Little Giant APA-05-HAR Manuel Du Propriétaire page 6

Installation
Aeration Pump Assembly (model APA-05-HAR)
W A R N I N G
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Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations as classified by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70. Failure to follow this
warning can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or
when standing on a wet or damp surface or in water. Failure to follow this warning can result in fatal electrical shock. Product
should only be used with liquids compatible with product component materials.
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source before attempting to install, service or remove any component. If the power disconnect is out-of-sight, lock it in the
open position and tag it to prevent unexpected application of power.
Step 1
Carefully unpack the pump.
a) Save the packaging for use in winter storage and/or for use in the event of return for warranty.
Step 2
Placement of the unit.
a) NOTE: An alternative to anchoring the unit to the pond bottom is to moor the unit to the shore.
b) Prepare the float for anchoring/mooring
i. Cut two lengths of 1/4" polyethylene rope. If anchoring to the pond bottom, allow for approximately 3 feet of rope for
every foot of water depth (Figure 1). If mooring to the shore, allow for enough rope to reach from the intended float
location on the pond surface to a secure mooring location on the shore.
ii. A minimum of two anchoring/mooring ropes should be used, tied to two opposing corners of the float (Figure 3).
Insert one rope-end into one of the anchoring/mooring holes of the float and tie securely. Do the same on the
diagonally opposite corner. Only two opposing corners are needed to secure most applications (Figure 1).
However, if your application encounters strong windy conditions, anchoring/mooring three or more float
corners can reduce drifting of the unit during these conditions.
iii. Two 8" x 8" x 16" concrete building blocks (one per diagonally opposing corners) are commonly used as weights
for anchoring the unit. This type of anchor buries itself in the mud or lake bottom.
iv. Tie the opposite end of the ropes to separate concrete blocks in a secure manner.
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qualified personnel. Comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes as well as
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) when
installing this unit. Failure to install it in compliance with national and local electrical and
plumbing codes and within Franklin Electric recommendations may result in electrical shock
or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance or equipment failure. Installation information is
available through pump manufacturers and distributors, or directly from Franklin Electric at
our toll free number 888.956.0000.
Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
This product has not been investigated for use in swimming pool or marine areas.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Make certain that the unit is disconnected from the power
This equipment should be installed by technically