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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual SBS50 Boost
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Pressure Booster System
Description
The booster is designed to increase
General Safety
Information
water pressure from municipal sources
or private water systems. The unit is
equipped with a 1/2 HP, 120 volt singlephase motor. Use only to pump clear
water. The system includes the pump,
control box, pressure sensing switch,
bladder tank, and fl ow sensing switch.
Do not attempt to
use product at 240
volt. Only 120 volt is allowed.
Unpacking
After unpacking the pressure booster system, carefully inspect for any damage that
may have occurred during transit. Check
for loose, missing or damaged parts.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help recognize this information,
observe the following symbols.
Danger indicates an
imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates
important
information, that if not followed, may
cause damage to equipment.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its
contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read the instruction manual included
with the product carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Know the pump application,
limitations and potential hazards.
Always install a
to match the system pressure rating and
the maximum fl ow rate.
Do not use to pump
explosive fl uids such as gasoline,
fuel oil, kerosene, etc. Do not use in
explosive atmospheres. Pump should
only be used with liquids compatible
with pump component materials. Failure
to follow this warning can result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
Disconnect power
pressure from the system before
attempting to install, service, relocate
or perform any maintenance. Lock the
power disconnect in the open position.
Tag the power disconnect to prevent
unexpected application of power.
3. Drain all liquids from the system
before servicing.
4. Secure the discharge line before
starting the pump. An unsecured
discharge line will whip and possibly
cause personal injury and/or
power cord may
pressure relief valve
fl ammable or
and release all
Figure 1
property damage.
5. Periodically inspect pump and
system components. Perform routine
maintenance as required (See
Maintenance).
6. PERSONAL SAFETY:
a. Wear safety glasses at all times
when working with pumps.
b. Keep work area clean,
uncluttered and properly lighted.
Replace all unused tools and
equipment.
c. Keep visitors at a safe distance
from work area.
d. Make the workshop childproof
use padlocks, master switches
and remove starter keys.
7. Do not pump chemicals or corrosive
liquids. Pumping these liquids
shortens the life of the pumps seals
and moving parts and will void the
warranty.
8. Complete pump and piping system
MUST be protected against below
freezing temperature. Freezing
temperatures could cause severe
damage and void the warranty.
9. Do not run the pump dry or damage
will occur and will void warranty.
REMINDER: Keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty purposes! Attach it to this manual or fi le it for safekeeping.
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General Safety
Information
(Continued)
Risk of electrical
shock. This pump is
designed for indoor installation only.
All wiring should
be performed by a
licensed or certifi ed electrician.
10. For safety, the unit must be
connected to a grounded circuit
equipped with a ground fault
interrupter device.
11. Before installing the pump, have the
electrical outlet checked by a licensed
or certifi ed electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
12. Make sure the line voltage and
frequency of electrical current supply
agrees with the motor wiring.
Do not attempt to
use product at 240
volt. Only 120 volt is allowed.
13. Do not attempt repairs to the electric
motor. All repairs to the motor
must be completed at a licensed or
certifi ed electrical motor repair shop.
Do not touch an
operating motor.
Modern motors are designed to operate
at high temperatures.
14. Avoid kinking electrical cord and protect
from sharp objects, hot surfaces, oil and
chemicals. Replace or repair damaged or
worn cords immediately.
Disconnect power and release all
pressure from the system before
attempting to install, service, relocate
or perform any maintenance. Lock the
power disconnect in the open position.
Tag the power disconnect to prevent
unexpected application of power.
15. Keep fi ngers and foreign objects away
from ventilation and other openings. Do
not insert any objects into the motor.
Risk of electric shock!
Never connect the
green (or green and yellow wire) to a
live terminal!
16. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
the pump should be plugged directly
into a properly installed and grounded
3-prong grounding type receptacle, as
shown in Figure 2. The green (or green
and yellow) conductor in the cord is
the grounding wire. The motor must
be securely and adequately grounded
for protection against shock.
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RESET
TEST
Grounded
Pin
Figure 2
Grounded Outlet
17. Where a 2-prong is encountered,
replace the plug with a properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code, local codes and ordinances.
To ensure a proper ground, the
grounding means must be tested by a
licensed or certifi ed electrician.
Do not handle pump
wet hands, when standing on a wet or
damp surface or when standing in water.
Fatal electrical shock could occur.
Pump motor is
automatic resetting thermal protector
and may restart unexpectedly. Protector
tripping is an indication of motor
overloading because of operating pump
at low heads (low discharge restriction),
excessively high or low voltage,
inadequate wiring, incorrect motor
connections or defective motor or pump.
or pump motor with
equipped with an
Installation
LOCATION
Select a location as close to the water supply
as possible. Be sure to comply with any state
or local codes regarding the placement
of the pump. The equipment must be
protected from the elements. A basement
or heated pump house is a good location.
