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PRESFIX Packaged
Pressurisation Sets
AUTOMATIC MAKE-UP UNITS FOR SEALED HEATING AND CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS.
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Presfix Beta MK 2 microprocessor
single & twin pump unit
Heating system Chilled water system

Display panel details.

Presfix Beta
MK 2 dual system

Dual display panel details.

Combined Heating and

Chilled water systems

Presfix Alpha
single pump unit
 Sealed system benefits
In today’s demanding environment nearly all heating and chilled water circulating systems are
designed to operate in sealed networks.

The main benefits over previous systems which used feed and expansion tanks to accommodate
expanded water are many, large volumes of water are no longer required to be stored at the top
of the building. Expansion vessels can now be used in place of the storage tanks and these can
be placed anywhere in the building, usually in the basement where the weight is not such a problem.
The Feed and expansion tank being open to atmosphere allowed water to evaporate making
unnecessary demands on this precious resource.

Sealed systems reduce corrosion to an absolute minimum by sealing the system content from
atmosphere, and only adding fresh water to replace loses through leakage.
Sealed systems also offer the possibility of operating at higher temperatures if required
(Max 120°C) which permits lower circulation rates, smaller pumps and reduced pipe work
dimension with obvious cost savings.

Pressurisation system guide Low-Medium temperature

typical layout

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Presfix Beta dual unit
Presfix Beta dual pressurisation sets bring the benefits of managing two independent systems from
a single unit. The unit contains two individual display screens so each system can be controlled and
monitored separately providing both systems operate at the same fill pressure which should
generally be the case as the fill pressure is based on the building static height.
All other set points can be independently set for each system.

All Presfix Beta Dual system units are supplied as twin pump sets and are available in three
pressure ranges 2.8-5.5-8.0 bar.

Each pump is available to both systems so each system has a duty and standby pump available to it.
If one pump fails then the standby pump will be available to both systems.

All the control features and specification are the same as the standard two pump Presfix
Beta details.

Pressurisation dual system guide Low-Medium temperature

typical layout for heating and chilled water systems

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 Application
Presfix pressurisation units are designed to replace Volt free contact for:
water that has been lost through system leakage and ● Pump run each pump.
to maintain the system design fill pressure in sealed ● Pump trip each pump.
heating and chilled water systems in accordance with ● High pressure.
BS7074 parts 1, 2 and 3. ● Low pressure.
● Excessive run time.
Presfix units also provide safety circuits locking out ● Break tank low level.
the boiler / chiller in the advent of high/ low pressures ● Duty pump failed (two pump units).
occurring. Expanded water is accommodated in
membrane vessel/s that are supplied separately and Presfix Alpha (open frame)
normally installed alongside the Presfix unit. ● Switched mains isolator with neon indicator
● Fuse protected motors.
Presfix units are perfect for either domestic or industrial ● System pressure controlled by PRV.
environments. Two levels of sophistication are offered ● Pump pressure controlled by pressure switch.
along with three pressure ranges. ● Optional High/Low pressure switch for
boiler/chiller interlock.
Both levels provide volt free contacts that can be used ● Anti-bounce internal vessel 5lt.
to interface with either a Business Management System
or any other type of monitoring system.

Presfix units have flow limiting devices to help prevent

Expansion vessel sizing
plant rooms from flooding in the advent of system Vessel sizing calculations should be carried out in
pipe/fitting failure. accordance with BS7074.
Details of calculating method can be obtained from
Control features Lowara UK or we will be happy to calculate the
required vessel size for you if you can provide the
Presfix Beta MK 2 microprocessor (enclosed) following data.
● Mains door interlocked disconnect switch. 1. Static height above pressurisation unit.
● Auto/Manual/Off selector switch.
2. System content (volume) if unknown boiler power
● Back lit digital display.
● Control panel section IP 54. (Kw) can be used to estimate system content.
● MCB protected motors. 3. Flow and return temperatures.
● Simple set point adjustment. 4. Glycol content (%).
● Parameter lock.
● Remote inhibit. 5. Final working pressure.
● Delay start.
● Exercise regime.
●
●
Break tank low water monitoring.
Transducer controlled.
Applied standards
● High/Low pressure contacts for boiler/chiller interlock. ● Safety Directive. 2006/42/EC.
● Anti-bounce internal vessel 2lt electronically ● UK Health and Safety Requirements.
assisted. 2008No.1597
● Isolating valves on each pump.
● Hours run for each pump. ● Water supply (water fittings) regulations.1999.
● Simple pressure vessel directive 87/404/EEC.
Additionally twin pump units have:
● Automatic duty pump rotation with omission of ● Code of practice for heating and chilled water
tripped or failed pumps. systems. BS7074 Parts 1, 2 and 3.
● Duty pump fail with auto change over to stand
by pump.

