type receptacle.
Where a 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it
must be replaced with properly grounded 3-prong
receptacle installed in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
13. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
14. Protect electrical cord from sharp objects, hot surfaces,
oil, and chemicals. Avoid kinking cord. Replace or
repair damaged or worn cords immediately.
15. Use wire of adequate size to minimize voltage drop at
motor. Refer to most recent National Electrical Code.
16. Do not touch an operating motor. Modern motors
can operate at high temperatures.
17. The oil-filled motor was not designed for use in
water containing fish. Do not use this pump in water
with fish present.
Specifications
Power supply required .............................. 115V, 60 HZ.
Liquid Temp. Range ............................. Max. 77°F (25°C)
Operation Position .............................................. Vertical
Individual Branch Circuit Required ....................15 Amp
Operating Depth
Beginning min ....................... 3/4"
(water level)
Ending max. ........................... 1/4"
Discharge .............................................. 1" NPT (25 mm)
Pump water only with this pump.
NOTICE This unit is not designed as a waterfall or fountain
pump, or for applications involving salt water or brine!
Use with waterfalls, fountains, salt water or brine will
void warranty. Do not use where water recirculates. Not
designed for use as a swimming pool drainer.
NOTICE This unit is not designed for applications
involving salt water or brine! Use with salt water or brine
will void warranty.
PERFORMANCE
GPH (LPH) At Total Feet (M)
3' (0.91)
5' (1.52) 10' (3.05) 15' (4.57) 18' (5.49) 20' (6.09) 22' (6.70)
1600 gal(6
1524 gal(5
1260 gal(4
924 gal(3
058 L)
769 L)
770 L)
800-365-6832
648 gal(2
372 gal(1
0 gal(0 L)
498 L)
453 L)
408 L)
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