Davey ProMaster PM400BT User manual

Variable Speed Pool Pumps with Bluetooth
Installation and Operating Instructions
Models: PM200BT & PM400BT
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all
applicable codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
This pump requires professional expertise for installation and
maintenance. The installation of this product should be carried out by a
person knowledgeable in swimming pool plumbing requirements and
who follows the installation instructions provided in this manual.
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.

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Congratulations on the purchase of a quality product from the Davey Water
Products range of Pool Equipment. You are assured many years of reliable
and super-efficient performance from your Davey ProMaster VSD Pool pump
with Bluetooth.
This pump is Bluetooth enabled, so you will be able to set and control the pump
functions from your smart device. Bluetooth is a wireless communication
protocol that enables communication between devices. This function is
supported by any device that can download an app from IOS or Android App
Store.
Read these instructions in their entirety before switching on this pump. If you
are uncertain as to any of these installation and operating instructions please
contact your Davey dealer or the appropriate Davey office as listed on the back
of this document.
The Davey ProMaster has been designed to circulate swimming pool and spa
water in conditions set out in the Australian Standard for swimming pool water
quality AS 3633 or equivalent. They should not be used for any other purpose
without first consulting your Davey Dealer or the Davey Customer Service
Centre.
Every Davey ProMaster pool pump is thoroughly water tested against a
number of flow, pressure, voltage, current and mechanical performance
parameters. Davey’s advanced pump manufacturing technology provides
reliable and efficient pumping performance that lasts and lasts.
Saving Energy with your Davey ProMaster VSD Pool Pump
The Davey ProMaster VSD pool pump is a super-efficient pump utilising a
state of the art infinitely variable AC motor that provides lower levels of noise,
reduced operating costs and lower greenhouse emissions than traditional pool
pumps.
Due to its ability to run at lower speeds than conventional pumps, your
ProMaster pump will also experience less mechanical wear and tear due to
less stress on the internal mechanical components.
To achieve energy efficient pumping is easy. Simply run the filtration
pump at a lower speed, but run it for longer (see table on page 5) than a
conventional fixed speed pump to “turn over” your pool water for
adequate filtration and sanitisation.
The result is lower energy use and lower operational costs.

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ProMaster VSD Pool Pumps with Bluetooth have adjustable speed settings
(1500 – 3600rpm on PM200BT, and 1050 - 3100rpm on the PM400BT), so
you can circulate your pool or spa water at any speed in between if required.
Speeds can be adjusted to power a suction pool cleaner, in-floor cleaning
system & pool heaters. A backwash setting on the pump can be selected to
backwash a media filter.
What to expect with a variable speed pump on your pool:
If your ProMaster pump is replacing a traditional AC motor pump, you will need
to run it longer than your old fixed speed pump. This is NORMAL and you will
save energy when using lower speed settings.
You may also notice that the pressure gauge on your filter is indicating a much
lower pressure than you are used to. This is also NORMAL. The lower system
pressure is simply a result of the lower speed and flow rate produced by the
pump.
While running at the lower speed settings you will also notice a significant
reduction in pump noise. This is a major benefit for you as it allows you to run
your pump during off peak electricity tariffs, which will also assist in the
reduction of your operating costs.
Important considerations when running the pump on Low Flow settings:
Many pool products rely on specific minimum flow rates for best operation
and/or efficiency. If you are using low flow settings on the ProMaster pump
(e.g. Speed 1 - 4), Davey recommends that you check the compatibility of the
speed or minimum flow rate required to run specific pool equipment such as:
• Suction pool cleaners
• Ozone generators
• Pool Heaters
• Solar Heating systems
• Salt Water Chlorinator cells
• In-floor pool cleaning systems

