Franklin Electric Red Lion RL-50 User manual

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.
CAUTION
•DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP DRY!
• Reviewinstructionsbeforeoperating.
SAFETY WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING OR
INSTALLING THIS PUMP, READ
THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY RULES AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
CAREFULLY READ THESE SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL AND ON PUMP.
SAFETY
APPLICATION
INSTALLATION
a) PUMP LOCATION:Thepumpshouldbeinstalledinaclean,
dryandventilatedlocationwhichprovidesadequatedrain-
age and room for servicing and protection from freezing
temperatures.Itshouldbebolteddownevenlyonagood
foundation,preferablyconcrete,topreventthedevelopmentof
unnecessarystress.Locatingthepumpascloseaspossible
tothesourceofwatersupplyreducesthefrictionlossesin
thesuctionpipeandprovidesformaximumcapacities.
b) SUCTION PIPE: It is recommended that only new clean
pipeor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size(thiswouldincreasethe
priming time). 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 reprime reprim
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.Threadcompoundshouldbeusedonallpipejoints
andconnectionsshouldbethoroughlytightened.Astrainer
shouldbeconnectedtothebottomendofthesuctionpipe
anditshouldbewellsubmergedatalltimes.
c) WIRING:Itisrecommendedthataseparatecircuitbeused
fromthedistributionpaneltothepumpunit.Aproperlyfused
disconnectswitchistobeinstalledintheline,makingsure
thatthecorrectgaugeofcableisusedtocarrytheload.Very
longleadswillrequirealargercable.Anelectricianshould
beemployedtodothewiring.
Thispumpissuitableforinstallationswheretheverticaldistance
fromthepumptothewaterleveldoesnotexceed*25ft.(7.6m),
includingfrictionloss.Inoff-setinstallations,frictionlossesinthe
suctionpipemustbetakenintoconsideration.
*Varieswithelevationabovesealevel.
WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
• Haveanelectricianprovideelectricalpowertothemotor.
• Motormustbegroundedandterminalcoverinplaceto
reduceelectricalshockhazard.
• Keepmotoroperatingareaasdryaspossible.
• Alwaysdisconnectpowerbeforeservicing.
• Notinvestigatedforuseinswimmingpoolareas.
FOR DUAL VOLTAGE MOTORS:
Voltage change instructions are located on motor label or on
wiringaccesscover.
Total Head in feet
20 30 40 50 55
CAPACITY IN U.S. GPM
54 43 31 11 3
Self-Priming Centrifugal
Utility Pump

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WARNING: DO NOT RUN THE PUMP BEFORE PRIMING IT, SINCE THE SEAL AND IMPELLER COULD BE
PERMANENTLY DAMAGED.
a) PRIMING:Removetheprimingpluglocatedonthetopof
thecasingandllthepumpcasingwithwater.Replacethe
priming plug.
b) PRIMING UNDER PRESSURE:(RefertoFigure1).Shouldit
benecessarytoprimeunderpressure,placeacheckvalveon
thedischargelineofthepumpandapetcockoraballtypeair
bleederinplaceoftheprimingplug,oranairbleedlinewitha
gatevalveconnectedtothedischargeline.Itwillthenbepos-
siblefortheliquidtoremaininthedischargepipeandallow
thepumptodrawtheairbleeder,therebyfacilitatingpriming.
c) IMPELLERROTATION:The impeller must rotate in a counter-
clockwisedirectionasseenfacingthepumpfromthefront
ofthecasing.
d) STARTING THE PUMP:Neveroperatethepumpdryasthis
maydamagetheseal.Ifanexceptionallylongsuctionlineis
used,thepumpcasingmaybecomeoverheatedorvapour
locked.Shouldthisoccur,replacethewaterinthecasing
with cold water and continue priming.
e) DRAINING: Shouldthepumpbe subjecttofreezingtem-
peratures,itwillbenecessarytodrainthepumpcompletely.
Todrain,removethedrainplug(10)locatedatthebottom
ofthefrontfaceofthepumpcasingandtheprimingplug
(11)andmakesurethatthedrainholeisnotchoked.After
allthewaterhasbeendrained,operatingthepumpforafew
secondswillensurethattheimpeller(4)isdevoidofwater
(makesurethatthesuctionlineisalsodevoidofwater).
OPERATION - PRIMING THE PUMP
Fig. 1
Valve
(min.3/4")
Strainer
SuctionLine
Air Bleed Line
Pump
Check
Valve
Valve
Discharge
MAINTENANCE
a) LUBRICATION:
-Thepumprequiresnolubrication.
-Forelectricmotor,refertoinstructionsprovidedbythemotor
manufacturer.
b) REPLACING MECHANICAL SEAL:
 (RefertoFigure2)
To Disassemble:
- Disconnect electric power.
