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3. SERVICING

 

3.1 

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT 

The AquaTech-Pressmain equipment that is described in this instruction booklet has been manufactured and tested to 
the highest standards of design and quality. It will give trouble free operation over many years provided it is 
maintained regularly from when it is commissioned. To keep it operating efficiently in a safe, economical and 
environmentally friendly condition, regular maintenance is an essential part. 

 

AquaTech-Pressmain along with its’ service division, Acorn Pressurisation Services are the official providers of 

commissioning and maintenance services. (see below).  
Several companies operating under the Aquatronic Group Management structure are available to fulfil a wide range of 
servicing and maintenance requirements, as detailed below. 

3.2 LEGAL 

REQUIREMENTS 

Hydraulic Accumulators/Expansion Vessels installed as part of/in conjunction with this equipment, with Pressure x 

Volume above 250 Bar-litres, require formal inspection in accordance with a “Written Scheme of Examination”. This is 
a Legal Requirement on the part of the Owner/User under the “Pressure Systems Safety Regulations” (PSSR). A 

“Written Scheme” and regular inspection can be provided by either Acorn Pressurisation Services (combined 

maintenance and inspection) or ESIS Ltd (inspection only), see details below. 
 

Plant Servicing & Inspection 

ACORN PRESSURISATION SERVICES,  

AGM House, Essex, CO6 1GT. 

 

Ph: 01206 215151 

10 Wheel Forge Way, Manchester. M17 1EH.   Ph: 0161 226 4727 

 
Acorn provides maintenance and installation of all types of packaged water 

pumping equipment for building services. Its specialist fields are Pressure booster equipment and sealed systems for heating and 
chilled water distribution systems. 
Regular servicing of any plant for essential services is vital because wear and tear are very gradual processes. 
With preventative maintenance, the costs are small and benefits in reliability, safety and economy can be significant. Acorn 
Pressurisation Services can provide a complete package of schemes for preventative maintenance on all AquaTech-Pressmain and 
other makes of equipment.  

 

Pressure Vessel Inspection 

ESIS ENGINEERING SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICES LTD, 
AGM House, London Rd, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1GT. 
Phone: 01206 215141 

 
Under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, expansion vessels and hydraulic 

accumulators, generally 250 bar-litres and greater, and protection devices, require a Written Scheme of Examination before they can 
be operated. ESIS Inspection and Insurance Services Limited specifications can provide the means to comply with these regulations. 
These services can be extended to cover other units e.g. air pressure receivers etc. 

 

3.3 SERVICE 

CONTACTS 

For service during warranty period contact:   AQUATECH-PRESSMAIN Service Department 

Head Office Tel: 01206 215121  

Manchester Office Tel: 0161 226 4727 

For regular servicing, contact service division:  ACORN PRESSURISATION SERVICES 

Head Office Tel: 01206 215151  

Manchester Office Tel: 0161 226 4727 

who will be pleased to give you expert advice on this or any other servicing matter. 

 
 

 
 

5.

 

DISPOSAL 

 

 
Disposal of this product or parts of it must be carried out in accordance with the following guidelines: 
Use the local public or private recycling/waste collection service. 
In case such a recycling/waste collection service does not exist or cannot handle the materials used in this product, 

please deliver the product or any hazardous material from it to your nearest AquaTech-Pressmain office. 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for MINIPACK MP Series

Page 1: ...ESSURISATION UNITS WITH MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLS MODELS MP31 32 71 72 ISSUE 6 30 01 2019 Head Office AGM House London Rd Copford Colchester Essex CO6 1GT UK Tel 01206 215121 Email aftersales agm plc co...

Page 2: ...e manual supplied with the unit Examples of units manufactured by Aquatech Pressmain are shown below Please note it is also possible for the pump controls tanks to have been sold as a separate item in...

