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M-Series DigiPumps
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
Please read all instructions before installation and leave this document with the end user for future reference as
it contains important warranty information

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  • Page 1 M-Series DigiPumps INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL Please read all instructions before installation and leave this document with the end user for future reference as it contains important warranty information...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Plumbing Connections ..............................10 fitting flow Sensor(s)................................11 Connecting the flow Sensor(s) ............................12 Pump Set Up..................................13 Pump Settings ..................................14 Commissioning Checks ..............................15 Care and Maintenance ..............................16 Trouble Shooting ................................17-19 notes ....................................20-21 Warranty ....................................22 activate Warranty ................................23 Contact Us ...................................24 General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 3: Box Contents & Specifications

    Box Contents & Specifications 100mm MIN AKW M11 DigiPump Contents Stock Code: 25470 1x 15mm Supply: 230V aC 50Hz 100W Ingress Protection: IP45 1x 22mm Duty Cycle: 50% Max 30 Mins. on for use with electric & mixer showers. 1x 15mm Pump and controller enclosed in one unit.
  • Page 4: Plumbing Zone

    If the shower has no tray then zone 1 extends to 1.2m around the fixed shower head. Zone 2 is the area extending 0.6m beyond Zone 1 and up to the same height as Zone 1. foR gUIDanCe onlY- PleaSe RefeR To bS7671 foR fURTHeR DeTaIlS General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 5: Electrical Installation

    The pump unit must be located on a vertical surface with the inlet/outlet connections at the bottom of the unit in horizontal alignment, with the aKW case logo uppermost. The unit must be located away from the direct line of water jets whenever possible.
  • Page 6: Important Safety And Electrical Information

    BS7671. It must be wired into a fused, un-switched, fixed wiring connector fitted with a 5 amp fuse. The IP45 rating of the aKW pump product refers to the inner casing containing the electrical control gear. The pump motor which operates at SelV is located within the outer cover.
  • Page 7: Preparing The Pump

    Connection for Auxillary Switch Power Cable Flow Sensor Cables Connecting Auxiliary On/Off Switch to Pump (optional) Auxillary On-Off Switch Cable Stock Code: 25488 Connection for Auxillary Switch Power Cable Flow Sensor Cables Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 8: Fixing Pump To Surface

    Use all the screw fixing positions. Mount the pump to the finished surface using all the wall fixings. Use the Pump Spacers to prevent the cables being trapped. See fitting Pump Spacers. General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 9: Setting Flow Direction

    The pipework to this high performance pump must be clamped down effectively. aKW advise and recommend you clamp pipework either side of joints, junctions or connections and at a maximum of 500mm between other supports.
  • Page 10: Plumbing Connections

    NOT PREFERRED PREFERRED (NO ELBOWS) Important: Pipe connections must be easily accessed and pipework must be secured to prevent vibration and noise. neVeR fit pipe inserts. alWaYS fit the supplied collet locking clips. General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 11: Fitting Flow Sensor(S)

    Shower Check flow sensor direction. Horizontal Water Feed Installation filter in wrong orientation Pump Sensor Cable Sensor Tail flow Sensor check flow Direction filter in correct orientation flow direction Shower Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 12: Connecting The Flow Sensor(S)

    Connector block flow Sensor Pump Wire Wire White brown or Yellow black black ensure the pump spacers are used to prevent the cables from being trapped. General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 13: Pump Set Up

    The DigiPump accepts two switch types - latching or momentary. This function manually starts/stops the pump. The pump will stop automatically after 30 minutes, if not stopped manually. This is an optional extra - aKW Stock Code: 25488. Start Delay The time before the pump starts after the shower the shower starts.
  • Page 14: Pump Settings

    Up - Press and release RUn button Down – Press and release DelaY button This test can be carried out with or without water exit to standby - Press and release TeST button present and the sensor fitted or not General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 15: Commissioning Checks

    Switch shower off. Pump will RUn-on adjust RUn-on and repeat until tray is cleared and pump stops with minimum RUn-on If you experience problems see Problem Solving section Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    Do not use strong or concentrated acidic or alkaline cleaning materials as these may discolour or otherwise damage the product. Do not use an abrasive cloth. General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    Remove the pump head and check valves for blockages to pump head and non-return valves Possible blockage in the pump head Remove the pump head and check for blockages to pump head and non-return valves Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 18 Debris in pump head Remove pump head to check for damage or debris Split diaphragm Check diaphragm for damage C’ clips not installed so causing air Check ‘C’ clips are installed to the ingress inlet and outlet pipework General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 19 Set run on to a longer time Water not gone through pump due Set run on to a longer time to short run on, has gone back to its lowest level via gravity Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 20: Notes

    General: 01905 823 298 www.akw-ltd.co.uk...
  • Page 21 Order: 01905 823 299 orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Support: 01905 560 219...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Within this period we will resolve defects free of charge by repairing or replacing as we may choose. To be free of charge work must only be undertaken by aKW or our approved agents in the UK or the Republic of Ireland and with prior agreement.
  • Page 23: Activate Warranty

    Due to the very wide variability of possible installation conditions, aKW cannot provide all circumstances for the installation. aKW cannot accept any liability in connection with this information or its use. This information is provided on the condition that the person receiving it shall make his/her own tests to determine the suitability for the particular purpose. failure to install this aKW product in accordance with supplied instructions or the making of unauthorised modifications will invalidate any warranty and may affect product safety.
  • Page 24: Contact Us

    General Enquiries 01905 823 298 sales@akw-ltd.co.uk Technical Enquiries 01905 560 219 technicalenquiries@akw-ltd.co.uk Kitchen Enquiries 01905 823 262 kitchens@akw-ltd.co.uk 01905 823 297 Pointon Way, Hampton lovett Droitwich Spa, WR9 0lR www.akw-ltd.co.uk orders.akw-ltd.co.uk Follow us on Social: © aKW Medi-Care limited 2020 07-001-235-01...

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