PENTAIR FP4200 Series Convertible Deep Well Jet Pumps Owner’s Manual

PENTAIR FP4200 Series Convertible Deep Well Jet Pumps

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during the installation, operation, and maintenance of the product.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your pump or in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury!

• DANGER indicates a hazard that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING indicates a hazard that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazard that could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.
• NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual and on the pump.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety labels.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING
This product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Electrical Safety

WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge the motor capacitor, hold the insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blades or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

General Safety

CAUTION
Risk of burns. Do not touch an operating motor. Motors are designed to operate at high temperatures. To avoid burns when servicing the pump, allow it to cool for 20 minutes after shut-down before handling.

• Do not allow pump or any system component to freeze. To do so will void the warranty.
• Pump water only with this pump.
• Periodically inspect pump and system components.
• Wear safety glasses at all times when working on pumps.
• Keep work area clean, uncluttered and properly lighted; store properly all unused tools and equipment.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from the work areas.

Risk of explosion
Pump body may explode if used as a booster pump unless relief valve capable of passing full pump flow at 75 psi is installed.

WARNING

Hazardous voltage
Can shock, burn, or cause death. Ground pump before connecting to power supply. Disconnect power before working on pump, motor or tank.

• Wire motor for correct voltage. See the “Electrical” section of this manual and motor nameplate.
• Ground motor before connecting to the power supply.
• Meet National Electrical Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes for all wiring.
• Follow the wiring instructions in this manual when connecting the motor to power lines.

WARNING

Hazardous pressure!

• Install a pressure relief valve in the discharge pipe.
• Release all pressure on the system before working on any component.

Warranty

Retain Original Receipt For Warranty Eligibility

Limited Warranty
This Limited Warranty is effective June 1, 2011 and replaces all undated warranties and warranties dated before June 1, 2011. FLOTEC warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“Purchaser” or “You”) that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of the original consumer purchase. If, within twelve (12) months from the original consumer purchase, any such product shall prove to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced at FLOTEC’s option, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Note that this limited warranty applies to manufacturing defects only and not to ordinary wear and tear. All mechanical devices need periodic parts and service to perform well. This limited warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part or the equipment.

The original purchase receipt and product warranty information label are required to determine warranty eligibility. Eligibility is based on purchase date of original product – not the date of replacement under warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of original purchased product only, not replacement product (i.e. one warranty replacement allowed per purchase). Purchaser pays all removal, installation, labor, shipping, and incidental charges.

For parts or troubleshooting assistance, DO NOT return product to your retail store – contact FLOTEC Customer Service at 800-365-6832.

Claims made under this warranty shall be made by returning the product (except sewage pumps, see below) to the retail outlet where it was purchased or to the factory immediately after the discovery of any alleged defect. FLOTEC will subsequently take corrective action as promptly as reasonably possible. No requests for service will be accepted if received more than 30 days after the warranty expires. Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to products used in commercial/rental applications.

Sewage Pumps
DO NOT return a sewage pump (that has been installed) to your retail store. Contact FLOTEC Customer Service. Sewage pumps that have seen service and been removed carry a contamination hazard with them.

If your sewage pump has failed:

• Wear rubber gloves when handling the pump;
• For warranty purposes, return the pump’s cord tag and original receipt of purchase to the retail store;
• Dispose of the pump according to local disposal ordinances.

Exceptions to the Twelve (12) Month Limited Warranty

Product/Warranty Period

• FP0F360AC, FP0FDC 90 days
• FP0S1775A, FP0S1790PCA, FP0S2400A, FP0S2450A, FP0S4100X, FP2800DCC, FPCP-20ULST, FPPSS3000, FPSC2150A, FPSC3150A, FPSC3350A 2 Years
• 4” Submersible Well Pumps, FP0S3200A, FP0S3250A, FP0S6000A, FPSC1725X, FPSC2200A, FPSC2250A, FPSE3601A, FPPSS5000 3 Years
• FP7100 Series Pressure Tanks, E100ELT, E3305TLT, E3375TLT, E5005TLTT, E50TLT, E50VLT, E75STVT, E75VLT, FPSC3200A, FPSC3250A, FPSC4550A 5 Years

General Terms and Conditions; Limitation of Remedies
You must pay all labor and shipping charges necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty. This warranty does not apply to the following: (1) acts of God; (2) products which, in FLOTEC’s sole judgment, have been subject to negligence, abuse, accident, misapplication, tampering, or alteration; (3) failures due to improper installation, operation, maintenance or storage; (4) atypical or unapproved application, use or service; (5) failures caused by corrosion, rust or other foreign materials in the system, or operation at pressures in excess of recommended maximums.

