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OWNER'S MANUAL

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Turf Boss 3-5 HP

The Turf Boss is designed for applications moving 
high volumes of water, such as timer-operated 
irrigation systems, commercial dewatering, resi

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dential water transfer, rainwater drainage, light 
agricultural irrigation, sump drainage, and indus

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trial liquid transfer. A premium self-priming 
sprinkler pump, the Turf Boss is approved for 
indoor or outdoor operation through CSA and UL.   
This product is covered by a limited warranty for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase by the 
consumer. For complete warranty information, refer to 

www.FranklinWater.com

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Specifications

Pumps

Pump Ends

Model

HP

Suction x 

Discharge (in)

Motor 

Enclosure

Phase

Volts

FTB3CI

3

2 x 2

ODP

1

230

FTB3CI-T

3

230/460

FTB3CI-E

TEFC

1

230

FTB3CI-TE

3

230/460

FTB3CI-T5E

575

FTB5CI

5

2½ x 2

ODP

1

230

FTB5CI-T

3

230/460

FTB5CI-E

TEFC

1

230

FTB5CI-TE

3

230/460

FTB5CI-T5E

575

Model

HP

Suction x 

Discharge (in)

NEMA Motor Frame Size Fitment

FTB3CI-PE

3

2 x 2

143-184JM

4.5 AK

.875" Shaft

FTB5CI-PE

5

2½ x 2

Summary of Contents for Turf Boss FTB3CI

Page 1: ...andUL This product is covered by a limited warranty for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase by the consumer For complete warranty information refer to www FranklinWater com Specifica...

Page 2: ...circuit equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI device if required by code The pump includes a grounding connector To reduce risk of electric shock be certain that it is properly connec...

Page 3: ...vide adequate room for future servicing protection from freezing temperatures flooding and equipment drainage Bolt unit down evenly on a good foundation preferably concrete to prevent unnecessary stre...

Page 4: ...valve All discharge piping must have a pressure rating capable of withstanding the incoming inlet pressure plus the pump s maximum shut off head pressure IMPORTANT Do not operate the pump under a no...

Page 5: ...f three wires either at the motor or starter 3 Start the pump 4 Gradually open the discharge valve to the halfway point If the pump does not deliver water within seconds stop the motor and prime pump...

Page 6: ...ring off the volute 3 Remove impeller and shaft key IMPORTANT Beware of breaking the back side of the impeller Remove the impeller bolt and washer Pry the impeller from the shaft For corroded assembl...

Page 7: ...otate the sleeve at least two times before fully seating the sleeve against shaft shoulder Wipe off excess lubricant Let stand 3 minutes 3 Insert a new stationary portion of the mechanical seal into t...

Page 8: ...impeller System head too high Reduce system head back pressure on pump or resize pump Excessive suction lift or losses or NPSHA too low for the pump Locate pump closer to the water source increase pip...

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