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40218

230V SUBMERSIBLE

WATER BUTT PUMP

WITH FLOAT SWITCH

Summary of Contents for 40218

Page 1: ...necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use By following all the general safety instructions contained in this manual it will ensure both product and operator safety together with longer life of the product itself AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accu...

Page 2: ...ANUALS SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal and educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is prohibited No p...

Page 3: ...N TO THE POWER SUPPLY 9 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION 10 6 2 MAIN COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 10 7 UNPACKING AND CHECKING 7 1 PACKAGING 11 8 READYING THE PUMP 8 1 INSTALLATION OF PARTS 12 9 INSTALLING THE PUMP 9 1 PUMPING DISTANCE AND VOLUME 13 9 2 FLOATING SWITCH 14 9 3 SET CT OFF FLOAT HEIGHT 15 9 4 SET INTEGRAL FLOAT HEIGHT 15 9 5 PLACEMENT 16 9 6 CONNECTING TO POWER VIA RCD 17 9 7 SWIT...

Page 4: ...ols are hired out when the warranty period is 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to any consumable parts any type of battery or normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found ...

Page 5: ...utput diameter 19mm Ingress protection IPX8 Continuously rated No Thermal overload protection YES On time 30mins Off time 10mins Warning The pump must be supplied through a residual current device RCD having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA 4 3 HANDLING AND STORAGE Care must be taken when handling this product Dropping this pump could have an effect on its accuracy and could a...

Page 6: ...nd refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords in...

Page 7: ...er tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users e Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of pa...

Page 8: ...ng sucked into the pump If pump fails to operate disconnect from mains supply Remove the base see page 6 and gently turn the impeller using a screwdriver Check for obstruction in the impeller i e stones gravel etc If the power cable becomes damaged it must be changed by the manufacturer or it s service agents Important Any pump returned to Draper Tools Ltd under warranty must be CLEAN If a pump is...

Page 9: ...tion in the impeller i e stones gravel etc 6 The float switch fitted to this pump is not suitable for continuous use as an on off switch Important ANY PUMP RETURNED TO DRAPER TOOLS UNDER WARRANTY MUST BE CLEAN IF A PUMP IS RECEIVED THAT IS NOT OR HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED IT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU AT YOUR COST 5 3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open 230V Make sure...

Page 10: ...6 1 IDENTIFICATION 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 5 2 1 4 1 Filtered inlet 2 Pump outlet 3 Carry handle 4 Approved 3 pin non rewireable moulded plug and cable 5 Float control and on off switch 3 10 ...

Page 11: ...he contents out and check them against the parts shown below If any part is damaged or missing please contact the Draper Help Line the telephone number appears on the Title page and do not attempt to use the product The packaging material should be retained at least during the warranty period in case the machine needs to be returned for repair Warning Some of the packaging materials used may be ha...

Page 12: ...tening clockwise Ensure seal 6 1 is installed correctly to achieve a water tight connection Screw the curved extension piece 6 onto the straight extension piece by tightening ring 6 2 8 2 CONNECTION TO HOSE Fig 3 Make the connection to the pump outlet with a quick connector 8 1 on a length of hose On the other end of the hose connect an appropriate accessory suitable for the intended application F...

Page 13: ...cessary to use a rope or chain this must only be attached to the transport handle If pumping water from a sandy or muddy water butt the pump can be suspended using a rope or chain not supplied fixed to the handle Do not use any of the electric cables for this purpose alternatively stand the pump on a brick to raise it up from the dirt 9 5 FLOW REGULATING FIG 7 When the pump is operating the flow o...

Page 14: ...drops to the required level the float switch will automatically switch off the pump Note Stock No 98911 is not supplied with a float switch 9 6 CONNECTING TO POWER VIA RCD FIG 8 Once you have the pump safely situated and the float switch adjusted if required you are ready to turn on the pump Plug your pump into a Residual Current Device RCD such as Draper Stock No 69307 8 or 89301 9 and connect to...

Page 15: ... adjustment servicing or maintenance From time to time it will be necessary to remove and clean replace the inlet filter With the pump disconnected from the power supply turn the unit over to expose the base Rotate the filter cover 1 1 45 approx clockwise to unlock This may be quite stiff on a new pump Remove the filter and rinse thoroughly with clean water Install the filter and relock the cover ...

Page 16: ... 16 11 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 11 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A full range of accessories are available from Draper Tools Please visit our website for details www drapertools com ...

Page 17: ...set replace time delay fuse or circuit breaker 2 Return to service agent 1 Raise water level where applicable 2 Clean 3 Straighten host 1 Remove obstruction 2 Water temp must not exceed 35 C 3 Adjust float switch 12 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST WARNING For your own safety always turn the main switch on the machine Off and remove the plug from the power supply before carrying out any servicing or ma...

Page 18: ...not dispose of WEEE unsorted municipal waste Single value noise marking Maximum declared A Weighted sound power level in decibels 13 1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Warning Read the instruction manual Warning Not to be used in fish ponds 18 ...

Page 19: ...ing to national regulations Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area In all circumstances Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste Do not incinerate Do not abandon in the environment Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment 14 DISPOSAL 19 ...

Page 20: ... Agent For aftersales servicing or warranty repairs please contact the Draper Tools Helpline for details of an agent in your local area Published by Draper Tools Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools ...

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