SAFETY WARNINGS
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G O R
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON
PUMP.
CAUTION
•
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
•
Review instructions before operating.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
All wiring, electrical connections, and system grounding must
comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and with any local
codes and ordinances. Employ a licensed electrician. For non-
thermally protected motors use with approved motor control that
matches motor input in full load amperes with overload element(s)
selected or adjusted in accordance with control instructions.
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
•
Have an electrician provide electrical power to motor.
•
All wiring and electrical connections should comply with the
National Electrical Code (NEC) and with local codes and
ordinances.
•
A ground fault interrupter (GFI) protected circuit is recommend-
ed for use with any electrical device operating near water.
These pumps are suitable for installations where the vertical
distance from the pump to the water level does not exceed 25 ft.
20
HP
1/2
46
3/4
56
1
61
1-1/2
69
2
90
3
140
5
152
a)
PUMP LOCATION: The pump should be installed in a
clean, dry and ventilated location. Provisions should be
accommodated for adequate drainage, room for servic-
ing, and protection from freezing temperatures. The
unit should be bolted down evenly on a good founda-
tion, preferably concrete, to prevent the development of
unnecessary stresses. Locating the pump as close as
possible to the source of water supply reduces the fric-
FAC SERIES END SUCTION
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
OWNER'S MANUAL
APPLICATION
PERFORMANCE
30
40
50
Capacity in U.S. Gallons per Minute
40
37
30
52
47
42
57
54
49
67
63
59
89
87
83
140
132
124
152
152
152
INSTALLATION
(7.5m), including drawdown. In all installations friction losses in
the piping must be taken into consideration.
Total Head in Feet
60
70
80
22
12
36
29
19
44
39
32
54
49
43
79
72
63
116
107
98
152
150
141
tion losses in the suction pipe and provides maximum
capacities.
b)
SUCTION LINE: Before installing the suction line, check
the pump rotation as outlined below. It is recommended that
only new, clean pipe or suction hose be used and the size be
the same as that of 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
100
120
140
12
24
42
11
78
38
120
96
67
150
40