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1. JEL WOoc JOP boo AUTO AUTO OK OK RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE SPEED PRESSURE EURYE PEPER pena SUENE 0o00 lins 0o00 ie OK OK RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE eEEE paESSuEe CURVE SED PRESSURE CURVE 0o00 2 00e 0o00 2 Ooo AUTO AUTO OK OK AUTO underfloor heating and two pipe parallel systems AuTO function observes and adjusts the pump performance to satisfy the system requirement The pump adapts to the system over time it is recommended to leave the pump in the AUTO position at least one week before selecting other pump settings Changing from recommended AuTO to alternative pump setting Heating systems are slow systems that cannot be set to the optimum operation within minutes or hours If the recommended pump setting does not give the desired comfort in some areas of the building change the pump set ting to the shown alternative See pump settings and pump performance section 9 for more details 7 0 SYSTEMS WITH BYPASS VALVE BETWEEN FLOW AND RETURN PIPES 7 1 PURPOSE OF BYPASS VALVE The purpose of a differential pressure bypass valve is to en sure that the heat from the boiler can be distributed when all valves in the underfloor heating circuits and or thermostatic radiator valves are closed These valves were commonly ap plied in multi zone systems with traditional fixed speed pu2. Armstrong Compass OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 5 0 CONTROL PANEL 5 1 ELEMENTS ON THE CONTROL PANEL ARMSTRONG fA COMPASS WATT D D m h J PRESSURE CURVE aa a34 Oo B FIG 6 Armstrong compass control panel The control panel on the Armstrong compass includes POSITION DESCRIPTION Display showing the actual pump power consump A tion in Watt and reference flow in m h Display alternates between Watt and m h every 5 seconds B Eight light fields indicating the pump setting c Mode Select button for changing pump setting Note m h value is a flow indicator only not calibrated 5 2 FIRST POWER UP The display is on and in Auto mode position 0 in FIG 7 when the electricity has been switched on The display shows the actual pump power consumption in Watts and reference flow in m h during operation Note Display shows E when the pump is not operating properly see section 10 is between 0 to 4 5 3 DISPLAY The Armstrong Compass has eight pump settings which can be selected with the press button Every time the Mode button is pressed see FIG 6 c the pump setting is changed to the next option A full cycle is eight button presses The selected pump setting is indicated by one of eight different light fields see FIG 7 INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Armstrong Compass 4 PRESSURE CURVE Note FIG 7 Eight light fields 6 0
3. sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard The maximum ambient temperature is 40 c at which the pump is to be used It is not used for maintenance of swimming pool For indoor use only Use copper conductors only Do not install with motor above or below pump body Do not submerge Do not run pump dry 1 0 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT WARNING The safety instructions must be followed to prevent potential personal injury CAUTION A The safety instructions must be followed to prevent potential malfunction or damage to the equipment HINT Hints or instructions that make the setup easier and ensure safe operation 2 0 GENERAL INSTALLATION 2 1 THE ARMSTRONG COMPASS CIRCULATOR The Armstrong Compass circulator is designed for circulating water in closed hydronic heating systems or potable water systems Model Compass 25 60 130 Cl Compass 25 60 180 Cl Compass 25 60 180 ss INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Armstrong Compass 2 The Armstrong Compass includes op
4. m3 h Pump settings and pump performance Pump may be running dry No liquid in system Fill up the system Airinthe pump Let the pump run It vents itself over time see Noise inthe Shows wattage i section 8 2 venting the pump pump and m h Sda p Increase the inlet pressure or check the air volume in he inlet pressure is too low ae the expansion tank if installed a Select a higher speed or pressure curve setting see Insufficient ti P tti d f ect Shows wattage he pump performance setting may section 9 Pump settings and pump performance meade and m3 h be too low Confirm that the system requirement can be met by 11 0 TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 11 1 TECHNICAL DATA Supply voltage 1 x 230 v 50 Hz this pump capacity or larger pump may be required e EMC directive 2004 108 EC Standard used EN 55014 1 2006 A1 2009 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2001 A2 2008 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 ne MAXIMUM EuP Ecodesign directive 2009 125 EC Amp 0 05 0 38 Regulation No 641 2009 Watt 5 43 2015 Standard used EN 16297 1 2012 Motor protection The pump requires no external motor protection MODEL MAX HEAD m EEI Maximum working temperature TF 110 Compass 25 60 1306 6 EES O22 Maximum working pressure 10 bar 150 psi Compass 25 60 180 Cl 6 EEI 0 22 Compass 25 60 180 ss 6 EEI lt 0 22 Maximum relative air humidity rh 95 Enclosure class
