Franklin Electric FBSGF Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING OR
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
•
• Review instructions before operating.
• Wear ear protection to reduce objectionable noise.
WARNING
• Review chemical manufacturer's safety precautions before
handling.
• Make sure all connections are tight.
• Do not breathe or ingest fumes or chemicals.
• Never use with fl ammable fl uids.
• Turn off engine before servicing.
• If fuel is spilled, avoid creating any source of ignition until
the fuel vapors have been cleaned up and removed.
Use these pumps on water or liquid fertilizer, where the vertical
suction from the liquid level is 25 ft. (8m) or less.
The elevation above sea level, and friction losses, must be taken
into consideration.
NOTE: Do not operate this pump dry for more than two minutes.
Refer to Fig. 1.
a) LOCATION: For permanent installation, put the pump in a
clean, dry and ventilated place.
Keep the suction line as short as possible. This keeps pump-
ing fl ow at its highest.
b) MOUNTING: Mount the pump on a rigid foundation to elimi-
nate creeping due to vibration.
c) SUCTION LINE: Use a suction line the same size as the
suction on the pump. If the suction pipe is long, increase it by
one size to improve fl ow. Slope the suction line upwards to
the pump to avoid air pockets in the line and hard priming.
d) SUCTION PIPE: Use thread compound on all pipe joints.
Connections must be tight. Clean, uncorroded pipe is recom-
mended.
FBSGF Series Self-Priming
Centrifugal Pumps
OWNER'S MANUAL
APPLICATION
INSTALLATION
This pump has been tested and operated under actual working
conditions. Engine, pump and all accessories were found sat-
isfactory. If pumping unit is not performing as specifi ed, check
installation and Troubleshooting Guide carefully.
e) SUCTION HOSE: If the suction line runs basically vertically,
use an elbow on the hose to prevent kinking. Use double
clamps on all hose joints. Connections must be tight.
NOTE: If you use the pump for dewatering, attach a foot
valve to the suction line.
NOTE: The main cause of pumping problems is a leak in
the suction line. Even a tiny leak reduces priming
and pumping greatly.