WARNING
Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To
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 qualified electrician.
Wire motor for correct
voltage. See “Electrical
Installation” section of this
manual and motor nameplate.
Ground motor before
connecting to power
supply.
Meet National Electrical
Code (NEC) or Canadian
Electrical Code(CEC) and local
codes for all wiring.
Follow all pump wiring
instructions provided in
this manual.
CAUTION
DO NOT touch an operating motor. The
surface of the motor may be HOT. Allow the motor to cool
for thirty (30) minutes before handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze.
To do so will void the warranty.
This pump has been evaluated for pumping water only.
Pump liquids other than water may void warranty.
Periodically inspect pump and system components.
INTRODUCTION
A jet pump has advantages over other types of water
systems. First, there are no moving parts in the well. All
mechanical parts, motor, impeller, electrical controls, etc.,
are above ground within easy reach. If service is ever
necessary, simple hand tools will do the job. This JET
PUMP installs easily and quickly without the need for
special tools or pump rigs. You can install it yourself
provided you follow closely the instructions contained in
this manual.
The Convertible VersaJet Series is designed for shallow
well or deep well applications, and is capable of raising
water from a depth of 25 feet maximum as a shallow well
pump, and raising water from over 90 feet as a deep well
pump. If there is insufficient pressure or flow for the
desired application, consult the performance charts for
the Convertible VersaJet pump to help determine if pump
selection was made correctly. The Convertible VersaJet
Series is capable of a wide range of pressures and flows,
but changing the performance may require replacing the
injector or the nozzle and venturi.
Hazardous voltage.
Can shock, burn, or
cause death.
Ground pump before
connecting to power
supply. Disconnect
power before working
on pump, motor
or tank.
WA R N I N G
INSPECT YOUR SHIPMENT
All jet pumps are carefully tested, inspected, and
packaged to insure their arrival in perfect condition. When
the pump is received, examine it closely to make sure
there is no damage or broken parts that may have
occurred in shipping. If damage is evident, report this
immediately to your shipping carrier and dealer. The
shipping carrier assumes full responsibility for the
shipment’s safe arrival. Any claim for damage to the
shipment, either visible or concealed, must be made
through the shipping carrier first. Notice that all
Convertible VersaJet pumps are shipped without a
suction flange installed. This allows the end-user to more
easily customize the installation to fit job specific
application needs. Franklin Electric offers several suction
flange options, and these flanges must be ordered
separately. If you ordered an injector kit to go with this
pump, the proper suction flange is supplied with that kit.
PREPARE PUMP FOR INSTALLATION
All Franklin Electric Convertible Jet Pumps are shipped
without a suction flange installed. A separate suction
flange kit or injector kit should have been ordered in
conjunction with this pump. That kit contains instructions,
document 106581101, for assembling the suction flange
to the front of the pump. Please perform that assembly
before installing the pump to the well piping. If you have a
shallow well application, you will also need to assemble
the injector to the front of the suction flange before
installing the pump to the well piping. Those instructions,
document 106581102, are found with your injector kit.
GENERAL INSTALLATION
LOCATION OF PUMP
Decide on an area for the pump installation that is
suitable based on the enclosure rating of the electric
pump motor. All Convertible VersaJet pump motors
are UL778 approved and will be marked
“ACCEPTABLE FOR OUTDOOR or INDOOR USE.”
INDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION:
Choose a clean, well-ventilated, weatherproof location
that affords protection from freezing, flooding, and
excessive heat. In addition, it should provide access for
servicing and allow convenient draining of the pump,
tank, and service pipes. A prepared foundation is not
essential, provided the surface is hard and level. It can be
located in the basement or utility room of your house, at
the well or between the house and the well. When
freezing conditions are possible, the pump should be
protected by auxiliary heat or drained completely of water
to prevent damage.
OUTDOOR PUMP INSTALLATION OPTION:
Choose a clean location best suited for the water system
required. A prepared foundation is not essential, provided
the surface is hard and level. It should provide access for
servicing and allow convenient draining of the pump,
tank, and service pipes. When freezing conditions are
