Troubleshooting - Franklin Electric VersaJet Series Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting

Motor Table
Models
FVJ05CI
FVJ05CI-P
FVJ07CI
FVJ07CI-P
FVJIOCI
FVJIOCI-P
FVJl5CI
FVJ05CIX
FVJ07CIX
FVJ10CIX
Troubleshooting
Problem
Pump does not deliver
The pump is not full of water.
water or pressure
The motor is not up to speed.
The impeller or injector nozzle
Low Pressure is partially plugged.
Air is leaking into the suction
line.
Your water level is deeper than
25 feet.
You are using too long a pipe
from the water to the pump.
Low Capacity
You have a plugged impeller or
injector nozzle.
The pipe from the pump to the
water is partially plugged.
Improper voltage or wiring
connections.
Motor overheats
Improper ventilation for the
motor.
Leaks in piping or valves.
Loss of pressure when Gas in water.
no water is used.
Water level drops below the
end of the pipe.
Open switches, blown fuses or
loose connections.
Motor will not start
Improper connections to
motor.
Air leads in pipe.
Air logging (excessive Gas in water.
air in pipe)
Water drops below the end of
the pipe.
Water level is below 25 feet.
Suction pipe is too small or
Gravelly noises inside
length of pipe is too long.
pump (cavitation)
End of suction pipe is in mud or
sand.
For technical assistance, parts, or repair, please contact:
800.348.2420 | franklinwater.com
Form 106537101 Rev. 005 07/20
1-Phase Order Number
305374901
305374903
305374901
305374906
305374904
305374907
305374905
305374951
305374951
305374953
Probable Causes Corrective Action
Stop the pump, fill it with water, check all pipe connections to make sure
there are no air leaks and try again.
Check for proper voltage and tight wiring connections.
Check impeller and nozzle for rocks or debris. Refer to disassembly instruc-
tion for getting to impeller.
Check suction line connections.
Pump can't pump below 25 feet. Call your Franklin Electric dealer.
Use a larger diameter pipe.
Check impeller and nozzle. Refer to
Check pipe.
Check to see if your voltage is the same as indicated on the motor name on
data plate. Be sure all wiring connections are tight.
Check to see if motor is clean and properly vented.
Check connections.
Call your Franklin Electric dealer.
Pump is out-producing the well. Close down control valve gradually until
pump starts operating properly.
Check switches, fuses and connection.
Make sure connections are tight.
Check connections.
Call your Franklin Electric dealer.
Pump is out-producing well. Tighten down control valve gradually until
pump starts operating properly.
Call your Franklin Electric dealer.
Use a larger diameter pipe.
Raise end of suction pipe or clean out well.
3-Phase Order Number
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305374954
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305374955
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305374956
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"Disassembly" on page 7
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