MAINTENANCE
Storage
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
| Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
800.701.7894
|
littlegiant.com
For technical assistance, parts, repair, or warranty information, please contact:
Form 998243 Rev. 000 10/19
Copyright © 2019, Franklin Electric, Co., Inc. All rights reserved.
Storage
If pump is being stored for more than 30 days:
1.
Allow the pump to cool completely.
2. Remove priming plug from the pump housing and remove the suction discharge hoses and/or piping.
Invert the pump upside-down and drain any water left in the pump.
3. Install priming plug in the pump housing.
4. Tape up suction and discharge ports to prevent anything from accidentally entering the pump.
5. Cover pump and store in a clean, dry area at room temperature.
Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts
Problem
Probable Causes
Corrective Action
Pump does not
turn on
Pump not plugged in.
Connect pump power cord to a GFCI circuit.
Circuit breaker off or fuse removed.
Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Corroded power cord plug prongs.
Clean prongs on power cord plug.
Tripped overload.
Allow pump to cool, investigate cause (i.e. jammed impeller).
Worn motor brushes.
Replace motor brushes.
Defective motor.
Replace pump.
Pump will not
prime or loses
prime
Air leak in suction line.
Locate and eliminate air leak in suction line.
Suction lift is too high.
Reduce the pump height to water source.
Blocked impeller.
Clean impeller; refer to
“Cleaning Impeller and Volute” on page 3
.
Pump runs but
does not dis
-
charge fluid
Blocked impeller.
Clean impeller; refer to
“Cleaning Impeller and Volute” on page 3
.
Suction lift is too high.
Reduce the pump height to water source.
Inlet to impeller plugged.
Check strainer screen; clean if plugged.
Pull pump and clean, refer to
“Maintenance” on page 3
Pump does not
deliver rated
capacity
Lift too high for pump.
Check rated pump performance.
Partially blocked inlet or strainer.
Clean inlet or strainer.
Impeller or discharge pipe is clogged.
Pull pump and clean. Check hose for kinks or blockage.
Impeller wear due to abrasives.
Replace pump.
Part Number
Description
Item
14942019
Hardware Kit
1 (qty 2),
4, 5 (qty 4)
8 (qty 1)
14942020
Gasket
2 (qty 1)
14942021
Impeller
3 (qty 1)
14942017
Brush Kit
6 (qty 2)
14942018
Strainer
7 (qty 1)
MAINTENANCE
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