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General specifications – CT Xtra & CT Bathroom
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 CT Xtra and CT Bathroom pumps are rated for a maximum static head of 10 metres.
(100 kPa / 1.0 bar)
Anti-vibration couplers
Do not bend
Please refer to the Technical Specifications table for information on which AV Couplers are
supplied with each pump.
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 for at least
five minutes every four weeks to ‘exercise’ all working parts.
Connections
¾”
BSP male.
Initiation
Only applies to positive head pumps. Fully automatic, flow operated, requiring 2ltr/Min per
side or 4ltr/Min mixed.
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 UK Regulations (UKCA) and European Community Directives
(CE) safety standards for household and similar electrical appliances.
Due to continuous improvement and updating specifications may be
altered without prior notice.
The CT Xtra and CT Bathroom ranges of pumps are fully WRAS
approved. CT Xtra has also been awarded Quiet Mark.