FLOWTECH Flowpress Mini Single Operation And Maintenance Manual page 8

1 IMPORTANT FACTS: READ BEFORE COMMENCING PUMP INSTALLATION
A Water storage capacity.
1.11 The Flowpress Mini has a usable water volume of approximately 2 litres; the length
of time the Flowpress Mini takes to pressurise a system will be dependent on:-
The pressure differential between the cold fill and set pressures and also the
refill rate of the tank
1.12 Ensure the pumps are primed as described in the priming section before
starting, to avoid causing damage to the pump. See Section 6.20 Hydraulic
commissioning.
B Water temperature
This unit is designed to pump cold water only which should not exceed the following values:
1.13 The maximum allowable water temperature is 23 ºC (see Technical Section).
1.14 The minimum allowable water temperature is 4 ºC.
C Pipework - General
1.15 Do not drill holes or put fastenings into the Flowpress Mini tank, this will cause leakage.
1.16 Secure pipework: Ensure pipework to and from pump is independently supported
& clipped to prevent forces being transferred to inlet and outlet branches of the unit. Do not
secure pipework to the Flowpress Mini, this will cause damage and possible leakage.
1.17 Flux: Solder joints must be completed and flux residues removed prior to Flowpress Mini
installation (flux damage will void any warranty).
1.18 Pipework design: Care should be taken in the design of pipework runs to minimize the
risk of air locks e.g. use drawn bends rather than 90º bends.
exclamat
1.19 DO NOT introduce solder flux to flexible hose, tank, pump or any parts
manufactured from plastic.
exclamat
1.20 DO NOT allow contact with oil or cellulose based paints, paint thinners or
strippers, acid based descalents or aggressive cleaning agents.
1.21 DO NOT bend the flexible hose beyond 90º. It must be installed as
detailed, DO NOT kink. See Installation Section 4.14
D Plumbing installation regulations
1.22 The plumbing installation must comply with the current water and building
regulations.
1.23 The plumbing installation must be installed by a qualified person.
E System filling
1.24
The Flowpress Mini is NOT DESIGNED TO FILL THE SYSTEM FROM EMPTY.
It is only intended to top up the system after occassional water leakage.
Systems should be filled via a dedicated filling loop.