Little Giant 5-ASP-FS User manual

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Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 12010
Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010
405.947.2511 • Fax: [phone]
www.LittleGiantPump.com
[email protected]
WATER WIZARD
AUTOMATIC
SUMP PUMP
5-ASP-FS
INTRODUCTION
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 workmanship 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 contact the
place of purchase. They will assist you in replacement or repair, if required.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE YOUR PRODUCT. KNOW THE PRODUCT’S
APPLICATION, LIMITATIONS, AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PROTECT
YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. CAUTION: To reduce risk of electric shock, pull plug before servicing this
pump.
2. This pump is designed to pump water. DO NOT PUMP strong chemicals,
solvents, brines, or thick liquids such as oils or grease.
3. Do not pump flammable liquids such as gasoline or fuel oil.
4. During operation the area around the pump may be covered with water. Take
care when handling the pump. Do not pull pump out of water when running
by the power cord.
5. Do not stand in water when changing fuse.
6. Make sure outlet is grounded.
7. The National Electric Code requires a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
be installed in the branch circuit supplying fountain equipment, ponds, etc.
See your local electrical supply dealer for various brands of GFCI devices.
8. This pump’s motor housing is filled with a dielectric lubricant at the factory for
optimum motor heat transfer and lifetime lubrication of the bearings. Use of
any other lubricant could cause damage and void the warranty. This lubricant
is non-toxic; however, if it escapes the motor housing, it should be removed
from the surface quickly by placing newspapers or other absorbent material
on the water surface to soak it up, so aquatic life is undisturbed.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Your 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.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean any debris from the sump pit and set the pump in the center of the pit.
A solid bottom will prevent sand and dirt from clogging the pump.
2. Connect the discharge piping and run it to the nearest sewer or surface outlet.
Use pipe joint compound at all connections. Sump pumps can be piped to
discharge into the house drainage system, to a dry well, splash block, or to a a
storm drain, depending on local plumbing codes. The discharge pipe should
be as short as possible and contain as few elbows as possible. The discharge
pipe should be the same diameter as the discharge size to reduce pipe friction
losses. Smaller pipe will restrict capacity and reduce pump performance. The
sump pump comes with 1” female pipe thread discharge.
3. Always install a union in the discharge line, just above the sump pit, to allow
for easy removal of the pump for cleaning or repair.
4. In situations where the piping is long, the vertical discharge is above 7 or 8
feet, or a small pit has been provided, use of a check valve is recommended
to prevent backflow of water into the sump. When a check valve is used, drill
a relief hole (1/8” or 3/16” diameter) in the discharge pipe. This hole should
be located below the floor line between the pump discharge and the check
valve. Unless such a relief hole is provided, the pump could air lock and will
not pump water even though it will run.
5. Tape the switch cord and pump cord to the discharge line with electrician’s
tape. This will protect the cords from damage and will prevent them from
interfering with the float.
6. TEST THE PUMP AFTER ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. Run
water into sump. Do not attempt to operate the pump without water; this will
damage the seals and bearings and could result in permanent damage to the
pump. Fill sump to normal “on” level and allow pump to remove water to the
normal “off” level (Figure 1).
7. Place the cover over the sump. This cover will prevent solid debris from filling
the pit, reduce odors, and guard against accidental injury.
MAINTENANCE
The motor housing of the pump is completely sealed and requires no service.
Disassembly of the motor housing or alteration of the power cord voids all
warranty.
The motor is continuous duty type sealed in oil with an automatic thermal
overload protector device.
The pump can run against a restricted discharge (such as a fountain) without
damage to the pump.
1. If the pump becomes clogged, snap the screen off and clean out the area.
2. If necessary, remove the six screws holding the volute base to the motor
housing and clean the volute.
3. If the impeller is removed, make sure that a spacing of .050” with shaft
pushed toward housing is maintained when reassembling (Figure 2).
4. When reassembling, ensure that you install the seal ring between the volute
base and the motor housing.
PERFORMANCE DATA
Maximum pumping height = 26.3’
Maximum PSI = 11.4 PSIG
Discharge height above
pumping level
1’ 3’ 5’ 10’ 15’ 20
Gallons per minute (water) 20.4 20 19 16 13 8
NOTE: Ratings based on 1” pipe with friction loss neglected. Using 3/4” garden
hose adaptor performance will be reduced approximately 15%. This pump does
not deliver enough pressure to operate lawn sprinklers properly.
FIGURE 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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FIGURE 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Item
No.
Part
No.
Description Catalog No.
505400 505401
1 902441 Screw, #8 x 1-5/8” 2 2
2 105918 Handle 1 1
3 599030 Adaptor 1 1
4 105310 Impeller 1 1
5 928024 Seal ring 1 1
6 105375 Volute base 1 1
7 902434 Screw, #8-18 x 3/4” 6 6
8 105376 Screen 1 1
9 902431 Screw, #8-18 x 1/2” 1 1
10 927030 Loop clamp 1 1
Form 993157 - 04/21/2009
© 2009 Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
Little Giant® is a registered trademark of Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
For parts or repair, please contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.888.572.9933
For technical assistance, please contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.888.956.0000
www.LittleGiantPump.com
[email protected]
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your product is guaranteed to be in perfect condition when it leaves our Factory. It
is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months
from date of purchase by the user.
Any product that should fail for either of the above two reasons and is still within
the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the option of Little Giant Pump
Company, Inc. dba Franklin Electric Water Transfer Systems (hereafter “the
Manufacturer”) as the sole remedy of buyer. For our customers in the CONTINENTAL
UNITED STATES: Please return the defective unit, postage paid, to the factory at 301
N. MacArthur, Oklahoma City, OK 73127-6616. All defective product returned under
warranty will be fully inspected to determine the cause of failure before warranty is
approved.
For our customers located elsewhere; it is not economical, due to duties and freight,
to return the product to the factory for inspection. Please return the defective unit to
any authorized distributor or dealer with a brief written explanation of the problem.
If there are no apparent signs of customer abuse, unit will be repaired or replaced.
If dispute arises over replacement of the product, the distributor or dealer is to
segregate such items and hold for inspection by a representative of the Manufacturer
or notify factory with details of the problem for factory disposition and settlement of
warranty claim.
DISCLAIMER:
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS AN EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) TO THE EXTENT EITHER APPLIES TO A
PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE.
Warranty will be VOID if any of the following conditions are found:
1. Sealed motor housing opened.
2. Product connected to voltage other than that indicated on nameplate.
3. Cord cut off to a length less than three feet.
4. Pump allowed to operate dry (fluid supply cut off).
5. Pump used to circulate anything other than fresh water at approximately room
temperature.
6. Product abuse by customer.
Any oral statements about the product made by the seller, the manufacturer,
the representatives or any other parties, do not constitute warranties, shall not
be relied upon by the user and are not part of the contract for sale. Seller’s and
manufacturer’s only obligation, and buyer’s only remedy, shall be the replacement
and/or repair by the manufacturer of the product as described above. NEITHER
SELLER NOR THE MANUFACTURER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS
OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS,
LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS), ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT AND THE USER AGREES THAT NO OTHER REMEDY SHALL
BE AVAILABLE TO IT. Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of the
product for the intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in
connection therewith.
Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state and country to country.
The National Electric Code (in the USA) and similar codes in other countries require a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to be installed in the branch circuit supplying
fountain equipment rated above 15 volts. 115 volt GFCI’s (with various cord lengths)
are in stock, and we recommend each product be used with a GFCI.