symptom
priming takes a long time
pump does not perform as well as it
should
pump loses prime
*Excessive suction lift must take into consideration:
a)
Size and length of pipe
b)
Density and temperature of liquid
c)
Pipe fitting
d)
Elevation above sea level
Including all of the above, we recommend that the total suction
head not exceed 25 ft.
**An excessively worn impeller is mainly caused from
cavitation which is caused by a number of situations.
Examples:
a)
Restricted suction
b)
Excessive suction lift
***The seal may be damaged due to:
a)
Normal wear
b)
Overheating
c)
Pumping chemicals that this seal is not designed for
For warranty consideration, Franklin Electric Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (hereafter "the Company") warrants that the products specified in this warranty 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: 12 months from date of purchase by the user. 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.
WARRANTY PERIOD – EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM: 24 months from date of purchase by the user. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for
details regarding the emissions control system warranty (ECS Warranty).
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.
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.
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 Com-
pany, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, alteration; nor due to improper installation, operation, 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.
Pump allowed to operate dry (fluid supply cut off)
4.
Engine housing opened or product dismantled by customer
DISCLAIMER: Any oral statements about the product made by the seller, the Company, the representatives or any other parties, do not constitute warranties, 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 as-
sumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY DESCRIBED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS AN EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY
AND REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR REMEDY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE HEREBY
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE
EXTENT EITHER APPLIES TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE. Some states and
countries do 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 exclu-
sion 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.
trouBleshooting (cont.)
cause
Suction line is quite long.
Air pockets or leaks in the suction line
Flow is restricted due to:
a) Debris build-up.
b) Faulty or semi-open valve(s).
c) Piping/hosing used is smaller than the thread sizes
on the pump.
Insufficient submergence of the end of the suction line.
Excessively worn impeller**.
Seal is damaged***. Liquid will be leakingthrough the
middle of the adapter.
Air pockets or leaks in the suction line.
Clogged impeller.
Liquid level drops below the end of the suction line.
LIMITED WARRANTY:
Refer to "start-up" under operation.
Check the line for loose connections.
a) Clean the lines and fittings.
b) Check to see that the valves are in good working order.
c) Increase size of hose/pipe to reduce friction losses.
The end of the suction line must be submerged.
Replace impeller.
Replace seal.
Check suction line.
Remove casing to clean out.
Increase length of suction line or move the pump closer
to the liquid source.
toll free help hotline:
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Phone: (877) 337-2650
Fax: (204) 255-5214
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remedy
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