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Salamander Pumps RP100PT Installation And Warranty Manual Download Page 4

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Contents

Pre-installation checklist

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Typical installations

Right positive pumps

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Right universal pumps

System operation and L.E.D. indication

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Typical installations

Right universal pumps

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Commissioning

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Helpful PumpWise guidelines

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Cold water supplies and storage

Helpful PumpWise guidelines

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Water starvation protection, pipework

arrangements and stored hot water

General specifications

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Trouble shooting

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PumpWise and warranty

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To the installer

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Summary of Contents for RP100PT

Page 1: ...Salamander Pumped Shower Systems Limited Unit 2c Colima Avenue Sunderland SR5 3XE Tel 0191 516 2002 Fax 0191 548 4445 Email service salamanderpumps co uk ...

Page 2: ...Pre installation Installation PumpWise guidelines General specification Trouble shooting PumpWise and warranty ...

Page 3: ...ive you first rate advice regarding installation Consulting the helpline at the time of installation could entitle your customer an additional year s warranty FREE UK only all you have to do is call us implement our engineers recommendation for your installation situation then ask your customer to register When the job is finished tear off the final page of this instruction manual and hand it to t...

Page 4: ...D indication 7 Typical installations Right universal pumps 9 Commissioning 11 Helpful PumpWise guidelines 12 Cold water supplies and storage Helpful PumpWise guidelines 14 Water starvation protection pipework arrangements and stored hot water General specifications 18 Trouble shooting 21 PumpWise and warranty 23 To the installer 24 ...

Page 5: ...equivalent to 100kPa 1 0 bar pressure only exception is the RP50TU which is 5m equivalent to 50kPa 0 5 bar pressure We recommend the pump is activated for at least 5 minutes every 4 weeks Don ts Never fit the pump to the cold water mains Never fit the pump to communal risers Never use a shared water supply Never put a non return valve NRV inverted loop restrictive balofix or an air vent on supply ...

Page 6: ...k should be a maximum of 4m from the cylinder in 22mm pipe work All up and over pipe work must be vented at Please follow these installation instructions carefully Failure to install your pump in accordance with these instructions will invalidate your warranty the highest point on the outlet of the pump and a non return valve NRV may require fitting to the hot outlet only Note this is only for the...

Page 7: ... fit to top entry flange if the pump is fitted above the cylinder Pump at the base of cylinder Outlets OR ALTERNATIVELY 22mm No Stop Essex flange with 76mm dip pipe and birds beak cut end to limit air being drawn into the pump Indirect coil Pump inlet 3a Pump inlet A Salamander S flange or one of the 22mm approved top entry flanges listed on page 15 16 MAX 60 C Figure 3 Hot water supply method 3 A...

Page 8: ...to the pump inlet on the side and the straight coupler should be attached to the pump outlet on the top Each twin pump is supplied with four couplers two angled and two straight For all pumps the inlets are on the side of the pump and the outlets are on the top of the pump The AV couplers MUST only be tightened to finger tight plus one quarter turn Mechanical tools must NOT be used to tighten coup...

Page 9: ...ve head Usable capacity minimum 50 gallons per bathroom The hot connection must be via an approved side or top entry flange see page 16 Vent and other services Cold water storage H C Outlet Inlet Outlet Washing machine Fig 6 Right whole house pumps RSP MAX 60 C Inlet 600mm or less possible negative head Positive head Usable capacity minimum 50 gallons per bathroom The hot connection must be via an...

Page 10: ...mp ends are identified by RED hot and BLUE cold tie System malfunction is indicated by three L E D s located on the top of the pump junction box see Figure 9 NON RETURN VALVES MUST NOT be fitted in the discharge pipework between the pump outlets and the system outlets unless specified by Salamander Pumps Figure 9 L E D indicator R Salamander Hunting Protection Only after two hours of persistent ON...

Page 11: ...t If the distance between the bottom of the cold water cistern and the highest point of the system after the pump is 2 feet 610mm or less it is also possible that a universal pump will be required Salamander s universal range of pumps activates the pump automatically even where no natural flow exists Negative head is also needed for electric showers dishwashers washing machines or where pumped hot...

Page 12: ...Right Universal pump The following systems are best accommodated by using a single ended Right Universal pump which is complete with a pressure vessel and electronic system protection Right universal pump to boost tank fed supplies to instantaneous electric showers and water heaters Figure 13 Instantaneous electric showers and water heaters Tank fed pressurised cylinder or combination boiler syste...

Page 13: ... C ed Usable capacity minimum 50 gallons per bathroom Double acting non return valves must be fitted to cold inlets of any shower valve or mixer tap Tank fed hot with cold water mains systems MUST use Right Universal pumps Never use a single ended Right Universal pump after the shower valve or before an open outlet Figure 15 Tank fed hot with mains cold Double action non return valves Incoming col...

Page 14: ...work is connected to the pump The best method is Figure 19 DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY to do so will cause irreparable damage to your pump and will invalidate your warranty Open shower mixer valve system outlets to maximum hot and cold to check the natural flow unpumped flow of at least 1 litre per minute positive head systems Open hot water outlets fully for 5 to 6 seconds and then turn outlets off Then ...

Page 15: ...the cold tank MUST be checked and cleaned of debris Chronicaerationofthepumpoccurswhen thisproblemiscombinedwithinadequate storagecapacityand orwhenthevolumeof waterdrawnbythepumpandother services exceedstherefillrateandcreatesavortex whichdrawsairandpossiblydebrisinto the pump Cold storage usable capacity The usable capacity of cold storage is easily calculated as the capacity of water in the col...

Page 16: ...water storage Immersion heater and an indirect connection to a boiler Lid H C Figure 22 Pre plumbed direct or indirect combination units Elson type tanks In these systems it is important to ensure the hot and cold water storage capacity is adequate for the type of pump to be used The refill ball valve on the small cold tank which refills the hot tank is correctly set to prevent aeration of the hot...

Page 17: ...starvation Figure 25 Water starvation protection unit WSP Shower head size vs bar pressure The size of a shower head dictates the bar pressure of the pump required to deliver the expected performance of the shower Shower head diameter Bar pressure Up to 5cm 1 5 bar 150 kPa 5 10cm 2 0 bar 200 kPa 10 12 5cm 2 5 bar 250 kPa More than 12 5cm 3 0 bar 300 kPa Anti gravity loops An anti gravity loop AGL ...

Page 18: ...al cylinders As horizontal torpedo cylinders are problematic for boosted systems consult PumpWise for guidance and correct use of an approved top entry flange Fig 25 Horizontal cylinders Use any of the approved top entry flanges Usable capacity minimum 50 galls per bathroom MAX 60 C C H Approved flanges cylinders The 22mm No Stop Essex and the other approved top entry flanges with extension pipes ...

Page 19: ...in the supply pipe work to the pump particularly on the hot side as illustrated is likely to interfere with the initiation and smooth operation of the pump restrict the supply water to the pump and risk internal mechanical damage Fig 27 Inverted loops Inverted loop WRONG C H Figure 31 Inverted loops Fig 28 Water hammer Washing machine Pressure vessel Primatic cylinders and Andrews type water heate...

Page 20: ...hot water temperature Extract from BS5546 1990 Current The mean temperature of the stored water should not normally exceed 60 C and in a combined central heating and domestic Fig 29 HWS Blending MAX 60 C Vent and other services HWS Blending valve controller is factory set at 55 60ºC Not for RSP RHP or ESP Can be off the vent if this distance is at least 1 5 metres Usable capacity minimum 50 galls ...

Page 21: ...will minimise vibration and transmission noise Patents Our Right range of pumps is protected by following patent Hydraulic Pump GB2402444 Mechanical seals Scale deposits in water supplies can cause the mechanical seal to stick if left for long periods without use We recommend the pump be ran at least five minutes every four weeks to exercise all working parts Connections 3 4 BSP male Initiation Fu...

Page 22: ... 3 3 bar Pressure Closed head 1 5 bar 2 0 bar 3 1 bar 1 5 bar 2 4 bar 3 6 bar Maximum Water Temperature 60 C Connections Pump Connections 3 4 BSP Flexible hoses Connections UK Model 3 4 Female x 22mm push Fit x 280mm long isolating valves on all hoses Connections ROI Model 3 4 Female x 21mm push Fit x 280mm long isolating valves on all hoses Motor Type A C Induction Motor Duty Rating Continuously ...

Page 23: ...ar 2 1 bar 3 0 bar 1 5 bar 2 3bar 3 4 bar Maximum Water Temperature 60 C Pressure Vessel Air Pre Charge 8 psi 14 psi 20 psi 8 psi 14 psi 20 psi Connections Pump Connections 3 4 BSP Flexible hoses Connections UK Model 3 4 Female x 22mm push Fit x 280mm long isolating valves on all hoses Connections ROI Model 3 4 Female x 21mm push Fit x 280mm long isolating valves on all hoses Motor Type A C Induct...

Page 24: ...of 2l min required on both hot and cold Float sticking in outlet Ensure no debris is in outlet area Flow switch malfunction Contact PumpWise on 0191 5162002 Pump will not start Right Universal pumps additional checks L E D warning light lit See below conditions L E D 1 lit pump hunting Check all outlets are fully closed and there are no leaks on outlet pipe work If fitted to toilets ensure ball va...

Page 25: ...tted as described in instructions Wrong size pump for system Ensure pump is sufficient to run the equipment Hot temp set too high Reduce cylinder stat setting to 60ºC max or fit HWS TMV Pump starts with all outlets closed Leak in system Check for leaks Outlet open Ensure all outlets are fully closed or capped i e no dead legs in pipework Pump is noisy Air in system See above Pump vibrating on Ensu...

Page 26: ...equests for technical help guidance and advice Your warranty Salamander customers benefit from a full two year warranty on the Right pump range This warranty will operate from the date of purchase and is subject to the installation guidelines being followed correctly please refer to our Pre Installation Checklist on page 2 and our Commissioning Checklist on page 11 This warranty could be increased...

Page 27: ...nstalled in accordance with the installation instructions guidance and advice contained within the installation and warranty guide and or provided by the Salamander help desk b You are the original purchaser of the equipment from a dealer and not an assignee or subsequent purchaser of the equipment c You must evidence the date of purchase by retaining the original invoice from the dealer Without s...

Page 28: ...25 Pre installation Installation PumpWise guidelines General specification Trouble shooting PumpWise and warranty Notes ...

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