Installation and Operating Instructions for Davey HP ... - Dural Irrigation

Extra Draw-off CapacityThe “Torrium ® ” has an in-built accumulator which will accommodate small leaks. Insome applications it may be appropriate to install additional accumulator (Supercellpressure tank) capacity. These applications includes:• Long suction lines (see Suction Lines / Lift)• Low flow appliances connected to the pump, such as evaporative airconditioners, slow filling toilet cisterns.Any additional accumulators can be installed either in place of the priming plug (seefigure one) for tanks up to 20 litres total capacity, or for larger tanks, downstream ofthe controller (ie. between the controller and the first outlet).Where extra draw-off capacity is utilised the additional pressure tank should have apre-charge of 220kPa (or for HS50-06T or HS60-08T, 380kPa).Fit the Supercell pressure tank (up to 20 litres total capacity) to the tank connection/priming plug with thread tape. Firmly hand tighten.DO NOT USE THREAD SEALING COMPOUNDS, HEMP OR PIPEDOPE!Where to use Check Valves and Foot ValvesThe Torrium ® controller fitted to HP models has an in-built non-return (check) valvefitted. HS models have an in-built non-return valve cassette fitted in the pumpsuction port. In flooded suction installations there is no need to have a suction nonreturnvalve.In suction lift installations a footvalve will normally be required for the pump toretain prime.In some suction lift installations there may be good reason to remove the inbuiltcheck valve to ensure that the discharge pressure is also applied to the suction lineand footvalve. This could be where the suction line was very long or where therewas concern regarding a leaking footvalve. This may not always be applicable andit is acceptable to retain the inbuilt check valve in the Torrium on suction lifts withgood suction plumbing.Should the inbuilt check valve be removed though, an additional accumulatorshould be fitted to the Torrium, or discharge pipework as applicable, to ensure thepump is not cycled on shut down. The size of this accumulator will depend on thesize, length and type of pipe used on the suction.Torrium Check Valve RemovalHS Inlet Check Valve RemovalIf your installation requires the removal of the HS pumpsin-built check valve or the in-built check valve requiresremoval for servicing, this can be achieved withoutdifficulty. The in-built check valve is a cassette design,which is screwed in through the suction inlet.Removal of the check valve cassette is achieved by inserting any suitabletool (eg. a pair of pliers or the handle from an adjusting spanner) into theinlet. The check valve cassette has various ribs and recesses to allow avariety of nonspecific tools to be used in the removal or insertion process.Installations with flooded suction require a gate orisolating valve so water supply can be turned off forpump removal and servicing.Abrasive MaterialsThe pumping of abrasive materials will causedamage to the pressure system which will then notbe covered by the guarantee.For Automatic Pressure Pumps Installed with aMains Pressure Hot Water SystemTo protect your system from damage caused byback pressure from hot water systems. You shouldalways have installed on the hot water inlet anapproved non-return valve.NOTE: Always ensure hot water systems are installed in compliancewith manufacturers recommendations and in accordancewith all local regulations.Connection of Mains Scheme or Town WaterSupply to either Suction or Discharge of Pumps &Pressure SystemsMost Water Supply Authorities have strict regulations regarding directconnection of pumps to mains water supplies. In most cases an isolatingtank is required between mains supply and pump. Davey also recommendthis method. Directly applied mains pressure can exceed pump operatingpressure and damage pump.Davey Products Pty Ltd can not acceptresponsibility for loss or damageresulting from incorrect or unauthorisedinstallations.6 7