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Kamco CF40 Operating And Servicing Manual

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Luke Comb
February 18, 2025

Hi can get a replacement motor for the cf40 flushing machine ?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The context does not list a replacement motor for the Kamco CF40 flushing machine. However, it does include replacement parts such as capacitors and an on/off switch for the motor. A replacement motor is not specifically mentioned.

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  • Page 2 This manual contains detailed guidelines for the safe use of Kamco pumps, information on how to connect the pump into the heating system, a step-by-step guide to the power flushing process, and information on which chemicals are best suited for each application.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Trouble shooting and performance testing ..................... E.1 Trouble shooting flow chart ..........................E.2 CF40 & CF90 exploded view, spares diagram and spares list ................E.3 CF210 Exploded view, spares diagram and spares list ..................E.8 Section F – Optional power flushing accessories Page Introduction ..............................

  • Page 4: Section A - Introduction Page

    1 x 3m overflow hose. 1 x 8m water inlet hose. 2 x circulation pump adapters. 10 part BSP adapter set (With CF40 & CF90 models only). Waterproof container for hoses. Comprehensive operating guidelines. Starter pack of power flushing chemicals and corrosion inhibitor.

  • Page 5: Section B - Using The Clearflow Pump For Power Flushing Page

    NOTE 2: The looping connection may be made with any position. Remove the heads and check that the sturdy flexible tubing, such as Kamco hose, or Hep2O, plunger pin moves freely. Check that diverter or zone but should incorporate a valve in the loop to close the valves are in the fully open position, setting manually circuit when flushing individual radiators.
  • Page 6 LOCATION AND CONNECTION OF THE CLEARFLOW POWER FLUSHING PUMP Alternative connection locations for a Clearflow pump Hot water storage Connect across the flow and return pipe cylinder work after removing the boiler. Remove the complete circulator pump, and connect onto the BSP threaded pump fittings using adapter leads supplied with the power flushing pump.
  • Page 7 1. Hose connections to the flushing pump A pair of 0. 5 m long adapter hoses, enabling the 1a. Ensure that pump to be connected across the 1½" unions, are both valves are supplied as standard. When used, these are screwed in the closed directly onto the female brass hose adapters of the position (i.e.

  • Page 8: Initial Flushing Procedure (Water Only)

    INITIAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE (WATER ONLY STAGE, BEFORE ADDITION OF CHEMICALS) Note: In the following procedure, the pump is first 4. Check all hoses and connections for leaks. used to loosen and mobilise loose silt and debris, before forcibly expelling it together with the existing 5.
  • Page 9 6. Once the water remains reasonably clear, restore 8. The flushing chemical may now be added. See page B.6 circulation by rotating the valve back through 180° into re-circulation mode. Leave the pump tank cap loose, or on by no more than 7.

  • Page 10: Chemical Flushing Procedure - Which Chemical To Use

    CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE – WHICH CHEMICAL TO USE Which chemical to use? POWERFLUSH FX2, or HYPERFLUSH. Both of these chemicals will remove sludge, and POWERFLUSH FX2 will also remove scale from the heating system. POWERFLUSH FX2 HYPERFLUSH Use POWERFLUSH FX2 when: Use HYPERFLUSH when: ~ You consider the system to be heavily sludged, ~ The system contains aluminium radiators or heat...

  • Page 11: Chemical Flushing Procedure Using Powerflush Fx2

    CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE USING POWERFLUSH 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 pump into dumping mode, as previously.
  • Page 12 20. Switch the pump 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 13: Chemical Flushing Procedure Using Hyperflush

    CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE USING HYPERFLUSH 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 pump into dumping mode, as previously.

  • Page 14: Upon Completion

    INHIBITION AND CORROSION PROTECTION – SYSTEMSAFE-DM The inhibitor may be added to the system by using the Clearflow 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.

  • Page 15: Quick Guide To Power Flushing

    QUICK GUIDE TO POWER FLUSHING PROCEDURE Section B – Using the Clearflow pump Issue: May 2023 Page B.11...

