Important Facts - Read Before Commencing Pump Installation - Stuart Turner Showermate U2.6 bar Single Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT FACTS - READ BEFORE COMMENCING PUMP INSTALLATION

5.1 Water Storage Capacity
The hot and cold water storage capacity must be sufficient to meet the flow rates
required by the pumped equipment and any other water using fittings and
appliances, which may be operated simultaneously.
Ensure the pump is primed as described in the priming section before starting,
damage to the shaft seal will result otherwise. See Section 9 - Commissioning.
5.2 Water Temperature
The water entering the pump must be controlled as follows:
• The maximum allowable water temperature is 65 °C.
• The minimum allowable water temperature is 4 °C.
• DO NOT fit a pump if the hot water is heated via a method
whereby the water temperature cannot be controlled, such as
solar or solid fuel you must consult the TechAssist team on
+44 (0) 800 31 969 80.
5.3 Pipework – General
Secure pipework: Ensure pipework to and from pump is independently supported
& clipped to prevent forces being transferred to inlet and outlet branches of
pump.
Flux: Solder joints must be completed and flux residues removed prior to pump
installation (flux damage will void any warranty).
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 90° bends.
• DO NOT introduce solder flux to flexible hoses, pumps or pump
parts manufactured from plastic.
• DO NOT allow contact with oil or cellulose based paints, paint
thinners or strippers, acid based descalents or aggressive
cleaning agents.
• DO NOT install a non-return valve, or devices which contain non-
return valves, in the suction (inlet) pipework to the pump. The
pump must be free to vent to the supply tank at all times.
• DO NOT bend the flexible hoses beyond 30°. They must be
installed as straight as possible.
• DO NOT connect this pump to the mains water supply.
• DO NOT stress the inlets/outlets of the pump from the
misalignment of hoses/pipework.
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