- Drain pump.
- Disconnect piping.
-Removethe4bolts(1)andtakeoffthecasing(2).
-Removemotorcap(8)andinsertascrewdriver.Unscrew
theimpeller(4)inacounter-clockwisedirection.
-Sliptherotatingseal(5)fromshaft(7)ofsealplate/motor
assembly.
-Removesealplate(9)fromthemotor,beingverycareful
nottodamagetheceramicseat(6).
-Inspecttheceramicseat(6),ifitneedsreplacing,pressit
outoftheadapterfromthemotorend.
c) To Reassemble:
-Clean allparts thoroughlybeforereassembly. Useliquid
soapontherubbercupontheceramicseat(6)andpushit
intothesealplate(9).Makesurethatthesmoothsurface
oftheceramicseatfacesoutwards.
-Assemblethesealplate(9)totheelectricmotor,beingvery
carefulsoasnottodamagetheceramicseat(6).-
Useliquidsoapontherotatingseal(5)andslipitontothe
shaft(7)withthesealringtowardstheceramicseat(6).
Makesurethatthesealringfaceontherotatingsealisin
contact with the ceramic seat.
Fig. 2
-Screwontheimpeller(4).Assemblethecasing(2)andusea
newgasket(3).Checktoensurethattheimpellercanrotate
freelyinthecasing.
-Reconnectpumptosuctionanddischargehoses.
-Allmodelshaveainger(12)ontheshaft.Thisingermust
notberemoved.
PRECAUTIONS
a) Wheneverthepumpisdismantledandthenreassembled,
alwayschecktoseethattheimpellerrotatesfreelywithinthe
casing.
b) Theingeronthemotorshaftmustnotberemoved.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
b) Reduced pressure or capacity:
1) Partially collapsed or clogged suction hose.
2) Clogged impeller.
3) Leaksinthesuctionline.
4) Strainer or end suction hose is not properly sub-
merged.
5) Suctionlineisimproperlyinstalled,resultinginairpockets
in the suction line.
6) Suctionliftistoogreat(thegreaterthesuctionlift,the
lower the capacity and pressure).
7) Worn parts, such as the impeller or the pump casing.
a) Pump fails to prime or primes slowly:
1) Leaksinthesuctionline.
2) Loosegasketconnectionduetoshrinkageofthegas-
ket.
3) Collapsed or clogged suction line.
4) Notenoughwaterinthecasingforpriming.
5) Suctionliftistoogreat.

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51BurmacRoad,P.O.Box429
Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
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Phone:(877)337-2650
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For warranty consideration, Franklin Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (hereafter “the Company”) warrants that the products specified in this war-
ranty are free from defects in material or workmanship of the Company. During the time periods and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,
the Company will repair or replace to the original user or consumer any portion of this product which proves defective due to materials or workmanship of the
Company. At all times the Company shall have and possess the sole right and option to determine whether to repair or replace defective equipment, parts, or
components. The Company has the option to inspect any product returned under warranty to confirm that the warranty applies before repair or replacement
under warranty is approved. This warranty sets forth the Company’s sole obligation and purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective product. Return defective
product to the place of purchase for warranty consideration.
WARRANTY PERIOD - PRODUCTS: 24 months from date of purchase by the user (No warranty on brushes, impeller or cam on models with brush-type
motors and/or flex-vane impellers). In the absence of suitable proof of the purchase date, the effective period of this warranty will begin on the product’s
date of manufacture.
LABOR, ETC. COSTS: The Company shall IN NO EVENT be responsible or liable for the cost of field labor or other charges incurred by any customer in
removing and/or affixing any product, part or component thereof.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS: The Company reserves the right to change or improve its products or any portions thereof without being obligated to provide
such a change or improvement for units sold and/or shipped prior to such change or improvement.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This warranty shall not apply to damage due to acts of God, normal wear and tear, normal maintenance services and
the parts used in connection with such service, lightning or conditions beyond the control of the Company, nor shall it apply to products which, in the sole
judgment of the Company, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor due to improper installation, opera-
tion, maintenance or storage; nor to excess of recommended maximums as set forth in the instructions.