5. ARMSTRONG g COMPASS HIGH EFFICIENCY WET ROTOR CIRCULATORS SBN Res Date MARCH 28 2014 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D Date FEB 12 2014 6 0 Setting the pump 6 1 Pump setting for system type A 7 0 Systems with bypass valve between flow and return pipes 7 1 Purpose of bypass valve 8 0 Start up 8 1 Before start up 8 2 Venting the pump UT WE Or UT UE 9 0 Pump settings and pump performance 9 1 Relation between pump setting and pump performance 10 0 Troubleshooting 11 0 Technical data and installation dimensions N N N OW 11 1 Technical data 1 0 Symbols used in this document 1 2 0 General description 1 2 1 The Armstrong compass circulator pump 1 2 2 Advantages of installing an Armstrong Compass 2 3 0 Installation 2 3 1 Mounting 2 3 2 Control box positions 2 3 3 Changing the control box position 2 4 0 Electrical connection 2 5 0 Control panel 3 5 1 Elements on the control panel 3 5 2 Display 3 5 3 Light fields indicating the pump setting 3 WARNING operation must comply with local regulations and accepted codes of good practice Prior to installation read these installation and operating instructions Installationand The use of this product requires experience with and knowledge of the product Only licensed or trained installers should install this product This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical
6. Ip 42 The benchmark for the most efficient circulators is EEI lt 0 20 Insulation class 180 H Certification Ec declaration of conformity INEETARPRESSUEE Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC Standard used EN 60335 2 51 2003 A1 08 A12 12 EN 60335 1 2012 EN62233 2008 Minimum inlet pressure in relation to liquid temperature LIQUID TEMPERATURE MINIMUM INLET PRESSURE 65 C 150 F 75 C 167 F 90 C 194 F 110 C 230 F 0 91 m 3 0 ft 1 34 m 4 4 ft 2 8 m 9 2 ft 11 0 m 36 1 ft INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Armstrong Compass 8 Sound pressure level The sound pressure level of the pump is lower than 43 dB A Ambient temperature 0 c 32 F 40 C 104 F Pumped liquids Water or water Glycol mix WARNING No flammable liquids such as diesel oil petrol or similar liquids Liquid temperature 2 c 36 F 110 C 230 F To avoid condensation in the control box and stator the liquid temperature must always be higher than the ambient temperature AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LIQUID TEMPERATURE MIN MAX 0 C 32 F 2 C 35 6 F 110 C 230 F 10 C 50 F 10 C 50 F 110 C 230 F 20 C 68 F 20 C 68 F 110 C 230 F 30 C 86 F 30 C 86 F 100 C 212 F 35 C 95 F 35 C 95 F 90 C 94 F 40 C 104 F 40 C 104 F 80 C 176 F CAUTION Since water conditions can vary with geographical A location i e amount and
7. SETTING THE PUMP 6 1 PUMP SETTING FOR SYSTEM TYPE Optimum energy savings amp comfort can be achieved by careful selection of the correct operation mode Recommended and alternative pump settings according to FIG 8 IMAGE SYSTEM RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE See section 9 Pump settings and pump performance for TYPE SETTING SETTING information about the function of each setting Highest constant Undertiosr pressure curve PC4 POSITION DESCRIPTION heating AUTO OR Lowest constant AuTO factory setting pressure curve PC3 pci Lowest proportional pressure curve A Two pipe pc2 Highest proportional pressure curve B parallel auto Highest proportional pc3 Lowest constant pressure curve systems pressure PC2 pc4 Highest constant pressure curve One pipe Lowest propor SEO Constant curve speed c series tional pressure aOR Constant curve speed systems curve PC1 P Constant curve speed II See pump settings and pump performance section 9 SINGLE ZONE CONSTANT RESISTANCE A RADIANT HEAT SYSTEM A CIRCULATION GAS OR OIL PUMP BOILER MULTIPLE ZONE VARIABLE LOADS PARALLEL B Y gt gt I lt lt lt MULTIPLE ZONE VARIABLE LOADS IN SERIES gt gt 4 4 4 FIG 8 Selection of pump setting for system type RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE SPEED PRESSURE CURVE 1 SPEED PRESSURE CURVE
8. ae mI AUTO PCT Q 3 0 SY ipe2 I 25 2 04 15 1 0 a m I ul o o 0 5 1 0 15 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 FLOW m3 h SPEED PRESSURE CURVE iu _ L pcg 11 gt P3 O l Paoa 1 0 0 0O Oe rci AUTO FIG 10 Pump setting in relation to pump performance INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Armstrong Compass 6 Select the optimum setting The Compass circulator comes with 8 modes of operation The constant pressure curves maintain pre selected pressure ti t the circulator There are three fixed speed curve options which will oper a ue eerrarngenere ate just like traditional fixed speed circulators except that AUTO mode operates on the sensorless differential pressure compass motor technology is far more energy efficient than principle but will Learn usage patterns and adjust circulator traditional fixed speed circulators performance over time to optimize energy efficiency The proportional pressure curves operate as Sensorless differential pressure circulators These curves follow pre selected performance curves and will reduce flow and energy consumption when the valves in the system close and the flow requirements are reduced SETTING PUMP CURVE FUNCTION The auto function controls the pump performance automatically within a defined performance range see FIG 10 AUTO Operating within the Adapt to the size of the system factory setting defined range Adapt