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Power Connection
Davey ProMaster is suitable for connection to a nominal 240 volt / 50Hz power
supply, and is equipped with a cable and 3 pin plug. If a power outlet is not
available within 3 metres of the pump, a 3 pin power point in a safe, dry place
may need to be provided by an electrician. Extension cords are unsafe around
pools - and shall be avoided. If the supply cord of this product is damaged it must
be replaced by the dealer or manufacturer, with genuine Davey spares.
This ProMaster pool pump incorporates motor overload detection designed to
protect the motor from overheating. If the motor gets too hot during operation, its
operating speed will reduce to bring it within an acceptable operating temperature
and then will speed up to the originally set speed.
To reset the motor, switch the power off for 30 seconds, and then return the power
from the mains switch.
All installations must be fitted with earth leakage or residual current
protection devices, having a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA.
CAUTION:
In the interest of safety, we advise that all brands and types of pool pumps
must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 known as the
national wiring rules or equivalent local standards. All electrical
installations must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
If the pump and filter are located below pool water level, it is necessary to
fit isolating valves in the pipe between the pump and skimmer box and in
return pipe from the filter to the pool.
The fittings on this product are constructed of ABS. Some PVC jointing
compounds are incompatible with ABS. Check compound suitability
before use.
Warning! Ensure that an electrical isolation switch is located with easy
access so that the pump can be switched off in an emergency.
Warning! Power supply to this pump needs to be through an
RCD, having a rated leakage current not exceeding 30mA.
F
NFC C 15-100
GB
BS7671:1992
D
DIN VDE 0100-702
EW
EVHS-HD 384-7-702
A
ÖVE 8001-4-702
H
MSZ 2364-702:1994 / MSZ 10-533 1/1990
E
UNE 20460-7-702 1993, REBT ITC-BT-31 2002
M
MSA HD 384-7-702.S2
IRL
IS HD 384-7-702
PL
PN-IEC 60364-7-702:1999
I
CEI 64-8/7
CZ
CSN 33 2000 7-702
LUX
384-7.702 S2
SK
STN 33 2000-7-702
NL
NEN 1010-7-702
SLO
SIST HD 384-7-702.S2
P
RSIUEE
TR
TS IEC 60364-7-702

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In accordance with AS/NZS 60335.1 we are obliged to inform you
that this appliance 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 their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
Guidelines for Recommended Pump Operating Hours
Australian Standards AS3633: “Private swimming pools - water quality” states
that “The minimum turnover rate shall be a single turnover of the full volume of
the pool water, within the period that the pump would normally be operating….”
The tables below provide a guide only to the running times of your pump
while in filtration mode in order to achieve the minimum turnover rate:
PM200BT
Pool Size
(Litres)
Speed Setting (hours)
Speed 1
Speed 5
Speed 10
20,000
3.3
1.7
1.1
30,000
5.0
2.5
1.7
40,000
6.7
3.3
2.2
50,000
8.3
4.2
2.8
60,000
10.0
5.0
3.3
80,000
13.3
6.7
4.4
100,000
16.7
8.3
5.6
PM400BT
Pool Size
(Litres)
Speed Setting (hours)
Speed 1
Speed 5
Speed 10
20,000
2.4
1.3
0.9
30,000
3.7
2.0
1.4
40,000
4.9
2.7
1.9
50,000
6.1
3.3
2.3
60,000
7.4
4.0
2.8
80,000
9.8
5.3
3.8
100,000
12.3
6.7
4.7

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Technical Specifications
Model
PM200BT
PM400BT
Head (m)
22
26
RPM
Speed 1 to 10 (1500 - 3600)
Speed 1 – 10 (1050 – 3100)
Backwash Speed – Variable
Backwash Speed – Variable
Enclosure Class (IP)
45
45
Insulation Class
F
F
Voltage (V)
220/240 AC
220/240 AC
Frequency (Hz)
50/60
50/60
Motor Input Power
(W / hp)
Speed Setting 1 - 128W / 0.17hp
Speed Setting 1 – 125w / 0.17hp
Speed Setting 5 - 524W / 0.70hp
Speed Setting 5 – 724w / 0.97hp
Speed Setting 10 – 1111W / 1.49hp
Speed Setting 10 – 1650w / 2.2hp
Backwash Setting – 1320w / 1.77hp
Backwash Setting - Variable
Operating Limits
Max Water temperature
40°C
Max Ambient temperature
50°C
Dimensions
DIMENSIONS (mm)
Model
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Mounting
Holes
Diameter
Inlet/
Outlet
PVC
Net Weight
(kg)
PM200BT
305
670
320
350
65
230
380
200
250
10
40/50
14
PM400BT
305
670
320
350
65
230
380
200
250
10
40/50
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Installation of the Davey ProMaster VSD Pool pump with Bluetooth
Location
The pump should be located as close to the water as practicable and mounted on
a firm base in a well-drained position, high enough to prevent any flooding. It is the
installer’s/owner’s responsibility to locate the pump such that the nameplate can be
easily read and the pump can be readily accessed for service.
Figure 1.
Return to
Pool
40/50mm
152mm MINIMUM
Suction
40/50mm
76mm
MINIMUM
1. Do not install 90° elbows directly into pump inlet. Elbows should be no closer
than 250mm to the inlet.
2. Flooded suction systems should have gate valves installed on suction and
discharge pipes for maintenance, however, the suction gate valve should be
no closer than 250mm from the inlet.
3. Use a check valve in the discharge line when using this pump for any
application where there is significant height to the plumbing after the pump.
4. Be sure to install check valves when plumbing in parallel with another pump.
This helps prevent reverse rotation of the impeller and motor.
Suction
40/50mm
ELBOW
250mm
Figure 2.
Return to
Pool

