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INTRODUCTION
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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required to safely own
and operate your product. Retain these instructions for future reference.
The product you have purchased is of the highest quality workmanship
and material, and has been engineered to give you long and reliable
service. This product has been carefully tested, inspected, and packaged
to ensure safe delivery and operation. Please examine your item(s)
carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during shipment. If damage
has occurred, please contact the place of purchase. They will assist you
in replacement or repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW
THE PRODUCT’S APPLICATION, LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL
HAZARDS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING
ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE!
DESCRIPTION
Little Giant Big John
®
submersible sump pumps remove water from
sump basins in basements or crawlspaces. When water in the sump
reaches a certain level, the sump pump turns on and removes the water
through a discharge pipe.
The 6-CIA-RFS pump is equipped with a remote float switch level control.
This level control is sealed in a polypropylene float cylinder. For automatic
operation, the pump must be plugged or wired into a remote float switch.
Pump will run continuously if plugged directly into an electrical outlet.
When the water level rises in the sump, the float cylinder rises with it.
When the float cylinder is at an angle of about 45 degrees (upward), the
float switch activates and starts the pump motor.
As the water level falls, the float cylinder falls. When it reaches an angle of about
45 degrees (downward), the switch deactivates and the pump motor stops.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove power cord from power
supply before servicing this pump.
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.
Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The
installation must be in accordance with their regulations.
Your pump is supplied with a 3-prong electrical plug. The third prong is
to ground the pump to prevent possible electric shock hazard. Do not
remove the third prong from the plug. A separate branch electrical circuit
is recommended. Do not use an extension cord.
Do not oil the motor. The pump housing is sealed. A high-grade, dielectric
oil devoid of water has been put into the motor housing at the factory.
Use of other oil could cause serious electric shock and/or permanent
damage to the pump.
During normal operation the pump is immersed in water. Also, during rain
storms, water may be present in the surrounding area of the pump. Use
caution to prevent bodily injury when working near the pump.
Remove the plug from the receptacle prior to touching, servicing, or
repairing the pump.
To minimize possible fatal electrical shock hazard, use extreme care
when changing fuses. Do not stand in water while changing fuses or
insert your finger into fuse socket.
Do not operate the pump in a dry sump. This will cause the pump to become
extremely hot, causing burns if touched and/or damage to the pump.
This pump’s motor housing is filled with a dielectric lubricant at the factory
for optimum motor heat transfer and lifetime lubrication of the bearings.
Use of any other lubricant could cause damage and void the warranty. This
lubricant is non-toxic; however, if it escapes the motor housing, it should be
removed from the surface quickly by placing newspapers or other absorbent
material on the water surface to soak it up, so aquatic life is undisturbed.
In any installation where property damage and/or personal injury might
result from an inoperative or leaking pump due to power outages,
discharge line blockage, or any other reason, a backup system(s) and/or
alarm should be used.
The motor section of this pump is permanently lubricated and sealed - do not
attempt to open this section. Special equipment and knowledge is required
for proper servicing of this part of your pump and may only be accomplished
by an authorized service center or the factory. Your warranty will be void if the
motor section is opened by unauthorized persons.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean any debris from sump and set pump in center of pit. A solid
bottom will prevent clogging of the pump from sand and dirt.
2. Connect discharge pipe and run it to the nearest sewer or surface
outlet. Use pipe joint compound at all connections. Sump pumps
can discharged into a house drainage system, to a dry well, a splash
block, or to a storm drain, depending on local plumbing codes. The
discharge pipe should be as short as possible and contain as few
elbows as possible. The discharge pipe should be the same diameter
as the pump discharge to reduce pipe friction losses. Smaller pipe will
restrict capacity and reduce pump performance. The pump comes with
1" female pipe thread discharge and a 1" FNPT reducing bushing.
3. Install a union in the discharge line, immediately above the sump, to
allow for easy removal of the pump for cleaning or repair.
4. If the piping is long, the vertical discharge is above 7 or 8 feet, or
the sump is small, use of a check valve is recommended to prevent
backflow of water into the sump. When a check valve is used, drill a 1/8"
or 3/16" diameter air-bleed hole in the discharge pipe. This hole should
be located below the floor line between the pump discharge and the
check valve. Unless such a relief hole is provided, the pump could air
lock and will not pump water even though it will run.
5. REMOTE FLOAT SWITCH INSTALLATION (6-CIA-RFS only).
NOTE:
The float switch consists of a switch, a cord clamp, and a clamp
screw. If screw is lost, use a #10-16 X 1/2" long tapping screw.
Longer screws can crack the cover.
a. Attach cord clamp to pump cover as shown in switch instruction
manual packaged with switch. Position clamp and pump handle
as shown to allow free operation of float. Locate pump and switch
power cords away from switch float.
b. Ensure that float tether length is 3½" when attached to pump. A
tether length of 3" may be used, but is recommended only with
a minimum sump diameter of 18".
c. After desired tether length is set, hand-tighten clamp screw.
d. Ensure pump is secure in sump and float cylinder moves
unobstructed, without touching the sump walls or plumbing.
6. Tape power cords to discharge line with electricians tape. This will
protect the cords from damage and will prevent the pump being
pulled from the sump by its power cord.
7. Place cover over sump. This will prevent solid debris from filling
sump, prevent odors, and guard against accidental injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1. Check the pump label for proper voltage required. Do not connect
the pump to any voltage other than that shown.
2. Connect the power cord and float switch cord (for automatic operation)
or power cord only (for manual operation) as shown in Figure 1.
Big John
®
Submersible Sump Pump •
Pompe de Puisard Submersible •
Bomba del Sumidero Sumergible
6-CIM-R
6-CIA-RFS
8-CIM-R
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantPump.com
AUTOMATIC OPERATION •
FONCTIONNEMENT AUTOMATIQUE •
FUNCIONAMIENTO AUTOMÁTICO
MANUAL OPERATION •
FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL •
FUNCIONAMIENTO MANUAL
Pump plug • Fiche de
la pompe • Enchufe
de la bomba
Float switch plug • Fiche de
l’interrupteur du flotteur • Enchufe
del interruptor del flotador
Float switch plug • Fiche de
l’interrupteur du flotteur •
Enchufe del interruptor del
flotador
Pump plug • Fiche de
la pompe • Enchufe
de la bomba
Figure 1
