Bell & Gossett P86074A User Manual

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Booster Pumps

P86074

Installation, Operation, & Service Instructions

INSTALLER:

NOTE: Bell & Gossett recommends Bronze Booster Pumps

This safety alert symbol will be used in this manual and on the
pump safety instructions decal to draw attention to safety
related instructions. When used, the safety alert symbol
means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.

Your Series PL-VS
caution label (Fig. 1) displayed on the pump conduit box. If
this warning and caution is missing or illegible, contact your
local Bell & Gossett Representative for a replacement.

DESCRIPTION

The Series PL-VS™pumps feature permanently lubricated
bearings, a range of available hydraulic performance levels,
115V single phase power input, 4-20 mA or (switchable)
0-10VDC control input, a relay for external fault detection,
manual speed override and built in diagnostic indicator.

be used for pumping potable water

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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Booster Pump should have the warning/

PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL FOR THE OWNER’S USE.

OPERATIONAL LIMITS

These pumps are designed to pump liquids compatible
with their iron or bronze body construction.

Maximum Working Pressure: 150 psi (10 bar)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 225°F (107°C)
Electrical Rating: 115V, 60 Hz, 1PH

Do not exceed these values.

WARNING

BEFORE INSTALLING, USING
OR SERVICING THIS PRO­DUCT, READ THE INSTRUC­TIONS. TO REDUCE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
SEE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION.

CAUTION

FOR SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
USE WIRE SUITABLE FOR AT
LEAST 90°C. USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY.
EMPLOYER DES FILS
D’ALIMENTATION ADEQUATS
POUR 90°C. FOR INDOOR USE
ONLY. EMPLOYER UNIQUE ­MENT A L’INTERIEUR.

FIG. 1

P48405

PUMP APPLICATION

The Series PL-VS™Booster Pump may be used for water
circulating applications in hydronic heating, solar systems
chilled water systems. The speed of the pump can be adjusted
manually or by a 4-20 mA or 0-10VDC control input.

and

Bell & Gossett

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

MECHANICAL SAFETY

WARNING: EXCESSIVE SYSTEM PRESSURE

HAZARD

The maximum working pressure of the pump is listed on
the nameplate – DO NOT EXCEED THIS PRESSURE.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury, death and/or property damage.

WARNING: EXCESSIVE PRESSURE HAZARD –

VOLUMETRIC EXPANSION

The heating of water and other fluids causes volumetric
expansion. The associated forces may cause failure of sys­tem components and the release of high temperature fluids.
This can be prevented by installing properly sized and
located compression tanks and pressure relief valves.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury, death and/or property damage.

THERMAL SAFETY

WARNING: EXTREME TEMPERATURE HAZARD

If the pump, motor including drive, or piping are oper­ating at extremely high or low temperature, guarding or insu­lation is required. Failure to follow these instructions could re­sult in serious personal injury, death and/or property damage.

This pump is for indoor use only.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Electrical connections are to be made by a qualified
electrician in accordance with all applicable codes, ordi­nances and good practices. Failure to follow these instruc­tions could result in serious personal injury, death and/or
property damage.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING HAZARD

Adequate electrical grounding is required for the safe
operation of B&G Pumps. The use of grounded metal con­duit assures this requirement. If the means of connection to
the supply-connection box (wiring compartment) is other
than grounded metal conduit, ground the pump back to the
service. Connect a copper conductor at least the size of the
circuit conductors supplying the pump to the grounding
screw provided within the wiring compartment. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in serious personal
injury, death and/or property damage.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

After power is disconnected from the pump, high
voltage levels are maintained by the DC link capacitor.
There are no serviceable parts inside the control box. Do

not touch electrical components until the power has
been disconnected for at least 9 minutes. Failure to fol-

low these instructions could result in serious personal
injury, death and/or property damage.

REMOVAL OF THE PUMP FROM EXISTING SYSTEM FOR REPLACEMENT

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect and lockout the power before servicing.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
personal injury or death.

1. Close the valves on the suction and discharge sides of
the pump. If no valves have been installed, it may be nec­essary to drain the system.

WARNING: HOT WATER HAZARD

Before draining the system, allow water to cool to
100°F max., open the drain valve (take precautions against
water damage) and leave the drain valve open until servic­ing is complete. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury, death and/or property
damage.

PUMP INSTALLATION

Locate the pump so there is sufficient room for inspection,
maintenance and service. Bell & Gossett recommends the
installation of service valves on the suction and discharge of
all pumps to facilitate servicing or replacement of the pump
without draining the system.

Install suction and discharge flanges on the pipe ends. The
use of teflon tape sealer or a high quality thread sealant is
recommended.

Be sure to minimize any pipe-strain on the pump. Support the
suction and discharge piping by the use of pipe hangers near
the pump. Line up the vertical and horizontal piping so that

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WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Be certain the electrical power is not present at the
motor leads before continuing. Failure to follow these in­structions could result in serious personal injury or death.

2. Loosen the conduit box cover screw and remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical supply and control lines to the

pump.

WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD

Pressure may be present in the pump body. This
pressure can be relieved by loosening the flange bolts and
shifting the pump assembly slightly to allow the pressur­ized water to escape. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious personal injury or death.

4. Remove the flange bolts and nuts and then remove the
pump from the piping.

the bolt-holes in the pump flanges match the bolt-holes in the
pipe flanges. (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SPRING THE SUCTION
OR DISCHARGE LINES IN POSITION. THIS MAY RESULT IN
UNWANTED STRESS IN THE PUMP BODY, FLANGE CON­NECTIONS AND PIPING.) The code for Pressure Piping
(ANSI B31.1) lists many types of supports available for various
applications.

Bell & Gossett flange gaskets must be installed between the
Series PL-VS™pump body flanges and the suction and
discharge pipe flanges. Use 7/16" diameter and appropriate
length cap screws and matching nuts to connect the pump to
the flanges.