Before starting the pump, fill the filtering body up to the suction level, after loosening the transparent
plastic cover of the filter. To fill pumps below the water level, slowly open the valve on the suction
side when the delivery valve is fully open to allow the pump drainage. Check that the pump rotates
clockwise by looking at the pump from the motor fan side. On three-phase pumps it is possible to
invert the rotation by exchanging the two phases. These pumps are self-priming. Priming time ranges
from 1 to 5 minutes, with a suction height of 2÷3 m, in standard conditions (suction pipe with an
internal diameter of 50 mm, water temperature of 20°C, frequency 50Hz).
CHAPTER 6 - MAINTENACE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Make sure the machine is disconnected from electric power
supply,
before
performing
servicing
operation.
In ordinary conditions, it is not necessary to service the pre-filter frame on SWIMMEY pumps. Clean
the transparent cover with water and a mild detergent without using solvents. Clean the filter and
re-install it in its housing. Close the transparent cover and restart the pump. Empty the pump using
the drainage screw if the pump has to be stored for long periods of time or with temperatures below
zero. The cover-filter, the drain screw and the nuts of articulated joints must be tightened manually
without using pliers or other tools.
DANGER
Electric shock risk
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
THE PUMP DOESN’T RUN
1) No Power
2) Motor protection tripped
1) Verify the presence of voltage
2) Contact your retailer
(customer assistance service)
THE MOTOR RUNS BUT THE
PUMP DOES NOT PUMP
LIQUID
1) The pump is sucking air
2) Wrong rotation direction
1)a) Make sure that the joints
are airtight - b) Check that the
level of liquid has not droppped
- c) Check that the foot of the
valve is airtight and is not
blocked
2) Contact your retailer
THE PUMP STOPS AFTER
RUNNING FOR A SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME BECAUSE
ONE OF THE THERMAL
MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER
TRIPS
1) The power supply does not
conform with the data on the
nameplate
2) A solid object is blocking the
impeller
3) The liquid is too hot
4) The pump is running without
fluids
5) The motor is not properly
ventilated
1) Check the voltage on the
power supply cable leads
2) Contact your retailer
3) Lower the temperature
4) Check that the pump had not
been damaged and remove the
causes, if necessary
5) Increase the air flow or move
the pump
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