4.1.8.
DO NOT
lift the pump with the cable or the pressure hose as these are not designed for the tensile stress from the weight of the pump.
4.1.9.
Submerge the pump at an angle into the liquid to be delivered, so that no air pocket forms on the underside of the appliance. Suction
would be prevented by this. Once the pump is submerged, it can be righted again.
4.1.10.
L
eave the pump at the bottom of the liquid container. Use a strong rope attached to the carrying handle of the pump for lowering.
4.1.11. T
ighten the end of the rope firmly after lowering.
4.1.12. The pump can also be operated whilst suspended on a rope.
NOTE:
For operation whilst suspended on the rope,
DO NOT
operate without the pressure hose. Avoid the pump twisting round its
longitudinal axis.
4.2.
OPERATION
4.2.1.
Connect the pump to mains supply.
WARNING!
The float switch must be able to move so that the submersible pump cannot run dry. Doing so will cause damage to the
unit.
WARNING!
Disconnect from the mains before carrying out any maintenance.
4.3.
BEFORE EVERY USE
• check casing and cables for damage
• check float switch for damage - lift and shake the switch to check the free movement of the contained metal balls.
4.4.
AFTER EVERY USE:
• clean the appliance: rinse with clean water, remove stubborn contamination with a brush and detergent. Submerge the pump in a
container with clean water and switch on for a short time to rinse the inside of the pump. Clean the suction area, see below.
4.5.
CLEANING THE SUCTION AREA
4.5.1.
Clean all accessible parts of the inside of the casing. Remove fibres which have wound round the rotor shaft by opening the
pressure connection. Remove stubborn contamination with a brush and detergent.
NOTE:
Before using the pump again, first ‘soak’ it so that any possible dirt residues do not block the pump.
5. STORAGE
5.1.
If there is a risk of frost, dismantle the pump and accessories, clean and store them in a place protected from frost.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault
Cause
Solution
Pump does not run.
No mains voltage?
Check cables, plug, socket and fuse.
Motor overheats due to:
- liquid temperature too high.
- pump blocked by foreign bodies.
Eliminate the cause of the overheating of the liquid (max.
temperature of liquid able to be pumped is 35°C).
R
esidual current circuit breaker (RCCB)
triggered.
A
ctivate RCCB.
C
ontact qualified electrician if RCCB triggers again.
Motor defective.
Contact Sealey service.
Pump runs but does not
pump.
Suction openings blocked.
Rectify blockage.
Pump draws in air.
Keep the pump at an angle while submerging.
Switch the pump on and off several times in order to expel
air.
Pump blocked by foreign bodies.
Clean the pump suction area.
Delivery rate low
Delivery height too great.
C
omply with specifications (8m max. head).
Pressure line diameter too small.
U
se pressure line with larger diameter.
Pressure line blocked.
Rectify blockage.
Suction openings blocked.
Clean suction opening.
Pressure line kinked.
Straighten pressure line.
Pressure line leaks.
Seal pressure line, tighten threaded connections.
Pump runs very loudly.
Pump draws in air.
E
nsure there is sufficient liquid present.
Keep the pump at an angle while submerging.
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
WPCD215 Issue 2 (3,F) 26/10/21
