Torrent AP265 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation, read these installation and operating instructions. Installation and
operation must comply with local regulations and accepted codes of good practice.
INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH CUSTOMER
General
Your Shower Pump has been carefully designed, manufactured and tested in England.
The important instructions MUST be followed, otherwise the pump may be damaged and
your warranty invalidated.
Please dispose of any packaging supplied with this pump in an environmentally
friendly and legal manner.
Important Instructions
• Do not connect the pump directly to the water mains supply.
A shower pump installation requires a cold water storage tank and a hot water cylinder.
The pump cannot be used with combination boilers.
• Full bore isolation valves must be fitted in the inlet and outlet pipe work to the
pump.
• When unpacking and installing the pump, ensure that no foreign particles (such as
solder, dust, etc) are allowed to enter the pump. These will cause the flow switch to
malfunction and damage the pump impeller.
• The pump supply head must comply with the minimum and maximum shown in
the technical data sheet. See figure 1, page 6 for installation diagram.
The pump cannot operate if the level of the water in the cold water storage tank is
below the level of the pump.
• Do not fit non-return valves in the inlet line to the pump. The pump must be able to
vent back to the supply tank.
• The strainers supplied with the pump must be used on inlet connections.
• The pump requires dedicated hot and cold water supplies.
• The hot water supply to the pump inlet should be connected from the first outlet from the
hot water cylinder expansion pipe. Use of a Surrey Flange is recommended for optimum
pump performance.
• No solder flux.
Do not allow any solder flux to come into contact with any of the plastic parts of the
pump or hoses. If this happens, clean immediately with strong detergent, rinse and
inspect surfaces for corrosion.
• Do not let the pump run dry.
Purge with water thoroughly for 5 minutes on cold water and 5 minutes on hot water
before running pump. Then check that each connection is water tight and not leaking.
• Complete all pipe work before making electrical connections. Do not let any water
into the electrical terminal box.
• After completing installation, the whole system must be thoroughly tested – operating
both hot and cold at full flow.
Maximum hot water temperature must not exceed 60°C (140°F) in accordance with
BS6700 2006.
Finally check that each connection is watertight and not leaking.
SHOWER PUMP

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operating Instructions

    SHOWER PUMP INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before installation, read these installation and operating instructions. Installation and operation must comply with local regulations and accepted codes of good practice. INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH CUSTOMER General Your Shower Pump has been carefully designed, manufactured and tested in England. The important instructions MUST be followed, otherwise the pump may be damaged and your warranty invalidated.
  • Page 2: Positioning The Pump

    Positioning the Pump Select a position for installing the pump which affords easy access for subsequent servicing and maintenance. This shower pump is fitted with long life mechanical seals which, in some very rare circumstances, can leak. Although this is very unlikely, position the pump to minimise any possible water damage.
  • Page 3: Connecting The Pump

    Hot Water Supply to the Pump DO NOT USE ANY JOINTING COMPOUNDS OR TAPE We recommend that 28mm pipe work is used to feed the cylinder from the header tank for optimum performance. The use of a Surrey Flange (see Figure 1, page 6), or equivalent, is recommended for optimum pump performance.
  • Page 4: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections WARNING • The pump must be earthed. • The pump must be connected to an external mains switch with a contact separation gap of at least 3mm in each pole. • The pump must be connected to a 230V, 50Hz supply with a switched spur fused at 5A (10A on model BP130D).
  • Page 5: Before Using The Pump

    Before Using the Pump WARNING • Do not let the pump run dry. • Purge water thoroughly through the system before switching on the electricity supply to the pump. • Do not switch on the electricity supply. Turn on the water supply. Allow the system to fill. Immediately inspect for any leaks.
  • Page 6 Figure 1. Recommended installation of positive head pumps...
  • Page 7 Installation notes – Positive Head Pumps • A Surrey flange or equivalent should be used, depending on the cylinder type and installation. • The hot water supply to the shower pump must be via a dedicated supply. • Do not fit non-return valves on the inlet pipework to the pump. The pump must be able to vent back to the cold water storage tank and hot water cylinder.
  • Page 8: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding Before starting work on the pump, make sure that the electricity supply has been switched off and that it cannot be accidentally switched on. One of the most common causes of pump problems is air in the system. To purge air from the system, with the pump not running allow maximum flow by removing the shower handset and allowing the hose to hang into the shower tray or bath.
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