Franklin Electric Little Giant 6EC Series User manual

6EC-CIA-SFS
6EC-CIA-RF
6EC-CIM
10EC-CIA-SFS
10EC-CIA-RF
10EC-CIM
Installation Guide

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Before Getting Started
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Table of Contents
Before Getting Started ............................................................2
Getting Started ..................................................................4
Typical Installation................................................................5
 ...................................................................6
Pump Performance Curves.........................................................6
Electrical Connections ............................................................7
Operation .......................................................................8
Testing Pump Operation ...........................................................8
Service Instructions...............................................................9
Replacement Parts ..............................................................10
Troubleshooting Information.......................................................12
Limited Warranty ................................................................13

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SFS Models
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• 13" - 15" on level
• 13 po à 15 po à niveau
• 13" a 15" en el nivel
RF Models
• 6" - 8" off level
• 6 po à 8 po outre du niveau
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