Pump connections (general) – Stuart Turner 3.2 bar PS User Manual
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4. Push pipe firmly into fitting, until pencil mark is level with the top of the collet and the
pipe stop resistance is felt. Pull on pipe to check it is secure and correctly fitted.
5. To release the joint, push pipe firmly into fitting, hold the collet down and gently
remove pipe. If the system has been filled with water care should be taken to isolate
pump and towels used to absorb spilled water.
If you have any concern either about using push-in fittings or should the joint leak on final
test, isolate the water supplies and contact Pump Assist on 0844 98 000 97.
Pump Connections (General)
The pump set should not be screwed down, ensure anti-vibration feet and flexible
hoses are used.
Cont ...
Fig. 8
22 mm copper
outlet pipework
(discharge).
22 mm isolating valve and
fittings (not supplied). To
allow easy pump service.
Short 22 mm copper pipe tails to
connect between isolating valve
and flexible pipe. Ensure all burrs
are removed prior to installation
into push-in connector. Tube
must be fully pushed home into
the flexible push-in connector.
Pressure switch.
Flow switch.
Priming plug.
Anti-vibration mounting foot.
Pressure vessel.
Flexible hose.
Sealing
Washer
Filter plug (removal
of this plug enables
internal gauze filter
to be cleaned).
1 ” Inlet ‘Y’
type strainer.
28 mm copper
inlet pipework
(suction).
28 mm isolating
valve and fittings
(not supplied).
Sealing
washer.
22 mm tailend x 1 ”
male adaptor.
Sealing
Washer
22 mm flexible pipes with push-
in connections. Ensure that
connections are fully pushed
home into mating connector
and that hoses are kept as
straight as possible. In the case of horizontal
feeds use a 22 mm John Guest stem elbow
(not supplied). Do not bend the hose more
than 30° as they may become damaged,
transmit noise or leak.