Franklin Electric Little Giant 16 G Series Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically
qualified personnel who are familiar with the correct selection
and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure
to comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes
and within Little Giant recommendations may result in electrical
shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment
failure.
Know the product's application, limitations, and potential haz-
ards. Read and follow instructions carefully to avoid injury and
property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless
described in this manual.
Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all
applicable codes may result in the following hazards:
Risk of death, personal injury, or
property damage due to explosion, fire,
or electric shock.
• Do not use to pump flammable, combustible, or explosive fluids
such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
• Do not use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations as
classified by the NEC, ANSI/NFPA70.
• Do not handle a pump or pump motor with wet hands or when
standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
• When a pump is in its application, do not touch the motor, pipes,
or water until the unit is unplugged or electrically disconnected.
Risk of severe injury or death by
electrical shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect power before work-
ing on or around the system. More than one disconnect switch
may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
• Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The
installation must be in accordance with their regulations as well
as the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occu-
pational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Wire pump system for correct voltage.
• This product is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric
shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded
grounding-type receptacle. Do not remove the third prong from
the plug. The third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent
possible electric shock hazard. Do not use an extension cord.
• A separate branch circuit is recommended for each pump.
• The pump should only be used with liquids compatible with pump
component materials. If the pump is used with liquids incompati-
ble with the pump components, the liquid can cause failure to the
electrical insulation system resulting in electrical shock.
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Risk of bodily injury, electric shock,
or equipment damage.
• This equipment must not be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in experi-
ence and expertise, unless supervised or instructed. Children
may not use the equipment, nor may they play with the unit or in
the immediate vicinity.
• Equipment can start automatically. Always unplug the pump power
cord and disconnect the electrical power before servicing the pump.
• Do not run pump dry. If run dry, the surface of the pump will rise
to a high temperature that could cause skin burns if touched, and
will cause serious damage to the pump.
• Do not oil the motor. The pump's motor housing is sealed, and
contains a high-grade dielectric oil for heat transfer and lifetime
lubrication. Use of other oils could cause serious electric shock
and/or permanent damage to the pump
• Do not let the unit freeze. Freezing may cause cracking or distor-
tion that may destroy the unit.
• In applications 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, an auto-
matic back-up system and/or an alarm should be installed.
• Do not use the power cord for lifting the pump.
• Do not place hands, feet or clothing near the cutter mechanism
when there is any possibility the pump is connected to a power
source. This pump contains a cutting mechanism with very sharp
edges that can cause severe bodily injury.
• The pump has been evaluated for use with water only. Pump
should only be used with liquids compatible with pump compo-
nent materials. If the pump is used with liquids incompatible
with the pump components, the liquid can cause failure to the
electrical insulation system resulting in electrical shock.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and
operation instructions provided in this manual for use with this
product. Read entire manual before starting installation and oper-
ation. End User should receive and retain manual for future use.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
Risk of damage to pump or other equipment.
• Periodically inspect pump and system components. Regularly
check hoses for weakness or wear, making certain that all con-
nections are secure.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance as required and in
accordance with the Maintenance section of this manual.