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25. Safety Switch (RCD) or Circuit Breaker trips when the pump starts
1. Circuit is overloaded with too many appliances connected to it > contact a licenced electrician to install additional circuit
2. Power plug is wet > refer 21.
3. Pump has been flooded > refer 21.3
4. If none of the above, the Motor may be defective > have it checked by a qualified technician
If you have checked all the above trouble shooting points and it fails to rectify the problem, have it checked by a qualified technician
WARNING!!!
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT INSTALL PUMP if the premises does not have a Safety Switch (RCD)
Before servicing a pump, always shut off the power supply and then make sure you are not standing in water and that there is no
risk of electrical shock. If pump is direct-wired to the electrical circuit, have a qualified licensed electrician disconnect it before
attempting any repairs or servicing.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ELECTRICAL REPAIRS OF ANY SORT UNLESS YOU ARE A
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
WARRANTY RECORD - FILL IN AND RETAIN THIS WITH YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT
PURCHASER NAME & ADDRESS...................................................................................... PHONE NO...............................
DATE OF PURCHASE ………../.........../.......
..... DEALER/STORE
NAME..............…................................…......................
......
DEALER SUBURB/TOWN….....…...............….......................................
....................
PHONE NO….....................................
.
BRAND & MODEL NUM
BER OF PUMP……......
................................ BATCH or SERIAL
NUMBER…………………………………..
Do NOT send this form to us, retain it for your record.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST: MUST BE FILLED IN FOR WARRANTY TO APPLY
Installer Name ______________________________ Qualification:____________________(write Owner if applicable)
Phone Number:_________________ If installed by a Plumber or Electrician, Licence No: _____________________
Installation Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Tick the boxes as the item is completed/correct, put n/a if not applicable;
[ ] The Pump is being used for an appropriate purpose for which it is intended, according to the instructions
[ ] The Power Circuit the Pump is connected to is RCD (Safety Switch) Protected
[ ] A Y-Strainer or Pre-filter is installed in the suction pipe to prevent particles entering the pump
[ ] All swarf has been removed from the tank after cutting openings etc.
[ ] Barrel Unions are fitted on the pipe connections for easy removal & replacement
[ ] A Ball Valve or Gate Valve is fitted to the suction pipe (the pipe from tank to pump)
[ ] Pipe is sized appropriately for the application (diameter and length)
[ ] The installation is constructed so the pump can be easily removed or replaced.
[ ] The pump is installed in accordance with National & Local Plumbing Regulations
[ ] The Electrical Supply cable is plugged into a Power Outlet that is in accordance with the current standard of Electrical Safety
Regulations AS/NZS 3000
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or the pump has been wired directly to the power circuit by a Licenced Electrician.
[ ] The Pump has been primed (filled with water) started, tested, and operates correctly.
[ ] The pipes and connections and the barrel-union on the pump, and toilet cisterns (if connected) have been checked for leaks.
[ ] The pump is protected from sunlight & rain, with a suitable vented pump-cover or enclosure.
[ ] The Owner has been shown how to re-prime and re-set the pump (re-fill the pump with water if it runs dry)
[ ] For suction lift applications the Owner has been shown how to re-prime the SUCTION PIPE and re-set the pump (re-fill the pipe
& pump with water if it runs dry) and how to check if there is an air-leak in the suction pipe if the pump loses prime continually.
Signed by the Installer: _____________________________ Date Installed:_____/_____/________
