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ELECTROCUTION HAZARD. DISCONNECT 

ALL ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE 

SERVICING. THE GUARDIAN CP

 MUST BE ELECTRICALLY 

GROUNDED.

The Guardian CP

 will operate on 115 vac & 230 vac  systems.

    9.

 Disconnect power and verify with a volt meter.

10.

 Determine the pump electrical requirements. If unknown, 

contact the pump manufacturer.

11.

 Select the appropriate wire gauge per local codes and the 

pump manufacturer’s recommendation. All pumps are 1/2 

horsepower and are rated at 10.6 amps for 115 volts and 5.3 

amps for 230 volts.

12.

 Loosen the captive fastener on the top of the controller and 

remove the plastic cover, exposing the wire leads. (When 

reassembling cover, do not over-tighten fastener.)

13.

 Following all electrical codes, wire the Guardian CP

 (Figure 3.)

The  Guardian CP

 has openings to accept standard conduit 

terminations.

DO NOT INSTALL ON ELECTRICAL SERVICE 

RATED ABOVE 20 AMPS.

14.

 Close the bypass valve.

15.

 Open the city water supply line valve and a faucet and check 

the system for leaks, repair any leaks before proceeding.

16.

 Shut off the faucet and check the system for leaks. Repair any 

leaks before proceeding.

IF THE CONTROL SWITCH IS SET TOO HIGH OR 

THE PUMP IS RUNNING WHEN THE WATER 

SUPPLY IS SHUT OFF AND THERE IS NO DEMAND ON THE SYSTEM, 

THE PUMP WILL POTENTIALLY RUN CONTINUOUSLY, CAN 

OVERHEAT AND CAUSE DAMAGE; RESULTING IN PRODUCT 

FAILURE, LEAKING AND/OR RUPTURE. TO REDUCE THIS RISK, 

NEVER EXCEED 80 PSIG CUTOUT.

Start-Up

BEFORE CONTINUING, ENSURE THAT ALL 

WIRING IS COMPLETED AND THE UNIT IS 

GROUNDED. CHECK FOR OPEN DRAIN VALVES OR OTHER 

SOURCES OF FLOODING BEFORE STARTING UNIT.

1. Prime pump if necessary and adjust tank precharge to 

manufacturer’s recommendation for intended pressure range. 

The factory Guardian CP setting is 40 psi cut-in and 60 psi 

cut-out.

2.  Turn on power and ensure Guardian CP display illuminates. 

Display will blank momentarily and the pump will start. If not, 

check installation.

3.  The display will now read the current line pressure.
4.  Allow the pump to reach the factory cut-off setting of 60 psi. IF 

THE PUMP CANNOT REACH THIS SETTING, DISCONNECT 

POWER AND SEE THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION.

5.  Check for leaks and repair as necessary.

Programming the Guardian CP

™ 

Differential pressure should be adjusted to no greater than 

35 psi nor lower than 10 psi.  The 20 psi factory differential is 

recommended.

1

. Press and hold 

. When 

LO

 appears, release. This will 

determine the pressure at which the pump activates.

2

.  When number appears, tap 

  or 

 to change cut-in setting.

3

. Press 

 again. When 

HI

 appears, tap 

  or 

 to change cut-

out setting. This will determine the pressure at which the pump 

shuts off.

4

. Press 

 a third time. The last Error Code in memory will 

display (see Error Code table in Troubleshooting section). If 

no errors have occurred, the display will show 

- -

5

. After approximately 10 seconds 

Pr

 will appear, indicating the 

settings are programmed. Display will then revert to the line 

pressure.

NOTE:

 The settings will now be stored until changed manually, 

even in the event of power failure.

NOTE:

 If pump cannot reach cut-out setting within 5 minutes with 

no water running, lower the pressure settings to fall within the 

pump’s pressure capabilities

Operation

ENSURE THE SWITCH IS OPERATING PROPERLY. AFTER MAKING 

ANY ADJUSTMENTS, OBSERVE AT LEAST ONE PUMP CYCLE TO 

VERIFY PROPER PUMP SHUT-OFF.

Please contact AMTROL Technical Support at 

401-535-1216

 or 

an AMTROL representative if further assistance is required.

Winterizing:

 To drain, disconnect the pump from power and open 

a faucet to bleed off water pressure. Lay the tank on its side to 

disconnect the piping between the pump and tank to completely drain 

the unit. Ensure exposed piping conected to unit is also drained.

DO NOT ADJUST PRESSURE OR 

RE-PRESSURIZE THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT FOR 

ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE AT THE TIME OF INITIAL INSTALLATION 

WHEN THE UNIT IS NEW. RE-PRESSURIZATION OF A WEAKENED, 

DAMAGED, OR CORRODED UNIT CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION, 

POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

If pressure adjustments are necessary because of changes in 

inlet pressure, check the condition of the unit first to make sure 

there is no corrosion of the tank or any connected lines or fittings. 

Take appropriate precautions. Never adjust the pressure if water 

is leaking from the air stem. Replace any damaged or corroded 

tank. Also, air loss is an indication that damage, corrosion or 

weakening of the unit may have occurred and it should not be 

re-pressurized.

Maintenance

Your AMTROL Pressuriser unit, including the pump, must be 

periodically inspected by a licensed professional for signs of 

damage, corrosion and leaking. The pump should be checked to 

ensure it is turning on and off at the appropriate cut-in and cut-out 

points. At a minimum, after installation, a thorough inspection of 

all components should take place annually. However, note that 

units in settings with frequent use, where corrosion, high humidity 

or aggressive water is more likely to occur, and as the unit ages, 

should be inspected more frequently.

Warranty

Two (2) Year Limited Warranty

Visit www.amtrol.com for complete warranty details.

L1

P1

L2

P2

BASIC

GUARDIAN CP™

WIRING

Black

Factory wiring to pump

Blue

White

White w/Black

Figure 3

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