Stuart Turner Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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MAINSBOOST

Mainsboost Charger Installation,

Operation & Maintenance Instructions

Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains

important warranty, maintenance and safety information

Read this manual carefully before commencing installation.

This manual covers all wall mounted Mainsboost Charger units.

Mainsboost Charger Pump MBC 12 & Bypass Kit - Wall Mounted

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Page 1 MAINSBOOST Mainsboost Charger Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Please leave this instruction booklet with the home owner as it contains important warranty, maintenance and safety information Read this manual carefully before commencing installation. This manual covers all wall mounted Mainsboost Charger units. Mainsboost Charger Pump MBC 12 &...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 pump assembly, consists of case, pump and connecting hoses. APPLICATION Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 is designed to offer stored clean, potable cold water under pressure for all domestic or small commercial applications where mains water is insufficient to offer consistent and reliable water services.
Page 3 Mainsboost Charger MBC12 must not be used for any other application without the written consent of Stuart Turner Limited and in particular, must not be connected directly to the mains water supply. This appliance can be used by children aged from...
Page 4 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. Please read installation details carefully as they are intended to ensure this product provides long, trouble free service.
Page 5: Checklist
CHECKLIST IMPORTANT: Your Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 system will be delivered in two boxes. Please check the contents within 24 hours of receipt and if any component is damaged, please contact Stuart Turner Ltd immediately. Package 1 Image not to scale Fig.
Page 6: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on buying a Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 system, designed to offer consistent and reliable water services throughout the property. Trademarks & Trade Names: ‘Mainsboost’ ‘Mainsboost Plus’ and ‘Mainsboost Charger’ are registered Trademarks of Stuart Turner Ltd. How the Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 System works:...
Page 7: Important Facts Read Before Commencing Installation
2 IMPORTANT FACTS READ BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION A Commissioning 2.11 Ensure the pump is primed as described in the priming section before starting, damage to the shaft seal will result otherwise. See Section 8.16 - Commissioning. B Water temperature This unit is designed for cold water applications only which should not exceed the following values: 2.12 The maximum allowable water temperature is 35 2.13 The minimum allowable water temperature is 4...
Page 8: Location
3 LOCATION - GENERAL 3.11 Access: For emergencies and maintenance the Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 must be easily accessible. 3.12 Protection: The system must be located in a dry position, and protected from freezing. Avoid environments which have a high ambient temperature, high humidity or excessive condensation and salt damage, etc.
Page 9: Terminology
4 TERMINOLOGY 4.11 Upstream Line-in Kits (ULK) Monobloc upstream line-in kit: The Mainsboost Monobloc is a patent pending mains regulating device and should be installed on the rising main between the stopcock and the Mainsboost vessel. The Monobloc unit is used on 22mm or 28mm upstream line in kits.
Page 10: Installation
5 INSTALLATION Select best position to mount Charger pump unit (Fig. 4). Selected position ULK kit Mains supply (supplied with vessel) Fig. 4 Fit mounting plate onto wall ensuring level (Fig. 5). Hook pump assembly onto mounting plate and secure in place using M6 set screw (Fig.
Page 11 Your charger will have been supplied with either a green energy lever valve and check valve to suit the main water supply size of (22, 28 or 35 mm). Having ensured the stopcock is turned off and (if installing on an existing Mainsboost system) drained it, remove a section of pipe to allow fitting of 2 tee pieces (not supplied), the lever valve and check valve (Fig.
Page 12: Electrical
6 ELECTRICAL 6.11 Regulations: The electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with the current local regulations by a qualified person. 6.12 Safety: In the interests of electrical safety a 30 mA residual current device (R.C.D. not supplied) should be installed in the supply circuit.
Page 13 6.21 If the supply cord is to be changed or damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord available from Stuart Turner or one of its approved repairers. - 13 -...
Page 14: Commissioning
7 COMMISSIONING 7.11 System check: Ensure that the electrical supply to the pump is switched off before opening the mains water supply stopcock and checking for leaks. 7.12 Check mains static pressure: Now close outlets and check pressure gauge after ‘Y’ strainer - for static mains pressure and note it.
Page 15 7.14 Control module: The control module (Fig. 8) has been factory pre-set to the following conditions. Settings as per factory preset: Set point SP: 3 bar Diff pressure DIFF: 0.5 bar Low pressure LPR: 0.2 bar High pressure HPR: 4.5 bar Pump run timer PRT: 180 Pump number...
Page 16 7.15 On completion of the installation, follow the commissioning process below. Leave pump power switched off. Leave all outlet valves closed. Turn on stopcock and open inlet ballvalve, both pressure gauges on inlet and PRV will start to show movement as the mains pressure fills the system.
Page 17: Technical Specification
465 mm Weight - including fittings 15.3 Kg Stuart Turner reserve the right to amend the specification in line with its policy of continuous development of its products. *NOTE: The maximum pressure that can be applied to the pump under any installation conditions.
Page 18: Trouble Shooting
Remote alarm option A remote alarm option is available, the Charger unit would need to be ordered in advance pre-wired for this option. Please consult Stuart Turner. Attempting to change the Charger MBC 12 wiring will invalidate the guarantee.
Page 19: Warranty
We are confident this product will give you many years of trouble free service as all our products are manufactured to the very highest standard. The Mainsboost Charger MBC 12 pump is covered by a five year warranty. The Mainsboost Monobloc and other ULK/bypass components are warrantied for two years.
Page 20 Signed ..........Stuart Turner are an approved company to BS EN ISO 9001:2015...