EcoOnline™ Pump System Manual
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1. Water Flow y CAUTION air bubble is released while the pump is working under pressure Water Flow Y lm d X X X Contains air traps v okay Contains air traps Contains air traps The pump and strainer must be mounted so that they both automatically flood prime without needing to force water through This is critical as small ever present air bubbles can build up in air pockets A pump can become air locked and be damaged if a sufficiently large LEN The supplied inline strainer filter can be used as a pre strainer or as an in line strainer Note when mounting the canister as a pre strainer the water flow must be against Read Carefully the water flow arrow marked on the canister Page 10 Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 11 2 Pre Strainer Mounting Configuration Water line Pd Pre filter Water Flow DO NOT Drill 3 5mm drill top holes in cylinder we 32mm PVC end cap For pre filter configuration water flow goes against markings 11 3 In line Strainer Mounting Configurations Water line P d For In line m ad configuration follow water flow markings on filter Before mounting the pre filter you need to drill 3 5mm holes in the side of the cylinder DO NOT drill top The size of and number of these holes will depend on the application The internal mesh will form2. a secondary filter You may also require a pond sponge wrapped around the cylinder depending on the application Note water flow goes against the actual water flow markings on the filter for this configuration Vly ef Tip Warm the filter cylinder in 40 C water to soften and prevent cracking during drilling A 25mm PVC end cap can be inserted on the end of the filter In this configuration it is critical that the filter canister is oriented in an allowable orientation see above The filter must be able to self purge air pockets else there may result an air lock in the pump When mounting in a pond a pre strainer sponge is also be connected to the filter inlet as a secondary filter If required Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved Page 11 12 Pump Plumbing For non chlorinated water applications we recommend PE lines and air tight compressions for all plumbing on the suction side of the pump If there is any chance of flush back through the pump in the reverse direction then airtight fitting should also be used on the outlet side of the pump Do not over tighten pump head thread fittings Always use Teflon tape Fittings should be hand tightened only until residence is felt after an extra 7 turn will seal perfectly CAUTION N Never carry the pump by the electric supply cable as this may damage the pump and ma
3. installing below the waterline of the water to be pumped Read Carefully LEN An inline strainer filter MUST be used where there is a chance of dirt or debris making its way into the pump Read Carefully Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 4 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 5 Included Main System Components pa a e EcoOnline DC Pump 10Amp Solar Charging Regulator PVC 316Stainless Mesh Strainer if purchased 2 x 1 0mm 5m wire with connector 1x2 5 mm2 2m Battery Wire 10Amp Fuse holder 15Amp fuse kit 6 Sizing your Solar Panel Battery and Wiring 6 1 Sizing Solar Panel Array The following table will help you understand what run times you ll achieve with panel wattage Note these run times are yearly averaged Please use our Solar Panel Sizing Calculator to explore run times in various seasons 2 x 20W 40W 2 x 40W 80W 2 x 60W 120W 2 x 80W 160W Melbourne 3 2h 6 4h 9 6h 12 8h Brisbane 3 7h 7 4h 11 1h 14 8h Perth 4h 8h 12h 16h Hobart 3h 6h 9h 12h Table 1 Average daily pump run times for a 45W 24V pump 2 x 10W 20W 2 x 20W 40W 2 x 40W 80W 2 x 60W 120W Melbourne 3h 5h 11h 15h Brisbane 3h 5h 11h 15h Perth 3h 7h 14h 21h Hobart 2h 4h 8h 12h Table 2 Average daily pump run times for a 25W 24V pump Note due to the
4. strikes WARNING 9 Wiring Diagram o o Solar Charging Regulator 24V Solar z AE Ste S Panel Array Lo 1 LQ OJ oD 5 LL Connector Connector 24V Battery Bank Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 8 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 10 Pump Mounting The pump should be supported such that there is a minimum amount of stress on the pump s inlet and outlet piping The pump body should not be suspended by its inlets and outlets without support CAUTION L L N The pump should be installed in a way which allows easy access dismantling for maintenance Connection of the pipe work to the pump should permit the removal of the pump without the need to cut the pipe work LEN Make sure all lines are flushed clean with water before connecting pumps If the water environment contains debris ALWAYS use an inline filter with a rating of 360 Read Carefully Read Carefully Microns or smaller 10 1 Allowed Mounted Pump Orientation Water line P d Air bubble trap vertically up okay okay okay upside down Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 9 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 11 Attaching and Mounting the Strainer Filter 11 1 Allowed Mounted Strainer Orientations Horizontal Air bubble traps
