Multiquip SS233 - Manual (Page 7)

SS233 SubmerSible pump • operaTion and parTS manual — rev. #2 (03/22/10) — page 7
safety infOrMatiOn
power Cord/Cable Safety
danger
 never let power cords or cables lay in water.
 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.
 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.
 never use gas piping as an electrical ground.
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 engine is running.
TranSporTing SaFeTY
NOTICE
 alWaYS shutdown pump before transporting.
 alWaYS tie down equipment during transport by
securing the equipment with rope.
environmenTal SaFeTY
NOTICE
 Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Examples of potentially hazardous waste
are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.
 do noT use food or plastic containers to dispose of
hazardous waste.
 do noT pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
down a drain or into any water source.