Salamander Pumps CT FORCE 15 PT User manual

ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2011
Pump installation and
warranty guide for the
FORCE range of pumps
FORCE 15 PT, 15 IPT, 15 TU, 15 ITU
FORCE 20 PT, 20 IPT, 20 TU, 20 ITU,
20 PS, 20 IPS, 20 SU, 20 ISU
FORCE 30 PT, 30 IPT, 30 TU, 30 ITU,
30 PS, 30 IPS, 30 SU, 30 ISU

Push-fit
attachment
22mm stainless steel
braided anti-vibration
couplers
Pump motor
Brass nuts
Rubber feet
Isolation valves
Filter washers
(on the inlets)
Water inlets
Water outlets
Pump housing
Rubber sealing washers
(on the outlets)

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Pump installation and warranty guide
for the FORCE range of pumps
Important – read this first!
Correct installation is the guarantee of safety and a
trouble free system. It is therefore important to read
these instructions thoroughly and ensure you comply
with them. Incorrect fitting can invalidate the warranty.
If your installation is complicated or you have any questions please
CONSULT THE PUMPWISE HELPLINE IMMEDIATELY. If you are
calling from site and need urgent technical guidance, say so
– and we will prioritise a return call.
We encourage installers to consult Salamander’s PumpWise helpline,
where our engineers can give you first-rate advice regarding
installation. Consulting the helpline will entitle your customer to
an additional two years warranty FREE (UK only) – all you have to
do is to implement our engineer’s recommendations for your
installation situation and ask your customer to register.
When the job is finished tear off the final page of this instruction
manual and hand it to the householder. This page explains the
warranty provisions and provides a pre-paid warranty card. Don’t
forget that if you have called our helpline you should also complete
the comments section of the card to say how you rate the service
you received.
Please leave this instruction booklet with the customer
for reference to maintenance and safety information.
Thank you for choosing
Salamander Pumps.
FORCE 15 PT, 15 IPT, 15 TU, 15 ITU
FORCE 20 PT, 20 IPT, 20 TU, 20 ITU, 20 PS, 20 IPS, 20 SU, 20 ISU
FORCE 30 PT, 30 IPT, 30 TU, 30 ITU, 30 PS, 30 IPS, 30 SU, 30 ISU
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The Salamander FORCE Range
FORCE 15
A range of brass ended 1.5 bar shower pumps
– ideal for boosting shower performance
FORCE 15 PT, FORCE 15 IPT
1.5 bar twin brass ended positive head shower pump
FORCE 15 TU, FORCE 15 ITU
1.5 bar twin brass ended positive and negative head universal shower pump
FORCE 20
A range of brass ended 2.0 bar shower pumps
– ideal for providing powerful shower performance
FORCE 20 PT, FORCE 20 IPT
2.0 bar twin brass ended positive head shower pump
FORCE 20 TU, FORCE 20 ITU
2.0 bar twin brass ended positive and negative head universal shower pump
FORCE 20 PS, FORCE 20 IPS
2.0 bar single brass ended positive head shower pump
FORCE 20 SU, FORCE 20 ISU
2.0 bar single brass ended positive and negative head universal shower pump
FORCE 30
A range of brass ended 3.0 bar shower pumps
– ideal for powerful showering and multi outlet applications
FORCE 30 PT, FORCE 30 IPT
3.0 bar twin brass ended positive head shower pump
FORCE 30 TU, FORCE 30 ITU
3.0 bar twin brass ended positive and negative head universal shower pump
FORCE 30 PS, FORCE 30 IPS
3.0 bar single brass ended positive head shower pump
FORCE 30 SU, FORCE 30 ISU
3.0 bar single brass ended positive and negative head universal shower pump

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Contents
FORCE range of pumps 2
Product description 4
Installation instructions 4
Step 1: Pump location 5
Step 2: Connecting the pump 6
Step 3: Electrical installation 9
General specifications 10
Technical specifications 11
Trouble shooting 12
Salamander PumpWise 13
Warranty 14

