Electrical Connections; Operation - Franklin Electric Little Giant PE-1 Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING
Check the pump label for proper voltage
required. Do not connect to voltage other than that shown.
If pump is supplied with a 3-prong electrical plug, the third prong is
to ground the pump to prevent possible electrical shock hazard. DO
NOT REMOVE the third prong from the plug. A separate branch circuit is
recommended. Do not use an extension cord. Do not cut the plug from
the cord; this will void the warranty.
If the cord is equipped with stripped lead wires, such as on 230V models,
be sure that the lead wires are connected to a power source correctly.
The green/yellow wire is the ground. The blue (or white) and the brown
(or black) are live.
CONSULT INSTRUCTION SHEET ILLUSTRATIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND
DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR LITTLE GIANT PUMP.
WARNING
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).
Check the pump label for proper voltage required. Do not connect to
voltage other than that shown.
Pumps for outdoor fountains, garden ponds, and similar places must
be supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or residual
current device (RCD) with an operating current less than or equal to 30
mA.
The pump should be connected or wired to its own circuit with no other
outlets or equipment in the circuit line. The fuses and circuit breaker
should be of ample capacity in the electrical circuit.
A means for all-pole disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with all applicable wiring rules.
The power cord on these units cannot be replaced. In case of damage the
whole unit must be replaced.
See table below for electrical specifications:
Pump HP
PE-1 1/125
PE-1H 1/125
PE-1F-IF 1/125
Voltage Hz Amps
115 60 0.6
115 60 0.6
230 50 0.3

OPERATION

WARNING
This pump must be operated in clean fresh
water with the volute intake below the liquid level.
This pump can be placed in any position.
The volute on this pump can be rotated 90° to allow for different pump
orientations. To rotate the volute, remove the three volute screws (item
2). Remove and rotate the volute and gasket and reinstall the three
screws in the additional holes in the front of the pump housing. NOTE:
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE TORQUE ON THE VOLUTE SCREWS; THIS COULD
CAUSE THE HOLES TO STRIP OUT.
The weight of the pump must be supported adequately. DO NOT support
the pump by the discharge connection alone. Pump may be supported
by using the two mounting holes in the back of the pump. The holes are
designed for #8 self-tapping screws. DO NOT exceed the hole depth of
.37".
Do not restrict the intake side of the pump; this may cause damage to
the seal and may starve the pump. If you require reduced flow rates,
place a valve on the discharge side of the pump or, if flexible vinyl
tubing is used, a clamp on the tubing to restrict the flow.
Do not let this unit operate dry. It is designed to be cooled by pumping
fluid. You may damage the seal and the motor may fail if the pump is
allowed to run dry.
If the unit is going to be idle for a period of time, follow the cleaning
instructions outlined in the Service Instructions section. Do not let the
unit freeze in the wintertime. This may cause cracking or distortion that
may destroy the unit.
If fused type plug is used on 230V units, a 1.0-amp fuse is recommended.
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