FPS PowerSewer V4PS Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download Page 2

BEFORE GETTING STARTED

The following symbols will appear throughout these installation, operation and maintenance instructions for your benefit and to assist you in the 
installation, operation and maintenance of the PowerSewer® grinder pump pressure sewer system.

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this          symbol on the equipment or in the instructions, look for one of the following signal 
words and be alert to the potential for personal injury, death or property damage.

DANGER

 warns about hazards that will cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

WARNING

 warns about hazards that can cause serious personal injury, death or major property damage if ignored.

CAUTION

 warns about hazards that will or can 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.

WARNING

 This equipment is intended for installation, operation and maintenance by technically qualified personnel. 

Failure to install, operate and maintain it in compliance with national, state and local electrical and safety codes and Franklin Electric 

installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, personal injury or death, unsatisfactory 

performance, equipment failure, and will void the warranty. If you have any questions, call your local commercial Franklin Electric Sales 

Representative or Franklin Electric Technical Services at 866-271-2859.

WARNING

 This equipment is not designed for use with hazardous, flammable liquids and gases. These liquids and  

gases may be present in containment areas. This equipment shall not be installed in locations classified as hazardous in accordance with 

National Electric Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.

WARNING

 Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or cause death. Failure to disconnect and lock out all electrical power 

before attempting installation and maintenance can shock, burn or cause death.

WARNING

 Biohazard can cause serious personal injury. Grinder pump and attached valves and piping must be flushed 

and disinfected inside and out prior to performing any maintenance.

WARNING

 Hazardous machinery can cause severe personal injury. Rotating cutter assembly is very sharp and  

can cause severe personal injury.

WARNING

 Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or cause death. Do not lift, carry or hang pump by the electrical cable. 

Damage to the electrical cable can cause shock, burns or death.

CAUTION

 This is a sewage-handling pump and must be vented in accordance with national, state and local plumbing codes.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for PowerSewer V4PS

Page 1: ...V4PS Installation Operation Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...and maintenance instructions may result in electrical shock or fire hazard personal injury or death unsatisfactory performance equipment failure and will void the warranty If you have any questions ca...

Page 3: ...ng the Vent 11 7 1 Vent Coupling Location 7 2 Vent Cap Location 7 3 Vent Pipe Slope 7 4 Solvent Cementing Vent Piping and Fittings 7 5 Installing the Remote Vent Cap 8 Locating and Mounting the Contro...

Page 4: ...for Field Installation Fiberglass Basin Cover Wet well access cover with polyethylene seal using 3 8 16 SST bolts to fasten cover to basin Spring Release Float Tree Assembly SST Isolated Pump Support...

Page 5: ...or removal of the manhole bolts and cutting ring bolts 1 Phillips screwdriver to open the control panel cover Small flathead screwdriver used to connect wire to control panel Wire strippers Small chan...

Page 6: ...tallation should be suspended until the extent of the damage can be determined by an authorized Franklin Electric representative Any field repairs or alterations must be authorized in writing by Frank...

Page 7: ...aggregate for collection tank foundation Concrete for collection tank ballast minimum 7 cubic feet Approved backfill materials see section 10 1 Approved Backfill Materials Determine main electrical su...

Page 8: ...im should be at least 1 1 2 above final grade The final grade should slope away from the collection tank to avoid surface water from ponding on or around the collection tank and cover NOTICEDo not ins...

Page 9: ...ary 4 4 Applying Solvent Cement Solvent cement must be applied immediately to the primed surfaces before the primer dries in an alternating three coat application Using a brush or applicator sized no...

Page 10: ...e Then dry fit service lateral from property into elbow or sanitary tee Make any necessary adjustments to the drop inlet pipe for a proper fit NOTICEIf a cleanout is not available in the property serv...

Page 11: ...utlined in section 4 0 Solvent Cementing Joints NOTICEJoints and fittings in the vent piping must be watertight If not ground and surface water could infiltrate the PowerSewer system resulting in unne...

Page 12: ...ause fire or damage to the pump control panel or cause severe personal injury and will immediately void the warranty Control Panel for Pump Power Wiring Preparation Strip back the outer jacket of the...

Page 13: ...as defined by ASTM D 2321 include clean gravels and sands with less than 5 fines and clean compactible soil that contain less than 12 fines Class 2 materials consist of rounded materials and are less...

