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- Page 1 CHIE VARIABLE SPEED BOOSTER PUMP SYSTEM OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Manufactured With Pride In The USA www.ameriwater.com • 800-535-5585 AmeriWater • 3345 Stop 8 Rd. • Dayton, OH 45414 P/N 98-0118 Rev.B 28OCT10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: VARIABLE SPEED PUMP SYSTEM INTRODUCTION: THEORY OF OPERATION……………………………………………….1 INSTALLATION………………………………………………………….…1 SYSTEM DESIGN DRAWING……………………………………….…..4 STARTUP……………………………………...………………………….….5 MAINTENANCE……………………………………………………………..6 PRELIMINARY CHECKS: MEASURING VOLTAGE & CURRENT………………………………………………………………….6 TROUBLE SHOOTING THE PUMP……………………………………6 VALVES………………………………………………………………………..6 INDICATOR LIGHTS………….……………………………………….…..7 SETTING BY MEANS OF CONTROL PANEL…………………..…..8 SETPOINT SETTING PUMP IN CONTROLLED OPERATION MODE…………………..….9 SETTING TO MAX. -
Page 3: Variable Speed Pump System Introduction Theory Of Operation
VARIABLE SPEED PUMP SYSTEM INTRODUCTION THEORY OF OPERATION The variable speed pump controls out going variable pressures of the water for better equipment operation by maintaining a constant pressure on the system. The pump is capable of producing 26 GPM or more at a minimum of 30 PSI. The variable speed pump system is controlled by a VFD controller mounted to the motor. - Page 4 Protective earth conductors must always have a yellow/green (PE) or yellow/green/blue (PEN) color marking. 7. If the pump is connected to an electric installation where an earth leakage circuit breaker is used as additional protection, this circuit must be marked with the following symbol: When an earth leakage circuit breaker is selected, the total leakage current of all the electrical equipment in the installation must be taken into...
- Page 5 When the pump is switched on by way of the mains, it will start after approx. 5 seconds. When the pump is started/stopped by way of an external on/off switch, it will start immediately. Note: These steps have been already completed at assembly for this product.
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Page 6: System Design Drawing
SYSTEM DESIGN DRAWING... -
Page 7: Startup
START-UP Warning: At high temperatures, the pump may be extremely hot. Do not touch it. Priming: Before startup, or if the pump has been drained, the pump must be filled with liquid and vented. Proceed as follows: Close the discharge isolating valve and bypass valve. (See System Design drawing) ... -
Page 8: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The pump and motor are maintenance free. PRELIMINARY CHECKS: MEASURING VOLTAGE & CURRENT When measuring voltage, use a volt meter,(set to the proper scale) to measure the voltage at the pump terminal box or starter. Measure between power leads L1 and L2 or L1 and N for 115 volt units. When the motor is under load, the voltage should be within +6% to +10% of the Nameplate voltage. -
Page 9: Indicator Lights
INDICATOR LIGHTS The operating condition of the pump is indicated by the green and red indicator lights on the pump control panel. Indicator lights ________________________________________________________________ Indicator lights___________________________________________________ Fault Operation Description (red)____ (green)___________________________________________ The electricity supply has been switched off. ________________________________________________________________ Permanently The pump is operating. -
Page 10: Setting By Means Of Control Panel
SETTING BY MEANS OF CONTROL PANEL Warning: The motor can develop surface temperatures up to 115 degrees F. Touching the motor for any length of time may cause burns. Only the buttons should be touched to avoid injury. The pump control panel, incorporates the following buttons and indicator lights: CONTROL PANEL The desired setpoint is set by pressing the up or down button. -
Page 11: Setpoint Setting Pump In Controlled Operation Mode
SETPOINT SETTING PUMP IN CONTROLLED-OPERATION MODE The figure below represents the pump in controlled-operation mode (pressure control). The light fields 5 and 6 are activated, indicating a desired setpoint of 3 bar. The setting range is equal to the sensor measuring range (see sensor nameplate). -
Page 12: Setting To Min. Curve Duty
FAULT INDICATION A fault indication can be reset in one of the following ways: By briefly pressing the up or down button on the pump. This will not change the setting of the pump. A fault indication cannot be reset by means of the up or down button if the buttons have been locked. -
Page 13: Replacement Parts Drawing
REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING... - Page 14 Chloride, a compound used to produce Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). The AmeriWater system you have purchased may contain PVC or stainless steel parts. While warnings are only required in the State of California, AmeriWater has initiated the use of Prop 65 labeling for all products to ensure compliance with California regulations.
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