Page 3 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST; The installation requirements below must be followed.; Scan the QR code to find out more; See page 14 for more information.; Water going through the pump must not exceed; Ensure you have enough stored cold water.; See page 9 for more information.; install directly onto the mains water supply.; See page 17 for more information.
3 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST The installation requirements below must be followed. Failure to do so will result in the warranty being invalidated. Scan the QR code to find out more about avoiding some common pitfalls. 1. Fit a flange when necessary. See page 17-18 for more information. 2. Anti-vibration...
Page 4 - Safety in Operation
4 Pump installation and warranty guide for the CT 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 will invalidate ...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Contents CT FORCE range of pumpsCT Xtra range of pumps CT Bathroom range of pumps Pre installation checklist 6 Product description 8 Installation instructions 8 Step 1: Pump location 10 Step 2: Connecting the pump 14 Step 3: Electrical installation 15 PumpWise Guidelines 16 General specifications ...
Page 6 - Pre-installation Checklist; “do’s and don’ts” are highlighted below:; Do’s
6 Pre-installation Checklist Our installation guidelines are detailed on the following pages, but some of the key “do’s and don’ts” are highlighted below: Do’s • Locate the pump next to the hot water cylinder or within 5m of measured pipe. 2m maximum of 15mm pipework on inlet connections may be used...
Page 7 - Don’ts
7 Pre-installation Checklist (continued) Don’ts Never fit the pump to the cold water mains Never fit the pump to shared incoming mains supplies to a block of flats Never use a shared water supply or shared, communal cold water storage cistern Never put a non-return valve (NRV), restrictive b...
Page 8 - It is essential to ensure that:
8 Product Description Salamander pumps are suitable for pressure boosting vented stored water systems 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 inst...
Page 9 - Figure 2: Anti-gravity loop - pumps above the hot water cylinder
9 Never put a non-return valve, restricted ballofix or an air vent on the supply pipework to the pump.The stored hot water temperature must not exceed 60ºC.Ensure that the hot supply to the pump is via a Salamander approved method (Figure 2, 4 & 5 pages 9 & 11).Jointing compounds (Boss White...
Page 10 - Figure 3: Bathroom Zones
10 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 airflow 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 an...
Page 11 - Figure 4. Tee off other supplies; Figure 5. Best Connection Method
11 8. 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. 9. Check the static inlet pressure does not exceed 10m max (1.0bar/100kPa) of water above the pump. 10. The hot supply pipework to the pump should be a maxim...
Page 12 - Negative head systems; Figure 6. Negative head system; Scan QR to find out more
12 Negative head systems Negative head systems exist where insufficient natural flow of water goes to the outlet because either the outlet or the pipework to the outlet are above the height of the base of the cold water cistern. Most instances of negative head systems occur in loft conversions or wh...
Page 13 - Commissioning; Before you finish; pipework is connected to the pump. The best method is:; Check that all the AV coupler isolating valves are open.
13 Commissioning Before you finish Fit pump inlet filters and vibration dampening feet. It is CRITICAL to discharge water through the pump into a container using natural flow before connecting the pump to outlet pipework in order to ensure the air has been discharged from inlet pipework and pump cha...
Page 14 - Step 2: Connecting the pump; A Hose to pipework; Do not twist or bend anti-vibration hoses
14 Step 2: Connecting the pump Use only Salamander supplied AV couplers to connect 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. The in-line strainers must be fitted to th...
Page 15 - Step 3: Electrical installation
15 Step 3: Electrical installation Your pump must be connected to the electrical supply using the main cable with the attached plug. This plug must be connected to an accessible socket that has been installed in compliance with IET Wiring Regulations.Do not connect to an extension lead or shared ele...
Page 16 - Helpful guidelines; Cold water supplies and storage Recovery of cold storage; Aeration of pump and cylinder from a cold water storage cistern; Cold storage usable capacity; Formula for calculation on rectangular; Figure 8: Water capacity calculations
16 Helpful guidelines Cold water supplies and storage Recovery of cold storage Ensure that there is sufficient water recovery to cover the water usage by the appliance. Aeration of pump and cylinder from a cold water storage cistern This occurs when the incoming cold mains ball valve is positioned a...
Page 17 - Figure 9: Water starvation protection
17 Water starvation protection In systems where it is absolutely not possible to increase the usable cold water storage capacity to meet the increased demand of a pumped system; a water starvation protection unit (WSP) may be considered (see Figure 9). The WSP is a Salamander level switch which must...
