Fourgroup DUPLEX-UP Use And Installation Manual

DUPLEX-UP

USE AND INSTALLATION HANDBOOK

DUPLEX-UP

CONTROL PANEL FOR 2 ELECTRIC PUMPS WITH CURRENT CONTROL .

PR .T : FG006172

Date : 10/02/14

Rev . 01

Via Enrico Fermi 8 - 35020 Polverara PD

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www.fourgroup.it E-mail : [e-mail]

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1. Warnings

page………3

2. Overview

page ………4

3. Handling

page ………4

4. Application and working limits

page ……….5

5. Standard operations

page ……….6

6. Installation

page ……….7-8

7. Electrical connection

page ……….9-10

8. Regulation and calibration

page ……….11

9. Stop of the pumps

page ……….12

10. Lights and push-buttons

page ……….12

11. Maintenance

page ……….13

12. Waste disposal

page ……….13

13. Warranty

page ……….14

14. Spare parts

page ……….14

15. Conformity declaration

page ……….15

16. Connection diagrams

page ……….16

INDEX

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The following symbols, accompanied by the words: “Danger”, “Warning”,
indicate the potential hazard resulting from failure to observe the associated
warning, as specified below:

Failure to observe this warning may result in
electric shock

Failure to observe this warning may cause
personal injury and/or damage to property

Failure to observe this warning may cause
damage to the pump, the unit or the system

- CAUTION:

Make sure the pumps are fully primed before you start them.

- CAUTION:

The control panel must be connected by a qualified electrician in compliance
with the electrical regulations in force.

- CAUTION:

The electric pump or the motor and the panel must be connected to an efficient
grounding system in compliance with the electrical regulations locally in force.

- CAUTION:

Ground the unit before carrying out any other operation.

- CAUTION:

The electric pump or the motor can start up automatically.

- CAUTION:

As a general rule, always disconnect the power supply before proceeding to
carry out any operation on the electrical or mechanical components of the unit
or system.

1. WARNINGS

DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRI C
SHOCK

DANGER

WARNING

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The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information for the proper
installation, use and maintenance of DUPLEX-UP. The user should read this manual
before operating the unit. Improper use may cause damage to the machine and lead
to the forfeiture of the warranty coverage. Always specify the model identification
code and the construction number when requesting technical information or spare
parts from our Sales and Service department. The instruction and warnings given
below concern the standard version; refer to the sale contract documentation for
modifications and special version characteristics. For instructions, situations and
events not considered in this manual or in the sale documents, please contact our
customer service.

Our units must be installed in sheltered, well-ventilated, non-hazardous environments
and must be used at a maximum temperature of +40°C and minimum of -5°C.

DANGER

WARNING

The panel must be handled with care, as falls and knocks can cause damage without
any visible external signs.

If for any reason the unit is not installed and starter immediately after it has reached
its destination it must be stored properly. The external packaging and the separately
packed accessories must remain intact, and the whole must be protected from the
weather, especially from freezing temperatures, and from any knocks or falls.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION: after you have removed the external packaging,
visually inspect the control panel to make sure it has suffered no damage during
shipping.
If any damage is visible, inform a FOURGROUP dealer as soon as possible, no later
than five days from the delivery date.

2. OVERVIEW

3. HANDLING

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DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK

WARNING

The DUPLEX-UP is designed for controlling two motors or electric pumps used
in pressurization systems or in applications for emptying wells or water tanks
with multi-contact float switches.

FOURGROUP S.r.l. shall not be liable for any damage caused or suffered by
the unit as a result of its unauthorised or improper use.

TECHNICAL FEATURES :

• Electronic control panel;

• Input voltage 1~50/60 Hz 230V ±10% (single-phase model DUPLEX-UP-M);

• Input voltage 3~50/60 Hz 400V ±10% (three-phase model DUPLEX-UP-T);

• Very low voltage input for float switch of stop;

• Very low voltage input for n.2 float switches of start;

• Very low voltage input for max level alarm float switch;

• Very low voltage input for n.2 motors Klixon;

• Pumps’ exchanger circuit with 4” delay between the starts of the 2 pumps;

• Possibility to exclude a damaged pump;

• Internal selector for exclusion of pumps exchanger;

• Push-buttons for AUTO-OFF-MANUAL motor operation (MANUAL temporary);

• Green led for power on;

• N.2 green led for motors operating;

• N.2 green led for auto operation;

• Red led for water level alarm;

• N.2 red led for overload motors protection alarm;

• N.2 red led for alarm: motor’s Klixon active;

• N.2 push button for restoration from protection;

• Adjustable electronic protection for motors overload;

• Time for activation of protection: 5”;

• Auxiliary circuits protection fuse;

• Motors protection fuses;

• Alarm output with exchangeable contacts 5 A 250V (resistive load);

• Main switch with door interlock;

• Single-phase model adapted for the insertion of a capacitor (not included);

• Box in ABS;

• Output with cable holder;

• Protection IP55;

• Ambient temperature: -5/+40 °C;

• Relative humidity 50% at 40 °C (not condensed).

Do not use the product in environments where dust, acids, corrosive and/or
flammable gases etc. are present.

4. APPLICATION AND WORKING