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VFB-HM110
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INSTALLATION
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  • Page 1 VFB-HM110 HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 A smooth day is a good day. That’s why Vada is dedicated to creating pump solutions that you can count on. With a focus on easy selection, simple installation and high quality, you can hold your head high knowing your reputation is protected.
  • Page 3 THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing the Vada Flow Boss Horizontal Multistage Pump VFB-HM110! Record the product details here and leave with the owner. Date purchased: Purchased from: Purchase invoice number: Product serial number: Product model number: Scan for set up...

  • Page 4: Know Your Product

    KNOW YOUR PRODUCT VFB-HM110 The Vada Flow Boss VFB-HM110 is a self-priming Horizontal Multistage Pump that combines the functional benefits of a centrifugal pump and the practical benefits of a self-priming pump. 25mm FI outlet port 25mm FI suction port...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    If your application is using tank water only, please install your Horizontal Multistage Pump with a Vada Flow Boss Automatic Pressure Control. If you’re using tank and mains water and require a switching unit, you can choose between the Auto...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT VFB-APC The Vada Flow Boss Auto Pressure Control VFB-APC gives you perfect control of household pressure pumps, guaranteed. Designed with an LED light panel to signal the state of operation, a built in pressure gauge to allow for adjustable cut-in pressure and a 24 hour reset function for hassle free operation.
  • Page 7 INTERPRETING THE APC VFB-APC Green light Power on The VFB-APC is successfully connected to the power supply. Pump on AUTO PRESSURE CONTROL VFB-APC Error 1~240V 50 Hz Max 1.5kW 10A Restart Max 65°C IP65 Max 1MPa (10 bar) Yellow light Power on The pump is in operation.
  • Page 8 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT VFB-MSU25 The Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit VFB-MSU25 is a fully automatic mechanical unit that switches between tank and mains water. This device is designed for pressure pump supply systems, and allows you to harvest rainwater for the toilet, laundry, and other household applications with automatic mains backup.
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT VFB-DSU The Vada Flow Boss Digital Water Switching Unit VFB-DSU allows for water source switching between tank and mains water. With a large interactive panel, the VFB-DSU provides system information including a log of rain water used, real time flow rate, water pressure, current and error conditions.

  • Page 10: Preparing For Installation

    Water source Domestic Water transfer Irrigation switching pressure (clean water systems (tank/main) systems only) The Vada Flow Boss Horizontal Multistage Pump VFB-HM110 is not suitable for the following applications: Drainage of Pumping of Pumping Pumping Pumping stormwater blackwater liquids aggressive or...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION What you’ll need to supply: Suction Pipe Discharge pipe Thread tape Pump cover … … … … (internal diameter (internal diameter of 25mm or larger) of 25mm or larger) Access to a 10A Inline strainer aka Check valve x2 Isolation valves …...
  • Page 12 What we’ve supplied: Vada Flow Boss 25mm barrel union Thread tape … … … Automatic Pressure Control VFB-APC Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit VFB-MSU25 What we’ve What you’ll need supplied: to supply: Vada Flow Boss Vada Flow Boss … …...
  • Page 13 Vada Flow Boss Digital Water Switching Unit VFB-DSU What we’ve supplied: Vada Flow Boss x2 mesh washer Float switch kit Barrel union kit … … … … Digital Water inline filters Switching Unit VFB-DSU What you’ll need to supply: Teflon tape...

  • Page 14: Part 1: Pump Location

    Note: The length and the diameter of the discharge pipe impacts the pressure and flow rate the VFB-HM110 can deliver. Note: all components used must have a pressure rating that exceeds the maximum pressure of the pump by an appropriate safety factor.
  • Page 15 PART 2: SUCTION SET UP 4. Connect the suction pipe to your Horizontal Multistage Pump. Ensuring both an inline Now that your Horizontal Multistage Pump filter and barrel union have been installed is positioned, it’s time to set up the suction in the suction line.

