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Failure to install this AKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the making of 

unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and will affect product safety.

Post

 AKW, Pointon Way, Hampton Lovett,     
 Droitwich Spa, WR9 0LR

Contact Information

Orderline 

01905 823299

General Enquires

01905 823298

Technical Help line

01905 823242 

Fax

01905 823297

Website

www.akw-ltd.co.uk

Enquires email

[email protected]

Quotes & orders email

[email protected]

DANGER

 

OF

 

DEATH! 

230V AC 

Lethal Voltage present on the AC 
supply to the pump inner case. 
This unit must be connected to 
a double-pole switched supply, 
suitably fused and provided with a 
RCD protection.

This product must be 
installed by a qualified and 
competent electrician and 

in accordance with the current 
edition of the Wiring Regulations 
BS7671. This appliance must be 
located to comply with the safety 
zones as defined in the wiring 
regulations. 

Isolate this unit before access for 
maintenance or any other purpose.
Do not immerse in water.

No USER serviceable parts within 
case. 

The cover must only be removed 
by an authorised service person or 
electrician.

Important 
Safety 
Information

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                               07-001-196-01

Summary of Contents for M11 DigiPump

Page 1: ...ORE installation and leave with the end user R d ALL i t ti f ll BEFORE i t ll ti d l ith th d Electric or Mixer Shower Shower Quantities depend on type of Shower kit and waste ordered 1x 1x 1x 1x 6x 10x 3x 3x 1x 2x 1x 2x 2x 4x 2x 4x The following items are NOT required or included if an AKW shower interface is to be installed Box contents for 1x 15mm 1x 22mm ...

Page 2: ... internally DUTY CYCLE 30 mins max on 50 duty Quiet in operation For use with compatible electric or mixer showers Pump and controller enclosed in one unit Max flow rate 11 Litres Per Minute LPM Non handed selectable inlet outlet direction Note Increased Head Lift conditions will affect the pump s performance AKW M11 DigiPump high performance shower waste water pump Product Specifications Declarat...

Page 3: ...cordance with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671 local by laws and the current Building Regulations This product must be installed used and maintained in good working order in accordance with these instructions and recommendations THIS CLASS II APPLIANCE DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EARTH Caution Danger of Death 230V AC Lethal Voltage present on the AC supply 3 If the supply cord is damag...

Page 4: ...d at IP45 and suitable to be installed in Zone 1 or Zone 2 of a shower room only if these instructions are fully complied with The unit must be located away from the direct line of water jets Note Zone 1 lies above zone 0 and below 2250mm 88in vertically above a shower tray or wet floor area The perimeter of zone 1 of a wet floor is within a 1 2 metres 47in radius of the shower head position Consu...

Page 5: ... 22mm Outlet Pipework 15mm Pipework to Pump Inlet Ensure all cables and plumbing are behind water resistant surface Cable routing and separation must conform to wiring Regs BS7671 Ensure all cables and plumbing are behind water resistant surface From Flow Sensor or compatable electric shower Cable routing and separation must conform to wiring Regs BS7671 Ensure Sensor s and Strainer s are in an ea...

Page 6: ... JOYVTL WPWL HKHW VY WHY UV 6 For Optimum Performance Important For service maintenance purposes this product must be installed in an accessible location Pipe connections must be easily accessible and a clearance of 100mm around the base and sides is recommended Fixing pump to surface 100mm 4in The pump unit must be located on a vertical surface with the inlet outlet connections at the bottom of t...

Page 7: ...se Using the back plate as a template mark the fixing holes Drill and plug the wall taking care there are no hidden cables or pipes Use all the screw fixing positions 1 2 3 7 Fixing pump to surface Mount the pump to the finished surface using all the wall fixings Use the Pump Spacers to prevent the cables being trapped See pump spacers installation instructions on page 13 4 ...

Page 8: ...ximum of 500mm between other supports REMOVE SHIPPING TAPES from ends Refit the pump to the back plate Reconnect cable Refit the front cover 5 6 8 8 Fixing pump to surface Fit the pump connectors to the pump Note 15mm connector for the inlet Screw both ends into place No thread sealant needed firmly hand tighten only 7 Check that you have not overtightened and distorted the valves before connectin...

