Operating Instructions and Replacement Parts List
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the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Description
This portable, submersible utility pump is
designed and in tend ed for non-automatic
use in water. The units are equipped with
an 8-ft. 3-prong ground ing-type power
cord. The motor is oil filled and sealed for
cooler running and designed to operate
under water. The non-clogging impeller
design minimizes debris from stopping the
pump. The elbow fitting allows convenient
discharge through a garden hose.
IMPORTANT: THIS PUMP IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR AQUATIC LIFE!
Unpacking
Inspect this unit before it is used.
Occasionally, products are damaged
during shipment. If the pump or
components are damaged, call
customer service at 1-800-237-0987.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.
DANGER indicates
an imminently
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, WILL result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates
a potentially
hazardous situation which, if NOT
avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates
important
information, that if NOT followed, MAY
cause damage to equipment.
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes! Attach it to this manual or file it for safekeeping.
© 2011, WAYNE / Scott Fetzer Company.
Submersible
Utility Pumps
General Safety
Information
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its
power cord
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
1. Know the pump application,
limitations, and potential hazards.
Read these rules and the instructions
carefully. Failure to follow them
could cause serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do NOT
use to
pump flammable or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel
oil, kerosene, etc. Do NOT
use in a flammable and/or explosive
atmosphere. Pump SHOULD be used to
pump clear water ONLY. Personal injury
and/or property damage COULD result.
2. Make certain that the power source
con forms to the requirements of the
equipment.
Disconnect power be f ore
ser v ic i ng. If the power dis
con n ect is out of sight, lock
in the open (OFF) po s i t ion and tag it to
prevent un e x p ect e d ap p li c a t ion of pow
er. Fail u re to do so COULD result in fa t al
elec t ri c al shock!
3. Release all pressure within the system
before ser vic ing any component.
4. Drain all liquids from the system
before servicing.
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5. Secure the discharge line before
starting the pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip, possibly caus-
ing personal injury and/or property
damage.
6. Check hoses for weak and worn
condition before each use, making
certain that all connections are secure.
7. Periodically inspect the pump and
system com po nents. Perform routine
maintenance as required (See Main te-
nance Section, on page 3).
This utility pump is
not constructed to
handle laun d ry discharge or any other
application which may contain caustic
chemicals and/or foreign ma t e r i a ls. This
pump is NOT a pond or waterfall pump –
use of the pump in these applications WILL
void the warranty. Pump damage COULD
occur if the pump is used in these
ap p li c a t ions.
8. Provide a means of pressure relief
for pumps whose discharge line can
be shut-off or obstructed.
9. Personal Safety:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times
when working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean,
uncluttered and prop er ly light ed;
replace all unused tools and
equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance
from the work area.
10. When using an electrically driven
pump such as this, follow all
electrical and safety codes, as well
as the most recent National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the Oc cu-
pa tion al Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
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