Make sure the pump has proper ventilation.
The temperature surrounding the pump
is not to exceed 100°F (40°C) or nuisance
tripping of the motor overload may occur.
PIPING
Piping may be copper, steel, rigid PVC
plastic or fl exible polyethylene plastic.
Flexible pipe is not
recommended on
suction pipe (inlet pipe). Flow sensor is
designed for 1” NPT connection.
The pipe must be clean and free of rust or
scale. Apply Tefl on
to the 1” male NPT pipe threads and install
the switch into the piping system. Thread the
fl ow switch onto the male pipe thread until
hand-tight. Tighten pipe 1 additional turn. If
improper seal results, continue turning pipe
into unit 1/4 turn increments. Do Not Exceed
1 Additional Turn All connections must be air
tight to insure normal operation.
®
thread tape or sealant
Slope all inlet piping upwards towards
the pump to prevent trapping air.
IMPORTANT: Pump is built to handle
clear water only; it is not designed to
handle water containing sand, silt or
other abrasives.
1. Refer to Figure 3
for typical
installations.
2. Bolt pressure booster system to a
secure foundation.
3. Locate the pump so that there will
always be a positive supply of water
to the pump (See Figure 3).
4. For service convenience, the installer
is recommended to add gate valves
and unions as needed to provide for
easier maintenance.
5. Pressure gauges on the inlet and
outlet, provided by the installer, are
recommended to show if suffi cient
water is being supplied to the pump
and to show service pressure.
Electrical
Risk of electrical
shock. This pump is
designed for indoor installation only.
Disconnect power
and release all pressure from the system
before attempting to install, service,
relocate or perform any maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Do not use an extension
cord or splice wires. Joints should be
made in an approved junction box. If the
above information is confusing, consult
a licensed electrician.
Your unit is supplied with a pressure
switch, fl ow sensor and a control box.
The only wire connection needed is to
plug the two red wires from the control
box into the two red wires on the fl ow
sensor (See Figure 3).
MOTOR PROTECTION
This motor has built in thermal protection.
The overload protects the motor against
burnout from overload of low voltage,
high voltage and other causes. The device
is automatic and resets itself once the
temperature has dropped to a safe point.
Frequent tripping of the device indicates
trouble in the motor or power lines and
immediate attention is needed.
Never examine,
or touch the motor before disconnecting the main electrical supply switch.
The thermal device may have opened the
electrical circuit. The pump motor should
be equipped with a correctly fused disconnect switch to provide protection. Consult
local or United States National Electrical
Codes for proper fuse protection.
make wiring changes
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Flow
Switch
To Service
Flow Switch
Connections
120 VAC Plug
Figure 3 - Typical installation
Operation
Unit must be full of
fl uid before
operating. Do not run dry or against a
closed discharge. Do not pump dirty water
or abrasive liquids. To do so will cause the
pump failure and will void the warranty.
VALVES
The inlet and outlet isolation valves
should be in the full open position.
PRIMING
NOTE: Before starting the pump it
is absolutely necessary that both
the pump and the inlet pipe be
completely fi lled with water.
PRESSURE BOOST INSTALLATIONS
Priming is automatic when pump is
connected to a pressure source such as a
hydrant or city main. (See Figure 3).
1. Open valves or nozzle on inlet and
discharge side of pump.
2. Open a faucet nearest the booster
unit. Plug pump into outlet. When
the water fl ow from the faucet
reaches one gallon per minute, or
greater, the pump will automatically
start. Keep the faucet open for
approximately 30 seconds to relieve
trapped air in the line. When the
faucet is closed, the pump will
continue to run until pressure
reaches 60 psi.
NOTE: Orient Flow Switch as indicated
Check Valve
Municipal
Water
Check Valve
Isolation
Valves
Pressure
Switch
Tank
NOTE: “T”’s, Elbows,
and Isolation Valves
are not included
The pressure switch
is factory set at 50
psi and must not be changed.
3. If you installed a pressure gauge at
the pump inlet, a reading of 2 psi
minimum should show whenever the
pump is in operation. This reading
ensures that there is an ample supply
of water into the pump inlet housing.
4. The controller, fl ow sensor and
pressure switch continuously
monitor water pressure and fl ow.
The system automatically turns the
unit off if pressure reaches 50 to
53 psi. The control package also
protects the unit from dry run by
shutting down if water usage drops
below 1 gallon per minute.