This warranty sets forth FLOTEC’s sole obligation and the purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products. FLOTEC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions 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.
FLOTEC • 293 Wright Street • Delavan, WI U.S.A. 53115
Phone: 800-365-6832 • Fax: 800-526-3757 • www.flotecwater.com.

Replacing an Existing Pump

Deep Well
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power to pump before working on pump or motor.

1. Drain and remove the old pump. Check pipe for scale, lime, rust, etc., and replace it if necessary.
2. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
3. If your old pump has the suction pipe (the larger port – see Figure 2) below the drive port, you will need to install flexible pipe between the well head and the pump so that the connection will be correct. NOTICE Your old ejector (in the well) may not be properly matched to your new pump. If the pump does not perform properly, we recommend that you install Flotec ejector kit FP4800.
4. Install the pump in the system. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air-tight as well as water tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.
5. Adjust the pump mounting height so that the plumbing connections do not put a strain on the pump body. Support the pipe so that the pump body does not take the weight of piping or fittings.

You have just completed the good plumbing for your new deep-well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

Shallow Well
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power to the pump before working on the pump or motor.

1. Drain and remove the old pump. Check the old pipe for scale, lime, rust, etc., and replace it if necessary.

2. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.

3. Install ejector kit FP4855 with a Series 4200, or kit FP4875 with a Series 4300 pump (kits are sold separately). Follow the instructions provided with the kit. Be sure to align the venturi with the top hole on the front of the pump.
   NOTICE Always replace the ejector when replacing the pump in a shallow well installation.

4. Install the pump in the system. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air-tight as well as watertight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.

5. Adjust the pump mounting height so that the plumbing connections do not put a strain on the pump body. Support the pipe so that the pump body does not take the weight of piping or fittings.

You have just completed the good plumbing for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

New Shallow Well Installation

Well Point Installation

1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
2. Install ejector kit FP4855 with a Series 4200 pump, or kit FP4875 with a Series 4300 pump (kits are sold separately). Follow the instructions provided with the kit. Align the venturi with the top hole on the front of the pump.
3. Drive the well, using “drive couplings” and a “drive cap”. “Drive fittings” are threaded all the way through and allow the pipe ends to butt against each other so that the driving force of the maul is carried by the pipe and not by the threads. The ordinary fittings found in hardware stores are not threaded all the way through the fitting and can collapse under impact. “Drive fittings” are also smoother than standard plumbing fittings, making ground penetration easier.
4. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
5. Use the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) when connecting the pipe from the well point to the pump suction port. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump (include a check valve – see Figure 5). Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound approved for use on PVC. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well. If one well point does not supply enough water, consider connecting two or three well points to one suction pipe.

You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

Cased Well Installation, 2” or Larger Casing

1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
2. Install ejector kit FP4855 with a Series 4200 pump, or kit FP4875 with a Series 4300 pump (kits are sold separately). Follow the instructions provided with the kit. Align the venturi with the top hole on the front of the pump.
3. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
4. Assemble the foot valve, strainer, and well pipe. Make sure that the foot valve works freely.
5. Lower the pipe into the well until the strainer is five feet above the bottom of the well. It should also be at least 10 feet below the well’s water level while the pump is running in order to prevent the pump from sucking air. Install a sanitary well seal.
6. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the drop pipe. If the distance from the well to the pump is substantial, add a priming tee at the pump. Connect the pipe from the well to the pump suction port, using the fewest possible fittings – especially elbows – as fittings increase friction in the pipe. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the suction piping for your new shallow well jet pump.

