Vernacare Compact Plus Technical Manual-
Revision 2-Issued by N.Shields 14.2.2020
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4.3.
Siting and fixing
The Vernacare Compact Plus macerator should be positioned adjacent to the following:
a) A suitable power supply point.
b) An adequate water supply line.
c) A suitable drainage connection.
Ensure that adequate space is maintained at each side of the Macerator
to allow for access. Vernacare recommend a gap of 150 - 200mm per side and a
minimum of 50mm away from the wall at the back.
Check that the unit is level in both directions.
The machine has 4 mounting holes (pattern below) to accomodate M8 size fasteners
which can be marked out prior to fixing. The machine MUST be bolted down using these
holes. Ensure the the ground is firm and level.
230 Volt Machine
– 10 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or alternatively fused 10 Amp
to I.E.C 60269-1. An appropriate I.E.C Approved 10 Amp isolator shall be installed in
both cases.
110 Volt Machine
– 16 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or alternatively fused 16 Amp
to I.E.C 60269-1. An appropriate I.E.C Approved 16 Amp isolator shall be installed in
both cases.
Where supplementary protection is provided by an RCD/RCBO, this should be rated at
30 mA.
For all installations, an I.E.E. approved disconnection device must be fitted to
the final installation. This device shall be positioned in close proximity to the
Compact Plus and within easy reach of the operator & shall also be clearly marked as
being the disconnecting device for the machine.
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