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Installation / Commissioning
Installation
Note: Installation of this equipment should only be carried out by a suitable
qualified person.
2.1
Siting and fixing
The “Vernacare ” disposal unit should be positioned adjacent to the following:
a) A suitable power supply point.*
b) An adequate water supply line.
c) A suitable drainage connection.
Check the floor area is firm and level. The unit
must be bolted down
using the holes
provided. Mark out the bolt positions on the floor and fit bolts utilizing the
dimensions given in Figure 1.
Ensure that adequate space is maintained at each side of the Macerator to
allow for access. Vernacare recommend a gap of 6” - 8” (150 - 200mm) per side and 4”
-
5” (100 - 125mm) away from the wall at the back.
Important- To comply with
UK WRAS regulations
sufficient clearance must be provided
to allow water to freely discharge from the water tank overflow weir.
Check that the unit is level in both directions.
230 Volt Machine
– 16 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or alternatively fused 16 Amp
to I.E.C 60269-4. An appropriate I.E.C Approved 16 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 60269-4. 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
100mA.
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 Vortex and
within easy reach of the operator & shall also be clearly marked as being the
disconnecting device for the machine.
For installations where the height of the existing drain causes difficulty a plinth is
available which may be utilised in order to raise the height of the Vortex so that
better alignment is achieved.
Please contact Vernacare for further information