Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsLittle Giant ManualsAquarium PumpsLittle Giant Magnetic Drive Aquarium Pump, 510 GPH, .03 HP

G INTRODUCTION

This instruction sheet will provide you with information required

to safely own and operate the Little Giant MDQ and MDQX series

aquarium pumps. The pump you have purchased is a magnetic

driven pump intended for aquarium use, to provide water movement

through filtration systems. The pumps are installed external to the

aquarium and filtration systems, and are generally mounted below

the aquarium in the cabinet that houses the filtration systems. 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 ceramic. O-ring seals

are nitrile. The motor is thermally protected.

This instruction sheet covers the standard models in this pump

series. This form is applicable to other models in this series not

listed by catalog number in the replacement parts list section of

this pamphlet. If the catalog number of your pump is not listed in

the replacement parts section, then caution should be exercised

when ordering replacement parts. Always give the catalog num-

ber of your pump when ordering replacement parts.

The Little Giant unit you have purchased is of the highest quality

workmanship and material. It has been engineered to give you

long and trouble-free service.

The Little Giant pumps are carefully packaged, inspected and

tested to insure safe operation and delivery. When you receive

your pump, examine it carefully to determine that there are no

broken or damaged parts that may have occurred during shipment.

If damage has occurred, make notation and notify the firm that you

purchased the pump from. They will assist you in replacement or

repair, if required.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE LITTLE GIANT

PUMP. KNOW THE PUMP APPLICATIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND

POTENTIAL HAZARDS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO

COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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 appliance.

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 getting

wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall

mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the

receptacle or plug. A “drip loop” should be arranged by the

user for each cord connecting an aquarium pump to a recep-

tacle (see Figure 1). The “drip loop” is that part of the cord

below the level of the receptacle or the connector if an exten-

sion cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord

and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or recep-

tacle 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.

Little Giant

P. O. Box 12010

Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010

405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720

www.LittleGiant.com

customerservice@lgpc.com

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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Little Giant P. O. Box 12010 Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010 405.947.2511 • Fax: 405.947.8720 www.LittleGiant.com customerservice@lgpc.com 2-MDQ-SC 2-MDQX-SC 3-MDQ-SC 3-MDQX-SC 4-MDQ-SC 4-MDQX-SC G INTRODUCTION This instruction sheet will provide you with information required to safely own and operate the Little Giant MDQ and MDQX series aquarium pumps. The pump you have purchased is a magnetic driven pump intended for aquarium use, to provide water movement through filtration systems.
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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. 10. Make sure the pump is securely installed before operating it. 11. Read and observe all the important notices on the pump. 12. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the pump rating may overheat.
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Si tel était le cas avec votre pompe, il faudra être particulièrement attentif au moment de commander des pièces. Toujours donner le numéro de catalogue de votre pompe lors de la commande de pièces. La qualité d’exécution et les matériaux du modèle Little Giant acheté sont parfaits. Cette pompe a été conque pour fonctionner sans problèmes, de façon durable. Les pompes Little Giant sont soigneusement emballées, et testées pour assurer une livraison et un fonctionnement sans problèmes.
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. Elle n’est pas submersible et ne doit fonctionner qu’à l’air libre. NE PAS l’immerger. Elle doit être installée dans un endroit bien aéré et à l’abri de toute éclaboussure. 5. Le poids doit être bien réparti. NE PAS faire supporter l’appareil uniquement pas le raccordement du tuyau d’écoulement. la sección de piezas de repuesto de este folleto.
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7. Siempre desenchufe la bomba del tomacorriente cuando no está en uso, antes de poner o quitar piezas, y antes de limpiarla. Nunca hale el cable para desenchufarlo del tomacorriente. Agarre el enchufe y hale para desconectarlo. 8. No use la bomba para ningún uso diferente a aquél para el que fue diseñada. 9. No instale o almacene la bomba donde quede expuesta a la intemperie o a temperaturas por debajo de la temperatura de congelación. 10. Cerciórese la bomba se instala seguramente operandolo antes. 11.
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Figure 3. CATALOG NO./MODEL NO. • CATALOGUER NON. /LE MODELE NO. • CATALOGE NO. /EJEMPLAR NO. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION article partie no. DESCRIPTION artículo parte no.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Your Little Giant 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 (90 day warranty on Models: 1-AA-OM, GKPK-SC, PP-1, PPS-1, PP-12, PPS-12 , PP230 and Cooler King) from date of purchase by the user. No warranty on brush wear in Model 35-OM and impeller or cam in Models PP-1, PP-12, and PP-230.
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“CAUSA DE FALLA” antes de aprobar cualquier garantía. Little Giant cumplirá con la garantía dentro del período de garantía especificado en una prueba de compra escrita satisfactoria. DESAUTORIZACION: Cualesquiera afirmaciones orales acerca del producto hechas por el vendedor, el fabricante, los representantes o cualesquiera otros, no constituyen garantías, no deberán ser objeto de confianza por parte del usuario, y no son parte del contrato de venta.