General Description - Speck pumps Badu EcoM3 Installation, Operating And Service Manual

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General Description

Badu EcoM3
The Badu EcoM3 swimming pool pump is both environment friendly and cost efficient. This revolutionary
three speed pump provides the pool owner a simple three button control to operate the pump, greatly
reducing the operating cost at a reasonable investment. The robust pump is based on Speck Pumps
energy efficient design platform. The Badu EcoM3 high performance, medium head pump uses a state
of the art axial flux permanent magnet brushless-DC motor controlled by advance logic electronics.
Providing cooler and quieter operation at a fraction of the cost of a standard PSC motor. The affinity
laws of hydraulics states that if you halve the speed, the power reduces by 8 times. The multiple speeds
offered by the Badu EcoM3 enables it to run slower and consume less energy but still have the ability to
run at full speed if required.
The Badu EcoM3 operates at a maximum system flow of 100 gallons per minute (GPM).
This pump can operate from 1600 RPM to 3450 RPM with preset speeds of 1600, 2600, and 3450 RPM.
This allows you to select the most appropriate speed for your application. The Badu EcoM3 was designed
to meet the needs of today's more environmentally friendly consumer. The pump parts are made of 100%
recyclable "environment friendly" plastic. The axial flux brushless-DC motor, has a significant reduction
in greenhouse gas emissions. Saving greater than 2 tonne CO
energy savings per year.
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The Badu EcoM3 control panel provides manual speed con-
trols for the pump. There are three preset speed buttons that
can be selected low, medium, and high.
Controls and LEDs
1. low, med, and high button/LED: Press one of the buttons
to select the desired preset pump speed. The pump preset
speeds are: low (1600 RPM), med (2600 RPM), and high
(3450 RPM). The button green LED is on when the selected
button is pressed.
2. Power LED: This green LED light is on when the Badu
EcoM3 pump is powered up.
3. Error LED: This red LED is on whenever an error has oc-
curred.
per year. Lower noise reduction, and
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