Stuart Turner Flomate Mains Boost User Manual

Flomate Mains Boost Pump
Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Please leave this instruction booklet with the owner as
it contains important guarantee, maintenance and safety
information

FOR POSITIVE HEAD APPLICATIONS ONLY

PATENT

APPROVED

GB 2494485 A

CE compliant product

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Electric motor driven peripheral pump with bypass, complete with an automatic control
system consisting of flow switch and electronic control.

APPLICATION

The Flomate is a mains booster pump with an automatic control system for domestic
use, designed to assist the pressure from the mains supply, where the mains pressure is
insufficient. This unit requires a minimum unassisted supply flow of 0.6 l/min to operate.

The pump is limited to producing a maximum flow of not greater than 12 l/min, and a
maximum pressure of 3.0 bar.

When the flow/pressure from the rising main exceeds the pump output, the patented
applied for integral bypass will direct the water into the system as normal.

The Flomate mains booster is a patent applied for design.

Please note the following warning signs.

Warning of possible electrical hazard.

 Possible danger to personnel or important installation requirement.
 All the safety and operating instructions in this booklet must be

followed.

 The pump must not be used for any other application without the

written consent of Stuart Turner Limited.

 The pump must be installed by a qualified person.
 The pump is not suitable for heavy commercial/industrial applications.
 The installation must comply with the latest Building Regulations,

Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Water Supply Regulations (see
notes).

 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. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

Notes

 This product must be installed in accordance with the current Water

Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations.

 Under no account should the internal flow restrictor be removed, or

replaced with an alternative design.

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The flow restrictor must be replaced every 2 years.


 Care must be taken to ensure the maximum pressure generated by the

pump combined with the incoming mains water pressure does not
exceed the pumps maximum operating pressure of 6 bar.

Please read installation details carefully as they are intended to ensure this product
provides long, trouble free service. Failure to install the unit in accordance with the
installation instructions will lead to invalidation of the warranty.

STORAGE

If this product is not to be installed immediately on receipt, ensure that it is stored in a dry,
frost and vibration free location in its original packaging.

INDEX

Page

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important Facts - read before commencing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Technical Specifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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CHECKLIST

IMPORTANT: With the pump
removed from its packaging check
for any damage prior to installation.
If any damage is found contact Stuart
Turner Ltd within 24 hours of receipt.

(Not supplied)

B

A

Fig. 1

Item

A

Description Qty

Pump 1

Item

B

Description Qty

G ¾ compression fitting with
isolating valve and seal (not
supplied) (or alternative)

Your product may vary slightly from the picture above.

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1 READ BEFORE COMMENCING PUMP INSTALLATION

A. Water temperature

The water entering the pump must be controlled as follows:

o

C.

o

C.

o

bends.

1.11 The maximum allowable water temperature is 35

1.12 The minimum allowable water temperature is 4

B. Pipework - General

1.13 Secure pipework: Ensure pipework to and from pump is independently
supported & clipped to prevent forces being transferred to inlet and outlet
branches of pump.

1.14 Flux: Solder joints must be completed and flux residues removed prior to pump
installation (flux damage will void any warranty).

1.15 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

1.16 DO NOT introduce solder flux to flexible hoses, pumps or pump parts.

1.17 DO NOT allow contact with oil or cellulose based paints, paint thinners or
strippers, acid based descalents or aggressive cleaning agents.

1.18 Water flow: An un-assisted flow rate of at least 0.6 l/min is required
through the outlets to be pumped in order to make this pump work.

C. Plumbing & Electrical Installation Regulations

1.19 The plumbing installation must comply with “The Water Supply (Water Fittings)
Regulations 1999” and “BS 6700” building regulations.

1.20 The electrical installation must be carried out in accordance with the current
national electrical regulations.

1.21 The electrical installation must be installed by a qualified person.

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