Pearl BEST-BOOST Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Before Getting Started
Read and follow safety instructions. Refer to
product labels for additional operating instructions
and specifications.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you
see this symbol on your pump control or in
this manual, look for one of the following
signal words and be on alert for the
potential of personal injury:
• DANGER: warns about hazards that will cause
serious personal injury, death, or major property
damage if ignored.
• WARNING: warns about hazards that can cause
serious personal injury, death, or major property
damage if ignored.
• CAUTION: warns about hazards that will or can
cause minor personal injury or major property
damage if ignored.
• NOTICE: indicates special instructions which are
important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this manual
and on the pump before operating or installing the Best Boost
device.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Disconnect power before working
on or around the device.
This equipment should be installed by technically qualified
personnel. Failure to install this device in compliance with
national and local electrical codes may result in electrical shock
or hazard, unsatisfactory performance, or equipment failure.
Unless supervised or instructed, this equipment must not be
used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental abilities, or people lacking in experience and expertise.
Children may not use the equipment, nor may they play with the
equipment or in the immediate vicinity.
If the power cord is damaged, qualified personnel only must
replace it.
CAUTION
• Keep the work area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
• Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
BEST-BOOST
Device for control and protection
Installation and operating instructions
• Wear safety glasses while installing or performing
maintenance on the device.
• Do not run pump dry. Fill the pump with water before
starting or the pump will be damaged.
• Make sure all ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF before connecting
any electrical wires. Follow all device wiring instructions
provided in the "Wiring" section of this manual.
FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES
• Starts and stops the pump depending on the opening and
closing of the taps.
• Stops the pump in case of a water shortage and protects it
against dry running.
• Can be energized with either 115 Vac or 230 Vac.
• Can be installed with surface or submersible pumps.
• No need for an expansion tank, check valve, filter, or fittings.
• Simple installation saves time and space.
• Maintenance free.
TECHNICAL DATA
SINGLE-PHASE MAINS
VOLTAGE
ACCEPTABLE VOLTAGE
FLUCTUATION
FREQUENCY
MAXIMUM CURRENT
MAXIMUM POWER
DEVICE
MAXIMUM OPERATING
PRESSURE
MAXIMUM OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
FLUID TEMPERATURE
MINIMUM FLOW
MALE CONNECTORS
PROTECTION DEGREE
of the electric pump
115 Vac - 230 Vac
±10%
50 - 60 Hz
16 A at 115 Vac
12 A at 230 Vac
1.1 kW (1.5 HP) at 115 Vac
2.2 kW (3 HP) at 230 Vac
Type 1.C
174 PSI (12 bar)
131 F (55 C)
68 F (20 C)
~0.26 GPM (1 l/min)
Mod. PCXA: NPT 1"
Mod. PCXB: NPT 1 ¼"
Type 4 Indoor use