Franklin Electric FACT Series Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT:
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE PUMP.
SAFETY
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY MESSAGES.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
•
• Review instructions before operating.
APPLICATION
These pumps may be direct-coupled or belt driven from a suitable
power source - electric motor, gas engine, etc. They are intended
for installations where the vertical distance from the pump to water
surface does not exceed 7.5m (25 ft.) In all installations, friction
losses in the piping must be taken into consideration. Pump models
FACT-5 and FACT-6 should not be used for pumping liquid fertilizer.
Pump model FACT-8 can be used for liquid fertilizer if equipped with
the high temperature (Viton) seal.
MODEL RPM
3450
FACT-5
2250
3450
FACT-6
1750
3450
FACT-8
1750
Complete pressure and fl ow data is available in the Product Specifi cation Sheets and Performance Curve section.
(a) LOCATION: The pump should be installed in a location that
provides adequate drainage, room for servicing, and protection
from freezing. A proper foundation is necessary to maintain
the alignment between pump and power source. To reduce
friction losses and provide maximum capacities, the location of
the pump should be such that a minimum of suction piping is
required.
(b) SUCTION PIPE: It is recommended that only new, clean pipe
or hose be used and the size be the same as the pump suction
tapping. If the pump is installed any appreciable distance away
from the source of water supply, the suction pipe should be
increased by one size. The suction pipe must always slope
upwards from the water source to the pump to avoid air pockets
in the line. In cases where the pump has to be reprimed often, and
it is not necessary that a lot of water be delivered, it is advisable
to use a 90° or 45° elbow on the suction line. This enables the
pump to prime sooner and also prevents kinking of the hose.
In cases where a maximum volume of water is required over a
prolonged period of time, the suction line should be led almost
horizontally to the pump. Non-toxic thread compound should be
used on all pipe joints and connections should be thoroughly
tightened. A foot valve should be connected to the bottom end
of the suction pipe and must be submerged at all times.
FACT SERIES END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL
PUMP (FOR BELT OR COUPLING DRIVE)
OWNER'S MANUAL
PERFORMANCE
10 20
HP
1-1/2 66
1/3 42 21
2-1/2
1/2 50 37
5
1 93 78
INSTALLATION
TOTAL HEAD IN FEET
30 40 50
CAPACITY IN GPM
65 62 58
90 88 85
11
170 168 164 155
59
PRIMING FITTING
60 80 100 120
53 38 18
80 66 47 17
135 122 88
PUMP
DRAIN
PLUG
WELL CASING
SUCTION LINE
FOOT VALVE
Fig. 1
140
55
DISCHARGE PIPE
POWER
SOURCE