PowerSpout
React Pump Installation
© 2019 EcoInnovation Ltd (NZ) V2.1
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1.3. Safety
The following safety warning signs are used throughout this manual.
Caution
Risk of electric shock
. On this Solar ELV (extra low voltage) pump system
electric shock is very unlikely if these instructions are followed. All voltages
are ELV if the solar panels are correctly connected together. Incorrect
connection of >3 solar PV panels is LV (over 120VDC) and can result in
electrocution (and/or damage to the React pump speed controller).
Caution
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to
equipment, fire, or personal injury, other than by electric shock.
EcoInnovation will not be liable if you connect this equipment incorrectly and in doing harm
yourself, harm others, cause a grass/bush fire or damage other equipment in your system.
This section addresses safety concerns as required by international standards and accepted
best practices.
If you are not technically competent, experienced and qualified you should not install this
equipment until after you have read this manual and watched all relevant
provides links to the most recent version of all these documents/videos.
Equipment can be installed or operated in such a manner that hazardous
conditions can occur; compliance with this manual does not by itself assure a
100% safe installation. If the equipment is properly selected and correctly
installed and operated according to this manual, then any such hazards will be
minimized.
Rotational Machinery Safety
1.3.1.
The PowerSpout React pump is rotating equipment and is provided with a
stainless steel protective enclosure. There are rotational hazards present if the
protective enclosure is removed. The React pump must be turned off at the DC
switch(s) prior to removing the protective enclosure. It is also possible to turn off
the React pump (if the PV array is distant) using the "ignition switch" which is located inside
the protective enclosure (on the end of the microprocessor enclosure). This can be also
wired to an external switch if required.
Note:
a React pump can start rotating without warning if the DC switch is on and the
microprocessor switch is on.
Once the React pump has been commissioned, the protective enclosure needs to be
fastened in place with the latching tie-down provided.
The installer should ensure that the React pump is mounted such that
inquisitive children are not exposed to a rotational machine hazard.
Note:
Direction of rotation is best anti-clockwise when looking on the electric motor end, this
direction provides slightly better lubrication on the plunger guide surfaces when run anti-
clockwise. For a full explanation view this