Page 14: ...e junction box The length of the power cord is 10 long regardless of the size of the tank Do not leave extra cord inside of wet well The cable may become entangled in the rotating cutters or interfere...

Page 15: ...tor features with the property owner 12 OPERATION The PowerSewer grinder pump sewer system is equipped with a float control system that continuously controls the grinder pump operation 12 1 Automatic...

Page 16: ...List Equip yourself with the proper installation operation and maintenance tools before performing any work on or near the PowerSewer system Review section 1 2 Installation and Maintenance Tool List...

Page 17: ...draulic Diaphragm Seal TPV Pump Stand Off PVC 1 1 4 Discharge Pipe SST 2 HP Centrifugal Grinder Pump IGP M IGP A IGPH M IGPH A IGPDS M IGPDS A Discharge Depth See Table A Basin Height See Table H 42 1...

Page 18: ...ll Bearing Upper Single row ball 6203 Ball Bearing Lower Single row ball 6306 Seal Housing Cast iron with epoxy coating Mechanical Seal Carbon Ceramic Volute Cast iron with epoxy coating Impeller Bras...

Page 19: ...and third party approval Motor Cover Cast iron with epoxy coating Motor Cover O ring Nitrile Motor Design Single phase capacitor start capacitor run or three phase depending on pump model Insulation C...

Page 20: ...hes must be rated a minimum of 2 Amps at 120 V 208 230 VAC PUMP POWER CABLE 208 230 VAC 115 VAC 1 PHASE 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY CONTROL PANEL 515351 515357 COMMON RUN START PANEL GRD BLUE BLACK ORANGE B...

Page 21: ...60 C copper wire minimum 6 Level switches must be rated a minimum of 2 Amps at 120 V THREEPHASE IGP IGPHMANUALGRINDER Wiring Diagram 208 240 480 600 VAC 3 PHASE 60 HERTZ POWER SUPPLY INCOMING POWER CO...

Page 22: ...Ball Bearing Upper Single row ball 6203 Ball Bearing Lower Single row ball 6306 Seal Housing Cast iron with epoxy coating Mechanical Seal Carbon Ceramic Volute Cast iron with epoxy coating Impeller Br...

Page 23: ...Motor Design Single phase capacitor start capacitor run Insulation Class F Overload Protection Internal on winding thermal protector Motor Shaft AISI 300 series stainless steel Ball Bearing Upper Sin...

Page 24: ...M FLOAT BLACK BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE GREEN WHITE BLACK TANK JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED IN TANK DRY WELL NOTE This is a control drawing only and does not re ect the actual locations of cable penetrati...

Page 25: ...with fluoroelastomer FKM bellows and stationary ceramic with fluoroelastomer FKM O ring Lower Type 21 spring loaded rotating silicon carbide with fluoroelastomer FKM bellows and stationary silicon car...

Page 26: ...RUN START SEAL FAIL PUMP OFF FLOAT PUMP ON FLOAT HIGH LEVEL ALARM FLOAT TANK JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED IN TANK DRY WELL SENSOR CABLE NOTE This is a control drawing only and does not re ect the actual locat...

Page 27: ...TANK JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED IN TANK DRY WELL 12 AWG PUMP CABLE 125 FT MAX COMMON RUN START TB4 SEAL FAIL 18 AWG FLOAT CABLE 18 AWG SEAL FAIL CABLE NOTE This is a control drawing only and does not re ect...

Page 28: ...t check valve not provided shown for reference only 10 Stop valve not provided shown for reference 11 Force main or gravity line 12 Pump power and or control float control direct bury cable or continu...

Page 29: ...ty does not cover any labor or shipping charges The Company shall not be liable for any costs or charges attributable to any product testing maintenance installation repair or removal or for any tools...

Page 30: ...RN AND OR INSTRUCT LOSS OF OTHER PRODUCTS OR COSTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OR DIMINUTION IN PROPERTY VALUE THE REMEDIES OF THE PURCHASER SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THE LIABILITY OF THE CO...

Page 31: ...31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...Road Fort Wayne IN 46809 Tel 866 271 2859 Fax 886 281 2709 www franklinengineered com Form 998076 Rev 002 12 20 For technical assistance please contact 866 271 2859 www franklinengineered com FPSEngin...

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