Page 9: ... Note Increased Head Lift conditions will affect the pump s performance Important For service maintenance purposes this product must be installed in an accessible location Pipe connections must be easily accessed Important All external pipe connections must be at least 100mm 4in clear and suitable for pump removal 1VOU LZ s HUK WLLKMP s HYL YLNPZ LYLK YHKLTHYRZ VM 1VOU Guest International Limited ...

Page 10: ... building debris in the water supply to the shower heater will adversely affect the sensor function and may also damage the shower heater All cable connections must be in a dry location DO NOT tile over Flow Sensors Flow Direction CHECK FLOW SENSOR DIRECTION Fit Flow Sensors between the strainer and shower Allow enough distance so that the sensors are easily accessible Flow Sensor Check Flow Direc...

Page 11: ...k Flow Direction Sensor Cable Shower Strainer All cable connections must be in a dry location Confirm shower water supply pipework is flushed before connecting to the shower sensor via the strainer Any building debris in the water supply to the shower heater will adversely affect the sensor function and may also damage the shower heater DO NOT tile over Flow Sensors Sensor Cable CHECK FLOW SENSOR ...

Page 12: ...xcept for the thin rear shroud Do not pierce casing The clearance behind the unit and separation from the wall must be maintained and the gap from case to wall must not be sealed The Pump Spacers kit supplied can be used to route the cables behind and below the unit if required All casing cable glands must be visually checked for presence of the elastomeric centre sealing grommet and tightness che...

Page 13: ...lure to do this may damage the pump Ensure the pump spacers are used to prevent the cables from being trapped Red Brown Flow Sensor Wire S Black White Red Black Pump Wire Connector Block S Red Brown Black Connects to Connects to Connects to Red White Black Flow Sensor Pump All cable connections must be in a dry location CONNECTING FLOW SENSOR TO M17 DIGIPUMP To connect the flow sensor cable direct...

Page 14: ...he value can be adjusted from 0 99 Run the shower at the expected normal flow rate The pump must run at a speed which removes the same amount of water as is flowing in Adjust the calibration value so the water level stays approximately the same If the water level drops decrease the value on the display so the pump runs slower If the water level rises increase the value on the display so the pump r...

Page 15: ... void warranty Confirm all push fit pipes are fully inserted 20mm into fittings Brush out all dust grit and debris from shower tray Thoroughly clean out waste Confirm shower water supply pipework is flushed before connecting to the shower sensor via the strainer Turn on power to Pump Turn shower on Low Flow and confirm pump operates after approx 5 secs Run for 2 3 mins Set shower to Maximum Flow F...

Page 16: ... and the RCD device operation must be checked quarterly as part of a routine safety and maintenance activity on the installation If the case shows any mechanical damage the unit must be isolated electrically and the entire unit replaced Pipework connections must be made to the unit with sufficient clearance 100mm minimum separation to any pipe bend or fitting adjacent to the inlet outlet connectio...

Page 17: ...it through with water or replace it as necessary When increasing the pump speed if the pump still performs low or no suction take off the pump head by removing the clamp ring Examine the inlet and outlet flap valves for traces of hard debris such as grit If so wash out all debris and ensure the valves are seated correctly If problem persists check all connections for air leaks or blockage in eithe...

Page 18: ...he outer packaging Model Part Number __________________________________________ Serial Number SN ____________________________________ Batch Number BN ___________________________________________ IMPORTANT TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY PERIOD YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS FREE 5 YEAR WARRANTY OFFER To register for your free 5 year warranty please return the registration card within 30 da...

Page 19: ...ale or any unauthorised modifications Actions taken to dismantle repair or modify beyond that shown in this installation guide by persons who are not AKW Ltd authorised service staff or agents Damage resulting from water freezing BEFORE USING YOUR SHOWER WASTE PUMP Please take time to read and understand the operating and safety instructions detailed in this manual WHAT TO DO IF SOMETHING GOES WRO...

Page 20: ... AC Lethal Voltage present on the AC supply to the pump inner case This unit must be connected to a double pole switched supply suitably fused and provided with a RCD protection This product must be installed by a qualified and competent electrician and in accordance with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671 This appliance must be located to comply with the safety zones as defined ...

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