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

Franklin Electric Red Lion RL-50 Specifications

General

Voltage	115/230V
Material	Cast Iron
Horsepower	0.5 HP
Amperage	9.8/4.9 amps
Phase	Single