Makita PF 1100 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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1. Safety measures

Carefully read the operating instructions before assembling
and starting. The appliance must not be used by persons
who are not thoroughly acquainted with the instructions
handbook (operating instructions). Children and persons
under the age of 16 cannot use the pump and must be
kept well away from the appliance when it is connected.
The user is liable towards third parties in the area where
the appliance is in operation.

While the pump is operating persons must
not be in the liquid to be pumped.
The pump may be connected only by

means of a safety switch for fault currents, with
a rated opening current up to 30 mA and a socket
with an earth contact installed in conformity with
the regulations.
Protection: at least 10 Amps.

Operation in swimming pools and garden ponds is
admitted.
For other operation, the provisions in conformity with
the standard VDE 0100 part 702 must be respected.

CAUTION: Before checking, connect the pump and
the system with no voltage!

Replacing the line connecting up with the mains
requires using special tools and therefore may be
done only by the manufacturer or its service engineers.

The pump may operate only with a pipe connecting
the appliance (extension) that is no lighter than a
rubber hose mod. H07 RNF in conformity with the DIN
57282 or DIN 57245 standard.

(For your safety)
The voltage (230 Volts alternating current) indi-
cated on the pump’s rating plate must correspond

to the available mains voltage.
Before starting it is necessary to make sure by having a
check made by qualified personnel that there are the
necessary electrical protection measures.

• Earth connection.
• Earthed neutral.
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The safety switch for fault currents corresponds to the
safety regulations of the electricity board and functions
perfectly.

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Plug connections must be protected from water. If there
is a risk of flooding, plug connections must be placed
somewhere safe.

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Definitely avoid pumping aggressive liquids and abrasive
products.

In the event of the pump failing, repair work may only be
carried out by the repair workshops of the technical
service. Only genuine spare parts must be used.

It is notified that in conformity with the law on product
liability

we cannot be held responsible

for the damage caused by our appliance:
a) because of improper repairs not carried out by the

personnel of the assistance points authorized by us;

b) or if GENUINE SPARE PARTS are not used to replace

parts;

c) or if the indications and provisions given in the instruc-

tions handbook are not complied with.
The same provisions hold for the accessories.

Resistance

The maximum temperature of the delivery liquid should
never 35

C in continuous operation.

Infiammable, combustible or explosive liquids cannot
be conveyed with this pump!

In particular, do not use engine fuels, detergents, or other
chemical products.

2. Use

CAUTION! Sector of use

“DRAINAGE” –

To transfer and empty fresh to

slightly polluted water from rainwater barrels and
casks.

“VORTEX” –

Portable submersible pump for

discharge and waste water with solids in suspen-
sion.
Also used as emergency pump, in case of over-
flowing with muddy water, thanks to its large
suction filter.

To achieve excellent motor cooling the pump
casing is provided with a breather hole that enables
water to flow out.
The pump must be protected from running dry.

Starting

First put the pump into water and then
connect the plug.
The pump is ready for use.

3. Before starting

Installation of your canned motor pump is:

• fixed with a fixd pipe, or
• fixed with a flexible hose.

Take care

When installing it is necessary to take care that the pump
is never fitted hanging from its delivery pipe, but is always
placed in a raised position with respect to the bottom of

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• Eliminate the deposits from the floating switch, washing

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• Earth connection.
• Earthed neutral.
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• fixed with a fixd pipe, or
• fixed with a flexible hose.

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