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Rules for safe operation, Caution – Multiquip ST2040T User Manual

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PAGE 6 — ST2037,47, 47B, 38P, 40T SUB. PUMPS — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/15/10)

ST2037, 47, 47B, 38P, 40T SUB. PUMP

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the ST2037, ST2047, ST2047B, ST2038P, and
ST2040T Submersible Pump:

GENERAL SAFETY
DO NOT operate or service this equipment

before reading this entire manual.

■ This equipment should not be operated by

persons under 18 years of age.

NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective

clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.

NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling

well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

NEVER operate this equipment under the

influence or drugs or alcohol.

NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not

recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the
equipment and/or injury to user may result.

■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident

due to equipment modifications.

■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety

decals when they become difficult read.

ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts

before starting.

NEVER operate the submersible pump in an explosive

atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire
could result causing severe

bodily harm or even death.

ALWAYS make sure submersible pump is grounded.

NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.
DO NOT place hands or fingers inside pump when pump is

running.

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. The ST2037, ST2047,
ST2038P, and ST2040T submersible pumps require 115
VAC, 60 Hz (single-phase) for normal operation.

DO NOT restrict the flow of the discharge hose as it may

cause overheating.

■ Be careful of discharge whipping under pressure.
■ Make sure pump installation is accordance with national

and local electrical codes.

ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform the pump

wiring installation.

ALWAYS mount the control box in a vertical position

protected from the elements.

NEVER handle pump's AC power cord with

wet hands

.

NEVER let an extension cord or plug connection

lay in wate

r.

NEVER

stand in water

while AC power cord is connected

to a power source.

NEVER use a pump with a defective, frayed power cord.

Check the power cord on the pump for cuts in the insulation.

NEVER use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged

where the insulation has been cut.

ALWAYS make certain that proper extension cord has been

selected for the job See Table 4.

NEVER attempt to use the power cord as a lifting or lowering

device for the submersible pump.

■ When raising or lowering of the submersible pump is

required, always attach an adequate rope or lifting device
to the correct lifting point (handle) on the pump.

ALWAYS place the pump in an upright position on a platform

before using. The platform will prevent the pump from
burrowing itself on soft sand or mud.

NEVER operate pump on its side.
DO NOT allow the pump to freeze in water.
NEVER leave an open pump chamber unattended.
■ The electrical voltage required to operate the pump can

cause severe injury or even death through physical contact
with live circuits.

ALWAYS

disconnect the electrical power

from the pump before performing maintenance on the pump.

ALWAYS make sure that electrical circuits are properly

grounded

per the

National Electrical Code

(NEC) and

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious
injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by
trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.

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