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VADA FLOW BOSS

JET PUMP

VFB-J90

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Vada Flow Boss Automatic Pressure Control VFB-APC

What we’ve supplied:

Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit VFB-MSU25

What we’ve
supplied:

FLOW BOSS

Vada Flow Boss
Automatic Pressure
Control VFB-APC

Vada Flow Boss
Mechanical Water
Switching Unit
25mm VFB-MSU25

Vada Flow Boss
Automatic Pressure
Control VFB-APC

25mm barrel union

What you’ll need
to supply:

INSTALLATION

Thread tape

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Summary of Contents for VFB-J90

Page 1: ...JET PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL VFB J90...

Page 2: ...hy Vada is dedicated to creating pump solutions that you can count on With a focus on easy selection simple installation and high quality you can hold your head high knowing your reputation is protect...

Page 3: ...g the Vada Flow Boss Jet Pump VFB J90 Record the product details here and leave with the owner Date purchased Purchased from Purchase invoice number Product serial number Product model number THANK YO...

Page 4: ...unctional benefits of a centrifugal pump and the practical benefits of a self priming pump The pump is fitted with a jet and venturi system guaranteeing optimum hydraulic efficiency and great performa...

Page 5: ...Control If you re using tank and mains water and require a switching unit you can choose between the Auto Pressure Control and the Mechanical Switching Unit or the Digital Water Switching Unit COMPAT...

Page 6: ...g the suction and discharge lines should you need it KNOW YOUR PRODUCT VFB APC The Vada Flow Boss Auto Pressure Control VFB APC gives you perfect control of household pressure pumps guaranteed Designe...

Page 7: ...en light The VFB APC is successfully connected to the power supply Yellow light The pump is in operation Note On initial start up the pump will run until the supply line is primed to remove all air Re...

Page 8: ...ehold applications with automatic mains backup The 25mm Switching Unit is suitable for up to 3 toilets a washing machine and an additional tap outlet including irrigation The Vada Flow Boss Mechanical...

Page 9: ...ns Pump inlet Water outlet Mains inlet LCD display Power ON error status Pump ON LED indicator Up down toggle button Mode selection Error reset Mains water supply inlet 25mm FI Pump connection 25mm FI...

Page 10: ...0 is not suitable for the following applications Drainage of stormwater pits Pumping of blackwater wastewater with toilet discharge Pumping liquids containing long fibrous materials Pumping aggressive...

Page 11: ...m or larger Thread tape Pump cover Access to a 10A outdoor power point Pump slab Inline strainer aka Y strainer Check valve x2 Isolation valves INSTALLATION The residence must also have a Residual Cur...

Page 12: ...ed Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit VFB MSU25 What we ve supplied FLOW BOSS Vada Flow Boss Automatic Pressure Control VFB APC Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit 25mm VFB MSU2...

Page 13: ...hose barb Hose clamps Float switch kit Barrel union kit Access to a 10A outdoor powerpoint 16mm hole saw to drill hole in roof tank for float switch cable Pressure reduction valve If the incoming main...

Page 14: ...n to install one 2 Find a location for your pump as close to your water source as possible Use either a poly or concrete base slab to mount the pump This location should be stable dry and on a separat...

Page 15: ...line 4 Connect the suction pipe to your Jet Pump Ensuring both an inline filter and barrel union have been installed in the suction line The inline filter prevents dirt and debris entering the pump a...

Page 16: ...d 25mm 25mm barrel union 25mm discharge pipe 100mm PART 4 PUMP PRIMING Before moving on its important to prime the pump This means filling the pump with water and expelling all air from within the pum...

Page 17: ...s the water fills the suction line and pump casing 5 Once all air is expelled a steady stream of water will trickle out 6 Close the isolation valve and replace the priming port plug The isolation valv...

Page 18: ...ith water through the priming port best done with a funnel allowing air to vent as the water fills the suction line and pump casing If there are any leaks repair these immediately If no leaks are pres...

Page 19: ...e Vada Flow Boss Digital Water Switch for a tank mains application skip to Installation Part 7 on page 23 1 Keep the VFB APC unplugged from the power source If extending the cable used for connection...

Page 20: ...solation valve 2 Position the Auto Pressure Control VFB APC between the pump and the first outlet Note If you are installing the VFB APC directly onto the Jet Pump use a 25mm barrel union If you are i...

Page 21: ...5 For easy maintenance down the track install an isolation valve into both the mains and house water line Power on Pump on Error Restart AUTO PRESSURE CONTROL FLOW BOSS 240 50Hz Max 1 5kW Max 1MPa 8A...

Page 22: ...FB APC 3 Using a flat head screwdriver turn the adjustment screw clockwise until you reach the correct pressure roughly this will be 3 5 full 360 turns 4 Confirm the pressure has been correctly adjust...

Page 23: ...another 25mm nipple 5 Thread the nipple into the base of the switching unit until it is watertight Do not overtighten PART 7 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL WATER SWITCHING UNIT TO THE PUMP 1 Wrap thread tape...

Page 24: ...f the barrel union due to space limitations you can unscrew the barrel union nut and release the nipple from the union Rethread the nipple into the switching unit making sure the union nut remains on...

Page 25: ...learly marked at 1m spacings with the word RAINWATER 8 Install a pump cover to protect your set up from wind rain and sun PART 8 CONNECT TO A POWER SUPPLY 1 Check that the powerpoint is located in a d...

Page 26: ...the IEC plug cord on the VFB APC or VFB DSU Note Supply voltage that is outside the limits specified can cause the motor to overheat leading to overload tripping reduced component life or seriously da...