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Product description
Salamander pumps are suitable for pressure
boosting vented stored water systems
to the whole house but please note that
inlet pressures to the pump and water
temperatures must not exceed values stated
in the technical specifications.
Installation instructions
Please follow these installation instructions
carefully. Failure to install your pump in
accordance with these instructions will
invalidate your warranty.
Do not use Salamander pumps for
applications other than those stated within
the pump description, or connect the
pump directly to the cold mains. To do so
invalidates the warranty.
Salamander pumps should be installed by
appropriately qualified and/or experienced
people and supervision in their use should
be given to children or anyone with impaired
physical or mental capabilities.
Please note that:
• FORCE 15 PT, 15 IPT,
FORCE 20 PT, 20 IPT, 20 PS, 20 IPS,
FORCE 30 PT, 30 IPT, 30 PS and 30 IPS
are shower specific pumps.
• FORCE 15 TU, 15 ITU,
FORCE 20 TU, 20 ITU, 20 SU, 20 ISU,
FORCE 30 TU, 30 ITU, 30 SU and 30 ISU
are universal pumps.
• Inlets and outlets are vertical.
It is essential to ensure that:
The cold stored water capacity is adequate
for the entire household requirements
(minimum 50 gallons per bathroom,
80 gallons for one bathroom plus an en
suite shower room).
There is a maximum static head of 15 metres.
Cold supplies to the cylinder and the pump
are taken from the opposite side of the cold
water storage tank to the cold mains inlet.
The bottom of the cold water storage tank
must also be checked and cleared of debris.
Outlet to
cylinder
Inlet
Bottom of cold
tank must be
cleared of debris
Outlet to pump
Outlet to
cylinder
Inlet
Bottom of cold
tank must be
cleared of debris
Outlet to pump
In systems with more than two bathrooms,
the cold water supply to the cylinder must be
in 28mm pipework.
Multiple cold water storage tanks must be
linked in 28mm pipework with the bottoms
of the tanks level.
Never put a non-return valve, inverted loop,
restricted balofix or an air vent on the supply
pipework to the pump.
Figure 1: Tank inlet and outlet position
Figure 2: Linked cold water tanks

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The stored hot water temperature must not
exceed 65ºC.
Ensure that the hot supply to the pump is via
a Salamander approved method.
Step 1: Pump location
1 Site the pump in a location where it will
not freeze or be exposed to frost
during cold weather.
2 Ensure adequate air flow to cool the
motor. Separate the pump from other
appliances that generate heat. Install the
pump in a clear space allowing 100mm
at each side, end and top.
3 If possible, site the pump in a location
where leaks can be contained and would
cause minimal damage.
4 Avoid locating the pump close to electrics.
5 Avoid situations that may create an excess
of static pressure on the pump.
6 Ensure the pump is as close to the water
supply as possible.
7 Mount the pump upright (shaft
horizontal, not screwed down).
8 Do not install the pump in a bathroom
unless it is enclosed within a space that is
accessible only with the use of a tool.
9 An anti-gravity loop (Figure 4) off a no
stop Essex flange must be fitted to all
systems where the pump is mounted
above the hot outlet from the cylinder.
In such systems, hot water temperature
must not exceed 65ºC.
Salamander S flange
fitted to limit air being
drawn into pump
Indirect coil
Pump at the
base of the hot
water cylinder
Pump inlet
MAX
65˚C
22mm No Stop Essex
flange with 3” dip pipe
and bird beak cut end
to limit air being drawn
into the pump
Indirect coil
Pump at the
base of the hot
water cylinder
Pump inlet
MAX
65˚C
!
Figure 3: Hot water supply method
Jointing compounds (boss white, hemp and
steel wool) must not be used. Solder fluxes
must not come into contact with the pump
or anti-vibration hoses.
The anti-vibration hoses must not be twisted
or bent.
Higher rated fuses must not be used.
Or alternatively
Figure 4. Anti-gravity loop
MAX
60˚C
No Stop Essex Flange
MUST be used with an
anti-gravity loop at
least 250mm in depth
Min 600mm
Vent and
other services
Inlet
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet Air vents both
hot and cold
Cold water storage
C H

