Core MINI 130 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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CORE MINI 130

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Page 1 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Please leave this instruction booklet with the end user as it contains important warranty, maintenance and safety information Read this manual carefully before commencing installation. This manual covers the following products: CORE MINI 130 CORE MINI 230...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Heating and cooling system pressurisation top up unit with integral water storage tank and electric solenoid piston pump, automated control system consisting of pressure transducer and water level switch. The tank includes an AB air gap for category 5 fluid isolation (BS EN 1717).
Page 3: Warnings
WARNINGS This appliance must not be used for any other application without the  written consent of Smith Brothers Store Ltd. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above  and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Page 4: Checklist
If any damage is found contact Smith Brothers Stores Ltd within 24 hours of receipt. Fig. 1 Item Description Qty Item Description CORE Mini Fill valve flow restrictor, blue Rubber hose sealing washer, Front cover to be used with item C Flexible hose, G ½...
Page 5: Important Facts
A Water storage capacity. 3.11 The CORE Mini has a usable water volume of approximately 2 litres. The length of time the unit takes to pressurise a system will be dependent on: The pressure differential between the cold fill and set pressures.
Page 6: Location - General
E System filling 3.24 The Unit is NOT DESIGNED TO FILL THE SYSTEM FROM EMPTY. It is only intended to top up the system after occasional water leakage. Systems should be filled via a dedicated filling loop. LOCATION - GENERAL 4.11 Location: The Unit must be located on a solid wall of sufficient strength to support the filled weight of the unit, close to the water source and a suitable...
Page 7: Key Features
4.18 Pipework: For optimum performance inlet and outlet pipework must be a minimum of 15 mm pipe. 4.19 Static outlet pressure: The static outlet head must be 3 metres below pump maximum cold fill pressure (vertically above the appliance). 4.20 Noise: A flexible hose is supplied as standard which will minimise the transmission of noise and vibration from the unit pump to the pipework connected to the appliance outlet.
Page 8 5.12 Principle of operation: The pressurisation unit consists of a break tank and one or two piston pumps. The break tank is supplied with mains water from the left to a float valve and includes an overflow and weir to maintain an AB air gap in the tank.
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION 6.11 Fill valve flow restrictor guidelines: Ensure side entry fill valve is fitted with the correct filter and flow restrictor combination (dependant on the mains water pressure) into the G ½ threaded tail as outlined below: Coloured insert - To be used for water pressure between 1 and 4 bar. White insert - The Unit is pre-fitted with the white high pressure insert.
Page 10 5. Retain the unit to the wall mounting plate using the single M6 retaining screw at the top of the wall plate. Fig. 6 Front cover is hooked on to the tank using the Cover clip and locked in place using 2xM8 bolts. Please follow the steps mentioned below to ensure the cover is locked in place: STEP 1: Place the cover on to the tank from above (Refer Fig 9.a).
Page 11 6.14 Pipework connections & guidelines: 1. Before connecting the unit to the system ensure that system flushing has been performed correctly and all foreign matter, including pipe scale, has been removed. Note: Foreign material from the system coming in contact with the expansion vessel bladder could cause premature failure of the expansion vessel.
Page 12 7. The warning pipe should be connected to a suitable drain via a tundish enabling visual warning of an overflow condition. The overflow fitting is designed to use 19 to 23 mm diameter plastic waste pipe or connect to G ¾ threaded pipe. Ensure there is a demountable joint in the pipe to allow the removal of the unit if needed.
Page 13: Electrical Installation / Earthing
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION / EARTHING 7.11 Regulations: The electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with the current national electrical regulations and installed by a qualified person. 7.12 Safety: In the interests of electrical safety, a 30 mA residual current device (R.C.D.
Page 14 7.21 Wiring of connection unit: WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. The wires in the mains lead (supply cord) are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your connection unit proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the...
Page 15 7.23 Boiler interlock connections: The circuit connected to the relay is limited to 5 Amps, 230 V a.c. maximum. The Installer MUST fit a 5 Amp fuse in the circuit to the alarm relay to protect the Unit from damage. Fig.
