Multiquip Submersible Pump ST2010 Series - Manual (Page 7)

ST2010 SerieS SubmerSible pump • operaTion and parTS manual — rev. #3 (12/07/12) — page 7
safety infOrMatiOn
NOTICE
„ alWaYS make certain that the voltage supplied to the
pump is correct. Always read the pump’s nameplate to
determine what the power requirements are.
power Cord/Cable Safety
danger
„ never let power cords or cables lay in water.
„ never stand in water while AC power cord is connected
to a live power source.
„ never use damaged or worn cables or cords. Inspect
for cuts in the insulation.
„ never grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
„ Make sure power cables are securely connected to the
motor's output receptacles. Incorrect connections may
cause electrical shock and damage to the motor.
Warning
„ never attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or
lowering device for the pump.
NOTICE
„ alWaYS make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection
Chart in this manual.
grounding Safety
danger
„ alWaYS make sure pump is grounded.
„ never use gas piping as an electrical ground.
„ alWaYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly
grounded to a suitable earth ground (ground rod) per
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
before operating generator. Severe injury or death by
electrocution can result from operating an ungrounded
motor.
„ This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, connect only to a properly grounded,
grounding-type receptacle.
Control box Safety
danger
„ alWaYS have a qualifi ed electrician perform the control
box installation. The possibility exists of electrical shock
or electrocution.
NOTICE
„ alWaYS mount control box in a vertical position
protected from harsh environmental elements.
liFTing SaFeTY
CauTion
„ When raising or lowering of the pump is required, always
attach an adequate rope or lifting device to the correct
lifting point (handle) on the pump.
NOTICE
„ do noT lift machine to unnecessary heights.
„ never lift the equipment while the electric motor is
running.
TranSporTing SaFeTY
NOTICE
„ alWaYS shut down pump before transporting.
„ alWaYS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.
environmenTal SaFeTY/deCommiSSioning CE
„ do noT pour waste or oil directly onto
the ground, down a drain or into any water
source.
„ Contact your country's Department of Public
Works or recycling agency in your area and arrange for
proper disposal of any electrical components, waste or
oil associated with this equipment.
„ When the life cycle of this equipment is over it is
recommended that the pump casing and all other metal
parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal recycling involves the collection of metal from
discarded products and its transformation into raw
materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process
of recycling metal. Using a metal recycling center
promotes energy cost savings.