Franklin Electric TurfBoss, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Self Priming Sprinkler Pump
BEFORE YOU START
BEFORE INSTALLING PUMP, BE SURE TO READ
THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY.
REFER TO PRODUCT DATA PLATE(S) FOR
ADDITIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
• Keep work area clean, well-lit and uncluttered.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
• Replace missing or damaged safety labels.
• Wear safety glasses while installing or performing
maintenance on pump.
• Adhere to the guidelines of the National Electric Code
(NEC) or Canadian Electric Code (CEC), and any other
state and local codes for ALL electrical installations.
Check with the appropriate agencies or contact a
licensed electrician.
Most water system problems result from improper
installation. It is suggested that you read this
manual carefully before installing your pump. The
“TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION” will assist you in
locating and eliminating the cause of any trouble you
may encounter after installation. Check and make
available all the tools you will need to install your pump.
Required tools may include wrenches, pipe sealant,
pipe fi ttings and nipples, screwdriver, etc.
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
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.
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE : Do not run
pump against closed discharge. Release all system
pressure before working on any component.
Do not run pump dry. Fill pump with
water before starting 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.
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
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
CAUTION
CAUTION
HAZARDOUS PRESSURE
WARNING
Be sure to have available proper and adequate wiring
material to complete the installation correctly.