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MANUAL ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP CONTROLLERS METRON SERIES MV600 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................... PAGE 2 PART II FUNCTIONS ....................PAGE 2 PART III INSTALLATION....................PAGE 3 PART IV INITIAL INSTALLATION START-UP ..............PAGE 3 PART V OPERATION OF CONTROLLER................. PAGE 4 PART VI SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ................
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PART I: GENERAL DESCRIPTION The basic function of the Fire Pump Controller is to start the pump motor to maintain the water system pressure. The MV600 Controller will automatically start the pump motor upon drop in pressure in the water main or from a number of other demand signals.
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PART III: INSTALLATION The high voltage fire pump controller has been assembled and wired at the factory with the highest workmanship standards. All wiring and functions have been thoroughly tested to ensure correct operation when properly installed. Before operating the controller, perform the Initial Installation Start-Up Procedure, Part IV. The cubicle should be well grounded according to local standards (a ground buss is provided in the top of the cubicle).
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Turn the Test-Off-Run switch to Test position. Note: The phase reversal and power monitoring functions are inoperative when in the Test mode. Push the start button; the motor contactor should close. Push the stop button; the motor contactor should open. Drop water pressure at water inlet to controller so pressure switch will close.
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PART VI: SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Introduction: The explanation of the sequence of operation will start with the assumption that the controller has been properly installed, all external connections have been made, and the Drawout/Disconnect is in the engaged (closed) position. In other words, the controller is operational.
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locked rotor tripped condition, the display module will display the last current that caused the 1OCM to trip until the reset pushbutton is pressed. Electric Motor Lockout/(Option M): Terminals are available to connect to an external switch to lockout the electric motor. This may be necessary to prevent the motor from starting when the engine is running or when a low suction cutoff panel is used, etc.
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