Installation for Surface Water

CAUTION
Possible contamination. Do not use surface water for drinking.

The installation shown could be used for sprinkler applications.

1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
2. Install ejector kit FP4855 with a Series 4200 pump, or kit FP4875 with a Series 4300 pump (kits are sold separately). Follow the instructions provided with the kit. Align the venturi with the top hole on the front of the pump.
3. The pump should be installed as close to the water as possible, with the fewest possible fittings (especially elbows) in the suction pipe. The suction pipe should be at least as large as the suction port on the pump.
4. Assemble a foot valve and suction pipe. Make sure that the foot valve works freely. Use PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound on threaded pipe joints. Protect the foot valve assembly from fish, trash, etc, by installing a screen around it.
5. Lower the pipe into the water until the strainer is five feet above the bottom. It should also be at least 10 feet below the water level in order to prevent the pump from sucking air.
6. Install a priming tee, priming plug, and suction pipe to the pump. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the plumbing for your new shallow well jet pump.

New Deep Well Installation

4” Or Larger Well

1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
2. Assemble ejector kit FP4800 (sold separately). Follow the instructions included with the kit in order to match the nozzle and venturi to your good condition.
3. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
4. Connect two pipes (1” drive, 1-1/4” suction) to the ejector and lower the ejector into the well until it is five feet from the bottom. It should also be at least 10 feet below the well’s water level while the pump is running in order to prevent the pump from sucking air.
5. Install a sanitary well seal and connect the ejector piping to the pump. Use steel nipples through the good seal with flexible poly pipe to avoid crushing the plastic pipe when tightening the seal.
6. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the plumbing for your new double-pipe deep well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

2” Well

1. Install the control valve and pressure gauge in the pump body.
2. Mount the pump as close to the well as possible.
3. Assemble ejector kit FP4840 (sold separately), well piping, and wellhead adapter according to the instructions provided with the ejector package. Use galvanized drop pipe with turned couplings to allow proper flow. Follow the instructions included with the kit in order to match the nozzle and venturi to your good conditions.
4. Run two pipes (one smaller drive pipe, one larger suction pipe) from the well to the pump. Support the pipe so that there are no dips or sags in the pipe, so it doesn’t strain the pump body, and so that it slopes slightly upward from the well to the pump (high spots can cause air pockets which can air lock the pump). Seal the suction pipe joints with PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or a PTFE-based pipe joint compound. Joints must be air- and water-tight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump cannot pull water from the well.

You have just completed the plumbing for your new single-pipe deep well jet pump. Please go to Page 8 for discharge pipe and tank connections.

Discharge Pipe and Pressure Tank Connections

Pre-Charge Tank Connection

1. Install a close nipple and a tee in the pump discharge port. The pipe size must be at least as large as the discharge port. Run a pipe or reinforced hose from one arm of the tee to the port on the pre-charged tank.
2. Install a second close nipple and tee with a relief valve in the tee.
3. Connect the other end of the second discharge tee to your plumbing system.
4. Check the pre-charge of air in the tank with an ordinary tire gauge. The pre-charge should be 2 PSI less than the cut-in setting of the pump’s pressure switch. The pre-charge is measured when there is no water pressure in the tank. Your new pump has a 30/50 PSI switch, so adjust the tank pre-charge pressure to 28 PSI.

You have just completed the tank connection for your jet pump.

Standard Tank Connection

1. Install a close nipple and a tee in the pump discharge port. Mount a relief valve in one arm of the tee.
2. Install a second close nipple and tee in the open arm of the first tee. Put a priming plug in one arm of the second tee.
3. Run a pipe from the open arm of the second tee to the inlet port of your tank. The pipe size must be at least as large as the pump discharge port.
4. Remove the 1/8” NPT pipe plug from the pump Air Volume Control (AVC) port. Run tubing from the pump’s AVC port to the port on the AVC mounted on the tank. See instructions provided with tank and AVC for details.

You have just completed the tank connection for your jet pump.