Page 16 Re-insert connector into the correct location on the control board and route the cable to the back of the Unit and secure with a cable tie to the retainer. Fig. 17 7.24 Fuses: The following fuse size should be used: Model Fuse Size (AMPS) All models...
Page 17: Commissioning
COMMISSIONING 8.11 Pre-commissioning checklist: Before starting the commissioning process the following conditions must be met. If these conditions are not adhered to, damage to the equipment, system and property may result. Ensure the unit is sited in a frost-free area, away from precipitation and ...
Page 18 Check the integrity of the pipework. Ensure the lock-shield valve between  the system and the expansion vessel is open and the drain valve is closed. 8.15 Controller overview The unit’s controller is designed to be intuitive to use and allows functions and alarms to be set by the installer/user.
Page 19 8.16 Function list & explanation The functions are contained within an initial display and a settings menu. 8.17 Initial display On start up, and during normal operation, if the unit has had no button inputs for 1 minute, the system pressure will be displayed (see Section 9.11). 8.18 Setting of Unit see Fig.
Page 20 Sets low system pressure alarm. Set in 0.05 bar P4 Lo Alarm (4) increments below the System pressure (2) - Differential pressure (3) - 0.05 bar. Alarm auto resets when system see Fig. 18 pressure is increased above alarm level Sets number of pumps fitted to the unit.
Page 21: Operation
OPERATION 9.11 Normal operation: The ‘Home’ screen will display the status of the system pressure. Fig. 21 A green ‘Power on’ light will be displayed on the front of the unit. During normal operation the unit will monitor the system pressure and re- pressurise the system if the system pressure drops below the system pressure - differential pressure.
Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 10.11 Routine maintenance & service checks: Every 6 & 12 month (see service log sheets below) the unit should be inspected for: - Damage to the electrical supply cable.  Damage to the outlet flexible hoses.  Leakage from the unit or the connecting pipework. ...
Page 23: Environment Protection
5. Ensure the unit cannot freeze. Damage will occur to the pumps if this is allowed to happen. 6. Cover with plastic sheet or cardboard if work is to be conducted close to the unit. 10.15 Restart To ensure the unit is in good working order after a prolonged period of maintenance the following steps should be taken.
Page 24: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Mini 130 CP1-03-04911 Mini 230 CP1-03-04912 Pump Model Warranty 2 year General Approvals UKCA, CE Features System capacity Up to 6,000 litres Mounting Wall mount Pump control system   Intelligent control interface   System fill mode Dry run protection ...
Page 25: Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Symptoms Error Code Probable Cause Recommended Action No power to the unit Ensure the green light is on the front of the unit, check fuse. Pump(s) not starting Depress float valve to verify water is filling tank, check water level Low water Low water in tank and supply.
Page 26: Product Log
PRODUCT LOG 14.11 Customer details Customer/company name Site address Date 14.12 Equipment details System volume m Expansion vessel(s) fitted & pre- charge pressure Boiler(s) fitted 14.13 Commissioning record Date commissioned Company Engineer System set pressure Differential pressure Hi alarm set pressure Lo alarm set pressure 14.14 Service Log Service No.
Page 27 Service No. 2 Date Engineer name Company name Tel. No System pressure bar Differential pressure bar Check 6 months 12 months Condition of wiring   Condition of hoses   Evidence of leakage   Test pump operation  ...
Page 28 Service No. 4 Date Engineer name Company name Tel. No System pressure bar Differential pressure bar Check 6 months 12 months Condition of wiring   Condition of hoses   Evidence of leakage   Test pump operation  ...
Page 29: The Warranty
We are confident this product will provide many years of trouble-free service as all our products are manufactured to the very highest standard. The SBS CORE Mini unit is warrantied to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Page 30 EN 62233:2008 RoHS Regulation – 2012 EN IEC 63000:2018 WEEE Directive-2013 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE CORE PRESSURISATION UNITS: SBS CORE MINI 130, SBS CORE 230 COMPLIES WITH THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ABOVE STATUTORY REGULATIONS. SMITH BROTHERS STORES LIMITED...

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