Page 18 - Water hammer protection
18 Approved flanges (cylinders) The No-Stop Essex flange in 22mm with dip tube (an anti-gravity loop at least 400mm in depth MUST be used when above the hot water cylinder) and the other approved top entry flanges with extension pipes into the cylinder represent the best known means of ensuring mini...
Page 19 - Pump hunting protection; Stored hot water volume; Stored hot water temperature
19 Pump hunting protection In negative head systems all the discharge pipework after the pump is pressurized. In such systems there exists the possibility the pump will hunt ON-OFF-ON etc. at intervals.This will happen: • if all outlets are not fully closed • if there is a leak at a connection • if ...
Page 20 - HWS TMV blending valve controller
20 HWS TMV blending valve controller A Salamander approved HWS blending valve controller will protect booster pumps in systems where the temperature of the stored hot water is uncontrolled or crudely controlled via boiler thermostat only – see below. Usable capacity minimum 50 galls per bathroom Ven...
Page 21 - General specifications – CT FORCE
21 General specifications – CT FORCE Applications All Salamander pumps are designed to boost low pressure hot and cold supplies from cistern-fed services. When supplies from a water heater or a combination boiler are to be boosted contact the Salamander PumpWise helpline on 0191 516 2002 for guidanc...
Page 23 - Technical specifications
23 Technical specifications - CT Force Part No. Description Specification Performance Connection Type Pump Volumetrics Packed Pump Volumetrics Electrical Input Pump Ty pe Pump Ho ses Isola tor s Dimensions Dimensions 230/1/50 Fuse Regener ativ e Pr es sur e kP A/(Bar) a t 16ltr/min Pr es sur e kP A/...
Page 24 - Technical Specifications
24 Technical Specifications - CT Xtra Part No. Description Specification Performance Connection Type Pump Volumetrics Packed Pump Volumetrics Electrical Input Pump Ty pe Pump Ho ses Isola tor s Dimensions Dimensions 230/1/50 Fuse Regener ativ e Pr es sur e kP A/(Bar) a t 16ltr/min Pr es sur e kP A/(...
Page 26 - Trouble Shooting
26 Trouble Shooting CHECK THAT THE INSTALLATION COMPLIES WITH THE SALAMANDER INSTRUCTIONS IF THE PUMP IS STILL INOPERABLE, CONTACT PUMPWISE ON 0191 516 2002. Fault Probable cause Recommended solution Pump will not start Insufficient gravity flow Check suitability of pump – is installation in negativ...
Page 27 - Salamander; Safety in operation
27 Salamander Salamander PumpWise is your guarantee to: • help you select the right pump for the job • avoid installation pitfalls PumpWise helpline 0191 516 2002 PumpWise from Salamander helps customers and provides a support service second to none. Installers and customers can be sure of a speedy ...
Page 28 - Warranty; Incorrect installation WILL invalidate the pump warranty; Our PumpWise commitment
28 Warranty Salamander CT FORCE brass ended pumps benefit from a full five years warranty, CT Xtra and CT Bathroom pumps benefit from a full three years warranty (UK only). PLEASE NOTE: Incorrect installation WILL invalidate the pump warranty Salamander Pumps operates a policy of continuous developm...
Page 29 - To the installer; The Scope of the Warranty; Terms and conditions
29 To the installer Please follow the guidelines for installation provided in this brochure and call the PumpWise helpline for installation advice.Once the installation has been completed and the system has been tested to your satisfaction, please assist the customer in completing warranty registrat...
Page 30 - The Warranty periods
30 b. You are the original purchaser of the equipment from a dealer and not an assignee or subsequent purchaser of the equipment. c. You must evidence the date of purchase by retaining the original invoice from the dealer. Without such evidence the Company reserves the right to reject any such claim...
Page 32 - Register your warranty; Get in touch, we’re here to help
Register your warranty Apply online at: www.salamanderpumps.co.uk Apply by phone: 0191 516 2002 Unit 2c Colima AvenueEnterprise Park WestSunderland, SR5 3XE For ROI/EU Customers:MT Agencies Ireland Ltd Fearn House, Jamestown Business Park Jamestown Road, Finglas Dublin, D11 K7TV Get in touch, we’re ...