  • Page 16: Summary Of Chemicals Used When Power Flushing

    SUMMARY OF CHEMICALS USED WHEN POWER FLUSHING How much do you Product Application How is it packed? need? Power flushing. Carton of 4 x 5 litre packs. (sufficient for 8 power flushes). 2.5 litres For all systems except those POWERFLUSH containing aluminium heat Carton of 4 x 2.5 litre packs, (half of a black 5l...

  • Page 17: Radiator Valve Settings

    RADIATOR VALVE SETTINGS Use a photo-copy of this chart to note the radiator valve settings before commencing to power flush the system, so that the heating system can easily be re-instated afterwards, avoiding the need to rebalance the system. Number of turns of valve to fully closed position: Room Radiator valve Balance / lockshield valve...

  • Page 18: Power Flushing Survey And Check List

    POWER FLUSHING SURVEY and CHECK LIST Date: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Name of householder / property owner: ………………………………Tel: ……………………………… Why does system need flushing? Recommendation by other company Previous survey New boiler installation British Gas / other? Type of system: Vented Sealed Fully pumped...
  • Page 19 If single pipe system, is there circulation (heat) to all radiators? Cold radiators will need removal from system and individual flushing. If elderly steel pipe work, is system sufficiently sound to power flush? (Or would it be better to re-pipe?) Location of system circulator pump: In boiler casing Adjacent to boiler...

  • Page 20: Power Flush Monitoring Form

    POWER FLUSH MONITORING FORM Visual inspection of system water before power flush: Clear Orange Dark brown Black Analysis results Test parameter Mains water System water before System water after power flush power flush Soluble iron (ppm) Soluble copper (ppm) Chloride (ppm) Hardness Inhibitor (ppm molybdate) TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) readings...

  • Page 21: Section C - Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs) About Power Flushing Page

    SECTION C – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT POWER FLUSHING Frequently asked questions about power flushing, and their answers, may now be found online at: https://www.kamco.co.uk/kamco-support.html#pf-faqs Subjects covered are: 1. General questions regarding power flushing. 2. Common concerns. 3. Types of systems that can be power flushed.

  • Page 22: Descaling Procedure

    KAMCO. Switch on the pump, and check to ensure that the liquid Caps should be kept securely on all chemical containers level does not fall below the level of the rotor housing whilst not in use.

