Physical Installation; Electrical Connection - Little Giant APCP-1700 Manual Del Propietário

INSTALLATION
Pump Sizing Information
The 1700 GPH performance was obtained through a 1" I.D. tube, with friction losses neglected. Using a 50'
long ¾" garden hose reduces this performance to approximately 500 gallons per hour due to friction losses
in the garden hose. If your area frequently has heavy rainfalls, (1"– 2" per hour), it may be necessary to use
1" tubing. One inch ID hose should be available in most pool supply stores.
The number of gallons of water that 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 0.6234 = Gallons per Hour. NOTE: This is
cover dimension, and not pool dimension.
Examples:
A 16' x 32' pool cover would collect 319 gallons (16 x 32 x 0.6234 = 319) in 1 hour, in 1" per hour rain.
A 20' x 40' pool cover would collect 499 gallons (20 x 40 x 0.6234 = 499) in 1 hour, in 1" per hour rain.

Physical Installation

The electrical outlet to be used must meet the requirements of the National Electrical 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 Con-
nection section below.
If necessary, check your local plumbing codes to verify that final installation will
be in compliance with their requirements.
1. If using a garden hose to discharge the water, install the garden hose adapter
to the pump.
2. Connect a garden hose to the hose adapter, or use a 1" nipple and flexible PVC
tubing secured to the pump discharge.
NOTE: The free end of the discharge hose must be secured so that it cannot
blow back onto the pool cover in high wind or due to discharge water pres-
sure.
3. Use the handle to gently lower pump onto the pool cover. Hold onto the
discharge/garden hose if necessary. While positioning the pump, be certain
that you do not pull power cord plug onto pool cover. The pump is equipped with an eyelet (opposite
the discharge) for attaching a positioning rope (not included). Use rope and garden hose to position
pump on the pool cover.
4. It is recommended that two people position the pump. One person should hold onto the electrical cord
plug to prevent it from being pulled onto the pool cover while the second person positions pump at
desired location on pool cover. Once in position, the pump is ready for connection to electrical supply.

Electrical Connection

The power cord must be connected to a constant source of power matching the voltage specified on the
pump nameplate.
• The pump should be connected or wired to its own circuit, with no other electric receptacles or equip-
ment in the circuit.
• The fuses or circuit breaker should be of ample capacity in the electrical circuit.
• Connect to a circuit equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) device if required by code.
IMPORTANT: The power cord cannot be replaced. In case of damage, the whole unit must be replaced.
Always disconnect the electrical power before touching the pump, discharge or electrical plug when water
is present in the area. Failure to do so can result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. Always
connect pump to grounded receptacle. See SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALLATION
Pump Sizing Information
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