BEFORE GETTING STARTED The following symbols will appear throughout these installation, operation and maintenance instructions for your benefit and to assist you in the installation, operation and maintenance of the PowerSewer® grinder pump pressure sewer system. This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on the equipment or in the instructions, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury, death or property damage.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM Fiberglass Basin Cover Wet well access cover with polyethylene seal using 3/8-16 SST bolts to fasten cover to basin. Dry well/Wet well Seal (EPDM) Wet Well Accessway Discharge Isolation Valve Extension Handle (PVC) Spring Release Float Tree Assembly Rotation Molded Collection Tank (HDPE) Pump Guide Rail SCH 80 (PVC) 2"...
1. INTRODUCTION Optional Tools: The PowerSewer® by Franklin Electric is a grinder pump pressure sewer system designed for residential and commercial applications. The • Large flathead screwdriver following information is about installing the PowerSewer® to be used • Wire cutters as a complete system. The system includes a large-capacity rotomolded •...
1. INTRODUCTION, CONTINUED 1.3 Shipping Configuration 1.5 Storage The PowerSewer® system is shipped ready to install. The system is Although PowerSewer® systems can be stored outside, it is packaged at the factory to minimize transportation and handling recommended that the systems be stored inside. For extended damage.
2. PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING The following is required to ensure that the site is ready for Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or installation and that all materials are included. cause death Verify required electrical supply power for specific grinder pump Using the incorrect voltage or phase can cause fire or NOTICE Make sure that the site is ready and the damage to the pump motor or cause sever personal injury and will...
3. INSTALLING COLLECTION TANK Strict adherence to these proven methods and procedures will ensure 3.3 Excavation Depth the long-term performance of your PowerSewer® system. Studies Excavate the hole to a depth equal to 4-1/2" plus the collection tank by regulatory agencies and trade organizations indicate that the depth.
4. SOLVENT CEMENTING JOINTS The flexible discharge pipe connector and inlet piping are joined 4.4 Applying Solvent Cement to the PowerSewer® system with solvent cement joints for easy, Solvent cement must be applied immediately to the primed surfaces cost-effective, liquid-tight connections. To ensure proper connections, before the primer dries, in an alternating three-coat application.
5. INSTALLING DROP INLET PIPE The PowerSewer® has been designed with a unique factory-installed drop inlet connection, which provides complete connection flexibility. The inlet pipe can rotate over 180°. It can also be raised or lowered. The factory-supplied grommet seals to the inlet pipe and drop inlet chute without fasteners, adhesive, sealant or threads.
7. INSTALLING THE VENT 8. LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE CONTROL PANEL The PowerSewer® system includes a 2" remote vent cap to facilitate local plumbing code compliance while preserving the surrounding This control is mounted in a NEMA 4X enclosure for external mounting landscaping.
9. MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS There are electrical connections that must be made to make the Control Panel Power Supply Wire Preparation PowerSewer® fully functional. Strip back the outer jacket of the cable approximately 3", being careful not to damage the insulation on the individual conductors. Strip back WARNING Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or the insulation on the individual conductors approximately 1/4".
10. BACKFILLING AROUND COLLECTION TANK Careful selection, placement and compaction of approved backfill 10.2 Flowable Fills materials is critical to the successful collection tank installation. Flowable fills, such as low lump concrete, are recommended when Common causes of leaks or collection tank failures include: installing the PowerSewer®...
11. STARTING UP THE SYSTEM The PowerSewer® grinder pump pressure sewer system installation The length of the power cord is 10' long regardless of the size of is now complete and ready for use. The following start-up procedure the tank. Do not leave extra cord inside of wet well. The cable may should be followed to verify proper system installation and operation.
12. OPERATION 11.5 Turn On Power With the control panel grinder pump disconnect/breaker in the “off” The PowerSewer® grinder pump sewer system is equipped with a float position, turn on the property service panel breakers supplying power control system that continuously controls the grinder pump operation. to the pump and system monitor.
13. MAINTENANCE The PowerSewer® grinder pump system has been designed to facilitate preventative maintenance. 13.1 Safety Instructions Read and understand all safety, installation, operation and maintenance instructions before performing any work on or near the PowerSewer® system. Review the Safety Instructions in the Before Getting Started section.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS IGPHR HIGH HEAD GRINDER Pump Performance Curve Flow - Liters/Minute Junction Box (NEMA 4X) Flexible Electrical Conduit (PVC) and Conduit Grommet (TPE) Flow - Gallons/Minute Isolation Valve Extension Handle IGPH HIGH HEAD GRINDER Pump Performance Curve FIBERGLASS BASIN COVER Flow - Liters/Minute Wet well access cover with polyethylene seal using 3/8-16 SST bolts to fasten cover to basin...