9. erating modes suitable for systems with constant or variable flows such as Underfloor heating systems One pipe series systems Two pipe parallel systems Armstrong Compass circulators incorporate Armstrong patented Design Envelope variable speed control technology with an ECM motor enabling optimum energy efficiency and occupant comfort with built in control algorithms that can adapt to continuously changing system requirements The Armstrong Compass features a user friendly front mounted control panel see section 6 and wiring box for ease of installation 2 2 BENEFITS OF INSTALLING AN ARMSTRONG COMPASS CIRCULATOR Eight different modes of operation to suit different system requirements Easily selectable from the front mounted display Modes include Sensorless demand based control Auto Power consumption and flow rate clearly displayed Broad operating range producing up to 6 1 meters of head and 4 5 m h of flow provide versatility to cover the performance of a wide range of fixed speed or variable speed circulators Port to Port compatibility with existing Armstrong circulators and many competing models Front mounted wiring box for ease of installation and service 3 0 INSTALLATION 3 1 MOUNTING Note For convenience in future servicing isolation valve can be used CORRECT INSTALLATIONS INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS gt FIG 2 M
10. f Compass and it also III Speed presents the max performance capability of the pump see FIG 10 Speed III can also be used to vent the pump see section 8 2 II Speed Speed II is the medium constant speed performance curve of Compass see FIG 10 Speed Speed I is the lowest constant speed performance curve of Compass see FIG 10 INSTALLATION amp Armstrong Compass OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 10 0 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before starting any work on the pump make sure that the electricity supply has been switched off and that it cannot be accidentally switched on FAULT CONTROL PANEL CAUSE REMEDY A fuse in the installation is blown Replace the fuse Light off The circuit breaker has tripped out Switch the circuit breaker on The pump is defective Replace the pump aca nu Electricity supply failure Voltage may be too ae The pump Shows EO or E1 Check voltage level of the electricity supply dace ae hil low or too high Shows E2 The impeller is locked Unlock the impeller rotor Shows E3 No liquid in system Fill up the system Pea Voltage may be too low Check voltage level of the electricity supply Shows E4 Control internal circuit is broken Replace the pump Air in the system See section 8 2 Venting of the pump system Noise inthe Shows wattage Thetlowistoohighk Select a lower speed or pressure curve see section 9 system and
11. mps A Compass circulator can eliminate the need for a differential bypass valve when used in Auto or proportional pressure modes because the circulator will reduce speed when the valves in the system close and the heat demand is reduced If you are servicing an existing system with a bypass valve and you are replacing a fixed speed circulator with a Com pass circulator there is no need to remove the bypass valve 8 0 START UP 8 1 BEFORE START UP Fill the system with liquid and properly vent the system before starting the pump The required minimum inlet pres sure in relation to liquid temperature must be available at the pump inlet see section 11 INSTALLATION amp Armstrong Compass OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 8 2 VENTING THE PUMP Even with system vented air may be still be present in the pump The air in the pump may cause noise but the noise should cease after a few minutes running The venting process can be shortened by setting the pump to run at speed III for a short period of time 20 seconds Once the pump is vented the noise has ceased set the pump mode according to the recommendations see section 6 CAUTION A The pump must not run dry 9 0 PUMP SETTINGS AND PUMP PERFORMANCE 9 1 RELATION BETWEEN PUMP SETTING AND PUMP PERFORMANCE COMPASS PERFORMANCE CURVES 75 7 0 6 5 6 0 a55 E sof a 45 E Pc4 PC3 2 4 0
12. observance of the user manual E g connection to an unsuitable mains supply or non com pliance with the installation instruction Partially or completely dismantled appliances CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes thoughout the Eu To prevent possible harm to the a environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling ARMSTRONGFLUIDTECHNOLOGY COM
