Franklin Electric C1 SERIES, Owner'S Manual

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Starting
Close all system outlets, then slightly crack one system outlet
to allow excess air to bleed out of the system. Start the pump.
Immediately upon starting, slowly begin opening the discharge
valve until half open. If after a few minutes of running you do not
get water, repeat priming process (the pump may be locked by
excess air that is trapped in the unit). Once the pump is operating,
fully open the discharge valve and a system outlet, letting the
pump operate until the water is running clear. No further priming
should be needed unless the pump is drained or there is a leak in
the suction plumbing.
Process To Ensure Pump Is Receiving Enough
Water To Meet Demand
1. Install a shut-off valve in the plumbing near the discharge
of the pump.
2. Close the valve, but make sure that the supply water is
allowed to freely flow into the pump without restriction.
3. Turn on the pump, and begin opening the discharge’s
shut-off valve.
4. Continue opening the discharge valve until a very distinct
noise is heard coming from the pump. This noise is called
Cavitation (which can destroy the pump over time), and
will sound like there is gravel inside the pump. STOP
opening the discharge valve once cavitation is heard.
5. Slowly close the discharge valve until the cavitation is no
longer heard.
6. The pump is now adjusted so that the system demand will
not exceed what can be supplied.
To ensure that the system is never run dry, it may be necessary
to set up a float switch system. The float switch should be
adjusted to allow the pump to remove the most water possible,
but not so much that the water level goes below the pumps
suction screen. If the water goes below the suction screen, air will
be drawn into the pump. Pumping air for an extended period of
time could damage or destroy the pumping system
Lubrication
The pump requires only water for lubrication and must never
be run dry.
Before disconnecting pump, be sure fuse box
leads are disconnected or power is turned off.
After reassembling the pump, refer to priming
instructions before running.
WARNING
To keep an accurate record of your installation, be sure to fill
out the data below:
Date of Installation:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Tank/Cistern Size (volume/height/diameter):
Tank/Cistern Location
Above Ground: Below Ground:
Cistern Source
Municipal Supply: *Well Supply: *Other Supply:
If the source is a well note the well data:
*Well Data (Only use if well supplied cistern)
Depth of Well (ft.):
Depth to Water (ft.):
Inside Diameter of Well:
If the cistern is supplied with water from a pressurized source
note the following:
*Other Supply Source
Incoming Pressure (psi):
Diameter of Supply Line (in):
Incoming Flow Available (gpm):
Installation Parameters
Discharge Pipe :
Material:
Diameter: Length:
Lead Wire:
Gauge:
Length: Jacket:
Incoming Voltage:
Operating Pressure:
Operating Flow:
INSTALLATION RECORDS