Cap Screws
Motor
Impeller
Figure 4
MOTOR/PUMP ROTATION
1. The motor rotates in a counter
clockwise rotation when facing the
pump end and cannot be reversed.
START-UP PROCEDURE
Once the preceding instructions have
been completed, the unit is ready for
normal operation.
1. During the fi rst few hours of
operation, inspect the pump, piping
and any auxiliary equipment used in
connection with the unit for leaks,
excessive vibration or unusual noises.
2. The booster unit will turn on and
off automatically, based on water
usage.
Maintenance
Disconnect power
and release all
pressure from the system before
attempting to install, service, relocate
or perform any maintenance. Lock the
power disconnect in the open position.
Tag the power disconnect to prevent
unexpected application of power.
Protect the pump
from freezing during
winter conditions.
DRAINING THE PUMP
Drain openings are provided on all
models. To drain the pump:
1. Remove drain plug and prime plug
to vent the system.
REMOVING OLD SHAFT SEAL
Turn disconnect switch
to “off” position.
1. Open a faucet nearest the tank and
allow all water to drain from the
tank.
2. Remove the four cap screws holding
the pump housing (volute) to the
motor (Figure 4).
Seal Plate
Diffuser
Cap Screws
Pump
Housing
(Volute)
Venturi
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Operation (Continued)
3. Separate the pump housing (volute)
from the motor to expose the
diffuser and the seal plate.
4. Remove the two cap screws and
diffuser from the seal plate to
expose the impeller.
5. Remove the small end cap on the
end of the motor opposite the
impeller.
6. With a large screwdriver or
adjustable wrench, keep the shaft
from rotating and remove the
impeller by hand (standard right
hand thread). Be sure to hold onto
the seal plate when removing the
impeller from the shaft.
7. Remove the seal plate.
8. Pry the rotating shaft seal member
from the impeller (Figure 5).
Rotating
Shaft Seal
Member
Figure 5 - Removing Shaft Seal and
Ceramic Seat
Impeller
9. Push or pry the ceramic seat free
from the seal plate (Figure 5).
10. Remove loose particles from
impeller hub and seal plate.
Seal
Plate
Rubber
Seat Ring
Ceramic
Seat
1. Wet the inside of the seal cavity
on seal plate and the rubber cup
enclosing the new ceramic seat with
cooking oil. Be careful not to scratch
the ceramic surface of the seal seat
and push seat enclosed in rubber
into seal cavity on seal plate. Use a
cardboard washer to protect polished
surface when pushing against ceramic
seat with any object. Be sure to
remove cardboard washer.
2. Carefully slip seal plate over shaft.
Do not disturb seal position in
seal plate. The seal plate must be
orientated during assembly so the
two screw holes are on a horizontal
line across the motor shaft and the
(4) locating pins on the back of the
seal plate line up with the tabs on
the motor housing (Figure 6). This
placement should be done to ensure
proper draining and priming.
Screw
Holes
Motor
Shaft
Figure 6 - Seal Plate Replacement
Motor
Seal Plate
3. Place rotating shaft seal member in
position on impeller and press into
place. Take care not to press against
polished seal surface.
4. Position impeller on shaft and
tighten securely (Figure 7).
5. Secure diffuser to seal plate using the
two cap screws. Be sure the screws
are orientated on a horizontal line as
described in Step 2.
6. Carefully position pump housing
(volute) gasket over the diffuser
onto the seal plate. In all shallow
well applications care must be taken
that the o-ring is clean and properly
positioned on the venturi. Cleaning
and positioning makes a good seal
inside the diffuser when assembled.
7. Assemble the pump housing (volute)
to the motor using the four cap
screws. Be sure the pump housing
(volute) gasket is positioned
correctly and tighten the screws
securely.
NOTE: Shaft must rotate freely and
motor end cap should be secured before
operation.
Impeller
Seal Plate
INSTALLING NEW SHAFT SEAL
Before handling shaft
seal parts wipe hands
clean. Dirt or grease can damage the seal.
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Seal Seat
Figure 7 - Motor Shaft
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Seal Facing Must Be
Clean for Proper Seal
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Troubleshooting Chart
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS - Before servicing a pump, always shut off the main power breaker and then unplug
the pump. Make sure you are not standing in water and are wearing insulated protective sole shoes. Under
fl ooded conditions, contact your local electric company or qualifi ed licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior
to pump removal.