Sealing Pipe Joints
Use only PTFE pipe thread sealant tape or PTFE-based joint compounds for making all threaded connections to the pump itself. Do not use pipe joint compounds on plastic pumps: they can react with the plastic in pump components. Make sure that all pipe joints in the suction pipe are air tight as well as watertight. If the suction pipe can suck air, the pump will not be able to pull water from the well.

Electrical

WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Disconnect power before working on pump, motor, pressure switch, or wiring.

Motor Switch Settings
NOTICE 1/2 HP motors are dual voltage and are factory set to 115 V. 3/4 & 1 HP motors are also dual voltage, but are factory set to 230 V. Motor terminal boards (located under the motor end cover) should look like one of those below. Use the instructions to set your motor to match your power source.

WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Never connect a motor set to 115 V to a 230 V power source.

Plug Type Voltage Selector

Voltage is set to 230 V To change to 115 V:

1. Make sure power is off.
2. Pull the voltage change plug off of the tabs.
3. Move the voltage change plug to the 115 V position. The plug will now cover 2 metal tabs and the arrow on the plug will line up with the 115 V arrow on the label.
4. Attach the incoming power leads to the two outer screws on the pressure switch as shown in Figure 14.
5. Attach the ground wire to one of the grounding connections, shown in Figure 14.
6. If there are other wires, they should be capped.
7. Reinstall the motor end and pressure switch covers.

Dial Type Voltage Selector

Voltage is set to 230 V To change to 115 V:

1. Make sure power is off.
2. Turn the dial counter-clockwise until 115 shows in the dial window as shown in Figure 17.
3. Attach the incoming power leads to the two outer screws on the pressure switch as shown in Figure 16.
4. Attach the ground wire to the grounding connections as shown in Figure 16.
5. If there are other wires, they should be capped.
6. Reinstall the motor end and pressure switch covers.

WARNING

• Risk of electric shock
  Can shock, burn or kill. Connect ground wire before connecting power supply wires. Use the wire size (including the ground wire) specified in the wiring chart. If possible, connect the pump to a dedicated branch circuit (one with no other appliances on it).

• Risk of explosion
  Do not ground to a gas supply line.

Wiring Connections
Risk of fire. Incorrect voltage can cause a fire or seriously damage the motor and voids the warranty. The supply voltage must be within ±10% of the motor nameplate voltage.

NOTICE
Dual-voltage motors may be set for 115 V or 230 V. If necessary, reset the motor to the desired voltage, as shown. Do not alter the wiring in single voltage motors.

Install, ground, wire, and maintain your pump in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as applicable, and with all local codes and ordinances that apply. Consult your local building inspector for code information.

Connection Procedure:

1. Connect the ground wire first as shown in Figure 16. The ground wire must be a solid copper wire the same or larger gauge as the power supply wires.
2. There must be a solid metal connection between the pressure switch and the motor for motor grounding protection. If the pressure switch is not connected to the motor, connect the green ground screw in the switch to the green ground screw under the motor end cover. Use a solid copper wire the same or larger gauge as the power supply wires.
3. Connect the ground wire to a grounded lead in a service panel, to a metal underground water pipe, to a metal well casing at least ten feet (3 m) long, or to a ground electrode provided by the power company or the hydro authority.
4. Connect the power supply wires to the pressure switch as shown in Figure 16.

You have just completed the wiring for your pump.

Wiring Chart – Recommended Wire and Fuse Sizes

Motor HP

| ****

Volts

| ****

Max. Load Amp

| ****

Branch Fuse Rating Amp

| DISTANCE IN FEET FROM MOTOR TO SUPPLY
---|---|---|---|---
0 – 50| 51 – 100| 101 – 200| 201 – 300| 301 – 400| 401 – 500
AWG WIRE SIZE (mm 2 )
1/2| 115/230| 9.9/4.95| 15/15| 14/14 (2/2)| 14/14 (2/2)| 12/14 (3/2)| 10/12 (5/3)| 8/12 (7/3)| 8/10 (7/5)
3/4| 115/230| 12.2/6.1| 20/15| 14/14 (2/2)| 14/14 (2/2)| 10/14 (5/2)| 8/14 (7/2)| 8/14 (7/2)| 6/12 (9/3)
1| 115/230| 14.8/7.4| 20/15| 14/14 (2/2)| 12/14 (3/2)| 10/14(5/2)| 8/12 (7/3)| 8/12 (7/3)| 6/12 (9/3)

Preparing to Start the Pump – Deep Well

CAUTION

Risk of burns
Never run the pump dry. Running a pump without water may cause the pump to overheat, damaging the seal and possibly causing burns to the person handling the pump. Fill the pump with water before starting.

