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GRUNDFOS PRODUCT GUIDE/INSTRUCTIONS EZ Boost System with BMQE Booster Pump, Tank, and Controller Product Guide and Installation and operating instructions Please leave these instructions with the pump for future reference.
Contents EZ Boost System 6.3.2. Motor leads, PUMP, Product Guide Page No. terminals 3, 4, and PE (ground) General data 6.3.3. Notes Product range 6.4. Positioning the pressure sensor Materials of construction 6.4.1. Connection of the pressure sensor Type key 6.5.
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Mission - to successfully develop, produce, and sell high quality pumps and pumping systems worldwide, contributing to a better quality of life and healthier environment GBJ - Bjerringbro, Denmark GMU - Fresno, California GPU - Olathe, Kansas GMX - Monterrey, Mexico GPA - Allentown, Pennsylvania GCA - Oakville, Ontario, Canada •...
Min. 8 PSI (0.55 bar) BMQE Pump Sound-pressure level: The sound pressure level of the The pumps used for The Grundfos EZ Boost system are BMQE is lower than 74 db[A] at a modified SQE submersible pumps. The EZ Boost BMQE distance of 3 feet (1 meter).
Product Guide EZ Boost System Weights and electrical data Max. motor output Rated Locked rotor Shipping Shipping Material [P2] Rated Model current current weight volume number Voltage [lb (kg)] 15 BMQE 05A-110 91128524 0.845 0.63 110-115 11.1 26 (11.8) 22 BMQE 05A-80 91128527 0.845 0.63...
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. The pump should not be mounted in or adjacent to living quarters.
Product Guide EZ Boost System EZ Boost Controller Voltage 1 x 100-240 V –10%/+6%, 60 Hz The EZ Boost controller is a control and communication Power unit especially developed for the BMQE booster pumps in consumption constant pressure applications. Current Maximum 130 mA consumption The EZ Boost controller provides:...
Product Guide EZ Boost System Accessories EZ Boost constant pressure kit Description Rating Material number EZ Boost controller and pressure sensor 40 to 100 PSI setting range 91128636 EZ Boost controller Description Rating Material number EZ Boost controller 40 to 100 PSI setting range 91121987 Sensor Description...
The sound pressure level of the BMQE is <74 db[A] at a variations depend on the pipe work, but, typically, they distance of 3 feet (1 meter). It is recommended by Grundfos will lie between 7 and 14 PSI. If the desired consumption is...
Consequently, no extra motor protection is required. The sound pressure level of the BMQE is <74 db[A] at a distance of 3 feet (1 meter). It is recommended by Grundfos 2.3. Over voltage and under voltage that the pump be installed with sound and vibration protection dampening equipment such as;...
Instructions EZ Boost System 4. EZ Boost Quick Guide 4.1 . EZ Boost Quick Selection Guide Example: 1. The maximum demand is 15 GPM (3.4 m3/h). 2. The pressure required is 70 PSI system pressure at the taps in the building. 3.
Instructions EZ Boost System 4.3. EZ Boost Quick Installation Guide FOR MORE DETAILED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE GO TO SECTION 6. Note: The BMQE pump must be installed with the air relief vent in the 12 o’clock position when installed horizontally, and when installed in the vertical position, the air vent must be at the top of the unit.
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Quick Guide EZ Boost System These lights are on Diaphragm Tank Pre-Charge These lights are on 8. Set EZ Boost controller discharge PSI and verify 8. Set EZ Boost controller discharge PSI diaphragm pre-charge pressure. and verify dia g phra g m pre-char g e pressure. Green light is on 11.
Quick Guide EZ Boost System 5. Technical data Rain-tight or wet location hubs that comply with the requirements in the standard for Fittings for Conduit and Supply voltage: 1 x 200-240 V –10%/+6%, 60 Hz Outlet Boxes, UL514B, are to be used. Suitable devices for 1 x 110-115 V –10%/+6%, 60 Hz EZ Boost controller are rated with enclosure type 3, 3R, 3S, Fluid temperature:...
