Franklin Electric Submersible Well Pump Owner's Manual

Franklin Electric Submersible Well Pump Owner's Manual

4” and 6” submersible pumps

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BEFORE INSTALLING PUMP, BE SURE TO READ
THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY.
Fill pump with water before starting
C A U T I O N
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.
INSPECT THE SHIPMENT
Examine the pump when it is received to be sure there
has been no damage in shipping. Should any be evident,
report it immediately to the dealer from whom the pump
was purchased. Please check the pump package to see
that it includes pump, motor, and motor leads (if your
pump purchase includes a motor).
4" and 6"
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS
OWNER'S MANUAL
All 4" models willl include either a built-in or external
mounted check valve with the discharge head. 6"
models do not include a check valve, and will need to be
purchased separately. Example: Franklin Control Box for
Franklin motors. Make certain that your available voltage
corresponds to that of your motor.
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:
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.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions, which
are important but not related to hazards.
WA R N I N G
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect
power before working
on pump, motor
or tank.
Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical
Code, and local codes for all wiring.
Follow wiring instructions in this manual when
connecting motor to power lines.
warns about hazards that
warns about hazards that can cause
warns about hazards that will or can
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.
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See "Electrical"
section of this manual and
motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power supply.
will
cause

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  • Page 1 6” models do not include a check valve, and will need to be purchased separately. Example: Franklin Control Box for Franklin motors. Make certain that your available voltage corresponds to that of your motor. READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol.
  • Page 2 THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO INSTALL IT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES, AND WITH FRANKLIN ELECTRIC RECOMMENDATIONS, MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND EQUIPMENT FAILURE. FRANKLIN INSTALLATION...
  • Page 3 To insure correct rotation of three phase units, brace pump shell securely and apply power momentarily by snapping line switch quickly on and off. If rotation is correct, reaction of the shell will be clockwise when viewed from pump discharge (that is, pump shaft will rotate counter clockwise).
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION OF PUMP, DROP PIPE, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Fig. 1 illustrates a typical well installation showing in ground components. Adhere to the following items when installing the pump and drop pipe: 1. Fasten the submersible cable to the drop pipe with clamps or appropriate tape every 10 ft.
  • Page 5 1. Install additional length of drop pipe to place pump lower in well if possible. 2. Install a Franklin Pumptec or similar electronic drawdown sensor. 3. Install a fl oatless liquid level control. This device consists of an electrical relay activated by currents fl...
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    DISCHARGE PLUMBING Fig. 1 illustrates a typical well installation showing above ground components. Adhere to the following items when installing the discharge plumbing. 1. Install an above ground check valve upstream from the pressure switch. 2. Always install a pressure relief valve in the system. The relief valve should be capable of discharging the fl...
  • Page 7 Franklin Pump Systems, Inc. warrants its new products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of installation or 2 years from date of manufacture, whichever comes fi rst, WHEN installed in a domestic water systems application and pumping potable water only.
  • Page 9 3 fi ls, doivent avoir une boite de controle qui devra etre commandee separement et assortie au moteur de la pompe (ex: une boite de controle Franklin pour un moteur Franklin). S’assurer que votre voltage correspond a celui du moteur.
  • Page 10 RECORD D’INSTALLATION C’est une bonne idée de garder un record exact de votre installation. Voir à completer les données suivantes. Acheté de: Date d’installation: No. de modèle de la pompe* Code de date de la pompe* Dia. int. du puits: Profondeur du puits: Profondeur jusqu’au niveau d’eau: Dimension du tuyau de descente:...
  • Page 11 TUYAU DE DESCENTE Il est recommandé d’installer du tuyay galvanisé pour les pompes submersibles installées dans le puits. Si du tuyau de plastique est utllisé, suivre les recommandations du fabricant de la tuyauterie de plastique, en tenant compte de la profondeur et de la pression.
  • Page 12 6. Installer la boîte de contrôle dans un endroit protégé de la pluie, neige, lumière directe du soleil ou des températures élevées qui pourraient faire déclencher le protecteur de surcharge. Aussi, protéger la boîte de contrôle des températures extrêmes de froid (sous 25 degres F/ -32 degres C) qui pourraient affecter le condensateur de démarrage.
  • Page 13 2. Installer un mécanisme sensitif Pumptec mc de Franklin ou tout autre appareil électronique similaire. 3. Installer un contrôle pour niveau de liquide sans fl otteur. Ce dispositif consiste en un relais électrique activé...
  • Page 14 AINSI QU’AUX RECOMMANDATIONS DE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC, UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE, LE FEU, UNE PREFORMANCE NON ACCEPTABLE, VOIRE MEME LE NON’FONCTIONNEMENT PEUVENT SURVENIR. UN GUID D’INSTALLATION DE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC EST DESPONIBLE CHEZ LES MANUFACTURIERS DE POMPES, LES DISTRUBUTEURS, OU DIRECTEMENTCHES FRANKLIN. POUR DE PLUS AMPLES RENSEIGNEMENTS, APPELEZ SANS FRAIS LE 1-800-348-2420.
  • Page 15 Les seules garanties autorisées par Franklin Pump Systems sont celles mentionnées ici. Franklin Pump Systems n’autorise personne à prolonger les garanties en ce qui concerne ses produits et Franklin Pump Systems ne sera pas tenu responsable d’aucune garantie non autorisée faite en union avec la vente de ses produits.

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