AQUAFORTE RD353 Inverter Pool Pump Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
PROFESSIONAL WATER PRODUCTS
INVERTERPOOLPUMP

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This manual contains important information that will help you in operating and maintaining this product. Please read the manual carefully before inst allat ion & operate ion and retaining it for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This guide provides installation and operation instructions for this pump. If you have any other questions about this equipment, please consult your supplier.
1.1 When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a professionally trained and qualified electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.
• This pump is for use with permanently installed in-ground or above-ground swimming pools and may also be used with hot tubs and spas with a water temperature under  50℃. Due to the fixed installation method, this pump is not suggested to be used on above-ground pools that can be readily disassembled for storage.
•  The pump is not submersible.
•  Never open the inside of the drive motor enclosure.

1.2 All installations must be fitted with earth leakage or residual current protection devices, having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.

WARNING:

• Fill the pump with water before starting. Do not run the pump dry. In case of a dry run, the mechanical seal will be damaged and the pump will start leaking.
• Before servicing the pump, switch the OFF power to the pump by disconnecting the main circuit to the pump and releasing all pressure from the pump and piping system.
• Never tighten or loosen screws while the pump is operating.
• Ensure that the inlet and outlet of the pump are unblocked with foreign matter.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model| Advised Pool Volume (m³)| P1| Voltage (V/Hz)| Qmax (m³/h)| Hmax (m)| Circulation (m³/h)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
NO| At 8m| At 10m
IH30| 50~80| 0.09~1.40| 220~240/ 50/60| 30.1| 17.5| 9.0~30.1| 7.9~26.2

OVERALL DIMENSION (mm)

INSTALLATION

4.1. Pump Location

1. Install the pump as close to the pool as possible, to reduce friction loss and improve efficiency, use short, direct suction and return piping.
2. To avoid direct sunshine, heat, or rain, it is recommended to place the pump indoors or in the shade.
3. DO NOT install the pump in a damp or non-ventilated location. Keep pump and motor at least 150mm away from obstacles, pump motors require free circulation of air for cooling.
4. The pump should be installed horizontally and fixed in the hole on the support with screws to prevent unnecessary noise and vibration.

4.2. Piping

1. For optimization of the pool plumbing, it is recommended to use a pipe with a size of 63mm.
   When installing the inlet and outlet fittings (joints), use the special sealant for PVC material.

2. The dimension of the suction line should be the same or larger than the return line diameter, to avoid pump sucking air, which will affect the efficiency of the pump.

3. Plumbing on the suction side of the pump should be as short as possible.

4. For most installations, we recommend installing a valve on both the pump suction and return lines, which is more convenient for routine maintenance. However, we also recommend that a valve, elbow, or tee installed on the suction line should be no closer to the front of the pump than seven times the suction line diameter.

5. The pump outlet piping system should be equipped with a check valve to prevent the pump from the impact of medium recirculation and a pump-stopping water hammer.

4.3. Valves and Fittings

1. Elbows should be no closer than 350mm to the inlet. Do not install 90° elbows directly into the pump inlet/outlet. Joints must be tight.* The pump inlet/outlet union size: optional with 48.5/50/60.3/63mm
2. Flooded suction systems should have gate valves installed on the suction and return line for maintenance; however, the suction gate valve should be no closer than seven times the suction pipe diameter as described in this section.
3. Use a check valve in the return line where there is a significant height between the return line and the outlet of the pump.
4. Be sure to install check valves when plumbing in parallel with other pumps. This helps prevent reverse rotation of the impeller and motor.

4.4 Check before initial startup

1. Check whether the pump shaft rotates freely;
2. Check whether power supply voltage and frequency conform to the nameplate;
3. Facing the fan blade, the direction of motor rotation should be clockwise;
4. It is forbidden to run the pump without water.

4.5 Application conditions

SETTING AND OPERATION

5.1 Display on the control panel:

| Power consumption
---|---
Running capacity / Flow rate
WIFI indicator
Unit of flow
Timer period
Timer 1/2/3/4
Backwash/unlock
Up/down: to change the value (capacity/flow/time)
Switch between Auto-Inverter Mode and Manual-Inverter Mode
Auto-Inverter Mode: The running capacity will be automatically adjusted between  30%-100% according to the preset flow rate to ensure a constant flow.
Manual-Inverter Mode: The running capacity will be set manually between 30%-100%
The default mode is Auto-Inverter mode.
Timer setting
On/off

5.2 Startup:

When the power is switched on, the screen will be fully lit for 5 seconds, the software version will be displayed, and then it will enter the normal working state. When the screen is locked, only the button will light up; Press and hold for more than 3 seconds, other buttons will all light up. The screen will automatically lock up when there is no operation for more than 1 minute and the brightness of the screen is reduced by 1/3 of the normal display.
Short press to wake up the screen and observe the relevant operating parameters.

5.3 Self-priming
When the pump starts for the first time, the system performs the self- priming procedure to analyze the flow range of the pipeline system in the actual installation. The running capacity will go up from 30% to 100% by 5% each step, and run for 180 seconds. (The period could be set from 180s to 900s). This first-time self-priming is mandatory and only takes effect after the first installation or factory reset. It will not start again when the pump is turned on again. After the first-time self-priming, the pump will automatically redefine the adjustable range of the flow range (the default flow range of this pump is 5-30 m³/h), after the first-time self-priming, the range may be redefined to 7-28 m³/h, the user still could set the flow rate from 5 to 30 m³/h, 3 seconds after the setting is completed, the flow rate will be automatically adjusted to the actual adjustable maximum or minimum value, namely 7-28m³/h.

5.4 Backwash
Users can start the backwash or fast re-circulation in any running state by pressing .

| Default| Setting range
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Time| 180s| Press or to adjust from 0 to 900s with 30 seconds for each step
Running capacity| 100%| 80~100%, enter the parameter setting (see 5.8)

If the backwash is completed or disabled, press and hold for 3 seconds, the pump will return to the normal operating state before backwash.

5.5 Manual-Inverter Mode

pressing or with 5% for each step.
4| ****| Press to check the instant flow of the running capacity, and press again will back to the running capacity interface.

5.6 Auto-Inverter Mode
According to the set water flow, the pump could automatically detect the system pressure to adjust the speed of the motor, to ensure a constant flow.

1| | Unlock the screen, and press to shift from the Manual-Inverter mode to Auto-Inverter mode.
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2| | Press or set the flow rate, each step by 1m³/h.
3| | Press again to switch to Manual-Inverter mode.

5.7 Timer mode
The pump’s on/off and running capacity could be commanded by a timer, which could be programmed daily as needed.

Note: Overlap setting of time will be considered as invalid, the pump will only run based on the previous valid setting.
During timer setting, if you want to return to the previous setting, hold both for 3 seconds.

5.8 Parameter Setting

the current address does not need to be adjusted, hold both  to the next address
Parameter Address| Description| Default Setting| Setting Range
---|---|---|---
1| PIN3| 100%| 30~100%, by 5% increments
2| PIN2| 80%| 30~100%, by 5% increments
3| PIN1| 40%| 30~100%, by 5% increments
4| Self-priming/ Backwash capacity| 100%| **** 80~100%, by 5% increments
5| Control mode of Analog Input| 0| 0: current control 1: Voltage control

EXTERNAL CONTROL

External control can be enabled via the following contacts. If more than one external control is enabled, the priority is as below: Digital Input >Analog Input > RS485 > Panel control.

a. Digital input: Running capacity is determined by the state of digital input,
When PIN4 connects with PIN5, the pump will be mandatory to stop; if disconnected, the digital controller will be invalid;
When PIN3 connects with PIN5, the pump will be mandatory to run at 100%; if disconnected, the control priority will be back on panel control;
When PIN2 connects with PIN5, the pump will be mandatory to run at 80%; if disconnected, the control priority will be back on panel control;
When PIN1 connects with PIN5, the pump will be mandatory to run at 40%; if disconnected, the control priority will be back on panel control;
The capacity of inputs (PIN1/PIN2/PIN3) could be modified according to the parameter setting.

b. Analog Input:
To connect with PIN 8 and PIN 9, running capacity could be determined by 0~10V analog voltage signal or 0~20 mA analog current signal.
The default control mode is by current signal, if you want to change to a voltage signal, please enter the parameter setting. (see 5.8)
c. RS485:
To connect with PIN6 and PIN7, the pump could be controlled via Modbus 485 communication protocol.
d. Relay output (optional):
Connect terminal L & N to enable external control. An additional on-off Relay is necessary while bearing power is greater than 500W (2.5A).

PROTECTION AND FAILURE

7.1 High-Temperature Warning and Speed Reduction

In “Auto-Inverter/Manual-Inverter Mode” and “Timer mode” (except backwash /self-priming), when the module temperature reaches the high-temperature warning trigger threshold (81< ), it enters the high-temperature warning state; when the temperature drops to the high-temperature warning release threshold (78< ), the high-temperature warning state is released. The display area alternately displays AL01 and running speed or flow

1. If AL01 is displayed for the first time, the running capacity will be automatically reduced as below:
   a)If the current operating capacity is higher than 85%, the running capacity will be automatically reduced by 15%;
   b) If the current operating capacity is higher than 70%, the running capacity will be automatically reduced by 10%;
   c) If the current operating capacity is lower than 70%, the running capacity will be automatically reduced by 5%.

2. Suggestion for non-first displayed of AL01: check the module temperature every 2 minutes. Compared with the temperature in the previous period, for every 1-degree Celsius increase, the speed will decrease by 5%.

7.2 Undervoltage protection
When the device detects that the input voltage is less than 200V, the device will limit the current running speed
When the input voltage is less than or equal to 180V, the running capacity will be limited to 70%; When the input voltage range is within 180V ~ 190V, the running capacity will be limited to 75%;
When the input voltage range is within 190V ~ 200V, the running capacity will be limited to 85%.

7.3 Troubleshooting

defective wiring.
• Fuses blew or thermal overload open.
•  Check the rotation of the motor shaft for free movement and lack of obstruction.
•  Because of long time lying idle. Unplug the power supply and manually rotate the motor rear shaft a few times with a screwdriver.
Pump prime does not| •  Empty pump/strainer housing. Make sure the pump/strainer housing is filled with water and the O ring of cover is clean.
• Loose connections on the suction side.
• Strainer basket or skimmer basket loaded with debris.
• Suction side clogged.
•  Distance between the pump inlet and liquid level is higher than 2m, height of pump installation should be lowered.
Low Water Flow| • Pump does not prime.
• Air entering suction piping.
• Basket full of debris.
• Inadequate water level in the pool.
Pump being noisy| •   Air leak in suction piping, cavitation caused by restricted or undersized suction line or leak at any joint, low water level in the pool, and unrestricted discharge return lines.
• Vibration caused by improper installation, etc.
• Damaged motor bearing or the impeller (need to contact the supplier for repair).

7.4 Error code
When the device detects a failure (except for the running capacity reduction strategy and 485 communication failure), it will power off automatically and display the failure code. After powering off for 15 seconds, check if the failure is cleared, if cleared, it will resume starting.

Note:

1. When causes for E002/E101/E103 is displayed, the device will resume working automatically, however, when it appears a fourth time, the device will stop working, to resume operation, unplug the device and plug in & restart again.

MAINTENANCE

Empty the strainer basket frequently. The basket should be inspected through the transparent lid and emptied when there is an evident stack of rubbish inside. The following  instructions should be followed:

1. Disconnected the power supply.

2.  Unscrew the strainer basket lid anti-clockwise and remove.

3. Lift up the strainer basket.

4. Empty the trapped refuse from the basket, and rinse out the debris if necessary.
   Note: Do not knock the plastic basket on a hard surface as it will cause damage

5. Inspect the basket for signs of damage, and replace it.

6. Check the lid O-ring for stretching, tears, cracks or any other damage

7. Replace the lid, hand tightening is sufficient.

Note: Periodically inspecting and cleaning the strainer basket will help prolong its life.

WARRANTY& EXCLUSIONS

Should a defect become evident during the term of the warranty, at its option, the manufacturer will repair or replace the such item or part at its own cost and expense. Customers need to follow the warranty claim procedure in order to obtain the benefit of this warranty.
The guarantee will be void in cases of improper installation, improper operation, inappropriate use, tampering, or using non-original spare parts.

DISPOSAL

When disposing of the product, please sort the waste products as electrical or electronic product waste or hand it over to the local waste collection system. The separate collection and recycling of waste equipment at the time of disposal will help ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Contact your local authority for information on where you can drop off your water pump for recycling

Version 1.01 2021
AquafForte is a trademark of SIBO Fluidra Netherlands BV, Doornhoek 3950, 5465TC, Veghel (NL)
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References

• Koigarten Müller - Trommelfilter - Teichpumpen - Koifutter

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