Vertical Multistage Pumps; Translation Of The Original Instructions - Franklin Electric VR Series Operating And Installation

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Owner's manual (8 pages)

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Translation of the original instructions

1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

This manual contains basic instructions to be observed during installation, use and maintenance. This

manual must be consulted by the installation personnel and by all qualified personnel chosen by the

installation manager to follow its operation. Furthermore, the manual should always be at hand in the

site where the pump is used.

1.1 Identiﬁcation of the codiﬁed instructions in this manual

WARNING: General danger; failure to observe these safety instructions may cause personal

injury.

WARNING: Electrical hazard; failure to observe these instructions may cause an electric shock

with consequent risk of serious injury or death.

WARNING: Hot surface; failure to observe these safety instructions may cause personal injury.

Risks deriving from failure to comply with safety regulations

Failure to comply with safety regulations may cause physical injury or material damage as well as

possible environmental contamination. Failure to comply with safety regulations may lead to the

complete loss of warranty rights.

To cite some examples, non-compliance with the said regulation may cause:

• breakdown of the main functions of the machine or of the installation,

• compromised maintenance operations,

• physical damage of an electrical, mechanical nature.

1.2 General Information

This pump has been made according to the most recent and advanced techniques, in full compliance

with current standards and has been subject to strict quality control. This manual will help you

understand its function and learn its possible applications. The user manual contains important

recommendations necessary for correct and economical operation. The recommendations should

be observed in order to guarantee the reliability, lifespan and to prevent accidents deriving from

improper use.

The pump should not be used outside the limits described in the technical speciﬁcations. It is

necessary to observe the instructions regarding the nature, density, temperature and volume of

the pumped liquid, rotation speed and direction, pressure and motor power as well as all the other

instructions contained in this manual or the documentation attached to the contract. The data plate

indicates the model, the main service speciﬁcations and the serial number. It is important to provide

these indications when requesting repairs or support and for requesting spare parts.

The manufacturer declines all liability for any damage that may, directly or indirectly, be caused to

people or things as a result of failure to observe all of the provisions indicated in the instructions

manual provided and in particular the warnings concerning installation, use and maintenance of the

electric pump or in conditions other than those speciﬁed on the data plate. The warranty expires

deﬁnitively in the case of negligence or incorrect use of the product.

WARNING: This equipment must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental abilities, or lacking in experience and expertise, unless supervised or

instructed.

WARNING: Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with the pump or in the

immediate vicinity.

EC Declaration of conformity

In accordance with annex II.A of the Directive 2006/42/EC

Franklin Electric S.r.l., Via Asolo, 7 - 36031 - Dueville - Vicenza - Italy

declares that the machine:

PUMP MODEL: VR

SERIAL NUMBER: (See plate)

is compliant with the following Directives:

• Machine Directive 2006/42/EC;

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU;

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2014/30/EU

• Eco-friendly design 2009/125/EC, REGULATION (EC) 640/2009 (MOTOR 3~, 50 Hz, PN>= 0.75 kW)

if branded IE2 or IE3

• RHOS II Directive 2011/65/EU

and with the following technical standards:

• EN 809:2009

• EN 60335-2-41:2005

The person authorised to compile the technical ﬁle is:

Franklin Electric S.r.l., Via Asolo, 7 - 36031 Dueville – VI - Dueville, 01/06/2018

Davide Perin

Manager Director

WARNING: According to the machine directive 2006/42/EC, a pump and a motor purchased

separately and then coupled constitute a new machine. The person who sees to coupling is

responsible for all safety aspects regarding the combined unit.

2 PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

2.1 Delivery and packing

The pumps are supplied in their original packing, in which they should remain until the time of

installation. Check that the packing is free from damage.

If the product appears to be damaged, inform the retailer immediately. Take care not to bend the

pump when the packing has been removed: this may cause misalignment or damage to the pump

itself. The pump should not be exposed to needless shocks or impact.

2.2 Packaging contents

The packaging contains the product use and installation manual. In the case of an electric pump, the

packaging also contains the motor manual.

