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OPERATION
1. Open any valves in the pipeline.
2. If operating the pump for the first time, prime the pump as described.
NOTE: The pump is only self-priming when filled with water. Refilling is
only necessary if the pump has been drained, or if all the water
has been lost.
3. Connect to the power supply and switch on. Water should start to flow
through the system. Check for any leaks and make good as necessary.
• If the motor fails to start, or the pump does not deliver water, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING. Never operate the pump when not primed with
water or if the inlet is blocked.
NOTE: Filling the suction pipe with water will speed up the priming
process, and it is suggested that a non-return valve be fitted to the
end of the suction pipe.
4. Stop the pump by switching off the power supply.
CARE DURING USE
1. Do not allow the pump to run dry, otherwise the seal between the pump
and motor may be damaged. If a leak occurs at this point, allowing water
to pass from the pump to the motor, take the pump to your Clarke dealer
for overhaul.
2. In the event of a blockage, where debris has entered the suction
chamber, it can be cleaned out as described under MAINTENANCE.
3. Should contaminants come into contact with the pump, flush through with
cold water as soon as possible to prevent damage to the pump. DO NOT
USE for pumping chemicals or other corrosive liquids (other than pool
purification chemicals in their correct mix ratio).
4. If the pump is being used to drain a pool or pond, ensure there is adequate
drainage and there is no risk of damage to property as a result of water
being discharged. If a flexible hose must be laid across a roadway, protect
it with wooden planking.
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