Testing Manual Pump Operation - Little Giant 16 G Serie Manual Del Propietário

Testing Manual Pump Operation

Risk of personal 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.
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 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
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. Con-
firm 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
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
12. If the solution still cannot be found, please contact the place of purchase
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Testing Manual Pump Operation
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