Franklin Electric FAC Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G O R
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON
PUMP.
CAUTION
• DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
• Review instructions before operating.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
All wiring, electrical connections, and system grounding must
comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and with any local
codes and ordinances. Employ a licensed electrician. For non-
thermally protected motors use with approved motor control that
matches motor input in full load amperes with overload element(s)
selected or adjusted in accordance with control instructions.
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Have an electrician provide electrical power to motor.
• All wiring and electrical connections should comply with the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and with local codes and
ordinances.
• A ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuit is recommend-
ed for use with any electrical device operating near water.
These pumps are suitable for installations where the vertical
distance from the pump to the water level does not exceed 25 ft.
20
HP
1/2 46
3/4 56
1 61
1-1/2 69
2 90
3 140
5 152
a) PUMP LOCATION: The pump should be installed in a
clean, dry and ventilated location. Provisions should be
accommodated for adequate drainage, room for servic-
ing, and protection from freezing temperatures. The
unit should be bolted down evenly on a good founda-
tion, preferably concrete, to prevent the development of
unnecessary stresses. Locating the pump as close as
possible to the source of water supply reduces the fric-
FAC SERIES END SUCTION
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
OWNER'S MANUAL
APPLICATION
PERFORMANCE
30 40 50
Capacity in U.S. Gallons per Minute
40 37 30
52 47 42
57 54 49
67 63 59
89 87 83
140 132 124
152 152 152
INSTALLATION
(7.5m), including drawdown. In all installations friction losses in
the piping must be taken into consideration.
Total Head in Feet
60 70 80
22 12
36 29 19
44 39 32
54 49 43
79 72 63
116 107 98
152 150 141
tion losses in the suction pipe and provides maximum
capacities.
b) SUCTION LINE: Before installing the suction line, check
the pump rotation as outlined below. It is recommended that
only new, clean pipe or suction hose be used and the size be
the same as that of the pump suction tapping. If the pump is
installed any appreciable distance away from the source of
water supply, the suction pipe should be increased by one
100 120 140
12
24
42 11
78 38
120 96 67
150
40