VADA VFB-S35 Installation Manual Download Page 28

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 

VFB-DSU

A. 52mm 
B. 181mm 
C. 80mm 
D. 106mm 
E. 75mm 
F. 235mm 
G. 119mm 
H. 120mm 
I. 115mm 
J. Ø48mm

C

F

H

I

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B

J

G

D

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VADA FLOW BOSS 

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

 

VFB-S35 

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for VFB-S35

Page 1: ...SUBMERSIBLE PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL VFB S35...

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: ...e Vada Flow Boss Submersible Pump VFB S35 Record the product details here and leave with the owner Date purchased Purchased from Purchase invoice number Product serial number Product model number THAN...

Page 4: ...Pump VFB S35 is built to transfer water from a water tank to a garden or house to suit the desired application This space friendly quiet operator can be submerged up to 7 metres to get the job done 1...

Page 5: ...e tank therefore protecting the pump internals If you re installing the VFB S35 with the VFB DSU you will require a wall mount kit HELPFUL HINTS 5 SPECIFICATIONS VFB S35 COMPATIBLE VADA PRODUCTS If us...

Page 6: ...rt button Three wire cable 25mm MI Inlet Cut in pressure adjustment point 25mm MI Outlet Inlet 25mm MI Outlet 25mm MI Max operating pressure 1000kPa 10 bar Minimum pump pressure 250kPa 2 5 bar Min max...

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

Page 8: ...urce switching between tank and mains water With a large interactive panel the VFB DSU provides system information including a log of rain water used real time flow rate water pressure current and err...

Page 9: ...pplications Borehole applications Pumping liquid containing abrasive solids stones ceramics etc Note This is not intended as a dirty drainage water sump pump Mains water supply inlet 25mm FI Pump conn...

Page 10: ...t combination Vada Flow Boss Submersible Pump VFB S35 What we ve supplied What you ll need to supply Vada Flow Boss Submersible Pump VFB S35 Thread tape Power cable Hose clamps for flexible discharge...

Page 11: ...11 Vada Flow Boss Automatic Pressure Control VFB APC What we ve supplied Vada Flow Boss Automatic Pressure Control VFB APC Thread tape 25mm barrel union...

Page 12: ...Two mesh washer inline filters INSTALLATION Thread tape 25mm or larger male hose barb Hose clamps Nylon rope Access to a 10A outdoor power point 16mm hole saw to drill hole in roof tank for float swi...

Page 13: ...Note If you do not have access arrange an electrician to install one 2 Thread your choice of rope through the handle at the top of the pump 3 Using the rope lower the pump into the tank In accordance...

Page 14: ...e pipework The check valve will prevent fluid from draining when the pump has stopped 4 For easy maintenance install an isolation valve to the discharge line outside of the tank Note When lifting or r...

Page 15: ...the pump Note Discharge pipework may very depending on your unique or specific installation What next If your application is using tank water only continue to Installation Part 3 Fit a Vada Flow Boss...

Page 16: ...the connection is being carried out by a qualified professional with an electrical license Never take the electronic board out of the control box The wiring diagram inside the front panel will show y...

Page 17: ...steps below 1 Insert two mesh inline filters on the mains inlet and pump inlet of the VFB DSU Do not install or operate your Digital Water Switch Unit in an explosive environment or near combustible...

Page 18: ...pe size should be in accordance with pump outlet size reduction may be required immediately prior to entering the VFB DSU 4 Connect the mains pipework into the port labelled mains on the VFB DSU INSTA...

Page 19: ...losing prime which could cause damage to the pump For more information view the full VFB DSU manual Household Min 100mm Mains Cable tie 25mm Check valve 25mm Isolation valve VFB S35 Discharge pipe mi...

Page 20: ...VFB DSU you will need to connect the IEC socket from the pump to the IEC plug cord on the device then connect the power chord to the power point If you are connecting directly to a power outlet withou...

Page 21: ...outlet protected by a residual current device RCD also known as an Electrical Leakage Circuit breaker ELCB with a maximum rated residual current of 30Ma 6 Connect the pump and pressure control device...

Page 22: ...ressure Control will illuminate Note Without a VFB APC the pump will continue to operate until the power is switched off Note On initial start up the pump will run until the supply line is primed 4 On...

Page 23: ...APC will have detected the loss of prime the error light will indicate with a solid red and will go into a 24 hour lock out mode To manually reset the VFB APC you can press the restart button Submers...

Page 24: ...motor which may be caused by debris caught in the 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...

Page 25: ...ormance curve below you can see that if the Vada Flow Boss Submersible Pump VFB S35 has a discharge head between 20 14m 200 140kPa then the pump will produce between 44 66 l min PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVE...

Page 26: ...S Liquid type Clean water with no suspended solids or abrasive material Min Max Liquid temp 1 C 40 C Max submersion depth 7m MOTOR IP rating IP68 motor Speed of rotation 2850rpm motor Insulation Class...

Page 27: ...88mm C 147mm 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 28: ...PRODUCT DIMENSIONS VFB DSU A 52mm B 181mm C 80mm D 106mm E 75mm F 235mm G 119mm H 120mm I 115mm J 48mm C F H I A B J G D E 28 VADA FLOW BOSS SUBMERSIBLE PUMP VFB S35 INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 29: ...30W IP rating IP44 Min flow rate 1lpm Min mains pressure 1 bar Max operating pressure 10 bar Min max water temperature 1 C 40 C Min max ambient temperature 1 C 40 C CONNECTION Mains water supply inle...

Page 30: ...ump technician or call your local Reece branch Check that the pump motor is not blocked by external objects that are causing the pump to seize 1 Disassemble pipework and pump housing 2 Clean impellers...

Page 31: ...alled If a pressure controller has been installed the electronic 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 qualifi...

Page 32: ...f complete water failure then it is possible the motor bearing has seized 1 Turn power off 2 Remove the fan cover 3 Gently spin the fan to see if it spins freely If the fan is hard to move or does not...

Page 33: ...n height or distance 2 Increase the suction pipe internal diameter to same size as the pump inlet or larger There may be excessive liquid temperature The liquid temperature should be below 40 C Check...

Page 34: ...n suction line and retry for pressure There may be presence of leaks which are higher than the minimum flow of 0 6 l min If the pump is turning on then off in short durations there may be a leak in th...

Page 35: ...he impellers There may be a leak in the suction pipe If the pump is turning on then off in short durations there may be a leak in the suction pipe 1 Close the isolating valve on the discharge line sid...

Page 36: ...r suction pipe for leaks 3 If it does continue then check pressure control and suction pipe for debris 4 If found repair or replace suction line Brass flow detection valve on pressure controller may b...

Page 37: ...tion line 2 Remove clean in line strainer or replace if necessary 3 Once in line strainer has been cleaned open isolating valve on suction line and retry for pressure There may be presence of leaks wh...

Page 38: ...ter is delivered from the pump or the pump performance has decreased The rainwater tank may be empty 1 Check the tank level 2 If empty low wait for the tank to refill There may be no power supply to t...

Page 39: ...be blocked Only applicable if application is using a digital water switch If a digital water switching unit is installed 1 Switch off power to the unit 2 Isolate the water lines and remove the pump ba...

Page 40: ...ble if application is using a pressure controller The pump may have failed to prime i e the tank is empty no water is being detected The pressure controller is protecting the pump against loss of prim...

Page 41: ...pplication is using a digital water switch The pump may have failed to prime i e the tank is empty no water is being detected Once the tank has filled with water to an adequate level prime the pump an...

Page 42: ...ce s 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 cust...

Page 43: ...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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