WARNING

Risk of explosion and scalding
Never run the pump against closed discharge. To do so can boil water inside the pump, causing hazardous pressure in the unit, risk of explosion and possibly scalding the person handling the pump.

1. Open the control valve as far as possible. Then remove the priming plug from the pump and fill the pump, fill all piping between the pump and the well, and make sure that all piping in the well is full. If you have also installed a priming tee in the suction piping, remove the plug from the tee and fill the suction piping.
2. Replace all fill plugs and close the control valve completely.
3. Power on! Start the pump and watch the pressure gauge. The pressure should build rapidly to 50 PSI as the pump primes.
4. Open several faucets in the residence to permit water flow and to release trapped air. After 2 or 3 minutes, the gauge should show pressure. If not, stop the pump, remove the fill plugs, reopen the control valve, and refill the pump and piping. You may have to repeat this two or three times in order to get all the trapped air out of the piping. Don’t forget to close the control valve each time before you start the pump.
5. When water pressure has built up and is maintained by the pump, slowly open the control valve while watching the pressure gauge needle. Continue opening the valve until the valve is fully open or you see the pressure gauge needle start to flutter. If the needle starts to flutter, slowly close the valve just enough to stop the flutter. Your pump is now operating at peak efficiency.
6. Close all open faucets. After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off, check the pressure switch operation by opening a faucet or two and running enough water out to bleed off the pressure until the pump starts. The pump should start when the pressure drops to 30 PSI and stop when the pressure reaches 50 PSI. Run the pump through one or two complete cycles to verify the correct operation. This will also help clean the system of dirt and scale dislodged during installation.

Congratulations on a successful installation. If you were unsuccessful, please refer to Troubleshooting or call our customer service technical staff.

Preparing to Start the Pump – Shallow Well

CAUTION

Risk of burns
Never run the pump dry. Running a pump without water may cause the pump to overheat, damaging the seal and possibly causing burns to the persons handling the pump. Fill the pump with water before starting.

WARNING

Risk of explosion and scalding
Never run the pump against closed discharge. To do so can boil water inside the pump, causing hazardous pressure in the unit, risk of explosion, and possibly scalding the person handling the pump.

1. Open the control valve as far as possible. Then remove the priming plug from the pump and fill the pump, fill all piping between the pump and the well, and make sure that all piping in the well is full. If you have also installed a priming tee in the suction piping, remove the plug from the tee and fill the suction piping.
2. Replace all fill plugs. Leave the control valve open (in a shallow well installation, the control valve always stays open).
3. Power on! Start the pump. The pump should pump water in two or three minutes.
4. If you don’t have water after 2 or 3 minutes, stop the pump and remove the fill plugs. Refill the pump and piping. You may have to repeat this two or three times in order to get all the trapped air out of the piping. The control valve remains open throughout this procedure.
5. After the pump has built up pressure in the system and shut off, check the pressure switch operation by opening a faucet or two and running enough water out to bleed off the pressure until the pump starts. The pump should start when the pressure drops to 30 PSI and stop when the pressure reaches 50 PSI. Run the pump through one or two complete cycles to verify the correct operation. This will also help clean the system of dirt and scale dislodged during installation.

Congratulations on a successful installation. If you were unsuccessful, please refer to Troubleshooting or call our customer service technical staff.

Troubleshooting

Motor will not run

| Disconnect switch is off| Be sure switch is on.
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped| Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Starting switch is defective| DISCONNECT POWER; Replace starting switch.

Wires at motor are loose, disconnected, or wired incorrectly

| Refer to instructions on wiring (Page 9). DISCONNECT POWER; check and tighten all wiring.

