Startup And Operation - Calpeda 4CS Series Operating Instructions Manual

6.5. Electrical connection
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Electrical connection must be carried out only
by a qualified electrician in accordance with
local regulations. Follow safety standards.
The unit must be properly earthed (groun-ded),
also with a non-metallic delivery pipe.
Make sure the frequency and mains voltage cor-
respond with the name plate data.
The control panel must contain:
• a device for disconnection from the mains (switch)
with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in all
poles;
• an adequate motor protector with curve D for the
current indicated on the name-plate;
• a capacitor for the single-phase pumps, in
accordance with the data indicated on the motors
themselves.
For use in swimming pools (not when persons are
in the pool), garden ponds and similar places, a
residual current device with IΔN not exceeding 30
mA must be installed in the supply circuit.
Install electrodes to protect the pump against dry
running.
6.5.1. Connection of cables
Feed cables have to be chosen on the basis of
power, distance, voltage drop and temperature.
For connection of cables in the well, use thermo-
shrinking insulation sheathes or other systems used
for submerged cables.
Before lowering the motor into the well, use
appropriate instruments to measure continuity
between phases and perform an isolation test
between each single phase and the earth conductor.
6.5.2. Operation with a soft starting device
Adjust soft starter to 55% of the rated vollage
Adjust acceleration and deceleration lime to max. 3
seconds.
Soft starting device has to be bridged after
acceleration with a contactor.
Please striclly observe the manufacturer's operaling
instructions.
6.5.3. Operation with frequency converter
Make sure that the motor is suitable for use with a
variable frequency control.
Adjust the frequency converter so that the limiting
values of min. 30 Hz and max. 60 Hz will not be
exceeded.
The maximum running up time from 0 to 30 Hz and
running down time from 30 to 0 Hz for frequency-
converter operation is 1 second.
4CS_Rev4 - Operating Instructions

7. STARTUP AND OPERATION

7.1. Preliminary checks before start-up of the
pump
Do not start-up the device in case of damaged parts.
7.2. First starting
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ATTENTION: never run the pump dry, not even
for a short trial run.
Start the pump with the gate valve regulated to
minimum aperture and wait until the delivery pipe is
completely free of air.
With a three-phase motor make sure the direction
of rotation is correct.
For this purpose, with the gate valve at half-open
aperture position, check the pressure (with the
pressure gauge) or flow rate (sight check) after
starting. Switch off power, reverse the connections of
two phases on the control panel, re-start and check
the pressure or flow rate capacity again.
The correct direction of rotation will provide a
considerably greater and easily distinguishable
pressure and delivery capacity.
Never start or run the pump when the gate valve
has been opened too widely.
Make sure the pump operates within its rated
limits of performance and that the rated absorbed
current is not exceeded.
Otherwise, regulate the delivery gate valve or the
setting of any pressure switches.
ATTENTION: avoid long periods of operation with
closed discharge.
7.3. Generator supply
The switching sequence is of utmost importance.
If you do not apply this correctly, both motor and
generator may be damaged.
Therefore:
- AIways switch the generator on and off without load!
This means:
- Starting: aiways switch the generator ON first - and
the motor afterwards!
- Stopping: always switch the motor OFF first - and
the generator afterwards!
7.4. Switch off of the pump
ON
The appliance must be switch off every time
there are faults. (see troubleshooting).
The product is designed for a continuous duty, the
switch off is performed by disconnecting the power
supply by means the expected disconnecting
devices. (see paragraph "6.5 Electrical connection").
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