A.Y. McDonald · Pump Protection
Pumptec with Remote Reading
Load and line-voltage protection for Franklin 2-wire and 3-wire single-phase submersible motors, 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP, 115V or 230V.
3-Second Dry-Well Trip
1/3-1 1/2 HP
115V or 230V 1Ph
50/60 Hz
2-Wire and 3-Wire Motors
Alarm Contacts 1 A
Remote (IR) Accessible
UL/CSA Listed
Indoor or Outdoor
3 lb Weight
What Ships and What It Needs to Run
Included: the Pumptec unit in its enclosure (Baker part 6617-425, Franklin Electric 5800020610).
Fits: Franklin 2-wire and 3-wire single-phase submersible motors, 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP. Not for permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors.
Still required: the motor’s control box (3-wire motors) and motor overload protection to NEC Article 430. Pumptec replaces neither.
Overview
Pumptec is a microcomputer-based pump protection device. It continuously monitors motor load and power line conditions to protect against dry well conditions, waterlogged tanks and abnormal line voltage. It interrupts power to the motor whenever the motor load drops below a preset level or drops quickly, and its indicator lights show the complete system status without removing the cover.
It is optimized for Franklin 2-wire and 3-wire single-phase motors from 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP. An adjustable underload (dry well) setting handles unusual installations, and alarm circuit contacts can drive a remote alarm.
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Dry well (underload) protection — stops the motor when the well runs dry, then restarts it after the reset time you choose.
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Over and under voltage — shuts down on bad line voltage and restarts automatically when it returns to normal.
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Rapid cycle protection — catches a waterlogged tank or failed check valve before the motor starts itself to death.
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Bound pump (overload) — trips on excessive motor current.
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Heavy-duty relay and alarm contacts — 1 A at 115V or 230V for a remote alarm.
Genuine A.Y. McDonald equipment, factory-new in original packaging — sold and supported by Watermain Supply, an independent industrial supplier. Watermain Supply is an Authorized Stocking A.Y. McDonald and Baker Water Systems Distributor.
12-Month Franklin Electric Warranty
Covered for 12 months from the date of installation, and no more than 24 months from the date of manufacture, under Franklin Electric’s standard limited warranty. A.Y. McDonald warrants items it does not manufacture to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty.
Check the Part Number Before You Compare
This is Baker part 6617-425, supplied by A.Y. McDonald under the Baker number. Franklin Electric sells the same unit as order number 5800020610. The Pumps by Baker catalog prints the Franklin model as 580 002 0600; Franklin’s current brochure and price list use 5800020610.
Which Pumptec Is Right for Your Well?
| Protects against |
QD Pumptec |
Pumptec |
Pumptec-Plus |
| Air or gas locked pump (cavitation) |
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| Broken shaft or coupling |
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| Clogged well screen |
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| Drop in water level |
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| Faulty check valve |
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| High voltage |
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| Low voltage |
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| Low yield wells |
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| Rapid cycling |
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| Waterlogged tank |
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| Worn pump parts |
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| Motor size |
1/3 to 1 HP |
1/3 to 1 1/2 HP |
1/2 to 5 HP |
| Supply |
230V, 60 Hz |
115V or 230V, 50/60 Hz |
230V, 60 Hz |
| Mounting |
Inside a Franklin QD relay control box |
Indoor or outdoor enclosure |
Indoor or outdoor enclosure |
| Indicator lights |
No |
Yes: power, load, voltage |
Yes: green, yellow, red |
| Underload setting |
Factory, ±20% or field calibrate |
Adjustable 40 to 90% SFL |
Snapshot calibration, ±25% |
| Restart timer |
2 to 240 min |
2 to 120 min |
Manual, or 1 min to 4 hr 16 min |
| Alarm contacts |
No |
Yes, 1 A |
No |
Source: Franklin Electric Single-Phase Pump Protection brochure M1409 (01/17) and the three owner’s manuals. SFL = motor service factor load.