  • Page 23: Summary Of Chemicals Used When Descaling

    SUMMARY OF CHEMICALS USED WHEN DESCALING BOILERS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS Product Application How much do you need? How is it packed? Descaling heat exchangers, Dissolves half its own boilers or water heaters. weight of scale. Carton of 6 x 2.5kg pails. Scalebreaker Suitable for materials including aluminium.
  • Page 24 SECTION E – TROUBLE SHOOTING, SERVICE + REPAIR Kamco have a full “Service and Repair” facility at our premises in St Albans, and can either undertake full repairs or supply replacement parts as required. When your new Clearflow pump was first supplied it was flow and pressure tested after assembly to ensure that it would perform to a high standard.
  • Page 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING / PROBLEM SOLVING Use the flow chart to determine any likely problem and then if necessary undertake the simple flow test to establish if the Clearflow pump is functioning. If the pump is circulating and dumping with a good flow rate then any problem must be related to the heating system.
  • Page 26 CF40 & CF90 EXPLODED VIEW AND SPARES DIAGRAM Refer to the following pages for component descriptions and part codes. Section E – Service + Repair Issue: May 2023 Page E.3...
  • Page 27 CF40 & CF90 EXPLODED VIEW OF HOSE ASSEMBLIES Refer to the following pages for component descriptions and part codes. Section E – Service + Repair Issue: May 2023 Page E.4...
  • Page 28 CF40 & CF90 SPARES LIST No. on Pump Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type H09006K CF90 moulded tank H04005 CF90 tank cap H09008K CF90 wheel (each) H09007K CF90 axle H09009K CF90 axle circlip, inner 22.2mm H09010K CF90 axle circlip, outer 20.0mm...
  • Page 29 CF40 & CF90 SPARES LIST (continued) No. on Pump Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type 40 & 90 H04018KF 3/4" BSP threaded nipple - 45mm long 40 & 90 H03023 3/4" BSP female/female elbow 40 & 90 H030F46 3/4" BSP threaded socket 40 &...
  • Page 30 Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type 40 & 90 HHCF9SET Full hose set for CF40/CF90 (7 hoses with fittings) 40 & 90 HHCF9DH 8m dump hose 40 & 90 HHCF9FR 5m supply and return hoses (pair) 40 & 90...
  • Page 31 CF210 EXPLODED VIEW AND SPARES DIAGRAM Refer to the following pages for component descriptions and part codes. Section E – Service + Repair Issue: May 2023 Page E.8...
  • Page 32 CF210 EXPLODED VIEW OF HOSE ASSEMBLIES Refer to the following pages for component descriptions and part codes. Section E – Service + Repair Issue: May 2023 Page E.9...
  • Page 33 CF210 SPARES LIST No. on Pump Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type H21004K CF210 moulded tank H04005 CF210 tank cap H09008K CF210 wheel (each) H21005K CF210 axle H09009K CF210 axle circlip, inner 22.2mm H09010K CF210 axle circlip, outer 20.0mm H21001S22 CF210 motor 230v (exc.
  • Page 34 CF210 SPARES LIST (continued) No. on Pump Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type H21010K 1" BSP threaded nipple - 45mm long H030F26 1" BSP female/female elbow MI036 1" BSP male x 3/4" BSP female reducing bush H190F20 1" BSP female x 25mm hose adaptor H190F15 3/4"...
  • Page 35 CF210 HOSE COMPONENTS No. on Pump Product Code Description Unit Price Diagram Type HH022X30 Clear hose 22mm ID per metre (state length) HH019X30 Clear hose 19mm ID per metre (state length) H190F03 1" BSP female x 25mm brass hose adapter H090F07 3/4"...
  • Page 36 Please note that the 'CP2 adapter', 'CombiMag filter' and the 'CombiMag Dual Digital filter' are all supplied with 3/4" BSP fittings to suit the standard CF40 Evolution and CF90 Quantum pumps. If purchasing either of these units for use with your CF210 Titan pump, please notify us at time of purchase as we can supply the necessary adapters for use with your 1"...

  • Page 37: Cp2 Circulator Pump Body Adapter

    CP2 CIRCULATOR PUMP BODY ADAPTER Instructions for use Before you start: Switch off or electrically isolate the existing circulation pump and make safe the cable and connectors. Protect the area around the pump from water leakage. Close the circulator pump isolation valves (where fitted), remembering that it is common for valves not to seal completely even though they are apparently fully closed.
  • Page 38 Whilst this procedure of power flushing only the plate 10. Switch on the power flushing pump for approx. 5 heat exchanger may be carried out as a stand-alone seconds, and recheck the system for leaks. Carry out the procedure, without power flushing the rest of the heating power flushing procedure as normal.

  • Page 39: Ik6 Systemsure Injector / Spray

    IK6 SYSTEMSURE INJECTOR / SPRAYER Spray applications The Systemsure IK6 may also be used for spray application of chemicals. It is constructed of thermoplastic materials suited for use with a wide range of industrial chemicals, including acids, and may be used for cleaning, disinfecting and degreasing.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions As a spray applicator for cleaning, As a means to clear an individual radiator degreasing, and descaling chemicals: blocked with sludge or corrosion debris: Assemble the IK6 as previously, and select the air bleed Assemble the IK6 with one flexible hose running from the screw adapter suited to the radiator.

  • Page 41: Combimag Power Flushing Filter

    COMBIMAG SOLO POWER FLUSHING FILTER Benefits Reduces dumping time by removing solids from the water whilst circulating. Collects circulating deposits that could lead to blockages in restricted areas, and prevents them re-entering the system. Protects the boiler during power flush. By-pass enables the magnet to be inspected without the need to interrupt the power flush.
  • Page 42 COMBIMAG SOLO POWER FLUSHING FILTER (CONTINUED) 5. Inspect the magnet for collected deposits and, if necessary, clean as follows: 6. Grip the canister lid and handle with one hand. Whilst wearing disposable gloves, grip and slide the magnetite sludge down and off the magnet. Note: Only remove a proportion of the deposits with each stroke, starting at the lower end of the magnet.

