ITT Lowara Doublebox Plus Series, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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1. General information
The purpose of this manual is to provide the necessary information for proper installation, operation and maintenance of the
MIDIBOX / SINGLEBOX PLUS / DOUBLEBOX PLUS series of lifting stations. The contents of this manual concern the standard product,
as described in the sale documents. Special versions may be supplied with supplementary instructions leaflets. Please refer to the sale
contract for any modifications or special version characteristics. Always specify the exact type of lifting station and the relative code
when requesting technical information or spare parts from our Sales and Service Department. For any instructions, situations and
events not covered in this manual or in the sales documentation, please contact the nearest Technical Assistance Centre.
Read this manual carefully before installing and using the product.
Improper use may cause personal injury and/or damage to property, and invalidate the warranty.
Refer to the specific manuals for information concerning the electric pumps and electrical panels.
2. Product description Information for installers and users
The Midibox / Singlebox Plus / Doublebox Plus range comprises lifting stations designed to pump water from buildings or land below
the level of the sewage network. They comprise a tank, 1 or 2 electric pumps, internal piping, one or more float switches, electric
panel (where applicable). The pump can be removed from the station by loosening a screw (for stations with fixed fittings) or using a
lifting kit (where applicable).
The stations can be installed both inside and outside buildings.
Depending on the model, the lifting stations in the Midibox / Singlebox Plus / Doublebox Plus range may comply with EN 12050-1 or
EN 12050-2 (consult sections 11.1 and 11.2).
3. Applications Information for installers and users
After installation and the relative hydraulic and electric connections, the lifting stations in the Midibox / Singlebox Plus / Doublebox
Plus range are used to collect and pump clear water, non-faecal wastewater (grey water) and faecal wastewater (black water) from
collection points in buildings and sites lying underneath the level of the public / private sewer to which they are connected.
3.1 Working Limits
3.1.1 How to read the station rating plate
Explanations of the essential data indicated on the rating plate can be found in section 11.3.
3.1.2 Pumped liquids, pressures, temperatures
Do not use this station to pump hazardous, flammable and/or explosive liquids.
Do not use this station to pump water containing substances and materials that could impair the correct
performance of the pump and other system components (consult the relative instructions manual).
Preferably install a degreasing bath upline from the station when pumping wastewater containing greasy
material.
Maximum operating pressure depends on the model of pump installed. Consult the pump documentation for further information.
3.1.3 Storage limits
Ambient temperature: Minimum -5 °C / M 40 °C
3.1.4 Operating limits
Refer to the specific manuals for information concerning the electric pumps and electrical panels.
Do not use the station in explosive atmospheres or in the presence of corrosive and/or flammable dust, acid
or gas, etc.
Do not use the station to pump hazardous, flammable and/or explosive liquids.
Make sure the performance level of the lifting station is compatible with the requirements of the system it is
connected to.
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Ambient temperature: M 0 °C / M 40 °C
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Maximum altitude: 1,000 metres a.s.l.
• Temperature of pumped liquid: M 1 °C / M 35 °C for DOC, DOMO, DOMO-
GRI series pumps
M 1 °C / M 25 °C for all the other pumps
WARNING