3Please Read This Before Installing Or Operating Pump.This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENTEQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help recognize this information,observe the following symbols:IMPORTANT! Warns about hazards that can resultin personal injury or Indicates factors concerned withassembly, installation, operation, or maintenance whichcould result in damage to the machine or equipment ifignored.CAUTION ! Warns about hazards that can or will cause minorpersonal injury or property damage if ignored. Used with symbolsbelow.WARNING ! Warns about hazards that can or will cause seriouspersonal injury, death, or major property damage if ignored. Usedwith symbols below.Only qualified personnel should install, operate and repairpump. Any wiring of pumps should be performed by a qualifiedelectrician.WARNING ! - To reduce risk of electrical shock, pumpsand control panels must be properly grounded inaccordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or theCanadian Electrical Code (CEC) and all applicable state,province, local codes and ordinances.WARNING! - To reduce risk of electrical shock, alwaysdisconnect the pump from the power source beforehandling or servicing. Lock out power and tag.WARNING! Operation against a closeddischarge valve will cause premature bearingand seal failure on any pump, and on endsuction and self priming pump the heat buildmay cause the generation of steam with resulting dangerouspressures. It is recommended that a high case temperatureswitch or pressure relief valve be installed on the pump body.CAUTION ! Never operate a pump with a plug-in typepower cord without a ground fault circuit interrupter.CAUTION! Pumps build up heat and pressureduring operation-allow time for pumps to coolbefore handling or servicing.WARNING! - DO NOT pump hazardous materials(flammable, caustic, etc.) unless the pump is specificallydesigned and designated to handle them.Do not block or restrict discharge hose, as dischargehose may whip under pressure.WARNING! - DO NOT wear loose clothing that maybecome entangled in the impeller or other moving parts.WARNING! - Keep clear of suction and dischargeopenings. DO NOT insert fingers in pump with powerconnected.Always wear eye protection when working on pumps.Make sure lifting handles are securely fastened eachtime before lifting. DO NOT operate pump withoutsafety devices in place. Always replace safety devicesthat have been removed during service or repair.Secure the pump in its operating position so it can nottip over, fall or slide.DO NOT exceed manufacturers recommendation formaximum performance, as this could cause the motorto overheat.DO NOT remove cord and strain relief. Do not connectconduit to pump.WARNING! Cable should be protected at all times toavoid punctures, cut, bruises and abrasions - inspectfrequently. Never handle connected power cords withwet hands.WARNING! To reduce risk of electrical shock, all wiringand junction connections should be made per the NECor CEC and applicable state or province and localcodes. Requirements may vary depending on usageand location.WARNING! Submersible Pumps are not approved foruse in swimming pools, recreational water installations,decorative fountains or any installation where humancontact with the pumped fluid is common.WARNING! Products Returned Must Be Cleaned,Sanitized, Or Decontaminated As Necessary PriorTo Shipment, To Insure That Employees Will Not BeExposed To Health Hazards In Handling Said Material.All Applicable Laws And Regulations Shall Apply.Bronze/brass and bronze/brass fitted pumps maycontain lead levels higher than considered safe forpotable water systems. Lead is known to cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm. Variousgovernment agencies have determined that leadedcopper alloys should not be used in potable waterapplications. For non-leaded copper alloy materials ofconstruction, please contact factory.IMPORTANT! - Crane Pumps & Systems, Inc. is notresponsible for losses, injury, or death resulting from afailure to observe these safety precautions, misuse orabuse of pumps or equipment.SAFETY FIRST!Hazardous fluids cancause fire or explo-sions, burnes or deathcould result.Extremely hot - Severeburnes can occur on contact.Biohazard can causeserious personal injury.Hazardous fluids can Hazard-ous pressure, eruptions or ex-plosions could cause personalinjury or property damage.Rotating machineryAmputation or severelaceration can result.Hazardous voltage canshock, burn or cause death.