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10 Check the marker arrows on the pump
to ensure correct direction of water flow.
Either end of the pump is suitable for hot
or cold water.
11 Check the static inlet and outlet heads
of water above the pump to ensure
maximum limits are not exceeded.
12 The hot supply pipework to the pump
should be a maximum of 5 metres in
22mm pipe (hot and cold supplies should
be no more than 2 metres in 15mm pipe).
Exclusive hot and cold supplies to the
pump with the hot from a Salamander
approved cylinder flange. Exceptions are:
• hot supply – from the vent angled at
45º, vertically down the hot connection
at the vent, at least 1.5 metres below
the base of the cold water storage tank
(Figure 5).
• alternatively, the hot and cold supplies to
the pump can be teed off other 22/28mm
supplies (Figure 6) provided that:
• the tee off to the pump is first call.
• the cold supply to the pump is
not shared with the cold feed to
the cylinder.
13 The best hot connection from the
cylinder (Figure 3) is either with:
• a ¾ inch no stop Essex flange, or
• a Salamander S flange or other
approved top entry flange.
14 Never fit to top entry flange if the pump
is fitted above the cylinder.
15 Check that water storage capacity
meets required flow rates, particularly
at peak demand (i.e. appliances in
simultaneous use).
16 All up and over pipework must be
vented at the highest point on the outlet
of the pump.
17 Ensure pipe runs minimise airlocks.
18 In positive head systems, allow for
increased resistance of long pipe runs
with multiple bends. The natural flow
from the shower head or other outlets
must be at least 1 litre in 30 seconds or
2 litres in 30 seconds mixed.
Figure 5. Exclusive hot and cold supply
Figure 6. Tee off other supplys
MAX
60˚C
No Stop Essex Flange
MUST be used with an
anti-gravity loop at
least 250mm in depth
Min 600mm
Minimum
1.5 metres
2 litres/min
natural flow
Maximum 5 metres from vent to pump
(only 2 metres in 15mm pipe)
Cold water storage
Vent and
other services
Inlet
Inlet
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet Air vents both
hot and cold
Non-return valve
hot outlet only
C H
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet
C H
MAX
65˚C
MAX
60˚C
No Stop Essex Flange
MUST be used with an
anti-gravity loop at
least 250mm in depth
Min 600mm
2 litres/min
natural flow
Other
supplies
Other services
Maximum 5 metres from vent to pump
(onl
y
2 metres in 15mm pipe)
Cold water storage
The hot connection
must be via a ¾”
No Stop Essex flange
Vent and
other services
Inlet
Inlet
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet Air vents both
hot and cold
Non-return valve
hot outlet only
C H
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet
C H
MAX
65˚C

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Negative head systems
Negative head systems are where no natural
flow of water goes to the shower head
because it is above the height of the base
of the cold water tank. Most instances
of negative head systems occur in loft
conversions or where the cold water tank
sits on the joists in the loft. If the distance
between the bottom of the cold water tank
and the shower head is 2 feet or less it is also
possible that a negative head pump will be
required. The negative head range of pumps
activate the pump automatically even where
no natural flow exists.
FORCE pumps suitable for negative head
operation are the FORCE 15 TU, 15 ITU,
20 TU, 20 ITU, 20 SU, 20 ISU, 30 TU, 30 ITU,
30 SU and 30 ISU.
Figure 7. Negative head system
2 litres/min
natural flow
Other
supplies
Usable
capacity
Fit an
equilibrium
ball valve
The hot
connection
must be by
an approved
top or side
entry flange
(Figure 3)
Negative head
Other services
Cold water storage
The hot connection
must be via a ¾”
No Stop Essex flange
Inlet
Inlet
Outlet
Inlet
Vent and
other services
Outlet
Outlet
Outlet
C H
MAX
65˚C
MAX
65˚C C H
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Step 2: Connecting the pump
Use only Salamander supplied hoses to
connect the pump.
The in-line strainers must be fitted to the hot
and cold inlet supplies to the pump.
It is critical to discharge water through the
pump into a container before connecting
the pump to outlet pipework in order to
ensure the air has been discharged from inlet
pipework and pump chambers. This will not
happen if the outlet pipework is connected
to the pump.
All associated pipework MUST be thoroughly
flushed before making final connections to
the pump. Fill the pump with water before
connecting to the discharge pipework.
A Hose to pipework
All FORCE pumps are fitted with ¾ inch
BSP x 22mm push fit connectors with
built in isolating valves.
The anti-vibration coupler nuts need only
be finger tight plus one quarter turn.
Mechanical tools must not be used to
tighten coupler nuts as this may cause
damage which will invalidate the warranty.
B Hose to pump
Do not twist or bend anti-vibration hoses as
this will invalidate the warranty.
35°
Do not bend hoses
more than 35°
Isolating valve
shown in
‘ON’ position
Isolating valve
shown in
‘OFF’ position
Do not twist or
kink the hose