Testing Manual Pump Operation - Little Giant 6EC Serie Manual Para Propietarios

Testing Manual Pump Operation

Risk of bodily injury or damage to pump or other equipment.
• Manual, continuous pump operation should be used only for emergencies, or when a large volume of
water is to be pumped. The pump must be continuously monitored during operation and discon-
nected from power before the pump runs dry.
• If an accessory float switch or other liquid level control is installed, refer to manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Failure to install control in compliance with national and local electrical and plumbing codes
and within manufacturer's recommendations may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfac-
tory performance, or equipment failure.
The 6EC-CIM and 10EC-CIM manual pumps do not include an automatic liquid level control. The pump cord
for these pumps can be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle with voltage consistent with
the pump nameplate for continuous pump operation.
For automatic operation of a manual pump, a separate float switch or other liquid level control may be used.
If a float switch or level control has been added, refer to
testing operation.
To test manual pump operation, follow these steps:
1. Connect a discharge hose to the pump's discharge port.
2. Place pump into a basin or test reservoir.
3. Direct the opposite end of the discharge hose back into the basin or test reservoir so that the water dis-
charged from the hose during testing will be contained within the basin or test reservoir. Secure the
hose to prevent the water pressure created during testing from causing the hose to exit the basin or
test reservoir.
4. If there is a valve on the discharge hose, be sure the valve is open.
5. Using a separate water source, fill the basin or test reservoir until the pump is fully submerged.
Do not attempt to run the pump without water; this could result in permanent damage to the pump.
Do not overfill the basin or test reservoir.
6. Plug the pump's power cord into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle with voltage con-
sistent with the pump voltage, as indicated on the pump nameplate.
7. Confirm that the pump is functioning as intended.
NOTE: It is normal for a stream of water to spray from the air bleed hole in the pump's plumbing.
(Water sprays out of a hole by a bolt on the base of the unit.) Confirm that this spray is captured within
the basin.
8. If pump is not functioning as intended, unplug the pump's power cord from the receptacle and refer to
"Troubleshooting" on page 11. If the solution still cannot be found, please contact the place of purchase
or an authorized service center.
9. If the pump is functioning as intended, unplug the pump's power cord from the receptacle before
attempting to remove it from the basin or test reservoir.
"Testing Automatic Pump Operation" on page 8
OPERATION TESTING
Testing Manual Pump Operation
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