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4. CHECK MOTOR ROTATION
Motor rotation should be checked on all three-phase units. Quickly turn the start switch
on-off and observe the direction of rotation. From the motor end, the pump should be
turning in the clockwise direction.
5. CHECK PUMP CUT-OUT PRESSURE
Observing the pressure gauge (Figure: 5 Item: 5), turn electrical power on. If the pressure
is below the pump cut-in level, the pump will start. With all fixtures closed, the pump
will discharge directly into the tank increasing the system pressure. Because of the time
delay built into the Boostrol™ Control Valve, it will take 2 to 4 minutes before reaching
shut off. Check that the pressure switch cuts out the pump at the desire pressure. If the
factory setting is used, it should shut off at that pressure. If it fails to reach the factory
setting, or exceeds the factory setting, a readjustment will be required. (See Figure 2)
6. CHECK PUMP CUT-IN PRESSURE
Open a fixture in the system to draw water from the diaphragm tank until the pump starts.
Observe the pressure at the pressure gauge (Figure: 5 Item: 5) and the discharge flow.
When the pump starts, there should be no hesitation in the water flow. If adjustment is
necessary, refer to Figure: 2 or see manufacturer’s instructions on the inside of the switch
cover.
7. CHECK PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE
With the pump running, increase the flow demand by opening a sufficient number of
fixtures until the maximum anticipated system flow is obtained. Observe the pressure on
the suction supply of the pump. The pressure must maintain a minimum of 5 psig or the
minimum allowed by state or local codes. The PB-60, PB-75, PB-95, and PB-100 are
equipped with a low suction pressure switch that will shut the unit down at 5 psig. A low
pressure shut-down requires that the switch be manually reset to restart the unit. If the
adjustment is necessary, refer to Figure: 3 or see manufacturer’s instructions on the inside
of the switch cover.
8. CHECK REGULATED DELIVERY PRESSURE
To determine the regulated pressure open sufficient fixtures while the pump is running to
create a flow greater than 4 GPM. Optimum regulation is observed when the flow is half
of the expected peak demand. Allow the pressure to stabilize before making any
adjustments. If this regulated delivery pressure is not midway between the pump cut-in
and cut-out pressure, adjust by turning the adjustment screw located at the end of the
Boostrol™ Control Valve (Figure 4) clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise
to decrease. See label attached on Boostrol™ Control Valve.
One observable indication that the valve is not adjusted properly is a banging noise at
pump shut-off. This indicates that the pressure regulation is too high and the pump is
discharging at full capacity up to the pump cut-out. When regulation is set at the halfway
point between pump cut-in and cut-out pressure, the discharge will be regulated to only 2
GPM, thus eliminating the potential water hammer condition.