Little Giant 500-APCP Manual Del Propietário

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 OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTS AMPS WATTS
115 .8 45
CAPACITY SIZING INFORMATION
The 500 GPH performance was obtained through a one inch I.D.
tube, with friction losses neglected. Using a 5/8" garden hose, 50
feet long, reduces this performance to approximately 200 gallons per
hour due to friction losses in the garden hose. If your area frequently
has heavy rainfalls (one to two inches per hour), it may be necessary
to use one inch tubing. This should be available in most pool sup-
ply stores. The number of gallons of water your pool will collect in a
rainfall of one inch per hour can be computed as follows:
Cover Overall Length (FT) x Cover Overall Width (FT) x .6234 =
Gallons Per Hour
(NOTE: This is Cover Dimension, NOT Pool Dimension)
Examples:
A pool cover which is 16' by 32' would collect:
16 x 32 x .6234 = 319 gallons in one hour, in one inch per hour rain
A pool cover which is 20' by 40' would collect:
20 x 40 x .6234 = 499 gallons in one hour, in one inch per hour rain
INSTALLATION
The Little Giant pumps are carefully packaged, inspected and
tested to insure safe operation and delivery. When you receive
your pump, examine it carefully to determine that there are no bro-
ken or damaged parts that may have occurred during shipment.
If damage has occurred (see Replacement Parts section), make
notation and notify the firm from which you purchased the pump.
They will assist you in replacement or repair of the pump.
1. Be certain electrical outlet to be used meets the require-
ments of the National Electric Code, as well as local electrical
codes, including grounding, and GFCI protection. Also verify
that outlet is properly sized and located for this pump. Your
installation may require a certified electrician, or plumber. See
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section.
2. If necessary, check your local plumbing codes to verify that
final installation will be in compliance with their requirements.
3. Remove pump from the carton. Connect a garden hose to
the volute. NOTE: The free end of the discharge hole must
be secured so that it cannot blow back onto the pool cover in
high wind.
500-APCP
GALLONS PER HOUR
1' 3' 5' 7'
500 395 293 184
4. Gently lower pump onto the pool cover by holding the garden
hose. Be certain you do not pull power cord plug onto pool
cover. It is recommended that two people position the pump.
One person should hold electrical cord plugs while second
person positions pump at desired location on pool cover.
Pump must be positioned to allow it to remain in an upright
position to allow proper switch operation. The pump is
equipped with an 18 AWG power supply cord that is 25' long,
and has a 3-prong grounding type attachment plug. Once in
position, and proper electrical connections have been made,
the pump is ready for testing. See ELECTRICAL.
NOTE: Become familiar with the Safety Instructions. During the
rainy season, you should check daily to see that your pump is
functioning properly. Also, if you experience high winds, or exces-
sive movement of the pool cover, be certain the power supply
cord has not been pulled onto the cover, and that the pump is still
upright, with the discharge hose properly positioned. If you plan
to be away from your pool for extended periods of time, it is rec-
ommended that a friend or neighbor periodically check your pool
cover pump, and verify that everything is still functioning properly.
Be sure to review the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARDS with them!
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As water rises around the sensors the switch actuates the pump.
The pump should come on when the water level reaches approxi-
mately two inches. Pump should remain running until the water
level is approximately one inch. The water acts as a conductor
between the sensors when both are covered. As the water level
drops below the longer sensor, the unit will shut off.
DANGER: This pump is intended to remove water from your pool
cover to help prevent damage, but is not intended to be a life-
saving device to prevent drowning in pool cover water. Accumulated
water does present a potential drowning hazard and pool owner
must take actions to prevent this should the pump fail to operate.
Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow could cause
serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Your pump is an
electrical product and caution
should be used when handling
the pool cover pump or its
electrical cord. Small children
or pets may require restraining
devices to prevent them from
entering wet areas surrounding
the pump or its power supply
connections.
1. This product is provided
with a three-prong ground-
ing plug, to reduce the risk
of electrical shock. When
pump is in operation, make
sure it is properly connect-
ed to grounded outlet.
2. Never pump chemicals or corrosive liquids with this pump.
This could damage the integrity of the enclosure and cause
an electrical short.
3. Do not run this pump dry. Running this pump without water
may damage the integrity of the enclosure and cause electrical
short.
OPERATION
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Figure 1.
Sensors
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