Grundfos 15 BMQE 07B-180 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Grundfos 15 BMQE 07B-180 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Grundfos 15 BMQE 07B-180 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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BMQE
Constant Pressure System
Installation and operating instructions

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  • Page 1 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS BMQE Constant Pressure System Installation and operating instructions...
  • Page 2 To obtain service under this warranty, the defective product must be returned to the distrib- utor or dealer of Grundfos' products from which it was purchased together with proof of pur- chase and installation date, failure date, and supporting installation data. Unless otherwise provided, the distributor or dealer will contact Grundfos or an authorized service station for instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Quick installation guide 1.2 Introduction 3.2 Mechanical installation 3.3 Electrical installation The Grundfos BMQE Constant Pressure System is a complete 3.4 Installation of pressure sensor pressure boosting system that includes pump, controller, tank, 3.5 Installation of diaphragm pressure tank mounting brackets, and pressure sensor.
  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    1.5 Features and benefits At large flow rates, the pressure will drop quickly and the pump will start immediately and maintain constant pressure. When the The BMQE Constant Pressure System features: system is running, the BMQE controller makes small adjustments •...
  • Page 5: Quick Selection Guide

    /h). • Select a 15 BMQE 05A-110. Flow required [gpm] Additional (boost) pressure required [psi] 15 BMQE 07B-180 22 BMQE 10C-190 22 BMQE 05B-120 30 BMQE 10C-130 15 BMQE 05A-110 22 BMQE 05A-80 30 BMQE 05B-90 1.9 Overview of built-in protections 2.
  • Page 6: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Quick installation guide For more detailed instructions, skip this section and go to section 3.2 Mechanical installation. Warning Before starting work on the BMQE controller or BMQE pump, make sure that the electricity supply has been switched OFF and that it cannot be accidentally switched on.
  • Page 7 9. Close the BMQE controller cover. 10.Switch on main power. Diaphragm tank pre-charge 14.Verify that the BMQE controller is operating. 11.Set controller discharge psi and verify diaphragm pre-charge pressure. 15.Optional: lock the buttons. 12.Switch on the BMQE controller. Consult Troubleshooting section 13.Verify that the BMQE pump is operating.
  • Page 8: Mechanical Installation

    The sound pressure level of the BMQE is <74 db[A] at a distance conduit and cable trays. Tie the cable shield to ground only at of 3 feet (1 meter). It is recommended by Grundfos that the pump the BMQE controller panel.
  • Page 9: Installation Of Pressure Sensor

    The supply voltage and frequency are marked on the nameplate. 3.4 Installation of pressure sensor Make sure that the BMQE controller and BMQE pump are 3.4.1 Positioning the pressure sensor suitable for the electricity supply on which they will be used. Pressure losses often cause inconvenience to the user.
  • Page 10: Installation Of Pressure Relief Valve

    3.5.1 Pre-charge pressure setting The pre-charge pressure of the diaphragm tank must be set to 70 % of the pressure setting in order to use the tank to the limit of its capacity. Use the values in the following table. Pre-charge pressure is measured with 0 psi in the pipeline: Setting (psi) Pre-charge pressure (psi)
  • Page 11: Bmqe Controller Operating Functions

    4.3 BMQE controller operating functions 4.3.4 Pressure setting 4.3.1 Location of ON / OFF button The two arrow buttons on the BMQE controller front are used for the pressure setting; see fig. 9. The ON / OFF button is located on the front of the BMQE controller (fig.
  • Page 12: Built-In Protections

    4.3.7 Service alarm 4.5.1 Dry-run indicator light ON If one or more factory-set alarm values are exceeded, the When the motor is stopped, the dry-running indicator light is indicator light for service alarm is permanently on. See fig. 11. permanently ON. See fig. 12. Possible service alarms: •...
  • Page 13: Position Of Led's

    5. Position of LED’s Fig. 13 LED’s located on the supply board inside the controller Pos. Indication Description + 24 V overload Permanent red light when the internal 24 VDC supply is overloaded + 24 V Permanent green light when the internal 24 VDC supply is OK + 10 V Permanent green light when the internal 10 VDC supply is OK + 5 V...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Service

    Note classified as contaminated. If Grundfos is requested to service the pump, Grundfos must be contacted with details about the pumped liquid, etc. before the CONTROL INDICATOR pump is returned for service. Otherwise Grundfos can refuse to accept the pump for service.
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    The sound pressure level is < 74 db[A] at a distance of 3 feet (1 meter). It is recommended by Grundfos that the pump be installed with sound and vibration dampening equipment such as flexible piping adapters and anti-vibration mounting.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting 8.1 Fault finding chart - BMQE pump Also refer to section 8.2 Fault finding chart - BMQE controller to troubleshoot the controller. Fault Possible cause Possible remedy The BMQE does not run. The GFI or the voltage-operated GFI has Cut in the circuit breaker.
  • Page 17: Fault Finding Chart - Bmqe Controller

    8.2 Fault finding chart - BMQE controller Also refer to 8.1 Fault finding chart - BMQE pump to troubleshoot the pump. Fault Possible cause Possible remedy No light in the front cover. The ribbon cable connection is loose or Is the control indicator LED flashing? defective.
  • Page 18 Fault Possible cause Possible remedy The BMQE controller indicates The pump cable is longer than 650 feet. Reduce the length of the pump cable. “No contact to pump”. Cable breakage Switch off the main power supply to the controller. Switch on the main power supply again.
  • Page 19: Instruments Not Allowed

    Fault Possible cause Possible remedy 12. The controller indicates “Overload”. The pump is worn or blocked. The pump must be serviced. The pump is too large for the installed motor. Replace pump or motor. 13. The controller indicates “Sensor defective”. The pressure sensor is defective.
  • Page 20: Checking Of Motor And Cable

    8.4 Checking of motor and cable Supply voltage Measure the voltage (RMS) between line and neutral. When the motor is loaded, the voltage should be within Connect the voltmeter to the terminals at the connection. the range specified in section For general use of the R100, see the operating instructions included with the R100.
  • Page 21: Pressure Sensor Voltage Chart

    8.6 Pressure sensor voltage chart Voltage to pressure chart for BMQE pressure sensors. Measure DC voltage between Sensor IN and Sensor Ground. Voltages less than 2 or greater than 10 indicate an incorrectly wired or a faulty sensor. DC voltage DC voltage DC voltage 40.5...
  • Page 22: Disposal

    This product or parts of it must be disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Use the public or private waste collection service. If this is not possible, dispose of the product according to local regulations. Grundfos recommends that the products are recycled whenever possible.
  • Page 23 U.S.A. Canada México GRUNDFOS Pumps Corporation GRUNDFOS Canada Inc. Bombas GRUNDFOS de México S.A. de C.V. 17100 West 118th Terrace 2941 Brighton Road Boulevard TLC No. 15 Olathe, Kansas 66061 Oakville, Ontario Parque Industrial Stiva Phone: +1-913-227-3400 L6H 6C9 Aeropuerto...
  • Page 24 Innovation is the essence L-BMQ-TL-01 1010 The name Grundfos, the Grundfos logo, and the payoff Be–Think–Innovate are registrated trademarks owned by Grundfos Management A/S or Grundfos A/S, Denmark. All rights reserved worldwide. Repl. L-EZ-TL-001 0308 © 2008, 2010 Grundfos Pumps Corp.

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