Dhw circulation pumps for potable water systems (24 pages)
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HEATING AND COOLING CIRULCATION PUMP INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE CONTACT AND FURTHER INFORMATION...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO INDEX INTRODUCTION ..............................3 1 MANUFACTURER .............................3 1.1 Service centres ..............................3 1.2 Requesting technical support ..........................3 2 RELEVANT INFORMATION ........................4 2.1 Identification of the manual ........................... 4 2.2 Information about the manual ..........................4 2.3 Recipients of the manual ............................
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) ..................23 9 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING ......................23 9.1 Packaging and packaging contents ........................23 9.2 Unpacking ................................24 10 STORAGE ..............................24 11 INSTALLATION ............................25 11.1 Mounting positions .............................. 25 11.2 Motor body positions ............................26 11.3 Mounting the pipes ..............................
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO INTRODUCTION Dear Client, We would like to firstly thank you for trusting us with your new purchase of the “Circulator - TacoFlow3 Series”. We are confident that our product will meet your expectations, thanks to the reliability achieved with our constant attention to the innovative processes and the technical and commercial transformations of the markets.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO RELEVANT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION OF THE MANUAL This document is called Instruction Manual (hereinafter “manual”). The manual is identified by the following data shown on the cover and at the foot of the page: • “EN” language code •...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO AUTHORISED OPERATORS WARNING AUTHORISED OPERATORS MUST ONLY CARRY OUT THE INTERVENTIONS ON THE CIRCULATOR THAT FALL UNDER THEIR SPECIFIC COMPETENCE. BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY INTERVENTION ON THE CIRCULATOR, THE AUTHORISED OPERATORS MUST ENSURE THAT THEY ARE IN A TOP PSYCHOPHYSICAL STATE SO AS TO ALWAYS GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY CONDITIONS.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO CONSULTATION NOTES Bold text: Highlights certain significant phrases and references in the text. Generic or specific warning sign: Highlights risks related to the health and safety of the authorised operators and/or risks of damage or malfunction of the circulator.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO MAIN ABBREVIATIONS Circa par. Paragraph chap. Pos. Chapter Position Personal Protective Equipment q.ty Quantity Right side Ref. Reference etc. Etcetera Left side e.g. Example Seconds FIG. Figure/s TAB. Table Hours MAX. Maximum From, to MIN.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO IDENTIFICATION OF THE CIRCULATOR DESIGNATION The machine in question (hereinafter circulator) is denominated as: CIRCULATOR SERIES TacoFlow3 MODEL MAX / MAX PRO Features Nominal diameter Centre distance (*) Electrical MAX Head (dm) Connection Communication (ND)
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO CONFORMITY EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer TACO ITALIA SRL Via G. Galilei, 89 - 91 - 36066 Sandrigo (VI) Italy Tel. +39 0444 666800 - Fax +39 0444 666801 info@tacoitalia.com - www.tacoitalia.com Declares under its sole responsibility that the machine...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO NAMEPLATE AND CE MARKING The nameplate and CE marking are applied on the external part of the circulator, in accordance with the Directives indicated in the EU Declaration of Conformity. ATTENTION UPON PURCHASE, MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCULATOR BEARS THE NAMEPLATE AND CE MARKING. IF NOT, IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OR THE SERVICE CENTRE.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCULATOR The circulator is of wet rotor type with an integrated electronic frequency converter (INVERTER). The circulator combines an advanced hydraulic system, a high efficiency motor, intuitive control electronics and operating software that allow it to adapt perfectly to the various operating conditions and the actual system requirements. The motor including the electronic regulation module is fitted on the pump casing with four screws.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE The circulator has been designed and built for the intended use referred to in par. 5.2, therefore any other type of use is prohibited so as to guarantee the safety of the authorised operators and the efficiency of the circulator itself at all times.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO DIMENSIONS FRONT SIDE LH SIDE PLAN FIG. 2 (Dimensions) MKTG-TRA-MAN-E9150400-10/2019-ENG Instructions for installation and use...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO LIMITS OF USE AND TECHNICAL DATA Power supply voltage Power supply frequency Insulation class Degree of protection Appliance class Ambient temperature (MIN - MAX) +0 -+40 °C Liquid temperature °C -10 to +110 MAX Relative humidity conditions ≤...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO SUITABLE LIQUIDS FOR PUMPING Types of liquids Features Clean, non-aggressive and non-explosive, with no solid particles, fibres or mineral Liquids oils Water according to VDI 2035 Liquids in the heating systems Mixture of water and glycol with percentages that are not higher than 30% TAB.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 5.10 NAME OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS BOTTOM VIEW FRONT SIDE LH SIDE PLAN FIG. 3 (Name of the main components) Instructions for installation and use MKTG-TRA-MAN-E9150400-10/2019-ENG...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO Ref. Name Main functions Curve selector (MAX Mod.) Selects the desired performance curve LED indicator (MAX Mod.) indicates the various operating phases with different colours On indicates the selected reading: • W = Absorbed electrical power Selected reading LED •...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO FIG. 4 (Name of the main components) Ref. Name Main functions Motor cover screws They secure the cover to the container (N. 4 - 3x25 mm - 1.05 Nm ± 0.15 Nm) Control shell unit...
