Xylem 19 001 251 R3 Floboy VFD Pumping System - Manual (Page 9)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Floboy Pumping Systems are self-contained,
pre-assembled and factory-tested pumping
systems. Floboy utilizes state of the art
technology, yet employs a simplistic and straight
forward design that makes installation, operation
and maintenance an easy task, even for the
most inexperienced of operators.
This manual will serve as a guide to
understanding the features of Floboy Pumping
Systems and provide a quick and clear
reference for answers to most questions
pertaining to its service. Every attempt has been
made to explain all facets of system operation
and maintenance for a variety of applications.
However, should you have specific questions
not explained or illustrated in this manual you
are encouraged to contact your nearest Floboy
Pumping Systems distributor, representative or
the factory.
Floboy utilizes a single main pump (with or
without a pressure maintenance pump) to supply
water to a turf irrigation system or other non-
potable application requiring water at a constant
pressure. Because Floboy is a totally automatic
system, the pump is energized whenever a
demand for water is sensed (pressure start).
Conversely, the pump is de-energized when the
demand no longer exists (pressure stop or flow
stop). In this manner, pressure is maintained in
any system at all times, thereby reducing piping
fatigue and minimizing the introduction of air into
the piping network.
For those customers who wish to start and stop
a pump based on a remote signal, as with an
irrigation controller, this function is available as a
selectable option on all models of Floboy. The
system can be controlled using 24V AC/DC
signal outputs from an irrigation controller or
other control devices (relay start).
Figure 1: Typical Floboy suction and discharge
piping, Boost applications
Figure 2: Typical Floboy suction and discharge
piping, Lift applications
OPERATIONAL LIMITS
See pumping system nameplate information for
pumping system flow capacity, pressure, full
load current and electrical ratings.
Unless special provisions have been made for
your pumping systems, the system pressure
rating is 175 psi for end suction centrifugal.
NAMEPLATE INFORMATION
The system nameplate gives identification and
rating information as shown below.