Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantPump.com
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INTRODUCTION
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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required
to safely own and operate your Little Giant pump. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
The Little Giant pump you have purchased is of the highest quality
workmanship and material, and has been engineered to give you
long and reliable service. Little Giant pumps are carefully tested,
inspected, and packaged to ensure safe delivery and operation.
Please examine your pump 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 LITTLE
GIANT PUMP. KNOW THE PUMP’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!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Make certain that the unit is disconnected from the power
source before attempting to service or remove any component.
2. Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in explosive
atmospheres. Pump should only be used with liquids compatible
with pump component materials.
3. Do not handle pump with wet hands or when standing on a wet
or damp surface or in water.
4. This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and/or
grounding type attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric
shock. be certain that it is connected to a properly grounded
grounding type receptacle.
5. 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.
6. Support pump and piping when assembling and when installed.
Failure to do so may cause piping to break, pump to fall, motor
bearing failures, etc.
7. If pump is an oil-filled pump, the 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.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1. Check the pump label for proper voltage required. Do not
connect to voltage other than that shown.
2. If pump is supplied with a 3-prong electrical plug, the third
prong is to ground the pump to prevent possible electrical
shock hazard. DO NOT REMOVE the third prong from the
plug. A separate branch circuit is recommended. Do not use
an extension cord. Do not cut plug from the cord. If the plug
is cut or the cord is shortened, then this action will void the
warranty.
3. If the cord is equipped with stripped lead wires, such as on 230v
models, be sure that the lead wires are connected to a power
source correctly. The (green/yellow) wire is the ground. The
(blue or white) and the (brown or black) are live.
CONSULT INSTRUCTION SHEET ILLUSTRATIONS FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR LITTLE GIANT PUMP.
OPERATION
1. The #1 style pump must be run submerged. The pump
should be placed with the screen as a base. If the surface is
sandy or muddy, provide a smooth surface for the pump to be
placed on.
2. The 1-42 style pumps are designed to be run in-line or
submerged. They can be positioned in any attitude, but
preferably the volute should be located to the side. This will
allow the motor to be completely covered with the lubricating
oil. IMPORTANT: When used in-line, they must be installed so
that the pump head (volute) is flooded before starting. That is,
the inlet of the pump must be below the level of the surface of
the liquid being pumped. (See Figure 1.)
3. The 1-MA pumps should be operated completely submerged
and should be placed in an upright position with the volute on
the side of the pump.
4. Do not attempt to restrict the intake side of these pumps.
Restricting the intake may cause damage to the seal and may
starve the pump. If you require reduced flow rates, then place
a valve on the discharge side of the pump or if flexible vinyl
tubing is used, a clamp can be used on the tubing to restrict
the flow.
5. Do not let the unit operate dry (without liquid). It is designed to
be cooled by pumping fluid. You may damage the seal and the
motor may fail if the pump is allowed to run dry.
6. If the unit is going to be idle for a period of time, follow the
cleaning instructions outlined in the next section. Do not let
the unit freeze in the wintertime. This may cause cracking or
distortion that may destroy the unit.
7. If fused type plug is used on 230 volt units, a 2.0 amp fuse is
recommended.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE UNIT IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR
REMOVE ANY COMPONENT!
1. This unit is permanently lubricated. Oiling is not required. Do
not, in any case, open the sealed portion of the unit or remove
housing screws. The power cord on these units cannot be
replaced. In case of damage the whole unit must be replaced.
