Installation Guide

LIMITED WARRANTY
SUMP, EFFLUENT & RESIDENTIAL SEWAGE
Little Giant #HT-10E and #HT-6E Series Submersible Effluent Pumps are recommended
for use in sumps, basins or lift stations and suitable for pumping basement drainage
water, effluent, wastewater and other non-explosive, non-corrosive, non-abrasive liq-
uids not above 200°F with up to 3/4” spherical solids (1/2” on 6E models) handling
ability. (NOT TO BE USED FOR SEWAGE WATER EXCEPT TO PUMP SEPTIC TANK
EFFLUENT.)
The above noted Little Giant product is guaranteed to be in perfect condition when it leaves
our factory. During the time periods and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, LITTLE
GIANT PUMP COMPANY, subsidiary of Franklin Electric Company, Inc., will repair or replace
to the original user or consumer any portion of your new LlTTLE GIANT product which
proves defective due to materials or workmanship of LlTTLE GIANT. Contact your nearest
authorized Little Giant Dealer for warranty service. At all times LlTTLE GIANT shall have and
possess the sole right and option to determine whether to repair or replace defective equip-
ment, parts, or components. Damage due to lightning or conditions beyond the control of
LITTLE GIANT is NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
WARRANTY PERIOD
PUMPS: 12 months from date of installation or 18 months from date of manufacture,
whichever occurs first.
LABOR, ETC. COSTS: LITTLE GIANT shall IN NO EVENT be responsible or liable for the
cost of field labor or other charges incurred by any customer in removing and/or affixing
any LITTLE GIANT product, part or component thereof.
THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY:
1. to defects or malfunctions resulting from failure to properly install, operate, or main
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tain the unit in accordance with printed instructions provided
2. to failures resulting from abuse, accident or negligence
3. to normal maintenance services and the parts used in connection with such service
4. to units which are not installed in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances
and good trade practices
5. unit is used for purposes other than for what it was designed and manufactured
6. if pump exposed to but not limited to the following: sand, gravel, cement, grease,
plaster, mud, tar, hydrocarbons, or hydrocarbon derivatives (oil, gasoline, solvents,
etc.) or other abrasive or corrosive substances.
7. if pump has been used for continuous pumping of suitable liquids above 200F°
8. if power cord has been cut to less than 3’ length.
9. if pump has been dismantled by customer. (Dealer only can dismantle pump for field
service.)
RETURN OR REPLACED COMPONENTS: Any item to be replaced under the Warranty
must be returned to LITTLE GIANT at Oklahoma City, OK or such other place as LITTLE
GIANT may designate, freight prepaid.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS: LlTTLE GIANT reserves the right to change or improve its
products or any portions thereof without being obligated to provide such a change or
improvement for units sold and/or shipped to such change or improvement.
DISCLAIMER: 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 his intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection
therewith. The warranty and remedy described in this limited warranty is an EXCLUSIVE
warranty and remedy and is IN LIEU OF any other warranty or remedy, expressed or
implied, which other warranties and remedies are hereby expressly EXCLUDED, includ-
ing but not limited to any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion 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.
In the absence of other suitable proof of the installation date, the effective date of this
warranty will be based upon the date of manufacture plus one year. Direct all notices,
etc., to: Service Department, LITTLE GIANT PUMP COMPANY, 301 N. MacARTHUR
BLVD., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73127.
DETERMINATION OF UNIT DATE OF MANUFACTURE: (9-87) month and year stamped
on pump and/or serial number on pump nameplate coded to indicate year of manufac-
ture.
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Figure 2.
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 951600 Wiring Harness, 15’ 1
2 902437 Screw, #8-32 x 1/4 1
3 921059 Washer, Lock, #8 1
4 114100 Handle, Wire 1
5 927027 Clamp, Loop 1
6 901424 Screw, #8-32 x 1/2 1
7 950225 Switch Assembly 1
8 909022 Screw/Washer, #10-24 x 5/8 4
9 106669 Cover, Automatic 1
10 950400 Wire Nut, 14-18 AWG 1
11 928008 Seal Ring, 4.718 x .078 1
12 928040 Seal Ring, 7.928 x .063 1
13 106378 Screen/Base 1
14 921103 Washer, Lock, 1/4 6
15 903725 Screw, Cap, 1/4-20 x 7/8 6
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pump does not turn on.
Pump not plugged in. Plug in pump.
Circuit breaker shut off or fuse removed. Turn on circuit breaker or replace fuse.
Accumulation of trash on float. Clean float.
Float obstruction. Check float path and provide clearance.
Defective switch. Have pump serviced by authorized service center.
Defective motor. Have pump serviced by authorized service center.
Pump will not shut off.
Float or float rod obstruction. Check float and float rod path and provide clearance.
Pump is air locked.
Shut power off for approximately 1 minute, then restart. Repeat several times to clear air
from pump.
Liquid inflow matches pump capacity. Larger pump required.
Defective switch. Disconnect switch, check w/ohmmeter, Open-infinitive resistance, closed-zero.
Pump runs but does not
discharge liquid.
Check valve installed backwards. Check flow indicating arrow on check valve body to ensure it is installed properly.
Check valve stuck or plugged. Remove check valve and inspect for proper operation.
Lift too high for pump. Check rating table.
Inlet to impeller plugged. Pull pump and clean.
Pump is air locked.
(See corrective action above.)
Pump does not deliver
rated capacity.
Lift too high for pump. Check rated pump performance.
Low voltage, speed too slow. Check for proper supply voltage to make certain it corresponds to nameplate voltage.
Impeller or discharge pipe is clogged. Pull pump and clean. Check pipe for scale or corrosion.
Impeller wear due to abrasives. Replace worn impeller.
Pump cycles continually.
No check valve in long discharge pipe allowing liquid to drain back into basin. Install a check valve in discharge line.
Check valve leaking. Inspect check valve for correct operation.
Basin too small for inflow. Install larger basin.