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Table 4. Recommended Suction and Discharge Pipe. 

UNIT 

MAIN PIPE 

TANK FITTING 

ISO VALVE 

CIP VALVE 

UNIT INLET 

BALL CHECK VALVE 

25 BLOOM 

2" 

2" 

2" 

1" 

2" 

2" 

50 BLOOM 

2" 

2" 

2" 

1" 

2" 

2" 

150 BLOOM 

3" 

3" 

3" 

1 - 1/2" 

2" 

3" 

 
Piping connections for all sizes of BLOOM are provided below. Verify the type of pump provided 
with your BLOOM before beginning installation. These materials are not included with a  
purchase of a BLOOM, but can be found at most hardware stores. 

Frame Dimensions and Components Descriptions. 

Figure 5 shows the overall BLOOM frame dimensions and the location of the suction and 
discharge ports of the pump in metric and imperial units.  
Figure 8 shows the major components of the BLOOM.  

 
 
 

Figure 7. BLOOM with suction and discharge connection locations 

 

        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 5. BLOOM with suction and discharge connection locations 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 150 GPM

Page 1: ...BLOOM 1 5 INSTALLATION AND STARTUP GUIDE REFER TO OPERATING MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ...

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Page 3: ... 8 Table 4 Recommended Suction and Discharge Pipe 9 Frame Dimensions and Components Descriptions 9 Suction Piping Installation 10 Discharge Piping Installation 11 CIP Valve Installation Optional 12 Connect Power to Control Box 12 QUICK STARTUP GUIDELINES 13 Flooded Suction Applications Pump Priming Instruction 13 Suction Lift Applications Pump Priming Instructions 15 Suction and Discharge Operatio...

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Page 5: ... at least 30 inches on all sides to allow access for servicing and maintenance to the front and back of the BLOOM Select a sheltered weatherproof well ventilated area that is protected from excess moisture i e rain splashing washdown water etc dust and flooding Use the schematic shown in Figure 1 for mounting hole placement Figure 1 Plan view of BLOOM frame showing mounting hole placement The BLOO...

Page 6: ...001 Image QTY Part Description P N 1 Regulator Oxygen 99J0 050 1 Hose Welding Gas Grade R Green 99C0 084 Unit Version Voltage Phase Hz Amps Pump Manufacturer BLOOM 25 GPM US 115 1 60 10 2 Pentair US 230 1 60 6 0 Pentair EU 230 1 50 6 9 Pentair BLOOM 50 GPM US 115 1 60 12 7 Pentair US 230 1 60 6 8 Pentair EU 230 1 50 16 9 Pentair US 115 1 60 12 7 DAB BLOOM 150 GPM US 230 1 60 15 8 Pentair EU 230 1 ...

Page 7: ...o the Location Requirements section for addition details The following guidelines are recommendations for tanks with intake structure submergence depths less than15 ft 4 5m Upon delivery unscrew the shipping screws to remove the BLOOM unit from the shipping crate Inspect the BLOOM for any damage or loose parts that may have occurred during transport Hand tightens any loose parts make sure don t ov...

Page 8: ...ipe leaks Gas Connection For BLOOM models without onboard gas generation connect a high pressure rated oxygen gas line to the standard CGA 022 fitting connection Adjust the oxygen gas regulator on the gas supply to 100 120 PSIG DO NOT EXCEED 140 PSIG SUPPLY GAS PRESSURE Excessive pressure may void warranty and compromise gas seals resulting in a sudden drop in backpressure Flooded Suction Installa...

Page 9: ...ift exists when the source of liquid is located below the BLOOM centerline The suction pipe leading to the pump and the pump must primed to lift liquid from the tank to the BLOOM Figure 4 Isometric View Suction Lift Installation Do not run the pump dry Impeller may melt and seize and the pump will stop running See Figure 3 for plan view of BLOOM suction lift pipe orientation in a Tank ...

Page 10: ...BLOOM before beginning installation These materials are not included with a purchase of a BLOOM but can be found at most hardware stores Frame Dimensions and Components Descriptions Figure 5 shows the overall BLOOM frame dimensions and the location of the suction and discharge ports of the pump in metric and imperial units Figure 8 shows the major components of the BLOOM Figure 7 BLOOM with suctio...

Page 11: ...f pipe 38cm 2 long should be used immediate to the suction side of the pump Locate and install the suction pipe following the recommendations detailed in Figures 3 and 4 for a flooded suction installation Use fittings as necessary to route the suction piping from the BLOOM to the tank Water flows through a check valve in only one direction as indicated by the flow arrow on the check valve The chec...

Page 12: ...e Piping Installation Locate and install the discharge pipe following the recommendations detailed in Figure 3 for the installation Use pipe fittings as necessary to route the discharge piping from the BLOOM unit to the tank wall The discharge pipe can be routed over the top of or through the tank wall Install discharge pipe at the maximum water submergence depth and connect a 90 degree elbow to t...

Page 13: ...r verify the voltage phase and amps requirements of your BLOOM See purchase order for unit details All BLOOMS are single phase model there will be two wires coming out of the overload relay as shown in the red circle photo 1 Photo 2 shows the ground connection Photo 1 Output Terminal Connections on Photo 2 Ground Overload Relay Wired for a Single Phase WARNING Ensure that the ground wire from the ...

Page 14: ...s been met connect electricity in accordance with applicable Local Electrical Code and ordinances The use of an extension cord is hazardous and should be avoided Flooded Suction Applications Pump Priming Instruction Step 1 Open the intake and discharge valves to flood piping Step 2 Turn on the main power by using the green selector switch Intake and discharge valves ...

Page 15: ...damage of the pump voiding warranty Step 5 Check piping for visible leaks If your BLOOM pump is equipped with a pump strainer verify through the clear window in the strainer lid that there are no bubbles entering in through the liquid suction stream A large air pocket or large bubbles should not be visible in the strainer basket If large bubbles or an air pocket is visible in the strainer basket t...

Page 16: ... Suction Lift Applications Pump Priming Instructions Step 1 Open the intake and discharge valves to flood piping Step 2 Turn on the main power by using the green selector switch Intake and discharge valves ...

Page 17: ...damage of the pump voiding warranty Step 5 Check piping for visible leaks If your BLOOM pump is equipped with a pump strainer verify through the clear window in the strainer lid that there are no bubbles entering in through the liquid suction stream A large air pocket or large bubbles should not be visible in the strainer basket If large bubbles or an air pocket is visible in the strainer basket t...

Page 18: ...e of a pea or smaller If bubbles are consistently larger than the size of a small pea contact a Moleaer technical service representative at 424 558 3567 Operating Parameter Ranges Normal operating ranges for the BLOOM units are shown in Table 5 Table 5 BLOOM Normal Operating Ranges Parameter BLOOM 25 BLOOM 50 BLOOM 150 Gas Pressure Gauge 40 120 psig 40 120 psig 40 120 psig Liquid Pressure Gauge 10...

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