BEFORE GETTING STARTED
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WARNING
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Serious or fatal electrical shock may result from failure to connect the ground terminal to the motor, SubDrive controller, metal plumbing,
or other metal near the motor or cable using wire no smaller than motor cable wires. To minimize risk of electrical shock, disconnect
power before working on or around the SubDrive system. CAPACITORS INSIDE THE SUBDRIVE CONTROLLER CAN STILL HOLD LETHAL VOLTAGE
EVEN AFTER POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.
ALLOW 5 MINUTES FOR DANGEROUS INTERNAL VOLTAGE TO DISCHARGE BEFORE REMOVING SUBDRIVE COVER.
DO NOT POWER ON OR USE THE DRIVE WITH THE COVER REMOVED.
Do not use motor in swimming areas.
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ATTENTION
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This equipment should be installed by technically qualified personnel. Failure to install it in compliance with national and local electrical
codes and within Franklin Electric recommendations may result in electrical shock or fire hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or
equipment failure. Installation information is available through pump manufacturers and distributors or directly from Franklin Electric at
our toll-free number 1-800-348-2420.
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CAUTION
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Use the SubDrive only with Franklin Electric 4-inch submersible motors as specified in this manual (see Table 2, page 15). Use of this unit
with any other Franklin Electric motor or with motors from other manufacturers may result in damage to both motor and electronics. In
applications where water delivery is critical, a replacement pressure sensor and/or back-up system should be readily available if the drive
fails to operate as intended.
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ATTENTION
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The screen(s) should be checked occasionally and cleaned of debris to ensure proper drive function. As the screen becomes full/blocked,
the SubDrive will reduce output power to avoid excessive internal heat. This may result in reduced water delivery.