Multiquip YELLOW_SUBMARINE_rev_2 - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 — STOW YELLOW SUBMARINE PUMP — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/05/05)
STOW YELLOW SUBMARINE PUMP
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the Yellow Submarine 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. This pump requires 115
VAC single-phase power.
■ DO NOT restrict the flow of the discharge hose as it may
cause overheating.
■ Be careful of discharge whipping under pressure.
■ 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 2.
■ 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 up-right 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.