General safety information, Pre-installation – Flint & Walling Pressure Booster Pumps Instructions User Manual

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General Safety Information

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on pump. Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. When you see this
symbol on the pump or in the manual, look for one
of the following signal words and be alert to the
potential for personal injury or property damage.

Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious
personal injury, death or major property
damage if ignored.

Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious
personal injury or death, if ignored.

Warns of hazards that MAY cause minor
personal injury, product or property damage
if ignored.

IMPORTANT: Indicates factors concerned with operation,
installation, assembly or maintenance which could result in
damage to the machine or equipment if ignored.
NOTE: Indicates special instructions which are important but
are not related to hazards.

Wire motor for correct voltage. See

“Electrical” section and Motor Data Charts
C&D of this manual, and motor nameplate.

Ground motor before connecting to

power supply.

Meet United States National Electrical

Code and local codes for all wiring.

Do not handle a pump or pump motor

with wet hands or when standing on a wet
or damp surface or in water.

Hazardous volt-
age. Can shock,
burn or cause
death. Ground
pump before con-
necting to power
supply.

Follow wiring instructions in this manual when connecting

to power lines.

Always disconnect power source before
performing any work on or near the motor
or its connected load.

Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such
as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in flam-
mable and/or explosive atmospheres.

Hazardous pressure! Install pressure relief valve in
discharge pipe. Release all pressure on system before
working on any component.

1. Make workshop child proof - use padlocks, master switches;

remove starter keys.

2. Wear safety glasses when working with pumps.
3. Wear a face shield and proper apparel when pumping

hazardous chemicals.

4. Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted;

replace all unused tools and equipment.

5. Provide guarding around moving parts.
6. Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work area.
7. Periodically inspect pump and system components.
8. Protect electrical cord. Replace or repair damaged or worn

cords immediately.

9. Do not insert finger or any object into pump or motor

openings.

10. Secure the discharge line before starting the pump. An

unsecured discharge line will whip, possibly causing
personal injury and/or property damage or puncture.

Do not touch an operating motor or
engine. They are designed to operate at
high temperatures.

This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

Risk of Electric Shock. This pump has not
been investigated for use in swimming
pool areas.

NOTE: Pumps with the “CSA-CUS” mark are tested to UL
standard UL778 and certified to CSA standard C22.2 No. 108.

Pre-Installation

HANDLING
1. Use handle supplied to lift pump.
2. Avoid impact on pump or motor. In particular, avoid

impact on discharge end of pump or rear motor access
cover.

LOCATION

In any installation where property
damage and/or personal injury might
result from an inoperative or leaking

pump due to power outages, discharge line blockage, or any
other reason, a backup system(s) should be used.

1. Locate pump as close to the fluid source as possible,

keeping the inlet pipe short as possible.

2. Place unit where the pump and piping are protected

from the weather and extremes of heat, humidity and
below freezing temperatures.

3. Mount unit in a dry location that is easily accessible for

inspection and maintenance. If a dry location is not
available, mount it on a foundation well above the wet
floor.

4. Allow ample clearance around unit for free air

circulation.

SUCTION LIMITATIONS
1. Units are non self-priming.
2. Pressure booster pumps are not recommended for

suction lift applications.

PIPING
1. Use galvanized piping, rigid plastic or other suitable pipe

that will not collapse under suction or rupture due to
pressure.

If hose is used, make sure it is the
reinforced industrial type that is rated
higher than the shutoff pressure of the

system. Ordinary garden hose will collapse and starve the
pump of water.

2. The diameter of the inlet and discharge pipe should be

no smaller than the corresponding ports of the pump
(See Figure 1). Smaller pipe will reduce the capacity of
the pump. Increase pipe size on long runs.

3. Avoid air pockets in inlet piping or air will accumulate at

high points, making priming difficult.

4. Use pipe compound on all joints and connections. Use

Teflon tape or plastic joint stik, on plastic pipe. Draw all
pipe up tightly.