Safety • Installation
Hazardous pressure and gas - risk of
explosion and personal injury. Failure to follow the
warnings that follow can result in personal injury.
1. If your basement has water or moisture on the floor,
do not walk on the wet area until all the power
has been turned off. If the shut-off box is in the
basement, call the electric company or the hydro
authority to shut off the service to the house, or call
your local fire department for instructions. Do not
handle the pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
2. Connect only to a properly grounded receptacle.
3. All wiring should be performed by a
qualified electrician.
4. Protect the electrical cord from sharp objects, hot
surfaces, oils, and chemicals. Observe the Cord Lift
Warning shown below.
5. Risk of explosion and hazardous gas. Septic
tank must be vented in accordance with local
plumbing codes.
Do not smoke or use sparkable electrical devices or
flame in a septic (gaseous) or possible septic sump.
If a septic sump condition exists and if entry into
sump is necessary, then (1) provide proper safety
precautions per OSHA requirements and (2) do
not enter sump until these precautions are strictly
adhered to.
Do not install pump in location classified as
hazardous per N.E.C., ANSI/NFPA 70- 2001.
6. Know the pump application, limitations and
potential hazards.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock.
Can burn or kill.
Do not lift pump by
power cord.
7. Wear safety glasses at all times when working with
the pump.
8. Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and properly
lighted - secure all unused tools and equipment.
9. Keep visitors at a safe distance from working area.
10. Make the workshop child-proof - with padlocks,
master switches, and by removing starter keys.
11. Release all pressure within the system before
servicing any component.
12. Provide a means of pressure relief for pumps whose
discharge line can be shut-off or obstructed.
13. Periodically inspect the pump and system
components. Perform routine maintenance
as required.
14. Drain all the liquid from the system before servicing.
California Proposition 65 Warning
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Installation
Thank you for purchasing this Hydromatic® pump. To
help ensure years of trouble-free operation, please read
the manual carefully.
Before installation, check your local electrical and
plumbing codes. Typical sewage pump installations are
shown on the next page.
Cord Lift Warning
This product and related accessories contain
Risk of electrical shock and fire.
1. Attempting to lift or support the pump by
the power cord can damage cord and cord
connections, expose bare wires, and cause
a fire or electrical shock.
2. Use handle on top of pump for all lifting or
lowering of pump. Disconnect the power
to the pump before doing any work on it
or attempting to remove it from the pit.
3. Lifting or supporting the pump by the
power cord will void the warranty.
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