  • Page 43: Combimag Split Twin Power Flushing Filter

    COMBIMAG SPLIT TWIN POWER FLUSHING FILTER General operating instructions Follow the operating instructions for the CombiMag filter detailed on Page F7. Two connection hoses are supplied with the CombiMag Split Twin. If the operator prefers, one of the two connector hoses can be used to loop the two cylinders in series, so that it is possible to clean one cylinder whilst the other is still cleansing the water flow, so that the flow of water to the boiler is always protected.

  • Page 44: Combimag Dual Digital Power Flushing Filter And Heater

    COMBIMAG DUAL DIGITAL POWER FLUSHING FILTER AND HEATER General operating instructions For the magnetic filter section, follow the operating instructions for the CombiMag filter detailed on Page F7. The by-pass assembly has been designed to allow the magnet cylinder to be isolated, whilst keeping the heater cylinder constantly in the flushing circuit.

  • Page 45: Plate Heat Exchanger Adapters

    *** *** There are many different proprietary designs of plate heat exchanger. It is not possible for Kamco to be aware of every variation currently on the market, hence the adapters supplied by Kamco will fit most plate heat exchangers, but cannot be guaranteed to fit all.

  • Page 46: Radhammer Radiator Vibration Tool

    Radhammer is applied Always indemnify yourself from damage the use of the to radiators at an angle. product may cause. Replacement heads are available from Kamco: please quote part No MI040B. Operating Instructions Monitor each radiator for cold spots, noting their locations.

  • Page 47: Electronic Test Equipment - Infra-Red Thermometer

    ELECTRONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT – INFRA-RED THERMOMETER Simply aim the infra-red thermometer at the target area and depress the trigger to measure the surface temperature. Unit of measurement The “SCAN” icon will appear in the LCD display. When the The instrument default is to measure in °C. trigger is released the reading is automatically held for 15seconds and “HOLD”...

  • Page 48: Electronic Test Equipment - Ph Meter

    ELECTRONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT – PH METER Taking a reading with the electronic pH meter • A fast and accurate check that heating system 1. Take a sample of at least 100ml of the water to be tested in a suitable clean beaker / vessel, to a depth of water is neutral after a power flush.

  • Page 49: Electronic Test Equipment - Tds Meter

    ELECTRONIC TESTING EQUIPMENT – TDS METER Taking a reading with the electronic TDS meter ‘Total Dissolved Solids’ meter to ascertain cleanliness of system water and correct chemical treatment level. 1. Take a sample of at least 100ml of the water to be tested in a suitable clean beaker / vessel, to a depth of •...

  • Page 50: Turbidity Tube

    Stop as soon as the black rings cannot be seen and take a reading at the top of the water column. Continue dumping until the reading is above the “Kamco pass mark”, and the black "O" rings can still be seen.

  • Page 51: Water Analysis Test Kit

    After flushing a dissolved iron level check can ensure that all flushing chemical has been removed. If chemical is still If an existing system still contains the original Kamco present the level will be higher than the mains water. Systemsafe-DM at 1% dose then it is 330ppm.

  • Page 52: Additional Water Treatment Chemicals

    Add to the system and operate the system for at least one hour, with all the radiator valves open. Heat will improve the efficiency. Drain the system thoroughly prior to refilling, adding Kamco SystemSafe-DM inhibitor for long term protection. Application: 500ml per 100 litre heating system capacity (typical 10 radiators).
  • Page 53 There is a secondary access road 50 metres after Trinity church, between the new houses. Drive along the approach road for 200 metres. We are the last building on the left. Section G – How to Contact & Locate Kamco Issue: May 2023...

  • Page 54: Section H - Warranty Page

    SECTION H WARRANTY All pumps are tested at point of manufacture in Kamco's own works in St Albans, to ensure each unit performs to expected standards. All pumps are guaranteed against faulty materials or workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase, and the guarantee will be validated by the completion and return of the 'guarantee card' supplied with the pump.
  • Page 55 Issue: May 2023 Notes...
  • Page 56 Kamco Ltd Curo Park, Frogmore, Park Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2DD Tel: 01727 875020 E-mail: info@kamco.co.uk Additional information may be obtained from our website: www.kamco.co.uk...

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