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9
GB
D
ESCRIPTION
OF
THE
P
UMP
Submersible pump (Fig. A)
1
Cable terminal
2
Handle
3
Electric cable
4
Pump housing
5
Suction slots
6
Pump outlet/Pressure hose connector
7
Float switch
8-11 Multi-size nipple
9-10 Elbow connector
Function of the pump
The submersible pump sucks the liquid to be pump-
ed into the pump through the suction slots (5) and
pumps it out at the outlet (6).
Thermal protection
Your submersible pump is equipped with a thermal
protection switch which automatically switches off
the pump in case of overheating. The pump will
remain off until it has cooled down. After about 15 -
20 minutes, the pump will automatically switch on.
• Uncoil the electric cable completely.
Make sure that any electrical connections are
not exposed to water and do not lie within the
outflow of the pump.
When placing the pump in the liquid, make
sure to let it down slowly. You may need to
tilt the pump slightly so that air trapped in the body
is released. Set the pump on the bottom so that it
cannot fall over. If the bottom should be sandy or
muddy or rocky and uneven, place the pump on a
suitable hard, flat surface or suspend it from a rope
attached to a secure object. Make sure to leave
adequate room between the pump and the bottom
so that it cannot suck up solid matter.
Make sure that the pump does not suck in
solid matter. Sand or other abrasive particles
suspended in the liquid will lead to increased wear
and tear and may impact the performance of your
pump. Before lowering the pump into a well or a
cistern, attach a rope to the handle. When placing
the pump inside a cistern, make sure that the shaft
is large enough for the pump to fit. For min. shaft
dimensions, see Figure B.
Place a cover over the cistern so that no one
will fall in.
• Plug the pump into the socket.
As soon as the pump has reached the cut-in
(= START) level, the float switch will
auto-
matically
switch the pump on. When the liquid has
fallen below the cut-off (=STOP) level, the pump will
automatically switch off, see technical data.
Take suitable measures, e.g. installation of
an alarm or a back-up pump, to ensure that
flooding will not occur if the pump should malfunction.
Make sure that the pump does not run on a
blocked or closed pressure hose.
Prohibited use
Your submersible pump is not intended for perma-
nent operation. The pump may not be used to pump
the following liquids:
– drinking water,
– saltwater,
– beverages or liquid foods,
– corrosives or chemicals,
– acids or combustible, explosive or gas-forming
liquids,
– liquids with a temperature above 35 °C,
– sandy water or water containing abrasives,
– waste water containing textile or paper particles
(applicable for submersible pumps, types TSE
250/350/750 only).
S
ETTING
UP
AND
O
PERATING
THE
P
UMP
• Screw the elbow connector (9, 10 BVP) into
the pump outlet (6).
• Screw the multi-size nipple (8, 11 BVP) into
the elbow connector.
• Attach a hose to the multi-size nipple.
You can cut off the tip of the multi-size nipple
to fit the diameter of the hose you are using.
Using a hose with the largest possible diameter
will greatly improve the performance of the pump.