Page 4 ePump ™ Series Pumps, Installation and Operation ManualSection 1. Important Safety InstructionsREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS1.1 Safety InstructionsAll electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and conform to all national, state, and local codes.When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including thefollowing:WARNINGTo reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product.WARNINGRISK OF SUCTION ENTRAPMENT HAZARD, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH. Do not block pump suction, as this can cause severe injury or death. Do notuse this pump for wading pools, shallow pools, or spas containing bottom drains, unless the pump isconnected to at least two (2) functioning suction outlets. Drain covers must be certified to the latestpublished edition of ANSI/ASME A112.19.8.WARNINGTo reduce the risk of property damage or injury, do not attempt to change the backwash (multiport, slide,or full flow) valve position with the pump running.WARNINGJandy Pumps are powered by a high-voltage electric motor and must be installed by a licensed orcertified electrician or a qualified swimming pool service technician.WARNINGDue to the potential risk of fire, electric shock, or injuries to persons, Jandy Pumps must be installedin accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), all local electrical and safety codes, and theOccupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Copies of the NEC may be ordered from the National FireProtection Association, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210, or from your local government inspectionagency.WARNINGIncorrectly installed equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage.WARNING• Do not connect system to an unregulated city water system or other external source of pressurizedwater producing pressures greater than 35 PSI.• Trapped air in the system can cause the filter lid to be blown off, which can result in death, seriouspersonal injury, or property damage. Be sure all air is out of the system before operating.