Little Giant 2-MDQ-SC Manual

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
www.lg-outdoor.com
customerservice@lgpc.com
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This instruction sheet provides you with the information required to safely own
and operate your product. Retain these instructions for future reference.
The product you have purchased is of the highest quality workmanship and
material, and has been engineered to give you long and reliable service. This
product has been carefully tested, inspected, and packaged to ensure safe
delivery and operation. Please examine your item(s) carefully to ensure that no
damage occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, please contact
the place of purchase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW
THE PRODUCT'S APPLICATION, LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL
HAZARDS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING
ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE!
DESCRIPTION
This is a magnetic drive pump intended to move water through aquarium
filtration systems. The pump should be installed external to the aquarium and
filtration systems, and is usually mounted below the aquarium in the cabinet
that houses the filtration systems. The pump head parts are made of glass filled
polypropylene. The spindle shaft and thrust washers are ceramic. The impeller
driven magnet is coated ceramagnet A (barium ferrite) type ceramic. O-ring
seals are nitrile. The motor is thermally protected.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
DANGER: To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken in
the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do
not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service
facility for service or discard the pump.
1. Do not handle the pump with wet hands or when standing on a wet or
damp surface or in water.
2. If the appliance falls into the water, DO NOT reach for it! First unplug it and
then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug
the appliance immediately. (non-immersible equipment only)
2-MDQ-SC 2-MDQX-SC
3-MDQ-SC 3-MDQX-SC
4-MDQ-SC 4-MDQX-SC
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3. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged
in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
4. Do not operate the pump if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. To avoid the possibility of the pump plug or receptacle getting wet, position
aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to
prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. Arrange a drip
loop for each cord connecting an aquarium pump to a receptacle (Figure
1). The drip loop is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle
(or the connector if an extension cord is used) that prevents water from
traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the
plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect
the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the pump. Then unplug
and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any pump is used by or near
children.
7. Always unplug the pump from the outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from
outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
8. Do not use the pump for other than intended use.
9. Do not install or store the pump where it will be exposed to the weather or
to temperatures below freezing.
10. Make sure the pump is securely installed before operating it.
11. Read and observe all the important notices on the pump.
12. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be
used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the pump rating may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be
tripped over or pulled.
13. DO NOT USE TO PUMP FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, FUEL OIL, KEROSENE, ETC. DO NOT USE IN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES. PUMP SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH LIQUIDS
COMPATIBLE WITH PUMP COMPONENT MATERIALS.
14. IN ANY INSTALLATIONS WHERE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY MIGHT RESULT FROM AN INOPERATIVE OR LEAKING PUMP
DUE TO POWER OUTAGES, DISCHARGE LINE BLOCKAGE, OR ANY
OTHER REASON, BACKUP SYSTEM(S) AND/OR ALARM SHOULD BE
USED.
15. THIS PUMP IS SUPPLIED WITH A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND/
OR GROUNDING TYPE ATTACHMENT PLUG. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS CONNECTED TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED GROUNDING-TYPE RECEPTACLE.
16. SUPPORT PUMP AND PIPING WHEN ASSEMBLING AND WHEN
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PIPING TO BREAK, PUMP TO
FAIL, MOTOR BEARING FAILURES, ETC.
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