Harbor Freight Tools 62508 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Do not use for
potable water.

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ITEM 62508

REV 14l

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Before start-up, note the following:

The pump can be connected to any shock-proof plug which has been installed according
to regulations. The plug must have a supply voltage of 120 VAC at 60 Hz.

CAUTION

This pump has been evaluated for use with clear water only.

WARNING

IMPORTANT! For your own safety –
before starting to run the pump, please have
the following items checked by an expert:

1. Risk of electric shock – This pump is supplied
with a grounding conductor and grounding-type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
be certain that it is connected only to a properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacle.

2. Risk of electric shock – This pump has not been
investigated for use in swimming pool areas.

3. The electrical connections must be
protected from moisture.

4. If there is danger of flooding, the electrical
connections must be taken to higher ground.

5. Circulation of caustic fluids, as well as the circulation
of abrasive materials, must be avoided at all costs.

6. The pump must be protected from frost.

7. The pump must be protected from running dry.

8. Access by children should also be
prevented with appropriate measures.

9. Do not use for potable water.

This item is not lead-free. No person
may use any pipe, any pipe or plumbing

fitting or fixture, any solder, or any flux,
in the installation or repair of any public water
system or any plumbing in a residential or
nonresidential facility providing water for human
consumption that is not lead-free.

10. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

11. WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

12. Install only on a circuit protected by a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

13. When connecting inlet and outlet pipes
to Pump, use thread tape (not included)
and securely fasten pipes in place.

14. Mount the Pump on a flat, level surface before use.

15. Prior to use, and periodically thereafter, check to
make sure all connections are tight and secure.

16. Do not use with swimming pools or marine areas.

17. Do not use extension cords with this Pump.

18. Do not operate Pump on earth, clay or sand surfaces.

19. Do not allow the Motor to get wet.

20. Wear non-skid rubber boots when
any water is on the floor.

21. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. This is not a
submersible pump. Use indoors and outdoors.

22. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

23. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.

Fluid Type

The Pump is designed for use with clear water with a maximum temperature of 95°F (35°C).
Do not use the pump for other fluids, especially not fuels, cleaning fluids, or other chemical products.

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Specifications

Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 5A
Inlet / Outlet Diameter 1" - NPT
Maximum Pressure 50 PSI
Maximum Flow 550 GPH
Maximum Suction Lift 23'
Maximum Delivery Height 110'
Maximum Water Temperature 95°F (35°C)
Maximum Ambient Temperature 104°F (40°C)
Power Cord Length 6'

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Functions

Inlet

Outlet

Priming

Plug

Power Cord
(not shown)

Figure A