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General specifications – CT FORCE
Applications
All Salamander pumps are designed to boost low pressure hot and cold supplies from cistern-
fed services. When supplies from a water heater or a combination boiler are to be boosted
contact the Salamander PumpWise helpline on 0191 516 2002 for guidance.
Voltage
230 volts, 50 Hz.
Motor type
Capacitor start and run induction type motor with stainless steel shaft and in-built resetting
thermal protection (complies with BS5000 part 11).
Maximum head
All Salamander CT FORCE pumps – 10 metres (100kPa/1.0Bar).
Anti-vibration couplers
Do not bend
CT FORCE Pumps are supplied with AV couplers complete with Push Fit connections and
built-in isolating valves. See Technical specifications for details.
Mechanical seals
Rotary mechanical face seals are used. Scale deposits in water supplies can cause the
mechanical seal to stick if left for long periods without use. The pump must be run at least
five minutes every four weeks to ‘exercise’ all working parts.
Connections
¾”
BSP male.
Initiation
Fully automatic, flow operated, requiring 2ltr/Min per side or 4ltr/Min mixed. Only applies to
positive head pumps.
Temperature
Maximum fluid temperature 60ºC.
Pump noise
Salamander has engineered this product range to be as quiet as possible, however no pump
is completely silent. Correct installation (anti-vibration couplers straight, rubber feet fitted)
will minimise noise, vibration and transmission noise.
Standards and approvals
Splash proof rating IPX3; complies with the requirements of
current British and European safety standards for household
and similar electrical appliances; meets with Compliance with
European Community Directives (CE) & UKCA. Due to continuous
improvement and updating specifications may be altered without
prior notice.
The CT FORCE range is fully WRAS approved and has been awarded
Quiet Mark.