Periodic Maintenance - Little Giant MS Serie Manual Del Propietário

MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance

MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance
Periodically observe the pump's performance. If a decrease in flow is noted, clean the pump as follows:
1. Disconnect pump from power and remove from water source.
2. Unscrew the pump housing from the pump body.
IMPORTANT: Do not open the motor housing.
3. Carefully clean any debris from the impeller and pump housing.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the impeller from the motor shaft.
4. Replace the pump housing, taking care to also replace the O-ring in the groove on the pump body.
Storage
1. Refer to "Periodic Maintenance" on page 6
2. Coat the pump housing, impeller, shaft, and seal with a general purpose oil.
3. Reassemble the pump.
4. Store in a dry place.
Troubleshooting
Problem
No water flow from
pump
Low water flow from
the pump
Pump runs
intermittently
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Probable Causes
There is no power to
pump
The pump is not priming
The pump intake is
blocked
The pump is not large
enough
The seacock is partially
or completely closed
The pump is too hot
for cleaning.
Corrective Action
Connect the pump to power.
Ensure that the inlet of the pump is below the water sur-
face.
Remove debris blocking the intake or impeller.
Select a larger capacity pump.
Open seacock to allow for full flow.
Check to see that no debris is clogging the suction port.