Little GIANT 9JF3V2D Pit Plus JR Sewage Basin System Owner’s Manual

Pit+ Plus JR & SR Systems

Pit+ Plus JR and SR systems are designed for use in residential applications to collect sewage, effluent, drainage, or seepage water. These systems divert this away from structures, landscapes prone to erosion, and areas with poor drainage. Install only in indoor applications, isolated from traffic.

The system is equipped with floats or an External Control Module (ECM™). The ECM™ is an advanced control switch for a sewage basin.

This product is covered by a Limited Warranty for a period of 3 years from the date of original purchase by the consumer. For complete warranty information, refer to www.LittleGiant.com.

Specifications

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment should be installed and serviced by technically qualified personnel who are familiar with the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures. Failure to comply with national and local electrical and plumbing codes and within Little Giant recommendations may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.

Know the product’s application, limitations, and potential hazards. Read and follow instructions and those provided with the pump carefully to avoid injury and property damage. Do not disassemble or repair unit unless described in this manual.

Failure to follow installation or operation procedures and all applicable codes may result in the following hazards:

Risk of severe injury or death by electrical shock. 

• Check local electrical and building codes before installation. The installation must be in accordance with their regulations as well as the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• This product is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded grounding-type receptacle. Do not remove the third prong from the plug. The third prong is to ground the pump to help prevent possible electric shock hazard. Do not use an extension cord.

INSTALLATION Physical Installation

Caution

Risk of bodily injury, electric shock, or equipment damage. 

• This equipment must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in experience and expertise, unless supervised or instructed. Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with the unit or in the immediate vicinity.
• Do not run the pump dry. If run dry, the surface temperature of the pump will rise to a high temperature that could cause skin burns if touched and will cause serious damage to your pump.
• Operation of this equipment requires detailed installation and operation instructions provided in this manual for use with this product. Read entire manual before starting installation and operation. End User should receive and retain manual for future use. Keep safety labels clean and in good condition. Keep work area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
• Wear safety glasses while installing or performing maintenance on the pump.

1. Place the system indoors, in an isolated area away from foot traffic, as the covers are not suitable for heavy traffic loads.
2. Remove cover and set aside.
3. Remove bolts and washers from pump access cover and set cover aside.
4. Make sure the pump is upright and standoff feet are located within the three integral torque stops.
5. Verify the pump discharge pipe is securely connected to the exit pipe inside the basin with the flexible coupling.
6. Reconnect the pump discharge pipe with flexible coupling and band clamps, if necessary.
7. Examine the level control float switch and alarm float, if included.
   • Make sure the float pole is secured to bottom of control cover and there are no obstructions.
   • Refer to the float switch and/or alarm switch instruction manuals.
     IMPORTANT: Do not change the lengths of the float pole assembly’s cord grips.
8. For systems with an ECM™, make sure the sensor tube extending from bottom of control module is not damaged and unobstructed to allow air to pass through the vent tube.
9. Install piping.
   • Remove temporary pipe caps from the vent and discharge pipes.
   • Connect the basin discharge pipe to drain pipe.
   • Install a check valve (not included) near the basin, horizontally or at an angle less than 45°.
   • Drill a 3/16” hole in the discharge pipe, approximately 2” above discharge connections.
   • Connect the Pit+Plus vent pipe to the vent pipe.
10. Make electrical connections.
    • Insert piggyback plug to a 115 V outlet.
    • Plug the pump power cord into back of piggyback plug.

Operation Testing

1. Fill basin with water to activate controls and pump.
2. For systems with an ECM™, make sure the pump operates on manual control:
   • Disconnect electrical power.
   • Remove piggyback plug from the outlet.
   • Plug pump power cable into outlet.
   • Turn on electrical power.
     NOTE: If pump operates on manual control, but not in automatic control, the switch is in failure mode. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 6.
3. If the unit does not operate, refer to the troubleshooting table in the pump owner’s manual.

MAINTENANCE

Refer to “Replacement Parts” on page 4 for names and relative location of all components. Consult the instruction sheet illustrations for proper assembly and disassembly of your Little Giant pump.

Pump Replacement 

Disassembly

1. Disconnect pump and switch from power supply.
2. Remove pump access cover and set aside.
3. Remove cord grommet from the switch access cover.
4. Separate the pump power cord from the grommet.
5. Loosen the 2 band clamps on the flexible coupling connecting the pump and basin discharge pipes.
6. Slide flexible coupling down.
7. Feed power cord through the cord grommet opening and remove the pump.
8. Remove discharge pipe from pump

1. Connect discharge pipe to replacement pump.
2. Install replacement pump into basin so the lower and basin discharge pipes are aligned.
3. Center the flexible adapter on both discharge pipes. Tighten the band clamps.
4. Feed power cord through the cord grommet opening and reinstall cord grommet.
5. Route the pump cord behind the discharge pipe.
6. Remove any cord slack that might potentially interfere with control float or alarm float operation.
7. Reinstall pump access cover.
8. Connect pump and switch to power supply

MAINTENANCE
Float Switch and Alarm Switch Replacement

Float Switch and Alarm Switch Replacement

Disassembly

1. Disconnect pump and switch from power supply.
2. Remove cord grommet from switch housing.
3. Remove all cords from cord grommet.
4. Remove the switch module from the basin by unscrewing its 6 bolts.
5. Feed the pump cord through the grommet opening until the switch module is free.
6. Remove the float switch by loosening the plastic wing nut opposite the cord grip.
   NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the wing nut completely.

1. Install the new float switch.
   • Make sure the cord tether length (distance between the cord grip and float housing) is 3.5 to 3.75 inches for correct liquid level control.
2. Feed the float switch cord(s) and the pump cord through the cord grommet opening.
3. Secure the switch module to the basin with 6 bolts.
4. Feed the cords into the cord grommet and install the grommet into the switch module.
5. Remove any cord slack that could interfere with the control float or alarm float.
6. Connect the switch and pump to power supply.
   

External Control Module (ECM™) Replacement 

1. Disconnect pump and switch from power supply.
2. Remove cord grommet from the switch access cover.
3. Separate the pump power cord from the grommet.
4. Remove the switch module from the basin by unscrewing its 6 bolts.
5. Feed the pump cord through the cord grommet opening until the switch module is free.
6. Thread the pump cord through the cord grommet opening of the replacement ECM™.
7. Install the new ECM™ module to basin and secure with 6 bolts.
8. Insert the pump cords in cord grommet.
9. Install the cord grommet into the switch module.
   • If using an alarm float, remove any cord slack that could interfere with its operation.
     

Replacement Parts

Pump Models 

Cover & Hardware Kits

Basin Assemblies 

*Discharge pipe needs to be shortened by 1.5 inches when used with 16G-M151-20 Model pump.

Troubleshooting

For technical assistance, parts, or repair, please contact:

800.701.7894 | littlegiant.com

998749 Rev. 004 08/22

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | Oklahoma City, OK 73157-2010

Copyright © 2022, Franklin Electric, Co., Inc. All rights reserved.

Documents / Resources

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References

• User Manual