Little Giant 6 Series Owner's Manual page 11

Testing Manual Pump Operation
Risk of bodily 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.
Pump models 6-CIM, 6-CIM-R, 8-CIM, and 8-CBM are manual pumps.
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
test procedure.
To test manual pump operation, follow these steps:
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 gate valve on the discharge line, 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. If the pump is provided with an attachment plug on the power cord, plug the pump's power cord into a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle with voltage consistent with the pump voltage, as
indicated on the pump nameplate.
If the pump is hardwired, turn on the circuit breaker for the pump's power circuit.
7. Confirm that the pump is functioning as intended.
8. If pump is not functioning as intended, disconnect power from the pump and refer to
ing" on page 13. If the solution still cannot be found, please contact the place of purchase or an autho-
rized service center.
9. If the pump is functioning as intended, disconnect power from the pump before attempting to remove
it from the basin or test reservoir.
"Testing Automatic Pump Operation" on page 9
OPERATION TESTING
Testing Manual Pump Operation
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