Little Giant 5.5-ASP Manuel D'introduction

Little Giant
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiant.com
customerservice@lgpc.com
G ­­­INTRODUCTION
Enclosed with your Little Giant pump is an instruction sheet which
provides you with information required to safely own and operate
your Little Giant pump. The instruction sheet primarily covers the
standard models of each pump series. The form is applicable to
other models in the series not listed by catalog number in the
replacement parts list section of the instruction sheet. If the catalog
number of your pump is not listed in the replacement parts list sec-
tion, then caution should be exercised when ordering replacement
parts. Always give the catalog number of your pump when ordering
replacement parts.
The Little Giant unit you have purchased is of the highest quality
workmanship and material It has been engineered to give you
long and trouble-free service. The Little Giant pumps are carefully
packaged, inspected and tested to insured safe operation and
delivery. When you receive your pump, examine it carefully to
determine that there are no broken or damaged parts that may
have occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, make
notation and notify the firm that you purchased the pump from.
They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
The housing is constructed of durable die cast zinc and polycar-
bonate material. The housing provides a case for the motor and
the special dielectric oil which is used as a heat transfer and life-
time lubricant to the bearings of the motor. Under no circumstances
should you open the case to expose the motor or drain the oil. If
the case is opened, then the warranty expressed in this pamphlet
will be void.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE LITTLE GIANT
PUMP. KNOW THE PUMP APPLICATION, LIMITATIONS, AND
POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Make certain that the unit is disconnected from the power
source before attempting to service or remove any compo-
nent.
2. Do not use to pump flammable or explosive fluids such as
gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in explosive atmo-
spheres. 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
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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.
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 war-
ranty.
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. Maximum water temperature: 122° F.
2. Connect 1-1/4" pipe directly into pump outlet or install hose
adaptor and connect garden hose to adaptor.
3. Place pump in water at least 3/4" deep to begin pumping.
Pump should be totally submerged for proper cooling of the
motor when pump is operated for extended periods.
4. Pump is equipped with a float operated mechanical switch
which will turn on when the water level reaches approximately
8-1/2" and will turn off at approximately 3-1/2". NOTE: For con-
tinuous duty operation, the water level must be 5" minimum to
prevent overheating.
5. Plug power cord into a grounded receptacle with voltage
consistent with pump voltage as indicated on pump name-
plate.
6. Run water into pump until pump starts. Allow pump to operate
through several on-off cycles.
7. Do not let the unit run 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.
8. 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.
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