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Weather Protection
It is recommended that the pump is protected from the weather. Enclosures
should be ventilated to prevent condensation build-up.
Wiring Connection
Please refer to the below schematic for information on how to correctly install
your pump.
Pipe Connection
Barrel unions are provided for connecting to the piping from the pool. The
pumps are designed to accept 40mm/50mm PVC fittings.
When plumbing the discharge pipe, ensure that the pipework does not
interfere with the pumps speed dial.
The use of any pipe smaller than those specified above is not recommended.
Suction piping should be free from all air leaks and any humps and hollows
which cause suction difficulties.
The discharge piping from the pump outlet should be connected to the inlet
connection on the swimming pool filter (usually at the filter control valve).
Barrel unions need to be hand tightened. No sealant, glues or
silicones are required.

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Prior to using this pump you must ensure that: Checklist
• Speed (including priming and backwash) setting chosen is a compatible
setting with other pool equipment c
• The pump is installed in a safe and dry environment c
• The pump enclosure has adequate drainage in the event of leakage c
• Any transport plugs are removed c
• The pipe-work is correctly sealed and supported c
• The pump is filled with water to the inlet c
• The power supply is correctly connected c
• All steps have been taken for safe operation c
• The filter has been plumbed with 40mm/50mm pipe c
• The (App) schedule settings correspond with any other times in the system c

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Low Energy Operation
Your Davey ProMaster VSD Pool Pump has variable speed settings:
Model
Lowest Speed
Highest Speed
Backwash Speed
PM200BT
Setting 1 – 1500 rpm
Setting 10 – 3600 rpm
Variable
PM400BT
Setting 1 – 1050 rpm
Setting 10 – 3100 rpm
Variable
• Speed 1 provides the lowest
speed and therefore the greatest
energy efficiency and savings.
See table below for all other dial
position speeds and functions.
Operation
Recommended Speed Setting
Pool Filtration
Speed 1 to 4
Suction pool cleaner operation
Speed 5 to 8
Backwashing your media filter
Backwash Speed
Manually cleaning your pool
Speed 9 to 10
Water Feature operation
Spa Jet operation
In-floor cleaning systems
Solar pool heating
Using your ProMaster VSD pump with a Davey Salt Water
Chlorinator
Davey salt water chlorinators require a minimum flow rate of 80 litres per
minute (lpm) through the chlorinator cell for best efficiency and cell life. Please
refer to the performance graph below as a reference for the flow in your pool
and refer to the pressure indicated by the gauge on the media or cartridge
filter.
Ensure flow rate is sufficient to cover your chlorinator cell plates completely at
all times of operation.

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PM200BT - Performance
Speed
Setting
Input
Output
Duty
Point
Flow
(lpm)
hp
W
hp
W
Dial 1
0.17
128
0.12
90
2.1
108
Dial 2
0.28
207
0.19
145
3.0
130
Dial 3
0.39
293
0.28
205
4.1
151
Dial 4
0.53
398
0.37
279
5.2
169
Dial 5
0.70
524
0.49
367
4.7
188
Dial 6
0.88
655
0.61
459
6.4
205
Dial 7
1.08
807
0.76
565
7.5
220
Dial 8
1.26
936
0.88
655
9.7
232
Dial 9
1.45
1078
1.01
755
10.7
244
Dial 10
1.49
1111
1.04
778
11.0
248
Backwash
1.77
1320
1.24
924
12.3
261