Risk of electric shock. Can shock, burn or kill. Capacitor voltage may be hazardous. To discharge capacitor, hold insulated handle screwdriver BY THE HANDLE and short capacitor terminals together. Do not touch metal screwdriver blade or capacitor terminals. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Motor runs hot and overload kicks off

| Motor is wired incorrectly| Refer to instructions on wiring.

Voltage is too low

| Check supplied voltage.
Check with power company. Install heavier wiring if wire size is too small (See Electrical / Wiring Chart).
Pump cycles too frequently| See section below on too frequent cycling.

Motor runs but no water is delivered*

• Stop pump; then check prime before looking for other causes. Unscrew priming plug and see if water is in priming hole.

| Pump in new installation did not pick up prime through:

1. Improper priming

2. Air leaks

3. Leaking foot valve or check valve

| In new installation:

1. Re-prime according to instructions.

2. Check all connections on suction line, AVC, and ejector with shaving cream.

3. Replace foot valve or check valve.

Pump has lost prime through:

1. Air leaks

2. Water level below suction pipe inlet

3. Faulty check or foot valve.

| In installation already in use:

1. Check all connections on suction line and shaft seal.

2. Lower suction line into water and re-prime. If receding water level in well exceeds 25’ (7.6M), a deep well pump is needed.

3.  Replace faulty valve.

Foot valve or strainer is plugged| Clean foot valve or strainer.
Ejector or impeller is plugged| Clean ejector or impeller.
Check valve or foot valve is stuck shut| Replace check valve or foot valve.
Pipes are frozen| Thaw pipes. Bury pipes below frost line. Heat pit or pump house.
Foot valve and/or strainer are buried in sand or mud| Raise foot valve and/or strainer above bottom of water source. Clean foot valve and strainer.
Water level is too low for shallow well setup to deliver water| A deep well jet will be needed if your well is more than 25’ (7.6M) depth to water.
Pump does not deliver water to full capacity (Also check point 3 immediately above)| Water level in well is lower than estimated| A new nozzle and venturi combination may be needed.
Steel piping (if used) is corroded or limed, causing excess friction| Replace with plastic pipe where possible, otherwise with new steel pipe.
Piping is too small in size| Use larger piping.

Pump delivers water but does not shut off or pump cycles too frequently

| Pressure switch is out of adjustment or contacts are welded together| DISCONNECT POWER; adjust or replace pressure switch.
Faucets have been left open| Close faucets.
Venturi, nozzle or impeller is clogged| Clean venturi, nozzle or impeller.
Standard pressure tank is waterlogged and has no air cushion| Drain tank to air volume control port. Check AVC for defects. Check all connections for air leaks.
Pipes leak| Check connections.
Foot valve leaks| Replace foot valve.
Pressure switch is out of adjustment| Adjust or replace pressure switch.

Air charge too low in pre-charged tank

| DISCONNECT POWER and open faucets until all pressure is relieved. Using tire pressure gauge, check air pressure in tank at valve stem located on the tank. If less than pressure switch cut-in setting (30-50 PSI), pump air into tank from outside source until air pressure is 2 PSI less than cut-in setting of switch. Check air valve for leaks (use soapy solution) and replace core if necessary.

Air spurts from faucets

| Pump is picking up prime| When pump has picked up prime, it should pump solid water with no air.
Leak in suction side of pump| Suction pipe is sucking air. Check joints for leaks with shaving cream.
Well is gaseous| Consult factory about installing a sleeve in the well.
Intermittent over-pumping of well. (Water drawn down below foot valve.)| Lower foot valve if possible, otherwise restrict pump discharge.

Repair Parts

Cast Iron Models

• FP4212-08
• FP4222-08
• FP4212J-08
• FP4222J-08

Ref.

