Little Giant BIG JOHN Guia De Inicio Rapido

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantPump.com
CustomerService-WTS@fele.com
INTRODUCTION
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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required
to safely own and operate your product. Retain these instructions
for future reference.
The product you have purchased is of the highest quality
workmanship and material, and has been engineered to give you
long and reliable service. This product has been carefully tested,
inspected, and packaged to ensure safe delivery and operation.
Please examine your item(s) 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
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL,
YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW THE PRODUCT'S APPLICATION,
LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL
YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION. FAILURE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove the plug
from the outlet before servicing this pump.
Read all instructions and safety guidelines thoroughly. Failure to
follow the guidelines and the instructions could result in serious
injury and/or property damage.
Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The
installation must be in accordance with their regulations.
During normal operation the 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. Remove the plug from the outlet before 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 fuse socket.
Do not operate the pump in a dry basin. 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.
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.
BIG JOHN
®
SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP
6-CIA
CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATE, OR SERVICE
HAZARDS. PROTECT
TO COMPLY WITH THESE
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
This 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.
These 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 discharge pipe should be the same diameter
as the discharge size to reduce pipe friction losses. Smaller
pipe will restrict capacity and reduce pump performance. This
pump comes with 1½" female thread discharge and 1¼" 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 or 8 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" or 3/16" 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 cords from damage and will prevent
power cords from interfering with float.
6. Connect the power cord to an outlet, vent tube down (Figure 1).
7. TEST THE 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 water to the
normal OFF level (Figure 2).
8. Place cover over sump. This cover will prevent solid debris
from filling the pit, prevent odors, and guard against accidental
injury.
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