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• Corrosion-resistant brass impeller minimizes downtime and maintenance * The IGP Manual Series requires a specific control panel or capacitor kit from • Seven-vane, angled face, non-clogging, FPS, matched to the pump for proper operation and third-party approval. balanced impeller Specifications Construction...
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• Deflection-resistant, short motor shaft • Corrosion-resistant upper and lower * The IGPH Manual Series requires a specific control panel or capacitor kit from FPS, matched to the pump for proper operation and brass impellers minimize downtime third-party approval. and maintenance...
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SINGLE PHASE, IGP/IGPH MANUAL GRINDER Wiring Diagram 208/230 VAC 115 VAC CONTROL PANEL MANIFOLD FLOAT SYSTEM 1 PHASE - 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY 515351, 515357 PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM COMMON RUN START PANEL GRD 18 AWG 12 AWG PUMP CABLE FLOAT...
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THREE PHASE, IGP/IGPH MANUAL GRINDER Wiring Diagram 208/240/480/600 VAC - 3-PHASE 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY CONTROL PANEL 515282, 515307, 515284, 515286 INCOMING POWER COMMON RUN START PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM PANEL GRD 18 AWG 12 AWG PUMP CABLE FLOAT CABLE 125 FT MAX 208/230/460/575 VAC...
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IGP-A AUTOMATIC SERIES GRINDER PUMPS • Powerful 2 hp, 3450 rpm motor to handle the • Seven-vane, angled face, non-clogging, demands of grinding domestic sewage balanced impeller • Start/Run components encased in oil-free • Tight cutting clearances for superior grinding chamber requiring no control panel at 414,000 cuts per minute •...
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IGPH-A/IGPHR-A SERIES AUTOMATIC GRINDER PUMPS • Dual stage hydraulics • Corrosion-resistant upper and lower brass impellers minimize downtime • Powerful 2 hp, 3450 rpm motor to handle the and maintenance demands of grinding domestic sewage • Epoxy-coated finish for corrosion resistance •...
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SINGLE PHASE, IGP/IGPH/IGPHR AUTOMATIC GRINDER Wiring Diagram 208/230 VAC 115 VAC CONTROL PANEL 1 PHASE - 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY 515352, 515363 PUMP MOTOR PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM PANEL GRD 18 AWG 12 AWG PUMP CABLE FLOAT 125 FT MAX CABLE 208/230 VAC PUMP POWER CABLE...
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• Built in overload protection prevents leak detection over-current and over-temperature damage • Externally-mounted start components* * The IGPDS Manual Series requires a specific control panel or capacitor kit from FPS that is matched to the pump for proper operation and third-party approval. Specifications Construction...
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SINGLE PHASE, IGPDS MANUAL GRINDER Wiring Diagram 208/230 VAC 115 VAC CONTROL PANEL 1 PHASE - 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY 515311 SEAL FAIL COMMON RUN START PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM PANEL GND 18 AWG 12 AWG PUMP CABLE FLOAT CABLE 125 FT MAX 18 AWG...
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THREE PHASE, IGPDS MANUAL GRINDER Wiring Diagram 208/240/480/600 VAC - 3-PHASE - 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY CONTROL PANEL 515312, 515313, 515314 INCOMING POWER SEAL FAIL PUMP OFF PUMP ON ALARM COMMON RUN START PANEL GND 18 AWG FLOAT CABLE 12 AWG PUMP CABLE 125 FT MAX 18 AWG SEAL FAIL...
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INSTALLATION Models 60" through 96" Slope Grade Away from Basin Basin Rim 1.5" Above Grade Direct Bury Cable Min. Hole Depth 24" Minimum Below Grade “D” Basin Height 4" Min. Over Integral See Table, “H” Anti-Flotation Flange 36" Min. 8" Concrete Ballast °...
POWERSEWER® 3 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY (“WARRANTY”) SETS FORTH THE COMPANY’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) warrants that the products accompanied by this Warranty are free from defects in materials or workmanship that exist at the time of sale by the Company and which occur or exist within the applicable warranty period identified below.
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The Company reserves the right at any time, and from time to time, to make changes in the design and/or improvements upon its product without thereby imposing any obligation upon itself to make corresponding changes or improvements in or upon its products already manufactured and/or previously sold. The Company further reserves the right to substitute parts or components of substantially equal quality in any warranty service required by operation of this Warranty.
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