Franklin Electric MH Series Owner's Manual

BEFORE YOU START
BEFORE INSTALLING PUMP, BE SURE TO READ
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.
REFER TO PRODUCT DATA PLATE(S) FOR
ADDITIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
C A U T I O N
Keep work area clean, well-lit and uncluttered.
Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
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 fi ttings
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:
MH Series-
Horizontal Multistage 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
cause 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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
C A U T I O N
OFF before connecting any electrical wires.
W A R N I N G
discharge motor capacitor, hold insulated handle
screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor
terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade
or capacitor terminals or electrical shock could occur. If in
doubt, consult a qualifi ed electrician.
warns about hazards that will cause
warns about hazards that can cause
warns about hazards that will or can
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
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To
WA R N I N G