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TCA5000950 

v1.3                         www.3ptechnik.co.uk               28-Sept-2021                                         Page 1 of 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Instructions for

 

3P Mains Water Top-UP Set 

Compact 

 

 

 

ART: TCA5000950 

 

 

Summary of Contents for TCA5000950

Page 1: ...TCA5000950 v1 3 www 3ptechnik co uk 28 Sept 2021 Page 1 of 12 Operating Instructions for 3P Mains Water Top UP Set Compact ART TCA5000950 ...

Page 2: ...tion 4 Installation 5 Site Selection for the 3P Controller Unit 5 The 3P Tundish and bracket assembly 5 The Level Probe a Conductivity Probe 6 Operation 7 Control Unit Operation 7 LED Indicators 8 Internal Jumper Settings 9 Troubleshooting Guide an At Site Level Fault Finder 10 Full Technical Specification 12 Control Unit 12 Level Probe 12 Solenoid Valve 12 ...

Page 3: ...ional Your supplier can advise you You will need to Commission an automatic pump which needs to feed into a water tight delivery network If you are in any doubt please consult a professional Experienced Rainwater Harvesting RWH commissioning professionals are available to assist you Failure to commission an automatic pump may invalidate your warranty A guide to commissioning is available as an App...

Page 4: ...t any pump to the European style mains socket on the front of the Unit Handling and Storage Pre installation Do not leave the Control Unit or solenoid valve outdoors in the rain They are not IP68 waterproof Do not store or use in a location subject to freezing temperatures This may include some outbuildings and uninsulated loft spaces This is not an armoured or heavy duty appliance it will not sur...

Page 5: ...ptions available Change the pump s plug to a 2 pin Schuko plug one is supplied with this kit Use an earthed 2 pin Schuko to 3 pin UK socket adapter to plug into the Control Unit s pump socket not supplied SAFETY NOTE European style Schuko plugs are not protected with a fuse therefore it is vital the controller is installed on a 10A fused outlet to protect both the pump and controller If in any dou...

Page 6: ...pump 8 Approx 0 3 0 4 m guide only 9 Minimum Water Level 10 Sewer Connection Fix the Level Probe in the tank so that it is suspended approximately 0 3 to 0 4 metres above the bottom depending on the shape of the tank and position of pump inlet It should be positioned to ensure there is no risk of cavitation or air entrainment to the pump inlet If in doubt you MUST consult an approved and qualified...

Page 7: ...owered up High Water Level If the Level Probe is immersed in rainwater i e below the rainwater level in the tank then the green LED remains on there is power to the pump socket so a connected pump will then run and the solenoid valve is closed i e not topping up Low Water Level If the rainwater level falls below the Level Probe a top up cycle will begin The green LED flashes and the Solenoid Valve...

Page 8: ...cycle if the water level in the tank has not reached the level probe after 30 minutes of topping up the unit will shut off the pump and close the solenoid The red alarm LED lights to indicate that there is one or more of 1 a leak or blockage in the delivery pipework feeding to the tank 2 a failure of the tank itself or 3 a problem with the solenoid valve LED Indicators Green Solid Normal Operation...

Page 9: ...nsult a qualified electrician or electronic technician Attention The Control Unit must only be opened when it has been ensured that there is no power to the unit Jumper Setting Delay before pump shut off during top up Top up duration after level probe is reached Safety Shutdown delay 1 15 sec 1 min 30 min 2 10 min 20 min 45 min Jumper setting 1 The pump will turn off 15 seconds after the beginning...

Page 10: ...y looking for top up water entering the tank If no water is present suspect failure in pipework If water is present suspect tank failure Flashing red LED Controller has been stopped Manually No fault Press the stop reset button to reset the controller Top up cycle is too frequent causing pump to be shut off during demand for water Too small a top up time is selected Follow the Internal Jumper Sett...

Page 11: ...ctrician or electronic technician Have the supply circuit checked by a qualified electrician Check circuit breaker is of a suitable rating 10A Type B recommended also test wiring insulation and earth If the supply circuit is proved to have no fault contact your supplier for replacement Pump does not run top up and other functions seem ok Pump failure Controller Damaged Unplug the pump and test sep...

Page 12: ... According to EN 50082 1 Noise suppression According to EN 50081 1 Level Probe Supply voltage AC 6 V Probe current 1 2 mA Cable length 15m max 30m Dimensions of probe L x Ø 87mm x 30mm Weight 0 2 kg Principle of operation Conductivity Medium Clean water Solenoid Valve Dimensions W x H x D 95mm x 80mm x 100mm Weight 0 5 kg Supply voltage AC 230 240 V 50 Hz Power consumption max 5 5 VA Connection ca...

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