Davey ProMaster VSD ECO Series User manual

Installation and Operating
Instructions
Model: PM200SV
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable
codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
The installation of this product should be carried out by a person knowledgable
in swimming pool plumbing requirements following the installation instructions
provided in this manual.
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
Pr
oMaster
™
VSD ECO-SERIES

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Congratulations on the purchase of a quality product from the Davey Water
Products range of Pool and Spa Equipment. You are assured of many years
of reliable and super-efficient performance from your Davey ProMasterTM
VSD Eco-Series pump.
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 ProMasterTM 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 ProMasterTM 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 ProMasterTM
VSD Eco-Series Pump:
The Davey ProMasterTM Pool & Spa pump is a super efficient pump utilising
a very clever, state of the art infinitaly variable AC motor that provides lower
levels of noise, lower operating costs and lower greenhouse emissions than
traditional pool pumps.
Due to its ability to run at lower speeds than conventional pumps, your
ProMasterTM 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 8) than
a conventional fixed speed pump to “turn over” your pool water for
adequate filtration and sanitisation. The result is lower energy use and up
to 70% lower operational costs.

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The ProMasterTM VSD Eco-Series has infinite speed settings from 1500
to 3600RPM, 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 VSD Eco speed pumping (energy efficient operation)
on your pool:
If your ProMasterTM 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. Plus you will also have much happier
neighbours.
Important Considerations when running the pump on Low Flow settings:
Many pool products rely on particular minimum flow rates for best operation
and/or efficiency. If you are using the low flow setting on the ProMaster pump
(e.g.: speed 1 to 4) Davey recommends that you check the compatibility of
the speed or minimum flow rate required to run 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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Technical Specifications:
Model PM200SV
Head (m) 22
RPM Speed 0 to 10 From – 1500 to 3600
Backwash Speed – 3800
Enclosure Class (IP) 45
Insulation Class F
Voltage (V) 220/240 AC
Supply Frequency (Hz) 50/60
Motor Input Power (W / hp)
Speed Setting 1 - 116W / 0.16 hp
Speed Setting 5 - 488W / 0.65 hp
Speed Setting 10 – 1000W / 1.34 hp
Backwash Setting – 1316W / 1.76 hp
Operating Limits:
Max Water temperature 40°C
Max Ambient temperature 50°C
Dimensions:
A
C
E
F
G
H
I
D
B
DIMENSIONS (mm)
Model A B C D E F G H I
Mounting
Holes
Diameter
Inlet/
Outlet
PVC
Net Weight
(kg)
PM200SV 305 670 320 350 65 230 380 200 250 10 40/50 14

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Installation of the ProMasterTM VSD Eco-Series Pump:
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.
Weather Protection
It is recommended that the pump is protected from the weather. Enclosures
should be ventilated to prevent condensation build-up.
Power Connection
Davey ProMasterTM is suitable for connection to a nominal 220/240 volt 50/60Hz
power supply and are equipped with a flex 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 should 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 ProMasterTM pool pump incorporates motor overload detection designed to
protect the motor from overheating. If the motor gets too hot during operation, it’s
operating speed will reduce to bring it within a 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.

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Davey Water Products recommends that all installations are tted with
earth leakage or residual current protection devices.
CAUTION: In the interest of safety, we advise that all brands and types
of pool pumps must be installed in accordance with AS3000 wiring rules
or equivalent.
If the pump and lter are located below pool water level, it is necessary to
t isolating valves in the pipe between the pump and skimmer box and in
return pipe from the lter to the pool.
The ttings 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.

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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.
Prior to using this pump you must ensure that: Checklist
• Speed Setting chosen is a compatible setting with other pool equipment 
• The pump is installed in a safe and dry environment 
• The pump enclosure has adequate drainage in the event of leakage 
• Any transport plugs are removed 
• The pipe-work is correctly sealed and supported 
• The pump is primed correctly 
• The power supply is correctly connected 
• All steps have been taken for safe operation 
• The filter has been plumbed with 40/50mm pipe 

Low Energy Operation:
Your ProMasterTM VSD Eco-Series pump has speed settings from
1500 to 3600 RPM:
- 1500 – Lowest Speed, 1
- 3600 – Highest Speed, 10
- 3800 – Backwash Speed
• Speed 1 provides the lowest speed and therefore the greatest energy
efficiency and savings. See page 9 for all other dial position speeds.
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
Solar pool heating
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 table below provides a guide only to the running times of your pump
while in filtration mode in order to achieve the minimum turn over rate:
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
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NOTE: Whenever you increase the pump run time, you should decrease
the chlorine output of your chlorinator to avoid the risk of over chlorination.

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Using your ProMasterTM VSD Eco-Series pump with
a Davey Salt Water Chlorinator:
Davey ChloroMatic and EcoSalt 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.
0 5 10 15 20
0
5
10
15
20
25
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Flow ( M / hr )
Total Head ( m )
Flow ( lpm )
ProMaster - PM200SV
Performance
Dial position: Back wash
Dial postion No. 10
Dial postion No. 9
Dial postion No. 8
Dial postion No. 7
Dial postion No. 6
Dial postion No. 5
Dial postion No. 4
Dial postion No. 3
Dial postion No. 2
Dial postion No. 1

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Operating your Suction Pool Cleaner:
Before installing or purchasing a pool cleaner for use with your ProMasterTM
pool pump, it is important to know the minimum flow rates required for it to
operate effectively.
To operate a suction pool cleaner with your
ProMasterTM VSD Eco-Series pump:
1. Activate the High Flow setting (10) and allow the pump to fully prime by
running for around 2 minutes. You will know the pump is primed when
you can see a strong flow of water through the clear leaf basket lid.
2. When all air is expelled from the leaf basket, connect the pool cleaner
hose firmly into the skimmer plate or dedicated wall suction.
3. Select the speed setting that enables best performance from your suction
pool cleaner. Speed 3 to 7 should be ample for most cleaners, however if
the cleaner requires better performance, select speeds 7 to 10. A Davey
Frill-NeckWIZARD®suction pool cleaner is recommended to run between
speeds 3 to 6.
4. The cleaner should only be connected for as long as is required to clean
the surface of your pool. When cleaning is complete, disconnect the
cleaner and remove the skimmer plate from the skimmer box.
NOTE: To get optimum energy efciency from your ProMasterTM DO NOT keep
the suction pool cleaner connected when cleaning is not required.
5. Reactivate the most efficient speed setting for daily filtration. Speeds 1 to
4 is recommended.
Maintenance: Emptying the Strainer Basket
The strainer basket should be inspected frequently through the transparent
lid and emptied when a build up of rubbish is evident. The directions below
should be followed.
1. Switch off pump.
2. Unscrew the strainer basket lid anti-clockwise and remove.
3. Remove the strainer basket by lifting upwards from its housing.
4. Empty the trapped refuse from the basket. Hose out with water if
necessary.
NOTE: NEVER knock the plastic basket on a hard surface as it will cause damage.