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General
Information
Thank you for purchasing your
Hydromatic
®
Pump. To help ensure
years of trouble-free operation,
please read the following manual
carefully.
n CAUTION
Read these safety warnings first
before installation, servicing
or operating any pump. These
instructions are written with
the understanding that the
individuals have experience in
building wet wells and installing
basins, grinder pumps and
pumping equipment. Do not
discard or misplace this manual.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION
65 WARNING:
This product and
related accessories contain
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.
NOTE: Models with Third Party
approval(s) are clearly marked
on individual pump nameplates.
Safety
Warnings
Before Installation:
This manual contains important
information for the safe use of
this product. Read this manual
completely and follow the
instructions carefully. Reasonable
care and safe methods relating
to the installation and operation
of this product should be
practiced. Check local codes and
requirements before installation.
n DANGER
Risk of Asphyxiation. Installer(s)
and/or service personnel must
use proper personal protective
equipment and follow OSHA
29 CFR 1910.146 or OSHA
29 CFR 1926. Pump may be
installed in a location classified
as a confined space. Basin or
wet well to be vented per local
code.
n DANGER
Risk of Fire or Explosion. Do
not smoke or use open flames
in or around this system. Do
not pump flammable liquids.
Consult factory for optional
equipment rated for hazardous
location use.
n CAUTION
DO NOT modify the cord strain
relief. DO NOT operate pump
with frayed or damaged power
cord. DO NOT handle cord with
wet hands. DO NOT let cords lie
in water.
n CAUTION
DO NOT run the pump dry. Dry
running can overheat the pump
(causing burns to anyone handling
it) and will void the warranty.
The pump normally runs hot. To
avoid burns, allow it to cool for
30 minutes after shutdown before
handling it.
n CAUTION
Submersible sump and sewage
pumps are not approved for use
in swimming pools, recreational
water installations, decorative
fountains or any installation where
human contact with the pumped
fluid is common.
Must be installed by experienced
professionals only.
Hazardous Location Service:
SPX50 pumps are to be used
for handling sewage, wastewater
and storm water only. DO NOT
use in other hazardous locations.
These motors must be repaired
and serviced only at Hydromatic
authorized service centers or at
the Hydromatic factory.
Any unauthorized field repair
voids the warranty, the hazardous
location rating and CSA
certification.
n DANGER
Risk of Electrical Shock or
Electrocution. May result
in serious injury or death or
fire hazard. Installer must
disconnect all electrical sources
prior to installation, handling
or servicing. Only qualified
personnel may install or service
this system. NFPA 70/National
Electric Code (NEC) or local
codes must be followed. System
must be properly grounded
according to NEC. Do not lift
pump by power cord.
n DANGER
Biohazard Risk. Once
wastewater source has been
connected to system, biohazard
risk exists. Installer(s) and/
or service personnel must use
proper personal protective
equipment and follow handling
procedures per OSHA 29
CFR 1910.1030 when handling
equipment after wastewater
source has been connected to
system.
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