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PM400BT - Performance
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Flow ( lpm )
Speed
Setting
Input
Output
Duty
Point
Flow
(lpm)
hp
W
hp
W
Dial 1
0.17
125
0.12
88
1.2
146
Dial 2
0.28
207
0.19
145
1.8
178
Dial 3
0.46
343
0.32
240
2.6
218
Dial 4
0.69
514
0.48
360
3.6
255
Dial 5
0.97
724
0.68
507
4.7
290
Dial 6
1.21
905
0.85
634
5.4
314
Dial 7
1.61
1201
1.13
841
6.7
348
Dial 8
1.97
1469
1.38
1028
7.8
373
Dial 9
2.17
1620
1.58
1180
7.9
378
Dial 10
2.21
1650
1.64
1220
8.0
380
Total Head ( m )
Dial position No. 10
Dial position No. 9
Dial position No. 8
Dial position No. 7
Dial position No. 6
Dial position No. 5
Dial position No. 4
Dial position No. 3
Dial position No. 2
Dial position No. 1

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Features & Functionality
Your Davey ProMaster VSD Pool Pump has several operational features:
• Multi-Coloured LED indicator light
- Used for identifying required settings for programming time for full speed
(Boost) cycling and warnings:
> Solid Green = Normal Dial Operation
> Slow Flashing Green = Backwash
> Fast Flashing Green = AUX External Control Solid
> White = Speed Compensation Active Slow
> Flashing White = Time to Backwash
> Fast Flashing White = Fault detected - reset pump
> Slow Flashing Blue = Operated by Bluetooth
> Solid Blue = Bluetooth Pairing Mode
• Patented water-cooled design for smooth and super quiet operation
- The pump has a water-cooled membrane and jacket around the motor
which helps to keep the pump cool during operation
- Waste heat off the motor is transferred into the pool water, helping to
reduce pool heating energy costs
• Constant Flow/Speed Compensation (PM400BT model only)
- Helps to overcomes friction loses experienced as debris builds up in your
media filter or cartridge filter
- Saves on energy running costs, due to the pump running at minimum
turnover flow rate, between backwashes
• Weatherproof RJ45 Communication Port (PM400BT model only)
(See page 19 for connection details)
- For communication and connecting to external Pool Control systems
- For receiving a signal from a Heat Pump or Gas Heater to ramp the VSD
pump speed to full during the heating process
- Service diagnostics and software updates (For Davey use only)
• Backwash Speed Cycling Technology
- When in backwash mode the pump will cycle between a low and high speed
to help air-rate and agitate the filter media for a more effective clean
- Reduces wasted water during the backwash cycling process

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• Full variable frequency drive with user friendly selectable speed dial
- Provides for easy selection of desired filtration speed
- No complicated digital push button controls
• Large 4.5 litre lint pot
- Provides for longer intervals between cleaning
Bluetooth App Setup
- 1. Open the “App Store” app that is available on your device.
- 2. Search “Davey Pool Pump”
- 3. Install the app on your device
The app can be installed on to as many devices as desired, however, only one
device can control the pump at any given time. The language and time of the
app is the same as your device setting. The measuring units are automatically
defaulted to your device’s region units, however, you can choose between
Litres, Gallons or m3/hr.
• Pairing a device to the pump
- 1. Open app
- 2. Turn dial on the pump from “off” to “Bluetooth”, you will see the LED
flash white for a second.
- 3. Press the scan button.
- 4. When setting up for the first time ONLY, select “YES” to allowing
location
- 5. Please note that the first time the devices are paired, there is a 2 minute
time limit to do so before the procedure will have to be repeated.

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• External Timer / Chlorinator
- A pop-up will appear asking if you are using an
external timer or chlorinator to control your
pump. Please Select “YES” or “NO”
** This is a safety function and will not allow
the chlorinator to run without the pump
working.
Two modes are available, depending on whether you wish to manually operate
the pump or alternatively you can create a schedule of operation.
• Manual Mode
- If in schedule mode, press “switch to manual
mode”
- The app will now be in manual mode and you can
manually adjust the speed by pressing the (+/-)
buttons.
- In manual mode, the pump will run at the set
speed, even if the phone is not in range.
- Anytime the dial is switched to the Bluetooth
position, it will run at the previous set speed after
the priming cycle.
• Schedule Mode
Schedule mode allows you to set the pump speed by day
and time.
- There are two options (set a daily cycle or a weekly
cycle) by pressing the desired box. This option
allows you to either create a standard “daily
schedule” which will consistently operate the set
levels every day.
To switch between manual
or schedule mode you can
press this button.
Select to edit the
schedule settings
This pop-up
will appear

