4 Installation
4.6
Pump priming
The pump will also need to be primed before operation. Priming is important to remove all of the air from the system so that
the pump does not get damaged.
To prime the pump, first locate the priming plug on either side of the pump, directly under the motor. The pump must be flooded
in order to operate correctly. To do this, the operator can either let fluid fill the pump from the source and let the pump fill
until overflowing out of the priming hole and then re-install the priming plug. If flooded suction is unavailable, the pump will
have to be completely filled via the priming plug opening.
NOTE
It is important that the priming process is done correctly in order to force all air out of the pump.
4.7
Electrical set-up
Alfa Laval recommends that all electrical work be done by a professional electrician using the proper industry standards. The
electrical diagram for the control panel can be found in the appendix as well as diagrams for the control panel timer. The control
panel is designed for either 3 phase 230 volt or 460 volt power. Again, refer to the Appendix for details on wiring.
The pump can also be wired for 3 phase power. Refer to the pump manual for wiring of the pump in either 3 phase 230
V or 460 V power.
Also ensure that when the pump is connected to the control panel that the motor rotates in the proper direction. The direction
of the motor rotation is shown on the fan casing of the motor. If the wires are reversed on the pump, it will rotate backwards
and will not work properly. If this occurs have the electrician switch the black and white wires to the opposite pins to reverse
the direction of the pump.
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