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Pump won’t start or run
at full speed
Pump operates, but
delivers little or no water
Excessive noise while
pumping
Pump leaks 1. Worn mechanical seal (leaks at shaft) 1. Replace shaft (rotary) seal
1. Blown fuse or open circuit breaker 1. Replace fuse or close circuit breaker. See wire
chart for proper breaker/fuse size
2. AC power is OFF 2. Turn power on
3. Incorrect voltage 3. Low voltage
a. Voltage must be within ± 10% of motor rated
voltage. Check incoming voltage. Contact
power company
b. Motor voltage is set for 120V AC. System is
not designed for 240V service.
4. Defective motor 4. Replace motor
5. Pump internal components clogged/
worn/ damaged
1. Valves plumbed into system restricting
fl ow
2. In-line fi lter restricting fl ow 2. Check all in-line fi lters to be sure they are not
3. Low line voltage 3. See low line voltage corrective action (above)
4. Inadequate water supply to booster
pump
5. Undersized piping 5. Replace undersized piping
6. Leak on inlet side of system 6. Make sure connections are tight. Repair leaks as
7. Worn or defective pump parts or pump 7. Replace worn parts or entire plugged impeller.
8. Suction lift to great 8. Pump should be operated under fl ooded suction
9. Pump not primed 9. Prime pump. Make certain inlet pipe connections
1. Pump not secured to fi rm foundation 1. Secure properly
2. Piping not supported 2. Make adjustments
3. Restricted inlet line 3. Clean, correct, or eliminate restrictions
4. Cavitation (pumping marbles) 4. Increase inlet pipe size
5. Worn motor bearings 5. Replace motor
2. Damaged o-ring seals 2. Replace square ring rubber gasket
5. Replace worn parts or entire pump. Clean parts if
required
1. a. Check valves on pump inlet and discharge sides
of system. Be certain they are opened completely to allow fl ow to and from the pump.
b. Bleed trapped air in pump. (Normally due to
closed valve in discharge plumbing).
plugged or restricted
4. Check pressure on inlet side of booster to be sure
positive pressure is maintained to the booster
pump at all times
needed
Clean parts if required
only. See Corrective Action 4 above.
are tight and pump and pipe are full of water
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SBS50 Boost
For Replacement Parts, call 1-888-636-6628
Please provide following information: Address parts correspondence to:
- Model number Blue Angel Pumps
- Serial number (if any) 101 Production Drive
- Part description and number as shown in parts list Harrison, OH 45030 U.S.A.
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1
2
3
4
6
5
7
9
17
8
10
18
12
13
11
14
15
Ref.
No. Description
Part
Numbers Qty.
1 Motor 32059-001 1
2 Screw 16636-002
3 Seal plate 17145-001 1
4 • Square ring rubber gasket 17150-001 1
5 • Shaft seal assembly 56393 1
6 Impeller 23285-002 1
7 Diffuser 17148-001 1
8 Screw 67007-001
9 • O-ring 15557 1
10 Venturi 17151-002 1
11 Nozzle 15672 1
12 Pipe plug 3/4” 15921 1
13 Volute 56869-001 1
14 Pipe plug 1/4” NPT 16314-002 1
15 Pipe plug 1/8” NPT 15766-002 1
16 Base 23029-001 1
17 Pressure switch 30010-001 1
18 Flow switch 30048-001 1
• Repair kit (Includes #4, 5 and 9) 56874-001 1
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Limited Warranty
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Blue Angel will repair or replace, at its option, for the original purchaser any part
or parts of its Sump Pumps or Water Pumps (“Product”) found upon examination by Blue Angel to be defective in materials or
workmanship. Please call Blue Angel (1-888-636-6628) for instructions or see your dealer. Be prepared to provide the model
number and serial number when exercising this warranty. All transportation charges on Products or parts submitted for repair
or replacement must be paid by purchaser.
This Limited Warranty does not cover Products which have been damaged as a result of accident, abuse, misuse, neglect,
improper installation, improper maintenance, or failure to operate in accordance with Blue Angel’s written instructions.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSES
WHATSOEVER IS EXCLUDED.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusions or limitations of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations might not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
In no event, whether as a result of breach of contract warranty, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, shall Blue Angel or
its suppliers be liable for any special, consequential, incidental or penal damages including, but not limited to loss of profit or
revenues, loss of use of the products or any associated equipment, damage to associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of
substitute products, facilities, services or replacement power, downtime costs, or claims of buyer’s customers for such damages.
You MUST retain your purchase receipt along with this form. In the event you need to exercise a warranty claim, you MUST
send a copy of the purchase receipt along with the material or correspondence. Please call Blue Angel (1-888-636-6628) for
return authorization and instructions.
DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO Blue Angel. Use this form only to maintain your records.
MODEL NO. _______________________ SERIAL NO. _______________________ INSTALLATION DATE _______________________
ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE
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