Installation / Commissioning; Section 2 Installation / Commissioning - Vernacare Vortex Technical Manual

2 Installation / Commissioning

Installation
Note: Installation of this equipment should only be carried out by a suitable qualified person.
2.1 Siting and fixing
The "Vernacare Vortex" macerator should be positioned adjacent to the following:
a) A suitable power supply point.*
b) An adequate water supply line.
c) A suitable drainage connection.
Check the floor area is firm and level. The unit must be bolted down using the holes
provided. Mark out the bolt positions on the floor and fit bolts utilizing
the dimensions given in Figure 1.
Ensure that adequate space is maintained at each side of the Macerator
to allow for access. Vernacare recommend a gap of 6" - 8" (150 - 200mm) per side
and 4" - 5" (100 - 125mm) away from the wall at the back.
Important- To comply with UK WRAS regulations sufficient clearance must be provided
to allow water to freely discharge from the water tank overflow weir.
Check that the unit is level in both directions.
230 Volt Machine – 16 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or alternatively fused 13 Amp
to I.E.C 60269-4. An appropriate I.E.C Approved 16 Amp isolator shall be installed in
both cases.
110 Volt Machine – 16 Amp MCB to BS EN60898 Type C or alternatively fused 13 Amp
to I.E.C 60269-4. An appropriate I.E.C Approved 16 Amp isolator shall be installed in
both cases.
Where supplementary protection is provided by an RCD/RCBO, this should be rated at
100mA.
For all installations, an I.E.E. approved disconnection device must be fitted to
the final installation. This device shall be positioned in close proximity to the
Vortex and within easy reach of the operator & shall also be clearly marked as being
the disconnecting device for the machine.
For installations where the height of the existing drain causes difficulty a plinth
is available which may be utilised in order to raise the height of the Vortex so
that better alignment is achieved.
Please contact Vernacare for further information.
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