3 STORAGE AND HANDLING

3.1 Storage:

Storage temperature: from -5°C to +40°C

The pump and the motor must be kept in a dry, sheltered place, away from heat sources, dirt and

vibrations. If the pump has not been packed, it should be kept in storage vertically, to prevent any

misalignment.

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3.2 Handling:

WARNING: Please observe the current accident prevention standards. Risk of crushing. The

pump may be heavy. Use suitable lifting methods and always wear personal protection

equipment.

Before handling the product, check its weight (see ﬁg. 2) to identify suitable lifting equipment.

WARNING: The eyebolts supplied with the motors should not be used to handle the whole

assembled electric pump (see ﬁg.1.D).

For handling a pump with a motor of up to 4kW, use the belts wound around the pump head, taking special

care not to damage the side coupling covers in ﬁg.1.A. For pumps with a motor equal to or over 5.5 kW, use

belts or chains attached to the lifting eyes on the motor ﬂange as shown in ﬁg.1.B.

WARNING: There is a risk that the pump may overturn during handling; make sure that the

pump remains in a stable position during handling.

If there is no motor, use a belt wound around the pump head, paying particular attention not to

damage the side coupling covers (ﬁg.1.E), or the lifting eyes on the motor ﬂange as shown in ﬁgure

1.F, if present. The eyebolts on the motor of the pumps must be used exclusively to handle the motor

alone (see ﬁg. 1.C). Extract the pump from the packaging and check that it is in good condition.

Check also that the plate data correspond to those required. For any defects, contact the supplier

immediately, reporting the nature of the same.

4 GENERAL DATA

4.1 General description

This product is a non self-priming vertical multi-stage pump, which can be combined with normalised

IEC electric motors. The pump is suitable for pumping hot or cold water The metal materials in contact

with the liquid in the standard versions are:

stainless steel in the models VR 1/3/6/10/15/20,

stainless steel and cast iron in the models VR 30/45/65/95.

Versions completely in stainless steel are available for the models VR 30/45/65/95. If only the pump

has been purchased, please refer to power P2, to the number of revolutions indicated on the data plate

and to ﬁg.2 for choosing the correct motor size.

Pump identiﬁcation code

30 VR 15

F G

015

Type of motor: if empty "pump without motor", "T" three-phase, "M" single-phase

Permitted Use

The pump is suitable for:

• Civil and industrial water distribution systems,

• Irrigation,

• Water treatment,

• Washing systems,

• HVAC (heating and cooling)

Forbidden use

The pump is not suitable for:

• Pumping liquids not compatible with the product construction materials.

• Pumping hazardous liquids (for example toxic, explosive, inﬂammable or corrosive liquids),

• Pumping food grade liquids other than water (for example wine or milk),

• Pumping liquids containing abrasive, solid or ﬁbrous substances,

• Working outside of the rated capacity ﬁeld speciﬁed on the data plate.

Examples of unsuitable installation:

• Environments with explosive or corrosive atmospheres,

• Outdoor installations without protection from atmospheric agents (e.g. sun, rain, high or freezing

temperatures).

WARNING: Do not use this pump for inﬂammable or explosive liquids.

Misuse may create hazardous conditions and cause personal injury and material damage.

Misuse of the product may nullify the warranty.

Special use

Contact the sales and support service in the cases below:

• If the pump is used to pump liquids with viscosity or density greater than water (a motor with a

proportionately higher power should be used).

• The water to be pumped has been chemically treated (softened, chlorinated, demineralised etc.),

• In any other situation other than those listed under permitted use.

4.2 Technical data

4.2.1 Liquid temperature

Pumped liquids must remain within certain temperature limits:

• with EPDM seals (standard versions): from -30°C to +120°C

• with VITON/FKM seals (special versions): from -10°C to +120°C

4.2.2 Ambient temperature and altitude

In the case of ambient temperatures higher than +40°C, or the installation of the pump at an altitude

higher than 1,000 metres, the motor must not work at full capacity to avoid the risk of overheating.

Excessive ambient temperatures and low air density reduce the motor's ability to cool down. In these

cases, it may be necessary to use a motor with a higher rated power. Below is a non-binding chart of

motor capacity percentage based on altitude or temperature (see Fig. 6/A).