SPILLBACK SB SERIES

SPILL BACK HEATING & CHILLED SYSTEM PRESSURISATION UNITS

SPILLBACK SB SERIES
SPILL BACK HEATING & CHILLED SYSTEM PRESSURISATION UNITS

Overview Specification
Decades of experience design and installation from SpillBack SB series incorporates Aquatech 2020+
Pressmain and Aquatech have now been combined to microprocessor.
produce a new 21st Century version of the spill type
Typically with twin single phase pumps having
pressurisation unit. The SpillBack SB series pressurisation
automatic alternation of duty pump & anti-seizure
units are primarily designed for heating or cooling
pulsing, delayed initiation of high and low system
systems where large system contents or high operating
pressure cut outs both linked to single pole volt-free
temperatures rule out conventional sealed expansion
relays, hand-Off-Auto switches for each pump, pump
vessels. The new modularised design mean that
Run & Tripped L.E.D.s, hours run meters, interlocked
standard configurations of pump, buffer and tank
door isolator, low water level sensing in Spilltank coupled
modules can be mixed and matched for heating or
to volt free relay, alarm buzzer, alarm mute and reset
chilled water systems with a total water content
buttons/indicators, digital pressure, fault and parameter
between 1,000,000 litres at 60°C boiler flow
indicator. Combined spill and mains water break tank,
temperature and 390,000 litres at 120°C.
float valve with type AA air gap, overflow connection,
Each unit is designed to suit the available space or and low water level protection, electromagnetic
system content. The SpillBack SB will maintain spillvalve with strainer & isolating valves, IP55 powder
optimum system conditions.On rising system coated control cabinet, interconnecting piping to spill
temperature the expanding water is spilled tank, supplied as modules for ease of installation.
automatically into spill tank/s, and as the system cools Set assembled, tested and commissioned in accordance
the spilled water is automatically pumped back into with ISO9001 Standards & Pressure Equipment Directive.
the system. Any loss of water from the system will be Spill tanks are manufactured in 304 stainless steel.
automatically made-up. During the above operations
the pressure variation does not normally exceed 0.8 bar.

Features
• 304 Stainless Steel Spill Tank
• Maximum expanded volume (acceptance): normally
20,000 litres
• Maximum system cold fill pressure: 8.0 bar
• Intermediate cooling vessel used when boiler flow
temperature exceeds 90°C to minimise system heat loss
• Automatic duty pump change over to even wear
• Anti pump-seizure pulsing
• Low water level pump protection switch mounted
in Spilltank
• High water level alarm switch mounted in Spilltank Optional Aquasphere Blanket
• Automatic delay on high & low pressure alarms up to 4 This is a single layer ball blanket which floats on the
minutes to allow circulator pump pressures to stabilise spill tanks’ surface, which will significantly reduce liquid
evaporation & oxygen ingress. A National Engineering
• Spill control to maintain constant system pressure
Laboratory study showed a reduction in evaporation
• Integral automatic water make-up system of over 80% when compared to a tank without an
• Designed, manufactured & tested to ISO9001 Standards Aquasphere blanket. Absorption of free oxygen into
• CE marked for full compliance with all relevant hot water contained in open spill tanks can lead to
European Directives serious corrosion of pipes, valves and boiler jackets.
• Optional M & E 3 specification Tests have also shown that a single layer blanket can
reduce oxygen absorption by up to a factor of 20.
The Aquasphere Blanket system can therefore be seen
as a highly effective two way barrier preventing both
evaporation from and absorption into a liquid.

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 INLET HINGED
FORK LIFT SLOTS LIFTING EYES
WITH AIR GAP INSPECTION LID

CONTROL PANEL FASCIA DRAIN DOWN VALVE

Typical control panel fascia layout is shown below, using

the Aquatech Pressmain 2020+ Micro-controller.
Integral base with fork lifting points

SPILLBACK SB SELECTION

Selection of the right product is crucial, the complexity What we need to know;-
of the system flow temperatures and pressures means System Content in litres
there are infinite combinations that can be achieved. Boiler/Chiller output kilowatts
If you provide us with the information we will provide Flow temperature
you with the right product for your application. Return temperature
Static height of system
Maximum operating pressure of system
Chemical additives to system
Available floor space footprint
Access restrictions height, width etc.

Based on the answers to these questions we will make

the most appropriate selection on your behalf.

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 TYPICAL SCHEMATIC PIPEWORK ARRANGEMENT

WORK REQUIRED ON SITE 5 Connect to system pipework on underside of

1 Position pressurisation unit on raised plinth return pipe.
2 Attach spill tank(s) where supplied loose 6 Connect mains electricity supply, boiler/chiller
3 Connect correctly sized mains water supply to float interlock wiring and BMS volt frees as required.
valve, minimum pressure of 1 Bar required. 7 Contact Aquatech Pressmain to have unit
4 Connect overflow warning pipe to drain. commissioned when ready.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Electrical supply for SpillBack SB, Single Phase,

230 Volt AC, 50Hz or 3 Phase, 400Volt AC
50Hz motors for larger applications. Please ask
Aquatech Pressmain for more details.

Typical electrical
connections for SpillBack SB

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SPILLBACK SB PRESSURISATION UNITS

COMPONENT MODEL/SERIES STANDARDS/CLASS REMARKS
Quality System Manufacturing ISO 9001 Cert No. FM33090
Electrical Safety Standard BS EN 60204-1:2006 EC Declaration of Conformity
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC EC Declaration of Conformity
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN61000-6-3 & EN61000-6-1 EC Declaration of Conformity
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC EC Declaration of Conformity
Spill tank 304 stainless steel Bespoke sizing available
Mains water float valve Drop arm Equilibrium Type AA air gap
Pipework Stainless steel
Motors EuP TEFC IP44, Class F Insulation Thermal overload protected
Control cabinet 2020+ IP55 425x425x200mm
Isolator Door Interlocked GHA-030250 CE, UL, CSA, BS, IEC, VDE
Microprocessor Controller 2020+ 89/336/EEC compliant
Pressure Transducer 392 – 10Bar SS/Ceramic
Control Vessel VR 10Bar BS:EN13831:2007 CE marked

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The information in this specification is correct at time of issue; as Aquatech Pressmain design and development
Datasheet No: 225 Issue No: 3 Date: 01/07/22 programmes are continuous, we reserve the right to make any changes to this specification without prior notice.