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Part Description

| Model and HP
---|---|---
FP4312-08 1/2HP| FP4322-08 3/4HP| FP4332-08 1 HP
1| Motor| J218-582A-115PKG| A100DL| A100EL
2| Pressure Gauge| TC2104| TC2104| TC2104
3| Pump Body (Back Half)| L176-47P| L176-47P| L176-47P
4| Seal & Gasket Kit *| FPP1500| FPP1500| FPP1500
5| V-Clamp Assembly| C19-54SS| C19-54SS| C19-54SS
6| Pump Body (Front Half)| L76-37P| L76-37P| L76-37P
7| Control Valve Assembly| L162-10PS| L162-10PS| L162-10PS
8| Overhaul Kit **| FPP1511| FPP1512| FPP1513
9| Pressure Switch Assembly| TC2151| TC2151| TC2151

Corrosion Resistant Models FP4301-01L

• FP4312-08
• FP4322-08
• FP4332-08

Ref.

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Part Description

| Model and HP
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FP4212-08 FP4212J-08# 1/2HP| FP4222-08 FP4222J-08 3/4HP
1| Motor| J218-582A-115PKG| A100DL
2| Seal Plate| N3-1043P| N3-1043P
3| Seal & Gasket Kit*| FPP1550| FPP1550
4| Pressure Gauge| TC2104| TC2104
5| Control Valve Assembly| 01322| 01322
6| Jet Package*| J198-22| J198-22
7| Pump Body| L76-44| L76-44
8| Overhaul Kit| FPP1560| FPP1561
9| Pressure Switch| TC2151| TC2151

• Includes: water slinger, seal plate O-ring or gasket, shaft seal, diffuser pad, and diffuser O-ring or gasket.
• Includes: Seal and Gasket Kit plus seal plate insert, impeller, and diffuser.
• FP4212J and FP4222J only. For component part numbers, see the following page.
• Included in Models FP4212J15H-04 and FP4212J42-04.

Repair instructions are included with all repair kits.

Ejector Package

Ejector Package are available for either shallow well or deep well operation. Pump owners manual describes conditions that define shallow well and deep well operation. Read manual carefully to determine your pumping requirements. Note that the nozzle comes pre-installed in ejector body and works with both shallow well and deep well venturis.

Shallow Well Installation

Shallow Well Kit for 4200 Series Pump Kit FP4855

NOTICE
Use care not to damage the sealing face (marked “Surface B” on the drawing above) or internal leakage may occur.

The 3/4 HP Pump uses shallow good venturi N32P-67B.

Shallow Well Kit for 4300 Series Pump Kit FP4875

4

| Venturi, 3/4 HP| N32P-63
Venturi, 1 HP| N32P-64
Venturi, 1/2 HP| N32P-72

5

| Nozzle (#51), 1/2 & 3/4 HP| J34P-41
Nozzle (#54), 1 HP| J34P-44
6| Insert, Jet Body| N40-39P
7| Gasket| J20-18
8| Jet Body| N40-38P
9| O-Ring, Check Valve| U9-226
10| Check Valve – Complete| N166-5P
11| Pipe Plug – 1/8” NPT – Sq. Hd.| WC78-41T
12| Screw – #10 – 16 x 1-1/8” Lg. (4 Req.)| U30-742SS

Deep Well Installation
4” Double Pipe Kit for 4200 and 4300 Series Pumps

Kit FP4800

2

| Nozzle (#51)| J34P-41
Nozzle (#52)| J34P-42

3

| Venturi [<120’ (36.6 m)]| J32P-24
Venturi [>110’ (33.6 m)]| J32P-18
4| Check Valve| N212-12P
5| Strainer| L8-1P

2” Single Pipe Kit for 4200 and 4300 Series Pumps

Kit FP4840

1

| Venturi [<120’ (36.6 m)]| J32P-24
Venturi [>110’ (33.6 m)]| J32P-18

2

| Nozzle (#52)| J34P-42
Nozzle (#54)| J34P-44
3| Jet Body| J40-24
4| Cup Leather (2)| J57-1
5| Spacer| J43-14P
6| Check Valve| P122-10B
7| Valve Seat| J66-13
| Casing Adapter| J216-44
| Turned Couplings 1-1/4 NPT (5)| U11-1

Not Illustrated.

For parts or assistance, call Flotec Customer Service at 800-365-6832.

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