Little Giant 2-MDQ-SC User 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 work-
manship 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 con-
tact the place of purchase. They will assist you in replacement or
repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL,
YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW THE PRODUCT'S APPLICATION,
LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL
YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION. FAILURE
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 sys-
tems. 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 ceram-
ic. O-ring seals are nitrile. The motor is thermally protected.
MAGNETIC DRIVE
AQUARIUM PUMP
2-MDQ-SC 2-MDQX-SC
3-MDQ-SC 3-MDQX-SC
4-MDQ-SC 4-MDQX-SC
CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATE, OR SERVICE
HAZARDS. PROTECT
TO COMPLY WITH THESE
Figure 1 • Figure 1 • Figura 1
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. (nonim-
mersible equipment only)
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 get-
ting 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 con-
necting 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.
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