Davey RainBank mkII, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MKII 2009 WINNER ATS 5200 446 Lic WMKA 22042 AUSTRALIA Davey Support Centre 6 Lakeview Drive Scoresby Australia 3179 Ph 1300 367 866 Fax 1300 369 119 Website davey com au Davey Water Products Pty Ltd Member of the GUD Group ABN 18 066 327 517 NEW ZEALAND Davey Support Centre 7 Rockridge Avenue Penrose Auckland 1061 Ph 0800 654 333 Fax 09 527 7654 Website daveynz co nz Davey and RainBank are regist...

Page 2: ... On receipt of your claim Davey will seek to resolve your difficulties or if the product is faulty or defective advise you on how to have your Davey product repaired obtain a replacement or a refund Your Davey Guarantee naturally does not cover normal wear or tear replacement of product consumables i e mechanical seals bearings or capacitors loss or damage resulting from misuse or negligent handli...

Page 3: ... install RainBank 7 Before you start 9 Installation instruction 11 Pump outside tank option 12 Pump inside tank option 14 Float switch installation 18 Installation of Submersible Pumps 25 Priming Pumps 26 Maintaining RainBank 28 Trouble shooting RainBank 29 Warnings 32 Plumbers Tips 33 Davey Guarantee 35 Contact Details 36 Notes ...

Page 4: ... very little energy The daily power used to run a RainBank and pump system supplying two toilets in a three person dwelling is equivalent to A reverse cycle air conditioner for 3 minutes A clothes dryer for 3 minutes A washing machine for 10 minutes A TV or PC for 30 minutes About RainBank The easy way to save water PLUMBERS TIPS 1 Install pump on a level solid well drained site this will reduce n...

Page 5: ...p so that they are not susceptible to freezing RainBank must be installed and serviced by a licensed plumber Check with your local water authority on water restrictions when your rainwater tank is connected to mains water Do not enter a empty rainwater tank they may contain hazardous gases Secure all openings to the rainwater tank to ensure it will not permit access to children Above ground option...

Page 6: ...ing Possible cause pump needs to be primed Stop pump and remove priming plug from front top of pump right above water inlet and allow all air to escape from pump Replace the priming plug when water dribbles out of hole see page 26 Mains water is still in use when pump is running Possible cause debris is caught inside RainBank preventing plunger mechanism from sealing completely Contact your plumbe...

Page 7: ...ave power restored 3 Float switch not connected to RainBank Plug float lead into base of RainBank The connection lead is located next to the power lead coming from the RainBank To confirm the connection is correct depress manual override button pump will start 4 No water in tank Check water level in tank 5 Float switch located at water tank is installed incorrectly Check position of float See page...

Page 8: ... inside RainBank Call your plumber to fit a Y strainer RainBank will need to be returned to Davey 8 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING RAINBANK SYMPTOM PUMP WILL NOT SWITCH OFF Installation type 4 PAGE 23 Tank Below ground and at ground level Float switch Top entry Pump Kit KRB1 2 3 4 Different ways of installing the RainBank unit itself Exposed installation against wall under eaves Encased installation with uni...

Page 9: ...use petroleum based fluids or solvents e g oils kerosene turpentine thinners etc on the plastic or seal components Do not use hydrocarbon based or propelled sprays around the electrical components of the controller During servicing use only approved non petrochemical based oring and gasket lubrication If unsure consult your Davey dealer for advice 28 9 before you start IMPORTANT If you are in doub...

Page 10: ...ck flow valve to be plumbed into the mains water delivery line to prevent any possible contamination of mains water by rainwater particularly if the tank is partially or fully submerged Check with your local water authority for their plumbing guidelines on rainwater tanks Double check valve assemblies are available from Davey and should be installed if the tank is partially or fully buried Mains w...

Page 11: ... connections need not be carried out by a qualified electrician but should be done in compliance with applicable standards In accordance with AS NZS 60335 2 41 we are obliged to inform you that this controller and any pump controlled by it is not to be used by children or infirm persons and must not be used as a toy by children Type 1 installations Above ground tank and pump outside tank 1 Remove ...

Page 12: ...r cable to the delivery pipe with cable ties 3 Place pump into tank 4 Davey recommends the fitting of floating inlets to submersible pumps to minimize any possibility of sludge intake Part number to suit pump D42A B is FI 42 Cable tie PVC pipe Union Float switch Pump Handle IMPORTANT Do not pull on power lead Fit a rope to handle for lowering and raising pump 6 6 1 2 5 1 2 3 In tank Option Model N...

Page 13: ...No 14186 will need to be added Up to 4 float switch extension leads can be added between the pump and the rainwater float switch lead It is recommended that the float switch extension lead s are in a protective cinduit The float end should be set up so it can fall no lower than 100mm above the level of the lowest point in the inlet pipe so the pump will always be shut off well before it can run dr...

Page 14: ...inwater in a partially buried tank is considered a medium level hazard Even though RainBank has a built in dual check back flow valve you may be required to fit additional backflow protection valves to satisfy this requirement NOTE To allow for the correct operation of your RainBank and for movement of the tank and pump which may occur over time the suction pipe must have a length of flexible suct...

Page 15: ... storing rainwater in a partially buried tank is considered a medium level hazard Even though RainBank has a built in dual check back flow valve you may be required to fit additional backflow protection valves to satisfy this requirement check with your local council as to their guidelines on rainwater tank installation and backflow prevention There is no need for a separate float switch as this c...

Page 16: ...submersible pump inside eg KRBS1 2 IMPORTANT This type of pump comes with its own float switch system to detect water level so it is not necessary to drill the tank to fit a float switch Mains In To House 16 21 Installation type 1 Above ground tank and pump outside tank Suitable kit models KRB1 2 3 4 Tools you will need Adjustable spanner 2 or 50mm across flats Second adjustable spanner 2 or 50mm ...

Page 17: ...rt No 14186 will need to be added Up to 4 float switch extension leads can be added between the pump and the rainwater float switch lead It is recommended that the float switch extension lead s are in a protective cinduit Step 3a TOP ENTRY FLOAT SWITCH NOTE THE VERTICAL POSITION OF THE FLOAT SWITCH IN RELATION TO THE PUMP WATER INLET IS CRITCAL 1 Measure the distance from the top of the tank A to ...

Page 18: ...Bellow deforms inside tank maximum tank wall thickness of 25mm It is not suitable for concrete or very thick plastic walled tanks There is an alternative float switch that can be lowered into the top of these types of tanks Davey Part Number 13961 Work out the correct position for the hole for the float switch With a corrugated profile tank wall this is on the upper flat section of the profile as ...