Little Giant APCP-1700 Manuel De L'opérateur page 7

MAINTENANCE
Operation
MAINTENANCE
If service is required, proceed carefully. The pump and surrounding areas may be covered with water.
Never plug or unplug the device while standing in wet or damp surfaces. If necessary, remove power at
the Breaker Panel or have certified electrician remove power before attempting to service. Serious or
fatal shocks could result if proper procedures are not followed. Disconnect the power at the main elec-
trical service box by switching the appropriate circuit breaker or removing fuse. In applications where
screw type fuses are used, remove using only one hand while the other hand and torso are free from
contact with anything. Do not stand in water and do not touch any other conductive surfaces.
Icy conditions can cause unnecessary wear on pump. When these conditions exist it is recommended,
but not required, to remove the pump from the pool cover. Alternatively, if pump is left installed during
these conditions ensure power cord remains connected to a 230 VAC source. Do not let the unit freeze.
This may cause cracking or distortion that may destroy the unit.
Before servicing the pump, disconnect the pump from electrical service, unplug cord, remove fuse, or
turn off circuit breaker.
The motor housing of the pump is completely sealed and requires no service. Disassembly of the motor
housing or alteration of the power cord voids all warranty.
The motor is a continuous duty type equipped with an automatic resetting thermal protector and may
restart unexpectedly. Protector tripping is an indication of motor overloading/overheating, which can
be caused by application issues such as an obstructed pump impeller, switch stuck in the ON position,
pump running dry, pump air-locked, pump short cycling, excessively high or low voltage supply, or pos-
sibly a pump, motor, bearings, or seal that have reached the end of their useful life.
The pump can run against a restricted discharge without damage to the pump.
Keep pump clean and in a well maintained condition at all times. Pump should be thoroughly cleaned
for summer storage.
If float becomes stuck, remove the float access cover on the bottom of the unit. Remove the cover by
turning it towards the "OPEN" arrow as indicated on the cover. Clean as needed, then reinstall access
cover.
This pump has an internal vent hole to prevent an air-lock condition. Periodically the vent hole can
become obstructed and will require cleaning according to the following steps:
1. Disconnect the pump from electrical service.
2. Loosen and remove the five screws from
the outer blue cover (four shown).
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3. Remove the outer cover.
4. Clean debris from the vent hole.
5. Re-install the outer cover and screws.
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6. Re-connect the pump to electrical service.
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