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HOW TO INSTALL RAINBANK

1.  Run mains water plumbing, rainwater plumbing and power supply through the 

external wall according to the following template:

2.  Mount RainBank to the wall using the bracket provided. Ensure outlet and mains 

copper pipes are aligned with inlet/outlet of RainBank and it is horizontal. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

515mm c to c

  

30mm 

” copper 

” copper 

pipe to toilets 
and laundry 

pipe from 
mains water 

 

10amp single GPO 

100mm 

max 

Summary of Contents for RainBank KRBCABS1/20

Page 1: ...tions Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment For any assistance or after sales service contact your Davey Dealer For help in locating your closest dealer contact your appropriate Davey Support Centre listed on the back of this booklet ...

Page 2: ...vicing specific and emerging market opportunities Many of these products have received multiple awards for innovation and excellence which have led to our induction into the Manufacturing Hall of Fame in Victoria Davey maintains leadership in quality with an environmental focus by holding ISO 9001 certification and ISO 14001 environmental standard Davey is today a wholly owned subsidiary of GUD a ...

Page 3: ...How RainBank works 5 Before you start 6 Installation tips 7 Components 8 Pump inside tank 9 How to install RainBank 11 Testing 14 Maintaining RainBank 15 Important maintenance precautions 15 Trouble shooting RainBank 16 Davey Guarantee 19 Contact Details 20 ...

Page 4: ...mains water which could be up to 100 000 litres of water a year Your actual savings depend on your roof catchment area rainfall and the size of your tank RainBank may allow you to claim tank rebates when installed on existing homes Check with your local water authority In most areas of Australia having a RainBank and using rainwater for your toilet and washing machine allows you to claim tank reba...

Page 5: ...d 4 If RainBank senses a water demand and detects insufficient water in the rainwater tank it will automatically allow the mains water to flow 5 If there is a power failure during a demand for water RainBank will automatically supply the mains water as backup What are the advantages of RainBank over conventional air gap systems RainBank is totally hands off for your customer and needs no maintenan...

Page 6: ...le standards Secure all openings to the rainwater tank and make sure the wiring plumbing and the RainBank unit are protected from access by children and pets Water freezing inside the RainBank will damage the unit Locate your RainBank and pump so that they are not susceptible to freezing Some insects such as small ants find electrical devices attractive for various reasons If your controller or pu...

Page 7: ...k system Make sure pump is full of water primed before leaving site Flush all air out of system by running pump with an outlet downstream open Advise the customer to clean filters inside cabinet regularly All pipe work and fittings should be labelled in accordance with local standards such as Australian Standard AS NZS 3500 1 This standard requires that all pipework containing rainwater is marked ...

Page 8: ...8 COMPONENTS Dual check valve RainBank Mounting Bracket Mains water inlet RainBank 10 Filter Housing Rainwater inlet Outlet to toilets and laundry Y strainer rainwater Stop valve ...

Page 9: ...a 2 3 4 BSP Ma 3 Pump Power 4 RainBank Po 5 Stop valve Warning Do not recon mains water Important All pipework fittings from R be labelled to 6 Float switch 7 Manual start 8 Rainwater su 9 PUMP INSIDE TANK Option Overall MODEL NO KRBCABS1 20 KRBCABS2 20 ...

Page 10: ...mp via 3 pin socket plug the rainwater pump in here Incoming power to RainBank via 3 pin plug 3 4 BSP male thread 1 BSP male thread Pressure Limiting Valve WHERE MAINS PRESSURE EXCEEDS 600kPa A PLV MUST BE FITTED TO INLET Stop valve 200 Micron Y Strainer Pipe WARNING DO NOT INSTALL CHECK VALVES BETWEEN PUMP AND RAINBANK IMPORTANT ALL PIPEWORK AND OUTLET FITTINGS FROM RAINBANK MUST BE LABELLED TO A...

Page 11: ...nal wall according to the following template 2 Mount RainBank to the wall using the bracket provided Ensure outlet and mains copper pipes are aligned with inlet outlet of RainBank and it is horizontal 515mm c to c 30mm copper copper pipe to toilets and laundry pipe from mains water 10amp single GPO 100mm max ...

Page 12: ...his allows the filter to be removed for regular cleaning and maintenance 5 Connect a cable or chain to the submersible pump so that it can be lowered into the rainwater tank Important handling the pump by straining the power lead will damage the pumps water seals and cause premature failure not covered by warranty 6 Connect PVC or suitable plumbing to the pump outlet and lower the assembly into th...

Page 13: ...11 Open a tap downstream of RainBank to clear lines of air and check for leaks 12 Press manual override button on top of RainBank to start the pump and clear air from rainwater lines There must be rainwater inside the tank this is an important part of commissioning the system 13 Close tap and check for leaks MAINS WATER SUPPLY RAINWATER SUPPLY TO TOILETS AND LAUNDRY Power to pump via 3 pin socket ...

Page 14: ... of the float to self prime and let air out without causing equipment damage ensure All taps connected to the rainwater system are turned on Toilets connected to the system are flushed so that the cistern fills and any air is cleared from the line 4 Turn on a tap or flush a toilet in the rainwater system The pump should run and deliver rainwater Allow to run for several minutes to clear air from p...

Page 15: ...ging it This automatically re starts the motor when the temperature within the pump has dropped to a safe level Constant tripping of this switch indicates a problem e g Low voltage at pump etc This automatic thermal overload switch can start the pump without warning Always disconnect the controller and or pump motor from the electrical supply before maintenance or repairs Care should also be taken...

Page 16: ...estored 3 No water in tank Check water level in tank 4 Mains water supply not connected to RainBank RainBank system must have a pressurised water supply connected to inlet Press manual override button to simulate mains water flowing 5 Mains supply to RainBank turned off Turn on mains water supply Press manual override button to simulate mains water flowing Pump will start if rain water is availabl...

Page 17: ...1 Mains inlet stop valve closed open stop valve 2 Microlene 10 filter cartridge element is blocked remove and clean or replace cartridge 3 RainBank blocked this is highly unlikely ensure 1 and 2 are checked first Mains water pressure and flow too low Possible cause there is a check valve or PRV installed between RainBank and tank Remove check valve or PRV from plumbing Pump hums Possible cause pum...

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Page 19: ... Where applicable your Davey product must only be connected to the voltage shown on the nameplate Your Davey Guarantee does not cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase you MUST provide evidence of the date of original purchase when claiming under the Davey Guarantee Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any conseque...

Page 20: ...u Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Member of the GUD Group ABN 18 066 327 517 NEW ZEALAND Customer Service Centre 7 Rockridge Avenue Penrose Auckland 1061 Ph 0800 654 333 Fax 0800 654 334 Email sales dwp co nz Davey is a registered trademark of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Davey Water Products Pty Ltd 2021 daveywater com P N 401565 10 ...

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