Star Water Systems EL10S - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the
product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-800-742-5044, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
DANGER:
1. Always disconnect power source before
performing any work on or near the motor or
its connected load. If the power disconnect
point is out-of-sight, lock it in the open position
and tag it to prevent unexpected application
of power. Failure to do so could result in fatal
electrical shock.
2. Do not handle the pump with wet hands or
when standing in water as fatal electrical
shock could occur. Disconnect main power
before handling unit for ANY REASON!
3. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. These
pumps have not been investigated for use in
swimming pool areas.
WARNING:
1. Follow all local electrical and safety codes,
as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC)
and the Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
2. Replace damaged or worn wiring cord
immediately.
3. Do not kink power cable and never allow the
cable to come in contact with oil, grease, hot
surfaces, or chemicals.
4. Wire motor to correct supply voltage - see
motor nameplate and wiring diagrams and
check voltage of power supply.
5. Unit must be securely and adequately
electrically grounded. This can be
accomplished by wiring the unit to a ground
metal-clad raceway system or by using a
separate ground wire connected to the bare
metal of the motor frame or other suitable
means.
6. This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
7. Hazardous Pressure! Install pressure relief
valve in discharge pipe. Release all pressure
on system before working on any component.
8. Do not use to pump flammable or explosive
fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Do not use in flammable and/or explosive
atmospheres.
CAUTION:
1. Protect the power cable from coming in
contact with sharp objects.
2. Be careful when touching the exterior of an
operating motor - It may be hot enough to be
painful or cause injury.
3. Make certain that the power source conforms
to the requirements of your equipment.
4. Do not run pump dry.
5. Pump and plumbing must be full of water
before startup.
6. Do not pump water which contains sand, mud,
silt, or debris
NOTE: Pumps with the “UL” Mark and pumps
with the “US” mark are tested to UL Standard
UL778.CSA certified pumps are certified to CSA
Standard C22.2 No. 108. (CUS)