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Start Up And Operational Check; Safety Tips And Maintenance - Franklin Electric RL Series Quick Start Manual

Submersible effluent & sewage pumps

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7. AUTOMATIC MODELS (WITH FLOAT SWITCH)
SINGLE PHASE 115 VAC MODELS:
a) Connect the 3-prong grounded piggyback plug on
the fl oat switch cord into a 115 vac (depending on
your model) ground fault interrupter (GFI) recep-
tacle.
DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PRONG FROM
PLUG.
DO
CORD.
b) Connect the 3-prong grounded plug from the
pump power cord into the piggy back receptacle
on the back of switch plug. DO NOT REMOVE
GROUND PRONG
USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
c) Manually fi ll the tank/basin with water to check the
switch operation. DO NOT RUN DRY.
d) Ensure that the fl oat switch hangs free and the
START /STOP levels are satisfactory. The fl oat
switch MUST NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH
SIDES OR BOTTOM OF TANK / BASIN.
e) Cycle your system a few times to ensure that
its operation is satisfactory. Replace tank/basin
cover and double check to ensure that all system
components/requirements are in place.
9. SAFETY TIPS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
- BODILY INJURY
a) Always wear rubber boots when you must unplug
the pump from the power supply.
b) Never make adjustments or do maintenance
checks with power connected. Always disconnect
your pump from the electrical power supply before
beginning ANY service.
c) DO NOT SMOKE OR USE SPARKABLE ELEC-
TRICAL DEVICES OR FLAME IN A SEPTIC
(GASEOUS) SUMP.
d) A SEPTIC SUMP CONDITION MAY EXIST. If entry
into sump is necessary, fi rst provide proper safety
precautions per OSHA requirements and secondly,
DO NOT ENTER SUMP UNTIL THESE PRECAU-
TIONS ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
e) NEVER REMOVE GROUND PRONG FROM
ANY POWER OR SWITCH PLUG. This is the
ground and is there for your safety.

START UP AND OPERATIONAL CHECK

NOT USE AN
EXTENSION
FROM PLUG.
DO NOT

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
8. MANUAL MODELS:
SINGLE PHASE 115 VAC MODELS
a) Manually fi ll the tank/basin with water to check the
pump's operation. DO NOT RUN DRY.
b) Connect the 3-prong grounded plug on the pump
power cord into 115 VAC (depending on your
model) ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacle
or approved motor control. DO NOT REMOVE
GROUND PRONG FROM PLUG.
USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
c) Cycle your system a few times to ensure that its
operation is satisfactory. Replace tank/basin cover
and
double check to ensure that all system
components/requirements are in place.
10. MAINTENANCE:
SO THAT NO REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED
SINCE THE PUMP IS COMPLETELY SELF LUBRICAT-
ING. THE FOLLOWING ROUTINE CHECKING PRO-
CEDURE IS RECOMMENDED TO BE CONDUCTED
EACH YEAR - AND ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR
OCCASIONAL USE APPLICATIONS.
a) Check power cords, switch cords and electrical
service outlets for damage and corrosion.
b) Ensure there is no build up of sludge, sediment or
blockage in the tank/basin to clog the pump.
c) Manually raise and lower the fl oat switch to ensure
correct pump operation (important for occasional
use applications).
d) Manually fi ll the tank/basin to check for correct
switch adjustment and system operation.
6
YOUR PUMP IS CONSTRUCTED
DO NOT

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