INSTALLATION
Typical Installation
INSTALLATION
Surface pump applications must always take into account NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head), maximum
pressure, minimum rated capacity, and other product specifications. Consult the product catalog and FPS
Irrigation & Industrial Pumps Engineering Manual on www.franklinwater.com.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the motor manufacturer for motor hazards, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Typical Installation
IMPORTANT: Always install the pump-motor vertically with the motor above the pump, except in a prop-
erly-supported horizontal installation.
7
2°
6
8
1 VR Series
2 4-inch (10.2 cm) clearance minimum
4
2
1
5
3 Discharge line
4 Check valve
3
5
4
5
Gate valve
6 Suction line
7
Flooded suction installation
8
Suction lift installation