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LED indicator the circulator (see par. 5.12.1) FRONT SIDE TAB. 13 (Command and control device MAX mod.) INFORMATION THE GRAPHS OF THE PERFORMANCE/CONSUMPTION CURVES FOR EVERY PUMP SIZE ARE SHOWN ON THE WWW.TACONOVA. COM WEBSITE. MKTG-TRA-MAN-E9150400-10/2019-ENG Instructions for installation and use...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 5.12.1 OPERATING MODE MAX AND MAX PRO MOD. Colour Description The activeADAPT program allows the circulator to adapt its performance to the system requirements during short control intervals within a defined regulation area. Purple • It improves the hydraulic balance of the system ActiveADAPT •...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO INFORMATION TO SET THE OPERATING MODE SEE PAR. 12.2.2. GUARDS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES NAME AND FUNCTIONS FRONT SIDE LH SIDE FIG. 5 (Guards and protective devices) Ref. Name Main functions Motor cover Covers the electric motor Power connection cover It holds the plug&play connector...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO DANGER IT IS FORBIDDEN TO NEUTRALISE, TAMPER WITH, MANIPULATE OR BYPASS THE GUARDS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES INSTALLED IN THE CIRCULATOR. IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REPLACE ANY SAFETY DEVICE OR ONE OF ITS COMPONENTS WITH NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) It is mandatory to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in compliance with the laws on health and safety in the workplace in the country of use of the circulator. The employer and authorised operators must know and apply the obligations and duties set forth by the above mentioned legislation.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO UNPACKING Proceed as follows to unpack: 1) Open the packaging and remove the circulator 2) Check the packaging contents (see par. 9.1) INFORMATION IF COMPONENTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE MISSING, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER (SEE CHAP. 1).
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO INSTALLATION WARNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CIRCULATOR CAN ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY THE MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AND THE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. 11.1 MOUNTING POSITIONS WARNING IT IS MANDATORY TO INSTALL THE CIRCULATOR WITH THE AXIS OF THE MOTOR SHAFT HORIZONTAL TO THE FLOOR.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 11.2 MOTOR BODY POSITIONS INFORMATION THE MOTOR BODY CAN BE ROTATED TO THE POSITIONS INDICATED IN FIG. 8. THE MOTOR BODY POSITIONS REFER TO BOTH THE MAX MOD. AND THE MAX PRO MOD. DANGER IT IS MANDATORY TO CHECK THAT THE CIRCULATOR IS IN THE SAFETY STATE BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 11.3 MOUNTING THE PIPES 1) Check the direction of the water flow indicated by the arrow on the circulator (FIG. 9 - Ref. 1) 2) Close the shut-off valves (FIG. 9 - Ref. 2) 3) Place the circulator on the pipes without creating tension and with the motor shaft positioned horizontally (FIG. 9 - Ref.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 11.5 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SOURCE DANGER THE POWER LINE WHICH THE CIRCULATOR IS CONNECTED TO MUST CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE LAW IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF USE, AND BE FITTED WITH A SUITABLE “EARTHING” SYSTEM AND A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE, WHICH DISCONNECTS THE POWER SUPPLY IF THE EARTH LEAKAGE CURRENT EXCEEDS 30 mA FOR 30 ms, OR AN ISOLATION DEVICE ADEQUATE FOR THE MAX ABSORBED POWER (SEE PAR.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO Proceed as follows to connect the circulator to the power source: 1) Use a cable (FIG. 10 - Ref. 1) with the features indicated in FIG. 10 2) Connect the blue wire (neutral) to terminal N (FIG. 10 - Ref. 2) 3) Connect the black or brown wire (phase) to terminal L (FIG.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO USING THE CIRCULATOR 12.1 CHECKS AND OPERATIONS BEFORE START-UP DANGER BEFORE USING THE CIRCULATOR, IT IS MANDATORY FOR THE AUTHORISED OPERATORS TO READ AND BE CERTAIN TO HAVE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PARTS OF THIS MANUAL.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.2 START-UP DANGER BEFORE STARTING THE CIRCULATOR, IT IS MANDATORY TO READ AND BE CERTAIN TO HAVE UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PARTS OF THIS MANUAL. WARNING IT IS MANDATORY TO PERFORM THE CHECKS OF THE PAR. 12.1 BEFORE EVERY START-UP OF THE CIRCULATOR.