Page 27: ...uction pipe min 32mm Foot valve VFB APC VFB MSU25 25mm isolation valve To house Discharge pipe min 25mm 25mm isolation valve Mains pipe min 25mm From mains Min 100mm 27 FLOW BOSS SET UP OPTIONS Set up...

Page 28: ...valve 25mm isolation valve 25mm barrel union To house 25mm isolation valve Mains pipe min 25mm From mains Discharge pipe min 25mm VFB DSU Min 100mm 28 VADA FLOW BOSS JET PUMP VFB J90 INSTALLATION MANU...

Page 29: ...1 Open the gate valve on the suction line 2 Slowly open the gate valve on the discharge line to 50 3 Turn the power on at the powerpoint 4 When the power is turned on the pump will start to pump wate...

Page 30: ...ntil the system is again pressurised and then stop 7 The pump set up is now ready for use 8 If no water is delivered it may mean the pump has failed to prime The pressure controller will indicate this...

Page 31: ...impeller Cleaning the in line filter To avoid a build up of debris and dirt Vada recommends cleaning out the in line filter once every 6 months or as required To do so follow the steps below 1 Isolat...

Page 32: ...ow litres per minute For example in the pump performance curve below you can see that if the Jet Pump VFB J90 has a discharge head between 24 31 metres then the pump will produce 40 60 l min PUMP PERF...

Page 33: ...A 425mm B 98mm C 158mm D 214mm E 218mm F 230mm Outlet port 25mm FI Suction port 32mm MI Weight 14kg PRODUCT DIMENSIONS VFB J90 A B C Suction port Outlet port D E F 33...

Page 34: ...abrasive material Max liquid temp 50 C Max ambient temp 40 C Min ambient temp 0 C Max recommended suction height 7 6m with foot valve Max operating pressure 600kPa 6 bar MOTOR IP rating IP44 motor Spe...

Page 35: ...IONS VFB APC SPECIFICATIONS Inlet 25mm MI Outlet 25mm MI Max operating pressure 1000kPa 10 bar Min pump pressure 250kPa 2 5 bar Min max water temperature 1 C 65 C Min max ambient temperature 1 C 40 C...

Page 36: ...ax flow rate 100lpm Max water temp 50 C Ensure proper protection against freezing weather Certified to Watermark standard WMTS477 Complies to AS NZS 3500 1 when installed by a licensed plumber Note Ac...

Page 37: ...upply voltage 1 230 240 50Hz Max electrical load 10A 2400W Power standby 3 5W Control power on 30W IP rating IP44 Min flow rate 1lpm Min mains pressure 1 bar Max operating pressure 10 bar Min max wate...

Page 38: ...g the pump to seize 1 Disassemble pipework and pump housing 2 Clean impellers It is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional Check that the power cables and relative connections...

Page 39: ...is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional The electronic card in the pressure controller may be broken Only applicable if a pressure controller has been installed If a pressur...

Page 40: ...bris caught within the first impeller not allowing pressure to be created 1 Disassemble pipework and pump housing 2 Clean impellers It is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional...

Page 41: ...e may be insufficient ventilation to provide cooling 1 Remove fan cover to check an ensure fan blades do not have cracks or damages 2 Check pump cover to make sure there is sufficient ventilation and...

Page 42: ...tivate all appliances outlets sequentially from the nearest to the furthest outlet Repeat if necessary 4 If problem persists please contact the Reece branch where the pump was purchased from Refer to...

Page 43: ...mp may have been incorrectly sized for the application Contact the Reece store where the product was purchased from The mesh filter in the digital water switching unit may be blocked Only applicable i...

Page 44: ...lectronic card in the controller may need to be removed and replaced with a new card or a new unit entirely This should only be done by a qualified electrician The reset button on the pressure control...

Page 45: ...foot valve is installed fill up suction line and casing from discharge point 3 Activate all appliances outlets sequentially from the nearest to the furthest outlet Repeat if necessary 4 If problem pe...

Page 46: ...or replace pipework The electronic card in the pressure controller may be broken Only applicable if application is using a pressure controller If a pressure controller has been installed the electroni...

Page 47: ...Boss Digital Water Switching Unit manual for instructions on how to install the float switch The pump may not have been primed correctly There is potential of air still in the suction pipeline 1 Chec...

Page 48: ...that the joints on suction line are airtight 2 If joints are airtight reprime the pump by bleeding air from system while the suction line is connected to the pump a Above ground tank Remove priming pl...

Page 49: ...ng unit Check that the mains water isolation valve is open Incoming mains water pressure may be greater than 1000kPa Only applicable if application is using a digital water switch Fit a pressure reduc...

Page 50: ...until all air has been expelled b Below ground tank Ensure foot valve is installed fill up suction line and casing from discharge point 5 Activate all appliances outlets sequentially from the nearest...

Page 51: ...ter switch 1 Open the isolation valve on the suction line 2 Bleed air from system while the suction line is connected to the pump a Above ground tank Remove priming plug on pump casing Allow water to...

Page 52: ...low ground tank Ensure foot valve is installed fill up suction line and casing from discharge point 3 Activate all appliances outlets sequentially from the nearest to the furthest outlet Repeat if nec...

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Page 54: ...property Charges may apply if installation terms have not been met All replacement products will be available for collection without charge to the customer at the nearest Reece branch to the customer...

Page 55: ...oduct finishes Unsuitable or improper use Incorrect installation or installation not in accordance with the instructions provided Inadequate protection of the pump EXCLUSIONS To the fullest extent per...

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