Harbor Freight Tools 98342 - Manual (Page 3)

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UnPAckIng
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
InSTALLATIOn
The submersible motor pump must
be installed in a stationary position with
either:
A fixed pipeline or a.
A flexible hose pipe. b.
Please note!
Do not install the pump by suspend- 1.
ing it unsupported from its delivery
pipe or power cord. The pump must
be suspended from the handle or be
placed on the bottom of the shaft. To
ensure that the pump works properly,
keep the bottom of the shaft free from
sludge and dirt of all kinds.
If the water level sinks too low, any
2.
sludge in the shaft will dry out and
stop the pump from starting. To help
ensure the pump will start as re-
quired, check the pump regularly with
start-up tests.
The pump must be installed with an
3.
automatic float switch (not included)
to prevent running dry.
Power Supply
The pump is equipped with a shock- 1.
proof plug according to regulations.
The pump is designed to be connect-
ed to 115 V~, 60 Hz safety socket.
Make sure that the socket is suf- 2.
ficiently secured and is in excellent
condition.
When the plug is inserted into the
3.
socket the pump will be on standby.
WARnIng! If the power cord or plug is
damaged, do not use the pump. The
power cord or plug may only be re-
paired by a certified electrician.
Areas of use
This pump is designed for use as a 1.
basement pump. When installed in a
shaft, this pump provides some pro-
tection from basement flooding.
This pump can also be used to trans-
2.
fer water (e.g. household, farming,
plumbing).
OPERATIOn
After reading these instructions, con-
sider the following points before starting
the pump:
Verify that the pump rests on the floor 1.
of the shaft, if it is not suspended by
the handle.
Verify that the delivery pipe is prop-
2.
erly connected.
Verify that the electrical connection is
3.
115 V~, 60 Hz.
Verify that the electrical socket is in
4.
good condition.
Verify that water and moisture cannot
5.
get near the power supply socket.
Verify that the pump is installed so as
6.
to prevent running dry.