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.2.2 SETTING THE CIRCULATOR TO MAX PRO MOD. Change the circulator performance (head) accordingly, using the SET, DOWN and UP buttons. Function Setting ActiveADAPT (*) Purple (**) 1) Press the SET button for 2 s, the LED indicating the operating status starts to flash quickly.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.2.3 SETTING THE CIRCULATOR TO MAX MOD. Change the circulator performance (head) accordingly by rotating the selector with the suitable tool. The selection of the correct operating curve depends on the system characteristics and on the system heat demand.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.3 EXTERNAL CONNECTION FOR 0-10 V / PWM SIGNAL WARNING IT IS MANDATORY TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS IF AN EXTERNAL CONNECTION IS REQUIRED (PLC/PUMP CONTROLLER). INFORMATION CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS VALID FOR BOTH THE MAX MOD. AND THE MAX PRO MOD.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.3.1 STANDBY MODE (MAX PRO MOD.) In the operating mode with an external connection for the 0-10 V / PWM signal, the Standby mode is indicated by the yellow LED (flashing slowly) turning on and Stb appearing on the display (see FIG. 12).
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.3.4 PWM INPUT The circulator operates at variable speed according to the input duty cycle. The input signal must be a square wave with a frequency between 200 Hz and 5 kHz and an amplitude between 5 V and 12 V.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.4.1 TECHNICAL MENU (MAX PRO MOD.) Proceed as follows to access the technical menu: 1) Press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 5 s and “tECH” will appear on the display 2) Press the SET buttons and select the parameter to be displayed by pressing the UP or DOWN (see TAB. 23) buttons...
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 12.5 SHUTDOWN 1) De-energise the circulator by turning the main switch (installed by the Client) to Pos. 0 2) Check that the LED goes off on the circulator 12.6 EMERGENCY STOP In order to react to hazardous situations that may arise suddenly, authorised operators must: 1) De-energise the circulator by turning the main switch (installed by the Client) to Pos.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO ANOMALIES: CAUSES AND REMEDIES DANGER IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THE CIRCULATOR IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY TYPE OF ANOMALY. DURING MAINTENANCE IT IS FORBIDDEN TO LEAVE THE CIRCULATOR UNATTENDED AND WITHOUT PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ACCESS TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONS.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO MAINTENANCE 14.1 GENERAL WARNINGS DANGER ALL MAINTENANCE ON THE CIRCULATOR MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE CIRCULATOR IN THE SAFETY STATE (SEE PAR. 5.1). DANGER AUTHORISED OPERATORS ARE FORBIDDEN FROM LEAVING THE CIRCULATOR UNATTENDED DURING MAINTENANCE WITHOUT IMPLEMENTING ALL THE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ACCESS TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONS.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO 14.3 PERIODIC VERIFICATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GUARDS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES DANGER IT IS FORBIDDEN TO NEUTRALISE, TAMPER WITH, MANIPULATE OR BYPASS THE GUARDS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES INSTALLED IN THE CIRCULATOR. IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REPLACE THE CIRCULATOR GUARDS OR PROTECTIVE DEVICES WITH NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO INSTRUCTIONS FOR DECOMMISSIONING, DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL WARNING IT IS FORBIDDEN TO DISPOSE OF LIQUIDS AND RESIDUAL OIL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. WARNING ONLY DISPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS CONSIDERED TO BE POLLUTING AND HAZARDOUS BY COMMISSIONING AUTHORISED AND SPECIALISED FACILITIES FOR THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRODUCT.
TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO SPARE PARTS 16.1 ORDERING METHOD ATTENTION ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS FOR ANY REPLACEMENT MUST ONLY BE REQUESTED FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR THE SERVICE CENTRE. MKTG-TRA-MAN-E9150400-10/2019-ENG Instructions for installation and use...
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TACOFLOW3 MAX / MAX PRO ATTACHMENTS 17.1 DECLARATION OF DELIVERY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAWS ON HEALTH AMD SAFETY OF WORKERS IN THE WORKPLACE, THE EMPLOYER DECLARES TO HAVE PROVIDED THIS MANUAL TO THE AUTHORISED OPERATORS FOR CORRECT INFORMATION AND TRAINING ON USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LINE.
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