Specifications
| Baker part number |
6617-425 |
| Franklin Electric order number |
5800020610 |
| Motor horsepower |
1/3 to 1 1/2 HP |
| Motor type |
Single-phase induction run, 2-wire or 3-wire. Not for PSC motors |
| Supply voltage |
115V or 230V, wired the same way at either voltage |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
4 W |
| Response time |
3 seconds |
| Underload trip |
Factory 70% of service factor load; adjustable 40 to 90% |
| Reset (restart) time |
Adjustable 2 to 120 min; factory 30 min |
| Under / over voltage trip |
207V / 253V factory preset (±10%) |
| Voltage fault retry |
Every 2 minutes until line voltage is normal |
| Rapid cycle trip |
4 starts per minute (Pumptec wired ahead of the pressure switch) |
| Overload trip |
Excessive motor current; manual reset by removing power for 10 seconds |
| Alarm contact rating |
1 A, 115V or 230V |
| Indicator lights |
Power, Load, Voltage |
| Remote (IR) access |
Yes |
| Operating temperature |
-15 °F to 130 °F |
| Listing |
UL/CSA |
| Weight |
3 lb |
Sources: Franklin Electric Pumptec Owner’s Manual 225468103 Rev. 2 (06-16); Single-Phase Pump Protection brochure M1409 (01/17); Pumps by Baker catalog rev 3/26, p. 134.
Installation
- Turn off power at the AC source and remove the Pumptec cover.
- For a 1 1/2 HP motor, move the circuit board jumper to the 1.5 hp position. The factory position covers 1/3 to 1 HP.
- Mount the unit where it is convenient to wire.
- Choose a wiring option: Pumptec may be wired ahead of or after the pressure switch, on 2-wire and 3-wire motors. Wire it ahead of the switch if you want rapid cycle protection and status lights at all times.
- Connect L1, L2 and ground from the supply, and the motor leads to the 2-wire motor or the 3-wire control box. Power connects the same way at 115V or 230V.
- Set the reset time-out knob; the factory setting is 30 minutes.
- Leave the underload setting at the factory 70% unless the installation is unusual.
- Wire the alarm circuit if wanted (1 A maximum), replace the cover and restore power.
The wiring diagrams, install options and dial settings are in the photo gallery above.
What the Lights Mean
| Light |
Meaning |
| Power solid |
Powered and idle: waiting for the pressure switch to start the motor |
| Power flashing |
Pumping water and running normally |
| Load solid, no flicker |
Dry well: motor load below the underload setting. Restarts after the reset time |
| Load solid, slight flicker |
Underload from a rapid drop in load (about 25% in 20 seconds). Restarts after the reset time |
| Load flashing |
Overload: motor current too high. Reset by removing power for 10 seconds |
| Voltage solid |
Under voltage (below 207V). Restarts when voltage returns to normal |
| Voltage flashing |
Over voltage (above 253V). Restarts when voltage returns to normal |
| Load and Voltage flashing together |
Rapid cycling (4 starts per minute). Restarts after the reset time |
Troubleshooting
| Symptom |
What to check |
| No lights |
No power at L1 and L2, or Pumptec is wired after the pressure switch and the switch is open |
| Solid load light |
Check that pump and motor are matched; look for a blocked intake, stuck check valve, stripped coupling or blocked plumbing. If the unit is too sensitive, lower the underload setting, then confirm it still trips on a dry well |
| Flashing load light |
Motor stalled or a ground fault |
| Solid or flashing voltage light |
Line voltage too low or too high: check for loose connections or an unloaded generator, and report persistent problems to the power company |
| Load and voltage lights flashing |
Rapid cycling: check for a waterlogged pressure tank or a bobbing float switch |
Before You OrderCheck the motor nameplate: 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP, single phase, 115V or 230V. Pumptec is not for PSC motors, and A.Y. McDonald notes it is not compatible with two-wire A.Y. McDonald motors. It does not replace a motor control box or motor overload protection.