Page 3: ...NG MiniPack Standard Basic B or Enhanced E UNITS 12 1 3 6 ELECTRICAL 12 2 USER INSTRUCTIONS 14 2 1 CUSTOMER ASSURANCE 14 2 2 COMMISSIONING 15 2 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 2 3 1 ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS 15...

Page 4: ...PSSR and the Owner User should be made aware of their responsibility for this see section 3 Servicing Failure to install operate use maintain the equipment as recommended below could cause damage to...

Page 5: ...or property 0 1 12 Pump motors with lifting eyes the lifting eyes are only suitable for lifting motors NOT the entire pump assembly This could cause injury to people or property 0 1 13 Ensure the bas...

Page 6: ...ssure safety device into the system with due respect to the suction pressure present on the pumpset the pump closed valve pressure stated on the pump the maximum working pressure stated on any of the...

Page 7: ...3 8 Ensure pumpset has an adequate water supply at all times to prevent dry running causing pump seal damage and water leakage 0 3 9 Do no attempt to start pumps without liquid in volutes pumps must b...

Page 8: ...the suction side of the circulating pump but not within any influences from the circulating pump and for a heating system at the point of lowest temperature i e before the boiler If the equipment is...

Page 9: ...stem Connection i The unit must be connected with any expansion vessels and cooling vessels to the underside of the return header on the suction side of the circulating pumps and boiler chiller see Lo...

Page 10: ...mm Float Valve 15mm Incoming Mains Supply Microprocessor Controller System connection on suction side of Circulating Pumps Sytem filling device e g quick fill loop check local water regulations Drain...

Page 11: ...r charge filling valve top and the diaphragm bottom on 70 C vessels top on 100 C vessels are accessible for future maintenance All vessels must have isolating and drain off valves fitted to enable the...

Page 12: ...et terminal on pcb card in series with the boiler chiller control circuits so that in the event of a fault condition occurring the boiler chillers shut down and remain inoperative until the fault cond...

Page 13: ...6a Typical standard B controller Wiring Diagram Fig 1 6b Typical Boiler wiring by others PCB1 PCB2 PCB3 O Keypad 2020Plus controller Pump 2 Auto Off Hand Pump 1 Auto Off Hand Display Pressure fault n...

Page 14: ...urance does not apply to those items not supplied by us or to defects arising from parts not made or approved by AquaTech Pressmain The individual manufacturers own policies for dealing with defects w...

Page 15: ...82 C or boiler power up to 1000kW READ GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 0 0 WARNINGS 0 1 and CAUTIONS 0 2 0 3 0 4 2 3 1 ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS 2 3 1 1 Isolate the pressurisation unit from the system before dra...

Page 16: ...tted their sequence is automatically rotated either by starting the pump that has been idle the longest and or by timed operation dependent upon unit type Indicator lights where fitted on the fascia s...

Page 17: ...is value High pressure delay time before alarm is initiated Duty delay to delay duty pump starting to circulator pump pressure dips Support delay to delay support pump starting in normal operation pre...

Page 18: ...ched off for a long period a turbine pump where fitted may have seized Switch off unit insert flat blade screwdriver into slot on end of motor shaft and rotate pump until free Replace fuse with T1Ax20...

Page 19: ...d signal present Check electrical supply is within tolerance or missing phase Pump seized motor failed Motor thermistor overheated No water in feed tank water level below supply tank low water alarm p...

Page 20: ...ocedure shown below to avoid damaging rupture of the internal diaphragm and consequences of E g High and or low pressure problems unstable pump operation 2 To adjust air charge pressure 4 0Bar isolate...

Page 21: ...s specialist fields are Pressure booster equipment and sealed systems for heating and chilled water distribution systems Regular servicing of any plant for essential services is vital because wear and...

Page 22: ...A AquaTech Pressmain AGM House London Rd Copford Colchester Essex CO6 1GT UK Telephone 01206 215121 OPERATING PARAMETERS SERIAL No MODEL MP THE SERIAL MODEL NUMBERS MUST BE QUOTED WHEN REQUESTING ASS...

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