Little Giant 500-APCP Instructions Manual

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720
www.LittleGiantPump.com
CustomerService-WTS@fele.com
INTRODUCTION
EN
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 workman-
ship 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 exam-
ine your item(s) carefully to ensure that no damage occurred during
shipment. If damage has occurred, please contact the place of pur-
chase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE YOUR
PRODUCT. KNOW THE
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.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING: 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 grounding plug, to
reduce the risk of electrical shock. When pump is in operation,
make sure it is properly connected to grounded outlet.
2. Never pump chemicals or corrosive liquids with this pump. This
could damage the integrity of the enclosure and cause an elec-
trical short.
3. Do not run this pump dry. Running this pump without water
may damage the integrity of the enclosure and cause electrical
short.
4. If service is required, proceed carefully. The pump and surround-
ing areas may be covered with water. Never plug or unplug the
device while standing on wet or damp surfaces. If necessary,
remove power at the breaker panel or have certified electrician
remove power before attempting to service. Serious or fatal
shocks could result if proper procedures are not followed:
a. Disconnect the power at the main electrical service box, by
switching the appropriate circuit breaker or removing fuse. In
applications where screw type fuses are used, remove only
with one hand while other hand or torso are free from contact
with anything. Do not stand in water and do not touch any
other conductive surfaces.
b. Remove pump cord plug only after the power to the supply
outlet has been removed. See Service Instructions before
proceeding.
5. Remove pump when freezing conditions will cause water to
freeze. Freezing water may result in cracking or distortions and
could result in possible electrical short or sensor failure.
6. Never pump gasoline or other low flash point fluids with this
pump. Explosion or fire could result.
500-APCP
CAREFULLY BEFORE
PRODUCT'S APPLICATION,
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 (available in most pool supply
stores). The gallons of water a pool cover collects in a rainfall of one
inch per hour can be determined by multiplying cover length (feet)
x cover width (feet) x .6234. (NOTE: This is cover dimension, NOT
pool dimension)
Examples:
A 16' x 32' pool cover collects 319 gallons in one hour, in one-inch-
per-hour rain (16 x 32 x .6234 = 319).
A 20' x 40' pool cover collects 499 gallons in one hour, in one-inch-
per-hour rain (20 x 40 x .6234 = 499).
INSTALLATION
1. Be certain electrical outlet to be used meets the requirements
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 the pump from the carton. Connect a garden hose to
the volute. Secure the discharge end of the hose so that it can-
not blow back onto the pool cover in high wind.
4. Gently lower pump onto the pool cover by holding the garden
hose. Be certain you do not pull the power cord plug onto pool
cover. It is recommended that two people position the pump.
One person should hold electrical cord plugs while second per-
son positions pump at desired location on pool cover. Position
the pump so that it remains upright to allow proper switch opera-
tion. The pump is equipped with a 25', 18 AWG power cord, and
has a 3-prong, grounding-type attachment plug. Once the pump
is in position and proper electrical connections have been made,
the pump is ready for testing (see ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
section).
Sensors
Capteurs
Sensores
GALLONS PER HOUR
1' 3' 5' 7'
500 395 293 184
Fig. 1
9'
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