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The “Weekly cycle” option can be set for the
entire week, giving you the ability to alter daily
pump cycles depending on weather, bather load
etc.
Setting a Schedule
- Select the box which relates to the time that you require the pump to operate.
- Select the speed setting you would like the pump to run at any time.
Note: Settings of the pump (1-10) refers to “slowest to fastest” operating
speed of the pump).
- Once you are happy with your schedule, select “Save”. Communications
between the device and the pump can take up to 20 seconds depending
on the schedule selected.
Note: The row at the bottom of the screen indicates a summary of where
the schedule is by day and by hour. This summary screen can easily be
altered by swiping up or down the columns above.
*Please note: If using a chlorinator you must ensure that the “on” times on the
pump correspond to the “on” times on the chlorinator.
- The pump will remain in the last used mode, whether that be manual mode
or schedule mode.
Settings
- To alter/set up settings, click on the settings icon:
- This will display the following screens (scroll down screen for full information)
Select if you would
like the daily cycle or
the weekly cycle.

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Priming Speed / Max Speed
Each time your pump starts it will go through 2 minutes of priming to ensure
there is water in the system. You can adjust the speed in which it does this
between 5 & 10. The speed you set will limit the maximum speed the pump
will run in manual or schedule mode.
Backwash
Can be set as a single speed or alternatively set two speeds and the pump
speed will “pulse” between the two settings. Minimum speed can be set
between 1-10, maximum speed can only be set between 5-10.
• “External Timer Present”
- Swipe this on or off, depending on whether you are using an external
timer/chlorinator.
• Disconnect Function
- The “disconnect from pump” function can be used to:
- 1. Allow another device to control the pump
- 2. Disconnect so that you will not automatically connect to the pump.
- Please note that the Bluetooth connection will automatically disconnect
after a minute of no communication
• “Factory Reset”
- This will reset the pump back to factory configurations and allows you to
start the set up process again.
- Select “reset pump”
- Turn dial to “off” position, then turn dial to “Bluetooth”
- You can then repair with your phone. This procedure is in place so that the pump
cannot accidentally be reset.

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Pump Fault Finding
In the instance that there is a fault, the following
screen will appear, with text description below the
fault indicating how to remedy.

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Advanced Setup
External AUX Connection Overview (PM400BT model only)
Your ProMaster PM400BT has an RJ45 style waterproof socket to allow for
external control of motor speed and other functionality. A standard RJ45
network cable (without boot) can be used. Simply remove the connector from
one end and feed the cable back through the waterproof housing.
Figure 1: RJ45 Plug Installed
in housing
(from rear)
It is recommended to keep the cable length between the pump and external
pool controller or heater as short as possible.
There are two major pin configurations as shown below:
Figure 2: RJ45 Pin connections
Pin
Function
T-568A
T-568B
1
RS485 +ve
Green/White
Orange/White
2
RS485 -ve
Green
Orange
3
Digital Input 3
Orange/White
Green/White
4
Analogue Input
Blue
Blue
5
0V Ground
Blue/White
Blue/White
6
Digital Input 2
Orange
Green
7
Digital Input 1
Brown/White
Brown/White
8
24V
Brown
Brown

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Check that the cable you use has the above colour coding pins 1 through to 8.
If an alternative colour coding has been used make sure to record the colour
which corresponds to each pin to avoid misconnection at the pool controller or
heater. If an alternative cable is used make sure the analogue input and ground
are a twisted pair.
The 24V connection is only to be used as a reference for the digital inputs – DO
NOT power external equipment from this supply rail.
Digital Control Inputs
The 3 digital inputs allow for overriding the dial speed setting. To set one of these
inputs either:
1. Connect an isolated 24V supply between ground and the digital input pin
2. Connect the switched contacts of a relay between the 24V pin and the digital
input
The fixed speeds (as a proportion of full speed) are:
Input 1 (Pin 7)
Input 2 (Pin 6)
Input 3 (Pin 3)
Output Speed
0
0
0
Dial
0
0
24V
33%
0
24V
0
50%
0
24V
24V
24V
0
0
100%
24V
0
24V
67%
24V
24V
0
83%
24V
24V
24V
Interfacing equipment to the ProMaster PM400BT
WARNING: A qualified electrician is required to carry out the work
shown below.
The ProMaster PM400BT pump with Bluetooth can be controlled by other
equipment to turn it on to high speed (or any other preset speeds, contact
Davey for details). This is to achieve maximum efficiency, for example, when
using a gas heater, or a heat pump.
If the equipment has an isolated 18- 24V DC signal output, simply connect pin 7 to
24V DC positive and pin 5 to DC ground as shown in the following diagram: