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This manual covers all Mainsboost vessels for vertical and horizontal and units.

Mainsboost Installation, Operation &

Maintenance Instructions

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MAINSBOOST

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Page 1: ... Mainsboost vessels for vertical and horizontal and units Mainsboost Installation Operation Maintenance Instructions Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains important warranty maintenance and safety information 5WARRANTY CE compliant product MAINSBOOST ...

Page 2: ...ent and reliable water services Installation parameters must not exceed the values given in the technical specifications STORAGE If this product is not to be installed immediately on receipt ensure that it is stored in a dry frost and vibration free location in its original packaging CONTENTS Page Checklist 4 Introduction 5 Important Facts read before commencing installation 6 Location 7 Terminolo...

Page 3: ... is fixed to the floor using suitable fixings to avoid risk of toppling over z To prevent personal injury ensure all water pressure is released from the pressure system prior to work being performed Ensure pumps are disconnected and or electrically isolated z It is strongly recommended that the system is protected by a suitable pressure relief valve set at or below the maximum vessel pressure rati...

Page 4: ... the contents within 24 hours of receipt and if any component is damaged please contact Stuart Turner Ltd immediately Package 2 Mainsboost vessel Fig 2 1 Package 1b Upstream line in kit 35mm 42mm 54mm variants Fig 1b 6 1 4 8 5 2 7 3 Package 3 Cradle only applicable for horizontal installations with MB 200SH or MB 250SH models Fig 3 Package 1a Monobloc 22 28mm Upstream line in kit Fig 1a 1 5 2 3 4 ...

Page 5: ... drawn off by downstream services the water from the mains is supplemented by the water from the Mainsboost unit to provide a balanced supply at consistent pressure to downstream services Item Description Qty Item Description Qty Package 1a 1 Monobloc unit 1 Package 1b 1 BSP pressure gauge 1 2 BSP Pressure gauge 2 2 Lever isolating ball valve 1 3 Lever isolating ball valve 1 3 Mainsboost vessel co...

Page 6: ...ved prior to completing the installation flux damage will void any warranty 2 15 Pipework design Care should be taken in the design of pipework runs to minimize the risk of air locks e g use drawn bends rather than 90o bends C Plumbing Installation Regulations 2 16 The plumbing installation must comply with the current water and building regulations 2 17 The plumbing installation must be installed...

Page 7: ...water pressure An incoming water pressure of at least 2 0 bar is required and should not exceed 5 bar If mains pressure is below 2 0 bar the Mainsboost vessel should be supplemented with a pump unit contact Stuart Turner for details 3 14 Ensure that location of the unit allows adequate space to give reasonable access to all parts to accommodate service commissioning 3 15 Pipework Pipework should b...

Page 8: ...ck and the Mainsboost vessel 4 12 System Designation It is important to understand what upstream and downstream refers to before starting the installation Upstream The term Upstream refers to the system configuration from the consumer s stopcock to the point where the supply reaches the inlet port of the Mainsboost vessel Downstream The term Downstream refers to the system configuration from the o...

Page 9: ...tility kitchen upstairs cupboard or loft providing adequate provisions are taken for the weight frost protection etc Fig 5 Where height restrictions exist the MB 200SH and MB 250SH Mainsboost units can be supplied suitable for horizontal installation 5 13 Multiple occupancy application Often affected by poor water supplies Mainsboost offers the perfect solution For multiple occupancy buildings the...

Page 10: ...eet the much higher demand Fig 7 shows all vessels being located in the same place 5 15 Water softener NOTE If a water softener is to be fitted it must be located between the upstream line in kit and the vessel If high pressure is also required to the drinking tap fit a Stuart Water Conditioner available from Stuart Turner rather than a water softener UPSTREAM LINE IN KIT Fig 7 UPSTREAM LINE IN KI...

Page 11: ...steam line in kit into the tank elbow at the base using suitable thread seal such as PTFE tape or liquid thread lock see Fig 9 c Cut a piece of 28 mm dia copper pipe to the following minimum length ensuring clearance of the base Pipe length MB 100SV 210 mm MB 200SV 270 mm MB 300SV 270 mm MB 130SV 210 mm MB 250SV 270 mm MB 450SV 340 mm Then re erect the vessel d Fit the isolating valve provided to ...

Page 12: ...vessels a Fix the two cradles in place where the unit is to be located in line with each other per chart shown below b Position the cylinder centrally on the cradles with the outlet elbow facing upwards Dimension between hole centres Tank size A 200 litre 570 mm 250 litre 740 mm Fig 10 Fig 11 Fig 12 A Vertically mounted vessels ...

Page 13: ...ng valve provided to the tail NOTE It is good practice to install a drain port between the isolation valve and the vessel c Remove the plastic skirt by rotating anti clockwise to unclip and discard NOTE Horizontal mounting is available for the steel MB 200 SH and MB 250 SH vessels only NOTE Do not forget if a water softener is to be installed this has to be included in this pipe run and additional...

Page 14: ...e gauge upstream 3 Pressure gauge downstream 4 Mainsboost vessel connector see Step 1 5 Isolation valve see Step 1 NOTE the Monobloc can be installed either horizontally or vertically but not upside down There are pressure gauge ports on both sides of the Monobloc to allow the pressure gauges to be visable in any orientation Follow the directional flow arrows on the Monobloc to ensure correct inst...

Page 15: ... upstream line in kit includes 1 inline strainer 2 pressure gauge upstream 3 double check valve 4 pressure reducing valve 5 pressure gauge fitted to pressure reducing valve 6 Mainsboost vessel connector see Step 1 7 Isolation Valve see Step 1 The above components must be installed in the correct order to ensure safe and satisfactory system operation Fig 17b 5 4 3 2 T piece not supplied 1 Inlet A ...

Page 16: ...ins pressure recorded 7 14 On completion of the installation follow the commissioning process below z Leave all outlet valves closed z Turn on stopcock and open inlet ballvalve both pressure gauges on inlet and PRV will start to show movement as the mains pressure fills the system z Check for leaks on all joints made z The incoming mains pressure will start to fill the vessel with water The time t...

Page 17: ...0 0 1030 535 535 35 7 145 7 235 7 22 MB 250SV 137 5 1210 535 535 40 7 178 2 290 7 22 MB 300SV 165 0 1505 535 535 49 2 214 2 349 2 22 MB 450SV 247 5 1545 660 660 74 2 321 7 524 2 22 or 28 MB 750SV 412 5 1834 756 756 115 9 528 4 865 9 35 MB 1000SV 550 0 2376 806 806 153 5 703 5 1153 5 35 MB 1500SV 825 0 2435 960 960 246 4 1071 4 1746 4 35 MB 2000SV 1100 0 2505 1110 1110 374 3 1474 3 2374 3 35 Steel ...

Page 18: ...pressure Mains pressure dropped Check pressure gauge on supply 2 Fig 17 If below 2 0 bar at peak times recommend use of Mainsboost Charger pump PRV set incorrectly Check PRV Gauge should read between 1 5 and 5 0 bar adjust to suit Note Mains supply pressure reading has to exceed desired pressure on PRV System works but runs out of water Insufficient vessel capacity Call Stuart Turner on 44 0 800 3...

Page 19: ...ranty Damage arising from incorrect installation improper use unauthorised repair normal wear and tear and defects which have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the unit Reasonable evidence must be supplied that the product has been purchased within the guarantee term prior to the date of claim such as proof of purchase or the product serial number This warranty is in addition to you...

Page 20: ... REQUIREMENTS OF THE ABOVE E E C DIRECTIVES RESPONSIBLE PERSON AND MANUFACTURER STUART TURNER LIMITED HENLEY ON THAMES OXFORDSHIRE RG9 2AD ENGLAND Signed Engineering Manager Stuart Turner are an approved company to BS EN ISO 9001 2015 Stuart Turner Ltd Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AD ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1491 572655 Fax 44 0 1491 573704 info stuart turner co uk www stuart turner co uk Issue No 36...

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