Franklin Electric VersaJet Series Owner's Manual

Franklin Electric VersaJet Series Owner's Manual

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BEFORE YOU START
BEFORE INSTALLING PUMP, BE SURE TO READ
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.
REFER TO PRODUCT DATA PLATE(S) FOR
Hazardous voltage.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
SPECIFICATIONS.
C A U T I O N
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect
Keep work area clean, well-lit and uncluttered.
power before working
Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
on pump, motor
or tank.
Wear safety glasses while installing or performing
maintenance on pump.
Adhere to the guidelines of the National Electric Code
(NEC) or Canadian Electric Code (CEC), and any other
state and local codes for ALL electrical installations.
Check with the appropriate agencies or contact a
licensed electrician.
Most water system problems result from improper
installation. It is suggested that you read this manual
carefully before installing your pump.
The "TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION" will assist you in
locating and eliminating the cause of any trouble you may
encounter after installation. Check and make available all
the tools you will need to install your pump. Required
tooling may include wrenches, pipe sealant, pipe fittings
and nipples, screwdriver, etc. Be sure to have available
proper and adequate wiring material to complete the
installation correctly.
READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one
of the following signal words and be alert to the potential
for personal injury:
CONVERTIBLE VERSAJET SERIES
SHALLOW WELL JET PUMP
OWNER'S MANUAL
D A N G E R
serious personal injury, death or major property damage
if ignored.
W A R N I N G
serious personal injury, death or major property damage
if ignored.
C A U T I O N
minor personal injury or major property damage if
ignored.
NOTICE indicates special instructions, which are
important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
Hazardous voltage.
WA R N I N G
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect
power before working
on pump, motor
or tank.
W A R N I N G
pump against closed discharge. Release all system
pressure before working on any component.
C A U T I O N
before starting or pump will be damaged.
The motor on this pump is guaranteed by the
manufacturer and in event of failure it must be returned to
an authorized service station for repairs. Motor warranty
is void if repairs aren't made by an authorized
repair station.
NOTICE: If necessary, adjust pressure switch
cut- out setting so that pump will not run
continuously. Continuous operation at shut-off pressure
will damage pump and may damage other system
components.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
C A U T I O N
OFF before connecting any electrical wires.
warns about hazards that will cause
warns about hazards that can cause
warns about hazards that will or can cause
WA R N I N G
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE: Do not run
Do not run pump dry. Fill pump with water
Make sure all ELECTRICAL POWER IS

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Summary of Contents for Franklin Electric VersaJet Series

  • Page 1 CLICK ANYWHERE on THIS PAGE to RETURN to WATER & WELL PUMP MANUALS & INFORMATION at InspectApedia.com CONVERTIBLE VERSAJET SERIES SHALLOW WELL JET PUMP OWNER'S MANUAL D A N G E R warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.
  • Page 2: General Safety

    In addition, it should provide access for this manual. servicing and allow convenient draining of the pump, The Convertible VersaJet Series is designed for shallow tank, and service pipes. A prepared foundation is not well or deep well applications, and is capable of raising essential, provided the surface is hard and level.
  • Page 3: General Piping

    SHALLOW WELL INSTALLATION (FIGURE 1 & 2) possible, the pump and piping system must be drained completely of water to prevent possible damage. SHALLOW WELL SUCTION PIPING (FIGURE 1) Decide how to seal the well from surface contamination as required by local authorities. The most common device for this purpose is the Sanitary Well Seal.
  • Page 4 ID of the 2” well casing and the coupling, and reduce A twin pipe jet assembly is used on wells 4” and larger. pressure losses in the drive water piping. Franklin Electric’s twin pipe injector requires a minimum 1¼” suction pipe and minimum 1” drive water pipe. Use PACKER INSTALLATION...
  • Page 5 Franklin Electric recommends the are not using a tail pipe below the packer.The foot valve use of a 1” control valve (Franklin Electric control valve strainer should be no closer than 3’ from the bottom of P/N 91980359) installed directly in the pump discharge the well.
  • Page 6: Electrical Installation

    energize the pump, and you will have to re-prime the Do not operate pump unless pump is grounded. system. Once the pump is turned on it may take several FIGURE 6 minutes to remove all of the air from the system. On installations with long suction piping, you may have to add water several times to complete the priming process.
  • Page 7: Pressure Switch Adjustment

    DO NOT switch on the power before the pump is primed 3. Loosen control valve locking screw. by filling the pump case completely full of water, as 4. Rotate the valve to the closed position. damage may occur to the seal and other internal 5.
  • Page 8: Maintenance Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE 6.Remove the stainless steel floating eye seal from the eye of the impeller. LUBRICATION 7.Remove the cover from the opposite end of the motor The pump requires only water for lubrication and must and hold the shaft with a 7/16” open end wrench. The never be run dry.
  • Page 9 CVJ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Motor not running Motor overheats Pump does not deliver water or pressure Low pressure from pump Low flow from pump Excessive cycling of pump Loss of pressure with no water usage Pump runs continuously Gravelly noise from pump Excessive air in water How to navigate this chart: Identify symptom @ top left...
  • Page 10 PARTS FOR CONVERTIBLE VERSAJET PUMP 5C,G 5C,G 5C,G Kit Group Repair Part Order Codes by Model Number Number Description Identifier CVJ05CI CVJ05CI-P CVJ07CI CVJ07CI-P CVJ10CI CVJ10CI-P CVJ15CI Motor 305374901 305374903 305374902 305374906 305374904 305374907 305374905 Studs 305465901 Bracket O-Ring 305465902 Fasteners 305465903 Pressure Switch...
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    (2-years) from the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. This limited warranty extends only to the products purchased directly from Franklin Electric and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or user. The Company shall IN NO EVENT be responsible or liable for the cost of field labor or other charges incurred by any customer in removing and/or affixing any product, part or component thereof.
  • Page 12 9255 Coverdale Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809 l: 260.824.2900 Fax: 260.824.2909 106580101 Rev. 2 07.13 www.franklinwater.com...

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