Franklin TB2CI, TB1CI, TB15CI owner manual Motor Priming and Start UP, Maintenance, Draining Figure

WARNINGWARNING

Step 3:

Connect the incoming power supply wires to the motor terminal.

Step 4:

Replace and secure motor cover.

NOTE: Single phase motors rotate counterclockwise only (when facing suction port) and cannot be reversed.

MOTOR

NOTICE: A motor operating under normal conditions maintains its rated performance, assuming a clean, dry motor with proper ventilation. A dirty motor, or one “protected” by a burlap or plastic bag, will overheat.

PRIMING AND START UP

WARNING

WARNING NEVER run pump dry. Fill pump with water before starting pump. Operating pump dry may cause damage to pump and will void warranty.

NEVER run pump against a closed discharge. This may cause hazardous pressure and risk of explosion.

Step 1 (Figure 7):

Remove priming port plug from pump.

Figure 7

Step 4:

Replace priming port plug and tighten with wrench, using teflon tape on pipe threads.

Step 5:

Start the pump. A properly primed pump should discharge water without air at a consistent pressure. If the pump does not produce water after five minutes, stop the pump, release all pressure, remove priming port plug, add more water, replace plug, and try again. (Make sure that a foot valve is properly installed on the suction pipe. See "Suction port connection". Figure 4)

MAINTENANCE

WARNING	WARNING	Failure to disconnect
	electrical power before attempting
	maintenance can cause shock, burns,
	or death.

WARNING

Before disconnecting pump, be sure fuse box leads are WARNING disconnected or power is turned off.

After reassembling the pump, refer to priming instructions before running.

HAZARDOUS PRESSURE!

-Do not run pump against closed discharge.

-Release all pressure on system before working on any component.

1-1/2" DISCHARGE PORT

1-1/2" SUCTION PORT

PRIMING PORT

DRAIN PLUG

Step 2:

Open discharge valves and any hoses on discharge side of pump.

Step 3:

Fill pump with water through the priming port on top of pump. Allow trapped air to escape for a few minutes, then add more water until full.

A. Draining (Figure 8)

The pump should be drained if it is in danger of freezing, if it will be out of service for an extended period of time, or if it requires service.

To drain pump, disconnect power source, remove priming port plug from pump case, remove drain plug (below suction port), and drain system. Replace drain plug.

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