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Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains
important guarantee, maintenance and safety information
Read this manual carefully before commencing installation.
This manual covers the following products:
Flomate iBoost CAT 5
Pt. No. 46677
CE compliant product
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- Page 1 Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains important guarantee, maintenance and safety information Read this manual carefully before commencing installation. This manual covers the following products: Flomate iBoost CAT 5 Pt. No. 46677 CE compliant product...
- Page 2 5. APPLICATION The Flomate iBoost CAT 5 is designed to meet the demand of pressurised water systems where the existing mains water supply is insufficient. Inlet pressures to the tank and ambient temperatures must not exceed the values given in the technical specifications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Page Checklist ............4 Important Facts - read before commencing installation . -
Page 4: Checklist
CHECKLIST IMPORTANT: With the appliance removed from its packaging check for any damage prior to installation. If any damage is found contact Stuart Turner Ltd within 24 hours of receipt. Fig. 1 Item Description Qty Item Description Flomate iBoost CAT 5 M6 screw Hose &... -
Page 5: Important Facts - Read Before Commencing Installation
1 IMPORTANT FACTS: READ BEFORE COMMENCING PUMP INSTALLATION A. Water storage capacity. 1.11 The iBoost has a usable water volume of approximately 200 litres; the length of time the iBoost delivers water will be dependent on the usage and refill rates. 1.12 Ensure the pump is primed as described in the priming section before starting, to avoid causing damage to the pump shaft seal. -
Page 6: Location
2.21 Direction of flow: Ensure the water flow is in the direction of the arrow marked on the flow switch reed clamp (vertically upwards). 2.22 Flexible hose: Only use the Stuart Turner hose supplied with the pump. 2.23 Isolating valves: Separate system isolating valves (non restrictive) must be fitted to allow easy pump service. -
Page 7: Key Features
3 KEY FEATURES Label Retaining strap Part No & Serial No Tank Cover retaining screw location Tank access cover Overflow Mains water connection Note: iBoost CAT 5 shown User interface with front cover removed User interface cable Outlet hose Pump isolation valve (behind pump) Pressure vessel Pump module... -
Page 8: Installation & Pump Connections
4 INSTALLATION & PUMP CONNECTIONS 4.11 Mains water connection to iBoost: The iBoost is to be permanently connected to the mains water supply using rigid pipe or suitably sized and rated flexible hose to comply with current building and plumbing regulations. The water tank fill valve has a G ½... - Page 9 4. Push pipe firmly into fitting, until pencil mark is level with the top of the collet and the pipe stop resistance is felt. Pull on the pipe to check it is secure and correctly fitted. 5. To break the joint, push pipe firmly into fitting, hold collet down and gently remove pipe.
- Page 10 Step 2 Run the mains water, pumped water supply and overflow to the template positions and make the pipe length as detailed in Fig 6. Isolating valve Overflow Non-pumped water supply Mains water supply Pumped water supply Length of pipework from wall* Overflow Fig.
- Page 11 Step 4 Fix the retaining strap to the top of the iBoost using the M6 screw provided. The free end of the strap must be secured to suitable wall using a suitable fastening system. Secure to wall using suitable fastener (not supplied) M6 screw Retaining strap...
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Page 12: Electrical Installation
5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION / EARTHING 5.11 Regulations: The electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with the current national electrical regulations and installed by a qualified person. 5.12 Safety: In the interests of electrical safety a 30 mA residual current device (R.C.D. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
5.21 Wiring of connection unit: WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your connection unit proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal... - Page 14 If the supply cord is to be changed or is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord assembly available from Stuart Turner or one of their approved repairers. On disassembly note the cord retention and routing system. Re-assemble to the same pattern.
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Page 15: Commissioning
6 COMMISSIONING / STARTING 6.11 The iBoost is fitted with a user interface, this has the following indicator lights A) Green - illuminated when the mains power is supplied to the iBoost B) Orange - illuminated when the pump is running C) Red - illuminated when the iBoost runs out of water and is in dry run protection mode. - Page 16 Carefully check pump and pipework for leaks whilst pump running and stationary before leaving the installation unattended. 6.17 For Further Technical Support: Phone the Stuart Turner PumpAssist team on +44 (0) 800 31 969 80. Our staff are trained to help and advise you over the phone.
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Page 17: Maintenance
7 MAINTENANCE 7.11 Pressure vessel: The pressure vessel should be checked once every 12 months to have its air charge checked or replenished, this should be carried out as follows:- a) Isolate pump electrically. b) Remove the front cover. c) Isolate the water supply by closing the appropriate isolating valves. d) Release system water pressure by opening an outlet on the system. - Page 18 7.14 The tank can be drained by either: a) Isolating the mains water supply to the fill valve and using the pump to pump the water out of the tank. b) Isolating the water supply to the tank and attaching a flexible hose to the drain valve (see Fig.
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Page 19: Technical Specification
55 Kg Filled weight (maximum) 255 Kg Stuart Turner reserve the right to amend the specification without notice. *Assumes 1 bar inlet pressure 8.11 Noise: The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at a distance of 1 metre from the front of the unit is less than 65 dB(A). -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
Ensure the ‘Power on’ light is illuminated on the user interface. (see Section 6.11) Pump Jammed. If motor ‘Buzzes’ and power on light is illuminated, switch off power and contact Stuart Turner. Damaged pressure switch. Turn off power. Release system water pressure. - Page 21 9.12 Protective Logic Sequence: If water starvation occurs and the power supply to the pump remains uninterrupted, the pump controller will perform the following protective sequence. 1. If the pump detects water starvation, it will stop operation, the time taken to stop will be system dependent but typically 3-5 minutes.
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Page 22: Guarantee
+44 (0) 800 31 969 80 You should obtain appropriate insurance cover for any loss or damage which is not covered by Stuart Turner Ltd in this provision. Please record here for your records. TYPE NO. SERIAL NO. - Page 23 Installers – Register with Stuart Turner and move up to Approved Installer status We receive thousands of enquiries every month from people seeking a Stuart Turner installer and by registering your details with us, we can offer consumers the opportunity to quickly locate an installer in their area.
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Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
Signed ......... Stuart Turner are an approved company to BS EN ISO 9001:2008...
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