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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is very important to read this manual carefully and understand it
thoroughly before using this product.
• These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator and others working
with the operator. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a permanent loss of vision,
serious personal or even fatal injury, property damage and/or tool damage. Please take the
time to read and understand them.
• Wear safety glasses with side shields when operating the pump and verify that others in the
work area are also wearing safety glasses. Safety glasses must conform to both American
National Standards Institute (ANSI Z87.1) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z94.3)
standards requirements and must provide protection from flying particles from the front and the
sides. Failure to comply may result in moderate injury.
• The motor of this pump has a thermal protector that will trip if the motor becomes too hot.
The protector will reset itself once the motor cools down and an acceptable temperature has
been reached. The pump may restart unexpectedly if it is plugged in.
• This pump is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials. It will provide trouble-free
service for a long time when properly installed, maintained, and used. However, inadequate
electrical power to the pump, dirt, or debris may cause the pump to fail. Please carefully read
the manual and follow the instructions regarding common pump problems and remedies.
• Mastercraft Canada is not responsible for losses, injury, or death resulting from a failure to
observe these safety precautions, or the misuse or abuse of pumps or equipment.
DANGER!
• Keep children away from the work area. Do not allow children to handle the pump.
• Follow all electrical and safety codes, particularly the Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances.
• Ensure that the electrical circuit to the pump is protected by a 15 A fuse or circuit breaker.
• Disconnect the power supply to the pump, drain all water and release all pressure from the water system before
servicing any pump component.
• Risk of fire or explosion: Do not pump flammable or explosive liquids such as oil, gasoline, kerosene, ethanol, etc.
Do not use in the presence of flammable or explosive vapours. Using this pump with or near flammable liquids can
cause an explosion or fire, resulting in property damage, serious personal injury and/or death.
• Risk of electric shock: Never remove the ground terminal on the three-pronged power plug of the pump as the
ground terminal is designed for protection. Do not adjust any electrical appliance or product without disconnecting
the power supply. Do not stand on wet or damp surface or in water when the pump is connected. Avoid handling
the pump with wet hands.
• Risk of burns: Do not touch the motor housing during operation. The motor is designed to operate at high temperatures.
Do not disassemble the motor housing.
• Ensure the electrical power source is adequate for the requirements of the pump.
• Extension cords may not deliver sufficient voltage to the pump motor. Extension cords present a life-threatening
safety hazard if the insulation becomes damaged or the connection ends fall into water. The use of an extension cord
to power this pump is not permitted.
• This unit is designed only for use on 115 V (single phase), 60 Hz, and is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord
and 3-prong grounded plug. Do not remove the ground pin under any circumstances. The 3-prong plug must be
directly inserted into a properly installed and grounded 3-prong, grounding-type receptacle. Do not use this pump
with a 2-prong wall outlet. Replace the 2-prong outlet with a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle (a GFCI outlet)
installed in accordance with the Canadian regulation is the National Electric Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electric Code
(CEC). All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION!
• Know the pump and its applications, limitations, and potential hazards.
• Periodically inspect the pump and system components. Disconnect the pump from the power supply before inspecting.
• Never run the pump dry, as doing so may damage the mechanical seal and void the warranty.
• Do not lift the pump by the power cord.
• Secure the pump to a solid base. This will aid in keeping the pump in a vertical orientation. This is critical in keeping
the pump operating at maximum efficiency. It will also help prevent the pump from clogging resulting in premature
failure.
• Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing personal
injury and/or property damage.
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