Preparing To Start The Pump; Winterizing The Pump - Flotec FP4012-10 Manual Del Usuario

Electrical
Max. Load
Motor HP Volts Amp
1/2 115 9.4
3/4 115/230 12.4/6.2
1 115/230 14.8/7.4

Preparing to Start the Pump

Figure 8: Prime the Pump
Pump and piping will be
damaged if frozen and
not drained.
Follow winterizing
instructions.
For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at
Wiring Chart – Recommended Wire and Fuse Sizes
0 - 100
(0 - 30)
Branch Fuse
Rating Amp
15 14 (2)
20/15 12/14 (3/2)
20/15 12/14 (3/2)
PRIMING
water inside pump, causing hazardous pressure in unit, risk of explosion
and possibly scalding persons handling pump.
pump to overheat, damaging seal and possibly causing burns to persons
handling pump. Fill pump with water before starting.
Step 1. Remove the priming plug from the pump and fill the pump, fill all pip-
ing between the pump and the well, and make sure that all piping in
the well is full. If you have also installed a priming tee in the suction
piping, remove the plug from the tee and fill the suction piping.
Step 2. Replace all fill plugs.
Step 3. Power on! Start the pump. If you don't have water after 2 or 3 min-
utes, stop the pump and remove the fill plugs. Refill the pump and
piping. You may have to repeat this several times in order to get all
the trapped air out of the piping. A pump lifting water 25' may take
as long as 15 minutes to prime.
Step 4. After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off,
check the pressure switch operation by opening a faucet or two and
running enough water out to bleed off pressure until the pump
starts. The pump should start when pressure drops to 30 PSI and
stop when pressure reaches 50 PSI. Run the pump through one or
two complete cycles to verify correct operation. This will also help
clean the system of dirt and scale dislodged during installation.

WINTERIZING THE PUMP

To prepare the pump for freezing temperatures:
Step 1. Shut off power to the pump.
Step 2. Relieve system pressure. Open a faucet and let it drain until water
stops flowing.
Step 3. Drain the pump. Your pump may have a separate drain plug.
Remove this plug and let it drain.
Your pump may only have a plug or connection on the side of the
pump. Remove this and let the pump drain. Some water will
remain in the pump. A small amount of water left in the pump will
not harm it if it freezes.
DISTANCE IN FEET(METERS) FROM MOTOR TO SUPPLY
101 - 200 201 - 300
(31 - 61) (62 - 91)
AWG WIRE SIZE (mm
10 (5.5) 10 (5.5)
10/14 (5.5/2) 8/14 (8.4/2)
8/14 (8.4/2) 6/14 (14/2)
Never run pump against closed discharge. To do so can boil
Never run pump dry. Running pump without water may cause
1-800-365-6832
301 - 400 401 - 500
(92 - 122) (123 - 152)
)
2
6 (14) 6 (14)
6/12 (14/3) 6/12 (14/3)
6/12 (4/3) 4/10 (21/5.5)
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