Warranty will be VOID if any of the following conditions are found:
1. Product is used for purposes other than those for which it was designed and manufactured
2. Product not installed in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances and good trade practices
3. Product connected to voltage other than indicated on nameplate
4. Pump used to circulate anything other than fresh water at approximately room temperature
5. Pump allowed to operate dry (fluid supply cut off)
6. Sealed motor housing opened or product dismantled by customer
7. Cord cut off to a length less than three feet
DISCLAIMER: Any oral statements about the product made by the seller, the Company, the representatives or any other parties, do not constitute warran-
ties, shall not be relied upon by the user, and are not part of the contract for sale. Seller’s and the Company’s only obligation, and buyer’s only remedy,
shall be the replacement and/or repair by the Company of the product as described above. NEITHER SELLER NOR THE COMPANY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS), ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, AND THE USER AGREES THAT NO OTHER REMEDY SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO IT. Before
using, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for his intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
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not allow the exclusion or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state and country to country.

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Cettepompeconvientauxinstallationsdontladistanceverticale
entrelapompeetl’eauàpompernedépassepas25pieds.Dans
touslescas,ilfauttenircomptedespertesdechargedansla
conduite d’aspiration.
*Varieselonl’élévationau-dessusduniveaudelamer.
UTILISATION
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
AVANT D'INSTALLER OU
D'UTILISER CETTE POMPE,
PRIÈRE DE LIRE LE PRÉSENT
GUIDE ET SUIVRE TOUTES LES
RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ET IN-
STRUCTIONS D'UTILISATION.
SÉCURITÉ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES AVIS DE SÉCU-
RITÉ SE TROUVANT DANS LE PRÉSENT
MANUEL ET SUR LA POMPE.
CAUTION
• NEPASFAIREFONCTIONNERCETTEPOMPEÀSEC!
• Passezlesinstructionsenrevueavantd’utiliserlapompe.
AVERTISSEMENT
- PRÉCAUTIONS ÉLECTRIQUES
Tous câblage, connexions électriques et mise à la terre des
systémesdoivent se conformerau CodeNational d'Electricité
(NEC)etauxcodesetordonnanceslocaux.Employezunélec-
tricien autorisé.
AVERTISSEMENT
- RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
• Faireappelàunélectricienpourl’alimentationélectriquedu
moteur.
• Le moteur doit être mis à la terre et le couvercle des
bornes correctement installé an de réduire les risques
d’électrocution.
• Garderlazonedetravailaussisèchequepossible.
• Toujours couper l’alimentation avant de procéder à
l’entretien.
• Cette pompe n’est pas conçue pour être utilisée dans la
régiond'unepiscine.
INSTALLATION
a) EMPLACEMENT DE LA POMPE : Il est conseillé d’installer
lapompedansunendroitpropre,secetaéréoffrantunbon
drainage, de l’espace pour l’entretien et une protection contre
legel.Ilfaudraitlaboulonnerbienàplatàuneassisesolide,
de préférence en béton, an de prévenir les contraintes
inutiles. Pour réduire les pertes de charge dans la conduite
d’aspirationetobtenirledébitmaximal,rapprocherleplus
possiblelapompedel’eauàpomper.
b) CONDUITED’ASPIRATION: Il est recommandé d’utiliser un
tuyauouunboyauneufetpropredontlediamètreestégal
autaraudagedel’oriced’aspiration.Silapompesetrouve
àunedistanceassezimportantedelasourced’alimentation
eneau,lediamètredelaconduited’aspirationdevraitêtre
plusgrand.(cequiaugmenteraitlapérioded’amorçage).La
conduited’aspirationdoittoujoursêtreplacéeenpenteas-
cendanteàpartirdelasourced’eauverslapompe,pouréviter
laformationdepochesd’airdanslaconduite.Danslescas
oùlapompedoitêtreréamorcéesouventetqu’ungranddébit
d’eau n’est pas nécessaire, il est conseillé d’utiliser un coude
de90°oude45°danslaconduited’aspiration.L’amorçage
peutainsisefaireplusrapidementetprévenirletortillement
duboyau.Siunvolumed’eauimportantestrequispendant
unepériodeprolongée,laconduited’aspirationdevraitêtre
aussiàl’horizontalequepossibleparrapportàlapompe.Il
estégalementconseilléd’enduirelesjointsetlesraccords
detuyau,d’unegraissepourletagenontoxiqueetdebien
lesserrer.L’extrémitéinférieuredelaconduited’aspiration
devraitêtremunied’unecrépineimmergéeentouttemps.
c) CÂBLAGE :Il est recommandéqu’un circuitséparé soit
installé du tableau de distribution jusqu’à la pompe. Un
sectionneuràfusibledoitêtreinstallésurlaligne.Lescon-
ducteurs seront du diamètre voulu et isolés proprement.
Lorsque le l est très long, un diamètre supérieur devra
êtreutilisé.Toujours employer unélectricienpourfairele
branchement.
POUR LES MOTEURS BI-TENSION:
Lesinstructionspourchangerlatensionsontsurl’étiquettedu
moteurousurlecouvercled’accèsauxlesélectriques.
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