ATTENTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INSTALLERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT!
THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
FAILURE TO INSTALL IT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES,
AND WITHIN FRANKLIN ELECTRIC RECOMMENDATIONS, MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND EQUIPMENT FAILURE.
FRANKLIN INSTALLATION INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM PUMP MANUFACTURERS AND
DISTRIBUTORS, AND DIRECTLY FROM FRANKLIN ELECTRIC.
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WARNING
!
SERIOUS OR FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT THE MOTOR,
CONTROL ENCLOSURES, METAL PLUMBING, AND ALL OTHER METAL NEAR THE MOTOR OR
CABLE TO A PROPER EARTH GROUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, USING WIRE NO
SMALLER THAN MOTOR CABLE WIRES. TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE WORKING ON OR AROUND THE WATER SYSTEM. DO NOT USE MOTOR IN
SWIMMING AREAS.
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CAUTION
!
Use the SubDrive Solar controller only with Franklin Electric 4-inch submersible motors as
specified in this manual (see Table 6, pg. 28). Use of this unit with any other Franklin
Electric motor or with motors from other manufacturers may result in damage to both
motor and electronics.
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WARNING
!
High voltages (both AC and DC) capable of causing severe injury or death by electrical shock
are present in this unit. More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize
the equipment before servicing. This unit should only be installed or serviced by technically
qualified professionals.
When working on or near the SubDrive Solar controller, or system:
• Securely cover the solar array with an opaque tarp.
• Turn OFF the external DC-rated disconnect from the solar array to the SubDrive
Solar controller.
• Ensure AC power has been disconnected from the SubDrive Solar controller (if used).
• Wait a minimum of 5 minutes after removing power from the SubDrive Solar
controller before servicing.
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WARNING
!
Solar panels that have been exposed to full solar insolation for an extended period of time
can achieve high temperatures and could be a potential source of burns to exposed skin if
contacted. Use caution when working around solar arrays.
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