About This Manual
From initial concept and design through its final production, your Fill-Rite
use. To ensure it provides that service, and to avoid injury or death, it is critical that you read this entire manual prior to
attempting to install or operate your new pump. Become familiar with the terms and diagrams, and pay close attention
to the highlighted areas with the following labels:
DANGER! Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death will result from failure to follow
instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
WARNING! Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death may result from failure to follow
instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
CAUTION! Failure to observe a "Caution" may cause damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT! These boxes contain information that illustrates a point that may save time, or be key to
proper operation, or clarifies a step.
At Tuthill, your satisfaction with our products is paramount to us. If you have questions or need assistance with your
product, please contact us at 1-800-634-2695 (M-F 8 AM–5 PM ET).
Safety Information
DANGER! Electrical wiring should be performed with extreme caution and in compliance with local,
state, and national electrical code NEC/ANSI/NFPA 70, NFPA 30, and NFPA 30A, as appropriate for the
intended use of the pump. Threaded rigid conduit, sealed fittings, and conductor seal should be used
where applicable. The pump must be properly grounded. If installing in deviation of this manual, a licensed
electrician must perform the installation. Improper installation or use of this product will result in serious
bodily injury or death!
DANGER! To ensure safe and proper operation of your equipment, it is critical to read and adhere to all of
the following safety warnings and precautions. Failure to follow instructions below, improper installation, or
use of this product, will cause serious bodily injury or death!
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NEVER smoke near the pump, or use the pump near open flames when pumping a flammable liquid!
Fire can result!
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This product shall not be used to transfer fluids into any type of aircraft.
DANGER! To minimize static electricity build up and possible explosion, use only static wire conductive
hose when pumping flammable fluids, and keep the fill nozzle in contact with the container being filled
during the filling process. Spark / static discharge will cause explosions.
WARNING! Threaded pipe joints and connections should be sealed with the appropriate sealant or sealant
tape to minimize the possibility of leaks. Leaking fuel may cause the potential for fire and explosion.
CAUTION! The pump motor is equipped with electronic protection from thermal overload; if overheated,
the motor will shut off. If this happens, you must turn off the pump switch to reset this safety feature, and
turn the pump back on when it has cooled to continue use. The pump will not restart until properly cooled.
pump is built to give you years of trouble-free
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