PowerSpout
React Pump Installation
© 2019 EcoInnovation Ltd (NZ) V2.1
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Pressurised Water Safety
1.3.2.
In some countries, legislation covering pressurised pipes applies for pipe
pressures over 10 bar (100m head). The PowerSpout React pump often
operates at more than 10 bar. It is capable of pumping to 30+ bar (300m head).
Check with your local authority if you have any legal requirement that may
concern this installation in your country.
Generally there is little risk at less than 10 bar pressure. The biggest risk is insecurely
fastened pipe joiners that blow off, with the free end of the pipe hitting people. Securing the
pipe at regular intervals, particularly near the joins, and checking all joiners are tight and that
the pipe's pressure rating exceeds the pumping pressure will eliminate such risks.
Fire Safety
1.3.3.
Solar pumping is often done in very dry parts of the world. In tinder-dry conditions the risk of
fire can be extreme. These manual instructions comply
with AUS/NZS 5033:2012 and AS/NZS 4509.1:2009, as
such if installed as per this document the installation
meets the requirements in NZ and Australia for ELV
systems. Not all countries have the same rules and in
many countries the rules are not clearly defined. Check
with your local electrician and fire department if you are
unsure of the rules in your country. Also call your
insurance company to check that your cover meets your
needs in this regard.
Warning:
if you do not comply with standards/codes and
laws in your own country then your fire insurance may not be valid and if your
inadequate
installation of this React pump were to cause a fire you could be
personally liable
for any
damaged caused.
The electronics in the React pump are contained in a metal enclosure to reduce the
fire risk.
The smart drive motor (stator and rotor) are made from fire resistant UL listed plastic
and are the same parts used in Whirlpool washing machines.
The pump outer casing is a metal skin. This product does contain a small amount of
combustible plastic material.
Where the risk of a grass or forest fire is real in your area, the following
measures shall be taken:
Mount the React pump on a concrete base at least 1m square.
Ensure the React pump is shaded if exposed to high summer temperatures. The
and pump do need cooling airflow. Provide shade but do not enclose it.
In pontoon applications (see pontoon section) no additional fire protection is needed).
Assessing the fire risk is the owner/installers responsibility:
The precautions required are the same as for petrol/diesel water pumps, which
have a high fire potential due to their liquid fuel and high exhaust temperatures.
The risk is small but the consequences can be very high, so please take the time
to ensure that your installation is fire safe.