HYDROMATIC RHMPC15 and HYDROMATIC RESTART RPC15ADS-IT
ITALIAN PRESSURE CONTROLLERS PATENTED DESIGN
OPERATION
The Hydromatic electronic control senses when there is pressure reduction (due to a discharge tap being opened) and starts the pump and
keeps the pump on while there is demand, to continuously provide pressure and flow, assuring constant flow and the correct on/off control
of the pump. Hydromatic makes the pump stay on for all duration of the use (if the flow is over 1.5 L/min), and stops the pump about 15
seconds from the closing of the tap.
WARNING
The device can be used only with clean water.
CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
-
Inlet: male 1” (25MBSP)
-
Outlet male 1” (25MBSP)
-
Special non return valve to avoid surges
-
Control system to avoid the possibility of
operation without water (dry running control).
-
Pressure gauge
-
Manual start switch (RESET)
-
Active LED (POWER)
-
Pump-working LED (ON)
-
No Water LED (FAILURE/NO WATER)
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
-
Voltage 240V
-
Max current 20(8)A
-
Frequency 50HZ
-
Protection Grade IP65
-
Max water temperature 60°C
-
Starting pressure 1.5-3bar
-
Max pressure for use: 10ba
INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation and the starting of the Hydromatic, it is essential to prime the pump correctly. The controller should be
installed always in a vertical position (refer fig. 1 and 2). Avoid installing non-return valves closer than one metre from the Hydromatic, and do
not install taps between the pump and the Hydromatic.
The following installation instructions are mandatory:
-
Flexible hose with a barrel-union for connection, to protect the unit from possible damage due to movement and vibrations.
-
Ball valves must be fitted on the suction and the discharge.
-
A Y-Strainer or Prefilter must be fitted in the suction between the tank and the pump
HYDROMATIC CONTROLLER FUNCTION AND OPERATION:
The Hydromatic pump controller is designed to be almost completely automatic, and will restart itself if the pump runs out of water; you
should not normally need to do anything. Instructions and basic function;
a)
Use for CLEAN rainwater only – you must fit a prefilter or Y-Strainer to the intake (suction pipe) of the pump
b)
Do not use a low quality generator for power supply as this may damage the electronics
c)
Protect from direct sunlight to avoid UV damage to the plastic
d)
The pump controller will stop the pump if there is no water in the pump, for the RHMPC15 model it then stays off until the reset
button is pushed, or the power is turned off & on again.
e)
HYDROMATIC RESTART ONLY:
It rechecks for water several times over the period of about 20 minutes – it makes the pump start
each time, to try and “re-prime” itself (fill it back up with water) It might “crackle & gurgle” due to air in it, as it tries to restart.
f)
HYDROMATIC RESTART ONLY:
If there is insufficient water to operate normally, the controller then switches off for 24 hours and
tries again, and continue to do that every 24 hours until there is sufficient water and the pump can operate normally.
g)
If the restart happens in the middle of the night it can be annoying! In the morning, turn the power off & on again after 30 seconds
and it will reset itself so it does the checking in daylight hours.
i)
You can reset the function back to the beginning anytime by pressing the reset button
j)
If it is many days before it rains again, turn off the power to the pump, at the power outlet
k)
Occasionally when the pump re-starts after a run-dry event, some air might come through the pipes, this is normal it is not a fault.
Figure 1
