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DANGER
Beforeinstallation,readthefollowinginstructionscare-
fully.Failuretofollowinstructionandsafetyinformation
couldcauseseriousbodilyinjury,deathand/orproperty
damage.EachAshlandPumpisindividuallyfactorytested
toensureproperperformance.Closelyfollowingthese
instructionswilleliminatepotentialoperatingproblems
assuringyearsoftrouble-freeservice.
Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense.
IMPORTANT - Ashland Pump is not responsible for
losses, injury or death resulting from failure to observe
these safety precautions, misuse, abuse or misapplica-
tion of pumps or equipment.
All returned products must
be cleaned, sanitized, or
decontaminated prior to shipment, to
ensure employees will not be exposed to
health hazards in handling said materials.
All applicable laws and regulations shall apply.
Bronze/brassfittedpumpsmay
containleadlevelshigherthancon-
sideredsafeforpotablewatersystems.Government
agencieshavedeterminedthatleadedcopperalloys
shouldnotbeusedinpotablewaterapplications.
Installation,wiring,andjunction
connectionsmustbeinaccord-
ancewiththeNationalElectricCodeandallapplicable
stateandlocalcodes.Requirementsmayvarydepend-
ingonusageandlocation.
Installationandservicingistobe
conductedbyqualiedpersonnelonly.
Rotating machinery. Amputation
or severe lacerations can
result. Keep clear of suction and discharge
openings. DO NOT insert fingers into pump
with power connected.
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhen
workingonpumps.Donotwearloose
clothingthatmaybecomeentangledinmovingparts.
Pumpsbuildupheatand
pressureduringoperation.
Allowtimeforpumpstocoolbeforehandlingorser-
vicing.
Hazardous Voltage can shock,
burn or cause death. Thispumpis
not intendedforuseinswimmingpoolsor
waterinstallationswherehumancontactwith
pumpedfluidispossible.
Riskofelectricalshock.To
reduceriskofelectricalshock,
alwaysdisconnectpumpfrompowersource
beforehandling. Lock out power & tag.
WARNING
DoNotusethesepumpsinwater
over145°F.Donotexceedmanu-
facturesrecommendedmaximumperformance,asthis
couldcausethemotortooverheat.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
ThesepumpsareNOTtobe
installedinlocationsclassified
ashazardousinaccordancewiththe
NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPA70.
WARNING
Sumpandsewagepumpsoften
handlematerialswhichcouldcause
illnessordisease.Wearadequateprotectiveclothing
whenworkingonausedpumporpiping.Neverenter
abasinafterithasbeenused.
WARNING
Donotintroduceintoanysewer,
eitherdirectly,orthroughakitchen
wastedisposalunitortoilet:SeafoodShells,Aquarium
Gravel,CatLitter,PlasticObjects,SanitaryNapkinsor
Tampons,Diapers,Rags,DisposableWipesorCloth,
Medications,FlammableMaterial,OilorGrease,
StrongChemicals,Gasoline.
DANGER
DANGER
Donotlift,carryorhangpumpby
theelectricalcables.Damageto
theelectricalcablescancauseshock,burnsor
death.Neverhandleconnectedpowercords
withwethands.Useappropriateliftingdevice.
DANGER
Failuretopermanentlygroundthe
pump,motorandcontrolsbefore
connectingtopowercancauseshock,burns
ordeath.
DANGER
Makesureliftinghandlesaresecurely
fastenedeachtimebeforelifting.
CAUTION
• Operationagainstacloseddischargevalvewillcause
prematurebearingandsealfailureonanypump.
• Anywiringofpumpsshouldbeperformedbya
qualiedelectrician.
• Cableshouldbeprotectedatalltimestoavoid
punctures,cuts,bruises,andabrasions-inspect
frequently.
• Neverhandleconnectedpowercordswithwethands.
• Neverletcordsorplugslieinwateroutsidethesump
pit.
• Thesepumpsareofferedinathreephaseandsingle
phasewiringconguration.Voltageswillvary
accordingtotheapplicationandcanbeseeninthe
tablesinthismanual.
Battery Backup
Model: APBS
Specifications