5. 10Amp derate to 7 5Amp current limit we recommend that maximum total solar panel wattage should not exceed 2 x 90W or 7 5Amps Larger systems would require a 20Amp regulator Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved Page 5 6 2 Sizing You Battery Bank As a general rule we recommend sizing the battery bank to a minimum of 3 days of autonomy meaning the battery should supply enough energy to run for three days without solar input Battery sizing can be worked out as Battery Ah Rating Days of Autonomy X Pump Amp Usage X Daily Run Time Hence for example for a 20W 0 833 Amp pump and a desired 6 hours per night running time you would need a 3 x 0 83A x 6h 15Ah 24V battery or 2 x 15Ah 12V batteries connected in series When sizing your solar array and battery you must check that the maximum current produced by the chosen solar panel s array can never exceed the maximum allowable charging current for the battery being charged Always follow the battery manufacturer s DANGER charging instructions Please note panels can produce up to 3096 more power than the panels rated power under extraordinary solar conditions 6 3 Sizing Wiring Please use our Solar Wire Sizing Calculator this will help you understand the factors involved in sizing wire gauges A 24V system allows for greater wire runs without great voltage Eco
6. Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 1 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved Contents P NEME XCSU Nui o 3 3 Wanani lb mE 4 4 Safety Requirements sescenti ed iro eene YS YR ARP EE TS SR RR RASEN ET seas edenesiseses sdesedannsiseces sdsedanasiaesessdassceneess 4 5 Jncduded Maitri System Components uicit eo ee Se tert sed ene cue ena eene kde tesa dono rudera vede sda pea mene REARS 5 6 Sizing your Solar Panel Battery and Wiring nennen enne nnne aeei Rakai s esse se ti aan nans nn 5 7 24VSolar Panel Wiring Diagram cocta tee EN ean Re e ERE Se a e RR e RS EER TUR a EEEE EEEE TEENE 7 8 Solar PV Panel MOUNUIAG uoce temo e ede ene SOR Gees ped eno cu aano e oen de adde tesa pedea eso S Read Rees Eco Reg ess Esar Ced 8 EMEN VTPAPIEPCACDI E m 8 10 PUMP MOUNTING n 9 11 Attaching and Mounting the Strainer Filter cc ccccccccsssccssscecssecesseecsseeecsaececssecessecceaeeeesaeceseecsaeesesaececaeeceseeees 10 12 Purnp Pl umbihg iiic terit eaae t tee veo bea eet aee deste Ete erroe Er E Deo avete ded 12 13 Maintenance and Operating INStrUuctiONnS cccsccccccecessessssececececessesseaeseeecscesseeaeaeeeeeceseeseaaeaeceesceseesaaaeaeeeeseesees 12 Eco Online Pump and Solar Batte
7. EcoOnline 24V Pump and Solar Battery Charging Kit Manual Ball T EcoOnline 5 Timed Solar Charge Controller Z BH m o o zm L Installation amp User Manual Revised 28 01 2014 N Optex Solar Pty Ltd X m Eco Online com au www EcoOnline com au energy smart solutions email info EcoOnline com au Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved This publication is protected by copyright law and unless otherwise specified is for your personal and non commercial use only No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed by any process electronic or otherwise without the specific written permission of Optex Solar Pty Ltd Trademarks appearing in this manual are the sole property of Optex Solar Pty Ltd or their respective owners Nothing in this publication shall be construed as granting any express or implied license to use any intellectual property of Optex Solar Pty Ltd otherwise than for personal and non commercial use only Optex Solar Pty Ltd must not to the full extent permitted by law be held liable for any claim cost including legal costs damage expense loss including fines penalties set offs and consequential loss or liability arising from the use or misuse of any product described in this publication unless expressly provided otherwise in this publication Information as well as any products described in this publication are subject to change without notice
8. Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 6 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 7 24V Solar Panel Wiring Diagram Here you will find the in parallel connection diagram for wiring two 36 cell solar panels together NEVER screw clamp solder tinned wires to the junction box terminals Positive and negative wires must be soldered onto the solar panels terminals in the junction box WARNING Series Connection Use cut wire plug to seal Note Solar panels connected in series must be the same wattage CAUTION Wires must be soldered to the terminal if a loose or corroded connection develops over time it can create a resistive load which could melt or burn surrounding material or cause WARNING atire Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 7 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 8 Solar PV Panel Mounting 1 If mounting on a roof we recommend a 20 30mm air gap be used between the solar panel and roof structure Aluminium angles 20 30mm should be attached to the back of the solar panel for mounting purposes using the back mounting holes Important Wind loading should be Bolt L angles to considered panels bottom mounting holes When mounting panels on a Veranda or Patio or Gazebo roof structure panels should be mounted as low as possible to reduce the risk of lightning
9. ke it unsafe CAUTION 13 Maintenance and Operating Instructions Important before carrying out any system maintenance you MUST check for any manual updates and download the latest installation manual from www EcoOnline com au downloads WARNING The inline filter should be cleaned regularly The pump can be dismantled and ceramic rotor shaft regreased once per year Care should be taken during dismantling as the pump contains small polymer washers on the rotor shaft Fatigued weathered loose and or corroded wiring or electrical connections poses a fire risk even at low voltage The systems wiring should be checked periodically for any wear cracking resulting from UV damage of insulation on wiring and corrosion of any solder or WARNING controller connections Any effected parts should be replaced at the first sign of damage Never run a 12 24V cable near or in the same compartment or conduit as other 240V cables due to the chance of mistaking the two cables at some later point in time during installation or servicing WARNING Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 12 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved
10. l rights strictly reserved 3 Warranties EcoOnline offers the following Warranties e 1year limited Warranty on pumps e 3year limited Solar Controllers e 20 year limited Warranty on all Motech Cell solar PV panels See EcoOnline com au Terms and Conditions page for further details 4 Safety Requirements Please note This manual is INCOMPLETE You MUST download the 1R 10Amp 24V T Solar Charge Controller Manual when setting up this system Please download from www EcoOnline com au downloads WARNING This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for WARNING their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance This pump is not recommended for potable water drinking water application For applications involving fish we recommend the pump be run in a bucket of water to flush out anv excess grease prior to installation CAUTION Building regulations vary from state to state and MUST override any instructions supplied in this manual It is the responsibility of the purchaser installer to check that installations comply with any relevant state laws and regulations CAUTION LN The EcoOnline Solar Pump is not self priming The pump must be flood primed by
11. ry Charging System Manual Page 2 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd All rights strictly reserved 2 KeyTerms Congratulations on the purchase of your EcoOnline pump and solar charger kit Please note This manual is INCOMPLETE You MUST download the 1R 10Amp 24V T Solar Charge Controller Manual when setting up this system Please print both manuals out and keep them for your reference Please take the time to read the entire manual before starting any work Particular attention should be given to text contained in the following key terms Please note EcoOnline has a strong product safety policy do not install products without reading safety guidelines in the manual Please report any product safety issues or near misses to info QEcoOnline com au no matter how trivial Indicates a SAFETY issue that is likely to cause injury or death if the user does not follow the instructions DANGER Indicates a SAFETY issue that may cause injury or death if the user does not follow the instructions WARNING Indicates a SAFETY issue that may cause injury or property damage if the user does not follow the instructions CAUTION LEN Refers to critically important information related to the correct functioning of the system Read Carefully Vly 7 U Tip Refers to useful information for the optimal operation of the system Eco Online Pump and Solar Battery Charging System Manual Page 3 Copyright 2012 Optex Solar Pty Ltd Al
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