8.4, #5 for further instructions. 6.2. Positioning the BMQE pump Not allowed The GRUNDFOS EZ Boost BMQE pump is supplied with a built-in non-return valve. An arrow on the BMQE sleeve 6.3. EZ Boost controller connection shows the direction of liquid flow through the pump, fig. 3.
Instructions EZ Boost System 6.3.3. NOTES: 6.5. Diaphragm Pressure Tank Connect one PE terminal to the green ground lead from the The EZ Boost controller is designed to work with a 2 gal. pump and one to the ground lead from the main power diaphragm tank.
Instructions EZ Boost System 6.8. BMQE pumps connected in parallel Motor HP Minimum Recommended generator generator 6.8.1. When connecting BMQE pumps in parallel as size output (watts) shown in fig. 5, a separate EZ Boost controller must be 0.33 to 0.50 A 1100 1500 used on each BMQE.
Instructions EZ Boost System The green and red indicator lights in the on/off button 7.2.3 Pressure setting indicate pump operating condition as follows: The two arrow buttons on the EZ Boost controller front are used for the pressure setting, see fig. 8. Indication Description Green indicator light...
Instructions EZ Boost System Fig. 9 The possible alarms and how to identify them and make the relevant corrections are described in section 8.2 and 8.4, Service. 7.3.2. Dry-running protection The purpose of the dry-running protection is to protect the pump in case of insufficient water flow.
Instructions EZ Boost System Possible cause Remedy Pos. Indication Description The pump performance is too Replace the pump with a +24 V overload Permanent red light when high compared to the inlet smaller one. the internal 24 VDC supply is yield.
Instructions EZ Boost System 7.4. EZ Boost BMQE Built-in Protection Fig. 13 The EZ Boost BMQE incorporates an electronic unit which protects the motor in various situations. • In case of overload, the built-in overload protection will stop the BMQE for 5 minutes. After that period, the booster module will attempt to restart.
Instructions EZ Boost System 8.3. EZ Boost BMQE fault finding chart Fault Possible Cause Remedy 1. The BMQE does not run. a) The GFI or the voltage-operated GFI has Cut in the circuit breaker. tripped out. b) No electricity supply. Contact the electricity supply company.
Instructions EZ Boost System 8.4. EZ Boost controller fault finding chart Fault Possible Cause Remedy No light in the front cover. a) The ribbon cable connection is loose or • Is the control indicator LED flashing? defective. If not, the EZ Boost controller is defective.
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Instructions EZ Boost System 8.4. EZ Boost controller fault finding chart (continued) Fault Possible Cause Remedy 4.The pump is running continuously. a) The pump cannot deliver the • Try to lower the pressure setting, set pressure. The EZ Boost see section 7.2.3. Note that the pump controller or the sensor is may run for about 15 to 20 seconds defective.
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Instructions EZ Boost System 8.4. EZ Boost controller fault finding chart (continued) Fault Possible Cause Remedy 6. Even AFTER replacement, the EZ Boost a) Numbering of BMQE pump and • If an BMQE/ EZ Boost controller system controller indicates “No contact to EZ Boost controller is different.
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Instructions EZ Boost System 8.4. EZ Boost controller fault finding chart (continued) Fault Possible Cause Remedy 10. The EZ Boost controller indicates Speed reduction is activated so as to maintain a reduced performance “Speed reduction” and “Overload”. a) The pump is worn or blocked. •...
Instructions EZ Boost System 8.5. Instruments not allowed Note: The use of the following instruments is not allowed during fault finding: Note: When measuring, use RMS-instruments. 8.6. Checking of motor and cable 1. Supply voltage Measure the voltage (RMS) between When the motor is loaded, the voltage line and neutral.
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Instructions EZ Boost System 10. Pressure sensor voltage chart Voltage to pressure chart for EZ Boost 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...
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Products which are sold but not manufactured by GRUNDFOS are subject to the warranty provided by the manufacturer of said products and not by GRUNDFOS’ warranty.
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L-EZ-TL-001 Rev. 10/04 PRINTED IN USA Subject to alterations Grundfos Pumps Corporation Grundfos Canada, Inc. Bombas Grundfos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 17100 W. 118th Terrace 2941 Brighton Road Boulevard TLC #15 Olathe, KS 66061 Oakville, Ontario L6H 6C9 Canada...
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