Multiquip Stow Submersible Pump SS-233 - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 — STOW SS-233 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (05/03/04)
4. NEVER! grab or touch a live power cord (Figure 4) with wet
hands, the possibility exists of electrical shock , electrocu-
tion and even death .
STOW SS-233 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
—
OPERATION
Figure 4. Power Cord (Wet Hands
DANGER: DANGER: DANGER: DANGER: DANGER:
NEVER! grab or touch a live power cord. DO
NOT stand in water when connecting the
pump's power cord into a voltage source. The
possibility exist of electrical shock, electrocution
and possibly
death!
3. If all of the pump's electrical requirements have been met,
insert the power plug (Figure 5) on the pump into the power
source receptace. Make sure the extension cord is of proper
size, see Table 3. It is
recommended that the pump's power
cord be plugged into a GFCI receptacle to prevent the
possibility of electrical shock .
Pump Shut-Down/Clean-up
1. Remove the power from the pump by turning off the circuit
breaker or switch that provides power to the pump. Remem-
ber to make sure that hands are dry (not wet), and feet are not
standing in water when removing or disconnecting power
from the pump.
2. Using the lifting rope, lift the pump up from its current position.
Remove the discharge hose from the discharge port on the
pump.
3. If the pump was used to pump mud, grit or silt, flush vigorously
with clean water.
4. Remove the pump from the water. Wipe off any mud or debris
that might have attached itself to the pump.
5. Store pump in a clean dry place away from dirt and debris.
POWER
CORD
(POWER ON)
WET
HANDS
4. Wait a few seconds and water should begin to flow from the
discharge hose.
5. If water is not flowing from the discharge hose or not flowing
freely after a few minutes, remove the power from the pump
and check the system for leaks.
Figure 5. Conneting the Power
This pump is supplied with a grounding
conductor and a grounding-type attachement
plug. To reduce the possibility of electric shock,
make certain that pump is connected only to a
properly grounded receptacle.
WARNING:
WARNING:
NEVER! cut or remove the ground prong from
the pump's AC power cord.