13. ounting the Armstrong compass Arrows on the pump housing indicate the liquid flow direction through the pump 1 Fit the two gaskets supplied when the pump is mounted in the pipe 2 Install the pump with the motor shaft horizontal see FIG 2 3 2 CONTROL BOX POSITIONS The orientation of the display can be adjusted by remov ing four screws that attach the motor to the pump housing Pump must be isolated from the system as this will open the system to the atmosphere FIG 3 Control box positions WARNING A The pumped liquid may be scalding hot and under high pressure Drain the system or close the isolating valves on either side of the pump before the screws are removed CAUTION A After the position of the control box has been rotated refill the pump with system liquid before startup 3 3 CHANGING THE WIRING BOX POSITION Always install the circulator with the wiring box below or beside the motor To change the wiring box position remove the motor mounting screws and rotate the motor see FIG 3 Ensure the gasket is intact and seated before evenly retight ening the mounting screw to 6 7 5 Nm 4 5 5 5 lb ft 4 0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The electrical wiring must be installed strictly in accordance with national electrical codes local codes and regulations 1 Electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified electrician 2 Always make sure electric power is disconnected before wiring the circ
14. to system demand over time In AUTO Compass is set to proportional pressure curve control The operation point of the pump will follow the lowest proportional pressure curve Lowest proportional see FIG 10 depending on the load demand PCI pressure curve The head pressure is reduced during low demand and increased during high demand until the maximum wattage is reached then the pump will run on the speed III curve The operation point of the pump will follow the highest proportional pressure curve Highest proportional see FIG 10 depending on the load demand PC2 pressure curve The head pressure is reduced during low demand and increased during high demand until the maximum wattage is reached then the pump will run on the speed III curve The operation point of the pump will follow the lowest constant pressure curve Lowest constant see FIG 10 depending on the load demand PC 3 pressure curve The head pressure is kept constant regardless of the load demand until the maxi mum wattage is reached then the pump will run on the speed III curve The operation point of the pump will follow the highest constant pressure curve see Highest constant FIG 10 depending on the load demand PC pressure curve The head pressure is kept constant regardless of the load demand until the maxi mum wattage is reached then the pump will run on the speed III curve Speed III is the highest constant speed performance curve o
15. type of dissolved solids it is recommended that the operating temperature of the liquid for open potable systems be kept as low as possible i e below 65 C or 150 F to avoid precipitation of calcium TORONTO 1 416 755 2291 BUFFALO 1716 693 8813 BIRMINGHAM 44 0 8444 145 145 MANCHESTER 44 0 8444 145 145 BANGALORE 91 0 80 4906 3555 ARMSTRONG FLUID TECHNOLOGY SHANGHAI ESTABLISHED 1934 86 213756 6696 VOLUTE MATERIAL Cast iron For closed systems boiler loops Stainless steel Open or closed systems potable hot water or boiler loops WARRANTY INFORMATION The manufacturer provides warranty in accordance with the legislation of the customer s own country of residence with a minimum of 2 year starting from the date on which the appli ance is sold to the end user or 30 months from the datecode printed on the nameplate Datecode wwyy ww week in the year amp YY year Example 2512 25th week of 2012 The warranty only covers defects in material or workmanship The repairs under warranty may only be carried out by an authorized service centre When making a claim under the warranty the original bill of purchase with purchase date must be submitted The warranty will not apply in cases of Normal wear and tear Incorrect use e g overloading of the appliance use of non approved accessories Use of force damage caused by external influences Damage caused by non
16. ulator The motor is designed for 50 Hz 1 phase 230 volt power The wire shall be 0 75 to 1 5mm stranded wire with ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord HO5RR F Of HOS5RN F or be 0 75 to 1 5mm rated for 60 c solid wire To wire loosen the screw from the wiring box cover and remove the screw and cover Insert wires through supplied liquid seal connector installed or other strain relief connector not provided Strip 0 5 cm 6 of insulation from the ends of the three wires to be connected To insert the wires into the terminal strip press the terminal lever down 1 ward firmly Insert the stripped wire into the opening and release the lever Lt 2 see FIG 4 Tug on the wire gently to Nt ensure it is secured Connect the live wire to terminal L1 the neutral wire to terminal L2 n and the ground wire to terminal see FIG 5 Oo FIG 4 Terminal strip Place the terminal box cover and tighten screw The motor is thermally protected so overload protection is not necessary All that is required is a fused plug or circuit breaker in the power line Electrical information can be found on the side of the terminal box The electrical connections and protection must be carried out in accordance with local regulations L1 L2 N ally Ww FIG 5 Electrical connection WARNING AN The pump must be connected to ground INSTALLATION amp
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