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Kamco CLEARFLOW CF90: QUANTUM Operating & Service Manual

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  • Page 2 The Kamco ‘CLEARFLOW CF90 : QUANTUM’ pump is a purpose built unit for ‘Power Flushing’ central heating systems, designed to cure circulation and boiler noise problems caused by the accumulation of sludge, corrosion deposits and scale. This manual contains detailed guidelines for the safe use of the pump. How to connect the pump into the heating system, step by step guide to the flushing process, and which chemicals are best suited for each application.

  • Page 3: Section A - Introduction

    SECTION A – INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA Pump Type: Positive drive centrifugal. Motor: 0.75 HP, 220v (#) or 110v. Degree of protection: IP54. Motor rating: Continuous. Temperature range: 0°C to 70°C+. Dimensions: Height 925cm, Width 370cm, Depth 600mm. Weight: 21kg. The QUANTUM 220v may be used on a domestic 13 ampere supply. A 5amp fuse should be fitted in the plug top.

  • Page 4: Section B - Using The Quantum For Power Flushing

    SECTION B – USING THE QUANTUM FOR POWER FLUSHING INTRODUCTION The QUANTUM pump is designed to power flush Pumps with 220 volt motors are single phase, for use heating systems with minimal dismantling, by on a standard domestic supply. A five amp fuse circulating water and flushing chemicals at high should be fitted in the plug top.

  • Page 5: Location And Connection Of The Quantum Pump

    LOCATION AND CONNECTION OF THE QUANTUM PUMP The connection point for the Quantum pump may Generally the unit should be located in a room with a vary depending on the system to be cleaned, and the suitable drain point, and near to a convenient mains availability of suitable connection points.
  • Page 6 1. Hose connections to the Quantum A pair of 0. 5 metre long 1a. Ensure that both valves are in the closed position adapter hoses, enabling (horizontal). the Quantum to be connected across the 1.1/2" unions, are supplied as standard. When used, these are screwed directly onto the ¾”...

  • Page 7: Initial Flushing Procedure (Water Only Stage, Before Addition Of Chemicals)

    INITIAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE (WATER ONLY STAGE, BEFORE ADDITION OF CHEMICALS) Note: In the following procedure, the Quantum is 4. Check all hoses and connections for leaks. first used to loosen and mobilise loose silt and debris, before forcibly expelling it together with 5.
  • Page 8 6. Once the water remains reasonably clear, restore 8. The flushing chemical may now be added. See circulation by rotating the valve back through page B.6 180° into re-circulation mode. 7. Check that the liquid level in the tank remains Leave the pump tank cap off, or on by no more 15cm above the minimum mark.
  • Page 9 CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE – WHICH CHEMICAL TO USE Which chemical to use? POWERFLUSH FX2, or HYPER-FLUSH. Both of these chemicals will remove sludge and scale from a central heating system. POWERFLUSH FX2 HYPER-FLUSH Use Hyper-Flush when: Use Powerflush FX2 when: ~ The system contains aluminium radiators or heat ~ You consider the system to be heavily sludged, exchangers.

  • Page 10: Chemical Flushing Procedure Using Power Flush Fx2

    CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE USING POWER FLUSH FX2 11. Work through the rest of the radiators in turn, so that you have flushed every radiator individually, including upstairs radiators. 12. When you have flushed the last radiator, and obtained an even temperature across the surface, switch the Quantum into dumping mode, as previously.
  • Page 11 20. Switch the Quantum into dumping mode. 21. After dumping for ten minutes (with coil and all radiators wide open), test the dump water with pH paper. Continue dumping until a pH reading of 7 is reached, or the same reading as the mains water supply in the property is achieved (both samples show the same colour).

  • Page 12: Chemical Flushing Procedure Using Hyper-Flush

    CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE USING HYPER-FLUSH 10. Open the valves on the next radiator, and repeat the procedure. 11. Work through the rest of the radiators in turn, so that you have flushed every radiator individually, including upstairs radiators. 12. When you have flushed the last radiator, and it has an even temperature across the surface, switch the Quantum into dumping mode, as previously.

  • Page 13: Inhibition And Corrosion Protection

    INHIBITION AND CORROSION PROTECTION The inhibitor may be added to the system by using the Quantum pump as follows: 2. Briefly open a dump valve to lower the water level in the tank to just above the minimum level, close the dump valve.

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