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1 IMPORTANT FACTS:
READ BEFORE COMMENCING PUMP INSTALLATION
A.
Water storage capacity
.
1.11 The water storage capacity must be sufficient to meet the flow rates required
by the pumped equipment and any other water using fittings and appliances,
which may be operated simultaneously.
DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY.
1.12
Ensure the pump is primed as described in the priming section before starting,
damage to the shaft seal will result otherwise. See Section 4 - Commissioning.
B.
Water temperature
The water entering the pump must be controlled as follows:
1.13 The maximum allowable water temperature is 65
o
C.
1.14 The minimum allowable water temperature is 4
o
C.
1.15
Ambient temperature:
The pump must be sited in a location where the
maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 40
o
C continuous or 50
o
C
intermittent.
1.16
DO NOT
fit a pump if the hot water is heated via a method whereby the water
temperature cannot be controlled, such as solar or solid fuel
you must consult
the PumpAssist team on +44 (0) 800 31 969 80.
C.
Pipework - general
1.17
Pipework design:
Care should be taken in the design of pipework runs to
minimize the risk of air locks e.g. use drawn bends rather than 90
o
bends.
1.18
DO NOT
allow contact with oil or cellulose based paints, paint thinners or
strippers, acid based descalents or aggressive cleaning agents.
D.
Plumbing installation regulations
1.19 The plumbing installation must be installed by a qualified person and in
accordance with local regulations.
E.
Electrical/installation regulations
1.20 The electrical installation must be installed by a qualified person and in
accordance with local regulations.
1.21 Check the mains voltage and frequency corresponds to the values on the pump
rating plate.
