Stuart Turner Showermate S1.8 bar Twin - Manual (Page 8)

- 8 -
Cont ...
2.31 Non-preferred pump location: If it is not possible to locate the pump in the
preferred area due to site limitations and it is necessary to position the unit in the
loft, or in a position above the secondary tapping that feeds the pump, then there
is an increased risk of air locks. This risk must be eliminated.
The following measure is a suggestion that may overcome the problem:
In this application only use an Essex or Techflow side entry flange, then fit a “U”
bend or downward loop in the supply pipe to the pump of 350 mm depth before
rising to the pump should ensure the cylinder vents its air up the expansion pipe,
not up the pump feed (Figs. 5 & 6).
Fig. 5 (Twin Pump)
Fig. 6 (Single Pump)
Max. inlet head
13
m
Min. inlet head
0.5
m
Max. inlet head
13
m
Min. inlet head
0.5
m
hot water
services hot water
services
least preferred area least preferred area
200
mm min
200
mm min
350
mm
min 350
mm
min