  • Page 16: Part 4: Pump Priming

    If no leaks are present, proceed. Note: It is crucial that you use the recommended pipe size until at least the first OPEN pipe branch (T piece) is reached. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 17 3. Close the tank isolation valve and then 6. Close the isolation valve and replace the remove the priming port plug on the top of priming port plug. The isolation valve the pump casing. must be re-opened prior to operation. Your pump is now primed.
  • Page 18 If there are any leaks, REMOVE repair these immediately. If no leaks are present, proceed. Solid base Solid level base VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 19 Your pump is now CONTROL. primed. Before pump operation ensure there is sufficient water inside the tank. If you are installing the Vada Flow Boss Digital Water Switch for a tank/mains application, skip to Installation Part 7 on page 23. REPLACE Never take the electronic board out of the control box.
  • Page 20 VFB-APC. Note: the pipe must have an internal diameter no smaller than 25mm until the first tee branch. 3. Ensure the VFB-APC is installed with the arrows pointing up. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 21 VFB-MSU25 outlet labelled “mains in”. BOSS MECHANICAL WATER SWITCHING UNIT 25MM Follow these steps if you are installing a Mains water in Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Switch for a tank/ mains system. Power on Pump on FLOW BOSS AUTO PRESSURE CONTROL...
  • Page 22 5. Your pump solution is now ready of operation! Solid level base 3. Using a flat head screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise until you reach the correct pressure (roughly, this will be 3.5 full 360° turns). VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 23 PART 7: CONNECTING THE 3. Connect the 25mm female end of the barrel union to the nipple until it is DIGITAL WATER SWITCHING watertight. Do not overtighten. UNIT TO THE PUMP 1. Wrap thread tape around both ends of a 25mm nipple. 4.
  • Page 24 Installing a float switch prevents air from re-entering the suction line and damaging your Mains supply Vada product. Installing a float switch also reduces build up from tank debris entering the pump. For full installation instructions, refer to the Grip and brace the connection Vada VFB-DSU manual.
  • Page 25 Pipe Marking TO A POWER SUPPLY In accordance with AS/NZS 3500.1:2003, pipe and outlets connected to the Vada Digital 1. Check that the powerpoint is located Water Switching Unit must be marked as in a dry and flood free location.
  • Page 26 – RCD (also known as an Electrical Leakage Circuit breaker – ELCB) with a maximum rated residual current of 30mA. Note: Do not use extension cords. This can cause the voltage to drop. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 27 Set up 1: Above Ground Mechanical Water Source Switching • Vada Flow Boss Horizontal Multistage Pump VFB-HM110 • Vada Flow Boss Auto Pressure Control VFB-APC • Vada Flow Boss Mechanical Water Switching Unit 25mm VFB-MSU25 To house From mains 25mm isolation...
  • Page 28 FLOW BOSS SET UP OPTIONS Set up 3: Above Ground Digital Water Source Switching • Vada Flow Boss Horizontal Multistage Pump VFB-HM110 • Vada Flow Boss Digital Water Switching Unit VFB-DSU To house From mains VFB-DSU 25mm 25mm isolation isolation...

  • Page 29: Operation

    OPERATION Horizontal Multistage Pump 3. Turn the power on at the powerpoint. and Auto Pressure Control/Auto Pressure Control and Mechanical Water Switching Unit Note: The following images show a set up with pump, VFB-APC and VFB-MSU, however these steps apply to all possible set ups. Ensure that the pump has been successfully primed.
  • Page 30 For operating instructions, please refer to the Note: The pump will run for a short period of complete Digital Water Switching Manual. time until the system is again pressurised and then stop. VFB-DSU Installation Manual VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Cleaning the in-line filter Turn off power to motor and To avoid a build-up of debris and dirt, Vada remove plug from power outlet recommends cleaning out the in-line filter before working on pump or motor. once every 6 months, or as required. To do so, follow the steps below.

  • Page 32: Storing The Pump

    (metres) across to flow (litres per minute). For example, in the pump performance curve below, you can see that if the Horizontal Multistage Pump VFB-HM110 has a discharge head between 33–44 metres, then the pump will produce 40–60 l/min. Flow (litres per minute) Note: The curve above represents the pump with the VFB-APC.

  • Page 33: Product Dimensions

    PRODUCT DIMENSIONS VFB-HM110 A. 422mm B. 162mm C. 129mm D. 180mm E. 177mm F. 207mm Outlet port: 25mm FI Suction port: 25mm FI Weight: 9.7kg Outlet port...

