Owner's manual

2 (FW1086)
95 North Oak St. • Kendallville, IN 46755 • 1-800-345-9422
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Read these warnings and instructions
carefully. Failure to follow could result in serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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Capacitors inside the Artesian Drive
controller can still hold a lethal voltage even after power
has been removed. Allow 10 minutes for dangerous internal
voltage to discharge before opening the unit.
Do not use power factor correction
capacitors with the Artesian Drive. Damage will result to both
motor and drive.
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Electrical installations
shall be in accordance with National Electric
Code (NEC) and all applicable local codes
and ordinances. A licensed electrician should
perform installation.
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Be sure system is connected
to a circuit equipped with a fuse or circuit
breaker of the correct rating.
Always disconnect power
source before performing any work on or near
the controller, motor or its connected load. If
the power disconnect point is out-of-sight, lock
it in the open position and/or tag it to prevent unexpected
application of power. Failure to do so could result in fatal
electrical shock or bodily injury.
DO NOT handle pump with wet
hands or when standing in water as fatal electrical
shock could occur. Disconnect main power supply
before handling system for any reason.
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Protect the power cable from
coming in contact with sharp objects, oil, grease,
hot surfaces o r chemicals. DO NOT kink the
power cable. If damaged replace immediately.
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NEVER leave the control box,
fused disconnect switch, or covers open (either
partially or completely) when not being worked
on by a competent electrician or repairman.
Always use caution when
operating electrical controls in damp areas. If possible,
avoid all contact with electrical equipment during
thunderstorms or extreme damp conditions.
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Install all electrical equipment
in protected area to prevent mechanical damage
which could produce serious electrical shock and/
or equipment failure.
DO NOT use this system to pump
flammable liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene,
etc. Failure to follow the above warning could result
in property damage and/or personal injury.
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This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Do not pump water above 140 degrees
Fahrenheit.
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This unit not tested for use
in swimming pool areas.
How it Works
The F&W Artesian Drive is designed to be part of a system
that consists of only four major components:
A. Standard Pump and Three Phase Motor.
B. Artesian Drive Controller.
C. Small Pressure Tank (for tank size, see Table 2).
D. Pressure Sensor (provided).
Pressure
Sensor
Leads
Tank
Outlet
Pump
Motor
Inlet
Pressure
Relief Valve
Power to
Motor
Power Supply from
Circuit Breaker
Constant Pressure
Diagram
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Figure 2a - Constant Pressure Diagram for booster pumps
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Pressure
Sensor
Leads
Tank
Outlet
Pump
Motor
Inlet
Pressure
Relief Valve
Power
to
Motor
Power Supply from
Circuit Breaker
Figure 2b - Constant Pressure Diagram for centrifugal pumps
Constant Pressure
The F&W Artesian Drive provides consistent pressure regula-
tion using custom programming to run a standard motor
and pump according to the pressure demands indicated by
a heavy duty pressure switch. By adjusting the motor/pump
speed, the Artesian Drive can deliver consistent pressure