LED indicators for:

Specification
● Pump run each pump. Base/enclosure
● Pump trip each pump. Open frame units have base plates manufactured
6 ● Low pressure. from 14SWG galvanised steel and are suitable for
● High pressure. floor mounting.
● Duty pump failed. Enclosed units are manufactured from powder coated
● Excessive run time. steel and have individual sections for electrical
● Break tank Low water. equipment and hydraulic equipment.
● Back lit display provides indication of power on. These units are suitable for either floor or wall mounting.
Pumps Pipework
Various pump types are used across the range, 2.8 Copper 15mm (Presfix Alpha)
bar units use Diaphragm pumps with Polypropylene Nylon 4 -10mm (Presfix Beta)
heads and EDPM diaphragms and valves.
All other ranges use Horizontal Peripheral types with Internal vessel
Bronze/composite bodies and impellors with self Fixed diaphragm 2/5lt steel construction complying
priming seals. with BS4814

Break tank
Manufactured from Polyethylene with an 18lt
active capacity complete with weir and clip tight lid. Electrical specification
Ball valve 15mm to BS1212 part 2 constructed to
give a type AB air gap in accordance with the water Supply voltage: 230V 50Hz 1Ph
regulations 1999. For other supply voltages contact our sales office.
Overflow 22mm (plastic). Volt free contact rating: 50V AC 3A

Standard range

Presfix Beta MK 2 (Cabinet)

Maximum fill Single pump Twin pump Motor Input Pre-
Kg
pressure Unit Unit Size Current fuse
2.8 bar UKBETA100HL28/B 36Kg 0.20kW 1.0A 10A
2.8 bar UKBETA200HL28/B 45Kg 0.20kW 1.0A 10A
2.8 bar Dual System UKBETA200DS28/B 45Kg 0.20kW 1.0A 10A
5.5 bar UKBETA100HL55/A 37Kg 0.37kW 3.2A 10A
5.5 bar UKBETA200HL55/A 46Kg 0.37kW 3.2A 10A
5.5 bar Dual System UKBETA200DS55/A 46Kg 0.37kW 3.2A 10A
8.0 bar UKBETA100HL80/A 39Kg 0.75kW 6A 10A
8.0 bar UKBETA200HL80/A 50Kg 0.75kW 6A 10A
8.0 bar Dual System UKBETA200DS80/A 52Kg 0.75kW 6A 10A

Presfix Alpha (Open frame)

Maximum fill Single pump Twin pump Motor Input Pre-

Kg
pressure Unit Unit Size Current fuse

5.5 bar UKALPHA100HL55 29Kg 0.37kW 3.2A 10A

5.5 bar✱ UKALPHA100BS55 28Kg 0.37kW 3.2A 10A

All the above units contain high quality bronze/composite head pumps to help eliminate seizure due to infrequent operation.
All the above units include High/Low pressure contacts to interlock with the boiler/chiller unit except those marked with an ✱ .
Other options include: microprocessor/transducer controlled units and specialised systems for large volume storage.
Please contact our sales office for details Tel. 01297 630230. Fax. 01297 630270. E-mail lowaraukenquiries@xyleminc.com
 Dimension specifications

Presfix Alpha single pump unit 5.5 bar

Presfix Beta MK 2 single & twin pump unit 2.8-5.5-8.0 bar

All dimensions in mm
Presfix Beta MK 2 dual system twin pump unit 2.8-5.5-8.0 bar

internal on 8 bar units

All dimensions in mm

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 Standard vessel details
Maximum continuous operating
temperature 70°C.

All vessels have replaceable diaphragms.

Other vessels available on request.

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Vessel Pressure Dimensions Dimensions

volume rating Mounting De Hv Product code Connection Weight
litres bar type mm mm No. size Kg

24 10 Horizontal 480 290 UK1100002498 1” 8

60 10 Vertical 380 860 UK1100006043 1” 19
80 10 Vertical 450 800 UK1100008024 1” 21
100 10 Vertical 450 960 UK1100010037 1” 23
200 10 Vertical 550 1280 UK1100020039 1½” 62
300 10 Vertical 630 1430 UK1100030031 1½” 65
500 10 Vertical 750 1610 UK1100050027 1½” 97
750 10 Vertical 750 2267 UK1100050028 1½” 222
1000 8 Vertical 850 2100 UK1100100026 1½” 296
24 16 Horizontal 480 290 UK1100002495 1” 15
10 100 16 Vertical 450 960 UK1100010039 1½” 39
200 16 Vertical 550 1280 UK1100020041 1½” 69
300 16 Vertical 630 1430 UK1100030033 1½” 89
500 16 Vertical 750 1610 UK110005028 1½” 135
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