  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Max. liquid temp 50°C m3/h Max. ambient temp 40°C Discharge 56.5 53 48.5 42 35.5 in meters Min. ambient temp 0°C Max. recommended suction height Max operating 800kPa / 8 bar pressure VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 35 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS VFB-APC A. 174mm B. 188mm C. 147mm Power on Pump on FLOW BOSS AUTO PRESSURE CONTROL Error 240-50Hz Max 1.5kW Restart IP65 Max 1MPa TECHNICAL INFORMATION VFB-APC Max power SPECIFICATIONS 1.5kW Inlet 25mm MI Max current Outlet 25mm MI IP rating IP65 Max operating...
  • Page 36 Max mains 1000kPa / 10 bar pressure Note: According to AS/NZS 3500.1 maximum allowable pressure in buildings is 500 KPa. Min pump pressure 350kPa Max flow rate 100lpm Max water temp 50°C VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 37 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS VFB-DSU A. 52mm B. 181mm C. 80mm D. 106mm E. 75mm F. 235mm G. 119mm H. 120mm I. 115mm J. Ø48mm TECHNICAL INFORMATION VFB-DSU SPECIFICATIONS CONNECTION Supply voltage 1~230 – 240 50Hz Mains water 25mm FI BSP supply inlet Max electrical load 10A / 2400W Pump connection...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Check the VFB-APC for pump protection shutdowns. The static head on Raise the cut-in pressure on the the discharge line VFB-APC to suit the application. is greater than the cut-in pressure. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 39 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The pump capacitator It is recommended to call a pump may be damaged. technician or licenced professional. The pump shaft may Check for blockages that may be be locked or jammed. causing the pump to seize: 1. Turn the power off. 2.
  • Page 40 Check for solid objects that may be blocking the be blocking the impellers. pump impellers. 1. Disassemble pipework and pump housing. 2. Clean impellers. It is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 41 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION There may be 1. Disconnect all electrical power. rotation resistance 2. Remove the fan cover. in the pump fan. 3. Rotate the fan by hand and it should rotate freely. There may be The length of the suction pipe may be too long, cavitation in the pump or the internal diameter may be too small: (demand for water...
  • Page 42 Check for solid objects that may in the pump impeller. be blocking the impellers. 1. Disassemble pipework and pump housing. 2. Clean impellers. It is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 43 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The in-line strainer Check for blockages in the in-line strainer: on the suction line 1. Close the isolating valve on the suction line. may be blocked. 2. Remove/clean in-line strainer or replace if necessary. 3. Once in-line strainer has been cleaned, open isolating valve on suction line and retry for pressure.
  • Page 44 Press Control may 3. Clean or free debris. be jammed in the 4. Ensure that an in-line strainer/filter is fitted open position. in the suction line between the pump and the tank. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 45 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION A pressure controller Without a pressure controller or mains water or mains switch over switch-over device, the pump will continue device has not been to operate until the power is switched off. installed on the pump. The pump may not The pump may have not been primed have been primed correctly and there is potential of...
  • Page 46 The pump may have Contact the Reece store where the been incorrectly sized product was purchased from. for the application. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 47 Check the installation and signal from the float operation of the float switch. switch. *Applicable Refer to the full Vada Flow Boss Digital to VFB-DSU only. Water Switching Unit manual for instructions on how to install the float switch. The pump may There is potential of air still in the suction pipeline.
  • Page 48 Ensure water is completely drained above the level of the check valve. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 49 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No water The rainwater tank 1. Check the tank level. supply at all. may be empty. 2. If empty/low, wait for the tank to refill. There may be 1. Close the isolating valves on the blockage in the suction and discharge lines.
  • Page 50 There may be debris caught within the first impeller not allowing pressure to be created: 1. Disassemble pipework and pump housing. 2. Clean impellers. It is recommended to call a pump technician or licensed professional. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 51 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The Digital Water The pump has failed The system may have a large pipe Switching Unit has to prime, no water network to charge and the pump is gone into “loss of is being detected. running high flow with no pressure. prime”...
  • Page 52 Refer to page 16 to identify bleed plug. switching valve. * Only applicable if application is using a mechanical water switch. VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Warranty Conditions

    VADA FLOW BOSS HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE PUMP VFB-HM110 INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 55 This warranty does not include faults caused by: • Failure to adhere to the conditions above. • Normal wear and tear. • Inadequate or complete lack of maintenance. • Chemical, electrochemical, or electrical influences. • Harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners used on product finishes.

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