Pearl BEST-CONTROL Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Pearl BEST-CONTROL Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Device for control and protection of the electric pump

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Before installing the device, read the instructions
carefully. The installer and the final user must
observe the laws and standards, and make sure
that they comply with relative local regulations. The
device is assembled in compliance with existing
community laws and the Manufacturer declines any
liability in case of damage caused by incorrect use
or use in conditions differing from those indicated
on the nameplate and in these instructions.
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 alert to the potential
for 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.
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 it in compliance
with national and local electrical codes may
result in electrical shock or hazard, unsatisfactory
performance, or equipment failure. Installation
information is available through pump manufacturers
and distributors. This equipment must not be used by
children or persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental abilities, or lacking in experience and
expertise unless supervised or instructed. Children
may not use the equipment, nor may they play with
the equipment or in the immediate vicinity.
If the power cord is damaged, it must only be
replaced by qualified personnel.
BEST-CONTROL
Device for control and protection
Installation and operating instructions
CAUTION
Keep the work area clean, well-lit, and uncluttered.
Keep safety labels clean and in good condition.
Wear safety glasses while installing or performing
maintenance on the device.
Do not run pump dry. Fill the pump with water before
starting or it 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.
1. 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.
Is equipped with automatic restart in case of failure and
system operational test during extended periods of inactivity.
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.
2. 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
20 A at 115 Vac / 20 A at
230 Vac
1.1 kW (1.5 HP) at 115 Vac /
2.2 kW (3 HP) at 230 Vac
Type 1.B
174 psi (12 bar)
149°F (65°C)
77°F (25°C)
~ 0.26 GPM (1 l/min)
- Mod. MCAF: NPT 1"/Mod.
MCBF: NPT 1 1/4"
Type 4

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  • Page 1 BEST-CONTROL Device for control and protection of the electric pump Installation and operating instructions Before installing the device, read the instructions carefully. The installer and the final user must observe the laws and standards, and make sure that they comply with relative local regulations. The...
  • Page 2: Inspect Your Shipment

    3. INSPECT YOUR SHIPMENT Do not operate the device unless it is grounded. A fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker should be placed at or near the pump as required by local electrical codes. All pump controller devices are carefully tested, inspected, and packaged to ensure their arrival in perfect condition.
  • Page 3: Control Panel

    Install the nuts with the arrow pointing towards the device as shown in the figures. The components labeled with X in Fig. 6 and 7 are not used for the relative application. 5. Route supply wires through the conduit fitting into the wiring chamber.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    If there is a water shortage the device will stop the pump and 9. MAINTENANCE protect it against dry running (red Failure LED blinking). Once the cause of the failure has been resolved press the The device is maintenance-free. In the case of system Restart button to restore operation.
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION The pump fails to start Check the electrical wiring The pump starts but fails to restart The water column is too high The pump works intermittently System loss less than the minimum flow The pump fails to stop System loss greater than the minimum flow The pump jams Suction difficulties/pump obstruction;...
  • Page 6 BEST-CONTROL Dispositivo de control y protección de la electroboma Installation and operating instructions Lea atentamente las instrucciones antes de instalar el aparato. Tanto el instalador como el usuario final deben seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente de acuerdo con los reglamentos, normas y leyes locales.
  • Page 7: Inspección De Su Envío

    3. INSPECCIÓN DE SU ENVÍO No utilice el aparato si no está conectado a tierra. Se debe colocar un interruptor de desconexión con un fusible o un disyuntor en la bomba, o cerca de esta, según lo requieran Examine el producto cuidadosamente para garantizar que no los códigos eléctricos locales.
  • Page 8: Puesta En Marcha

    Instale el conector del cable/conducto con la flecha apuntando hacia el control de flujo, como se muestra en las figuras. Los componentes marcados con una X en las fig. 6 y 7 no se utilizan para esa instalación específica. 5. Pase los cables de suministro a través del conector del conducto, hacia la cámara de cableado.
  • Page 9: Mantenimiento

    Si faltara agua, el aparato detiene la bomba y la protege del durante unos 5 segundos (función antibloqueo). funcionamiento en seco (led rojo Failure intermitente). En caso de interrupción de la energía eléctrica, el aparato se Una vez eliminadas las causas que provocaron el bloqueo, reinicia automáticamente al reanudarse el suministro.
  • Page 10: Problemas De Funcionamiento

    11. PROBLEMAS DE FUNCIONAMIENTO PROBLEMA SOLUCIÓN La bomba no arranca Revisar las conexiones eléctricas La bomba funciona pero no se pone en marcha La columna de agua es demasiado alta La bomba funciona de manera intermitente Fuga de agua en la instalación inferior al caudal mínimo La bomba no para Fuga de agua en la instalación superior al caudal mínimo La bomba se bloquea...

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