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INTRODUCTION
EN
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
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove plug from outlet
before servicing this pump.
Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The installation
must be in accordance with their regulations.
During normal operation the sump 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. Disconnect electrical
power 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 the 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.
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
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.
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.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean any debris from sump pit and set pump in center of pit. A solid bottom
will prevent clogging of the pump from sand and dirt.
2. Connect discharge piping and run it to the nearest sewer or surface outlet.
Use pipe joint compound at all connections. Sump pumps can be piped
to discharge into the house drainage system, to a dry well, 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 dischargepipeshouldbe thesamediameterasthe dischargesizetoreduce
pipe friction losses. Smaller pipe will restrict capacity and reduce pump
performance. The sump pump comes with 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) female pipe
thread discharge, and 1-1/4” (3,2 cm) FNPT reducing bushing.
3. Always install a union in the discharge line, just above the sump pit to allow
for easy removal of the pump for cleaning or repair.
4. In situations where the piping is long, the vertical discharge is above 7
(2,1 m) or 8 (2,4 m) feet, or a small pit has been provided, use of a check
valve is recommended to prevent backflow of water into the sump. When
a check valve is used, drill a relief hole [1/8” (0,32 cm) or 3/16” (0,48 cm)
diameter] 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. Tape pump and switch
cords to discharge line
with electrician’s tape.
This will protect the cord
from damage and will
prevent the power cords
from interfering with
float.
6. TEST PUMP AFTER ALL
CONNECTIONS HAVE
BEEN MADE. Run water
into sump. Do not attempt
to operate the pump
without water; this will
damage the seals and
bearings and could result
in permanent damage
to the pump. Fill sump to
normal ON level and allow pump to remove to the normal OFF level (Figure 2.)
7. Place cover over sump. This cover will prevent solid debris from filling the
pit, prevent odors, and guard against accidental injury.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the electrical power before touching the pump
or discharge when water is present in the sump. Failure to do so can result in
hazardous electrical shock.
INTRODUCTION
FR
Cette feuille d’instructions vous fournit les informations nécessaires pour
entretenir et faire fonctionner votre produit Little Giant. Conserver ces directives
afin de pouvoir les consulter plus tard.
Le produit Little Giant que vous avez acheté a été soigneusement fabriqué avec
des matériaux de la plus haute qualité et a été conçu pour durer longtemps
et offrir un service fiable. Les produits Little Giant sont soigneusement testés,
inspectés et emballés afin d’en assurer la sécurité de fonctionnement et une
livraison en bonne condition. Vérifier attentivement le produit afin de vous
assurer qu’il n’a pas été endommagé pendant le transport. S’il est endommagé,
veuillez contacter l’entreprise qui vous l’a vendu. Si une réparation ou un
remplacement est requis, elle vous prêtera assistance.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CES DIRECTIVES AVANT DE PROCÉDER À
L’INSTALLATION, À L’UTILISATION OU À L’ENTRETIEN DU PRODUIT
LITTLE GIANT. SE FAMILIARISER AVEC LES APPLICATIONS, LES LIMITES
ET LES RISQUES POTENTIELS DU PRODUIT. ASSURER SA PROPRE
PROTECTION ET CELLE DES AUTRES EN SUIVANT TOUTES LES RÈGLES
DE SÉCURITÉ. LE NON-RESPECT DE CES DIRECTIVES PEUT ENTRAÎNER
DES BLESSURES ET/OU DES DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS!
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantPump.com
STOCK NO.
LA RÉSERVE PAS.
ABASTEZCA NUMBER
3P641A
3P639A
3P642B
MODEL NO.
NÛ DU MODÈLE
NUMERO DE MODELO
8-CBA
6-CIA
8-CIM
For automatic pumps, install plug with vent tube
down.
Pour pompes automatiques, le bouchon doit être
installé avec le tuyau de vent en bas.
Para bombas automaticas: La instalacion correcta
del tapon es conel tubo de aspiracoin hacia abajo
FIGURE 2 - TYPICAL INSTALLATION •
INSTALLATION TYPE • INSTALACION TIPICA
FIGURE 1
