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IEC, VDE etc.] and local power supply companies
must be adhered to.

2.6

Safety instructions for installation and main-

tenance work
The operator must ensure that all installation
and maintenance work is carried out by author-
ised and qualified personnel who are sufficiently
informed from their own detailed study of the
operating instructions.
Work on the product/unit must only be carried out
when at a standstill. It is mandatory that the pro-
cedure described in the installation and operating
instructions for shutting down the product/unit
be complied with.
Immediately on conclusion of the work, all safety
and protective devices must be put back in posi-
tion and/or recommissioned.

2.7

Unauthorised modification and manufacture of

spare parts
Unauthorised modification and manufacture of
spare parts will impair the safety of the product/
personnel and will make void the manufacturer’s
declarations regarding safety.
Modifications to the product are only permissible
after consultation with the manufacturer. Original
spare parts and accessories authorised by the
manufacturer ensure safety. The use of other
parts will absolve us of liability for consequential
events.

2.8

Improper use
The operating safety of the supplied product is
only guaranteed for conventional use in accord-
ance with Section 4 of the operating instructions.
The limit values must on no account fall under
or exceed those specified in the catalogue/data
sheet.

Transport and interim storage

When receiving the material, check that there
has been no damage during transport. If shipping
damage has occurred, take all necessary steps
with the carrier within the allowed time.

CAUTION! If the delivered material is to be
installed later on, store it in a dry place and pro-
tect it from impacts and any outside influences
(humidity, frost etc.).

Product and accessories

4.1

Application
The Initial DRAIN series drainage and submersible
waste water (except rigid particles) pumps are
used:

• for the automatic drainage of pits and shafts,
• for keeping dry yard areas and basement rooms

exposed to flooding,

• for lowering surface water, if the waste water

is not able to flow off into the sewer system
through natural fall.

• The pumps are suitable for pumping slightly con-

taminated water, rainwater, drainage water and
washing water.

• The pumps are usually installed under water (sub-

merged) and can only be installed vertically.

• Submersible pumps with a mains connection

cable of less than 10 metres are (according to EN
60335) only permitted for use inside buildings, i.e.
not for operating outside.

DANGER! Mortal danger due to electric shock!
The pump many not be used to drain swimming
pools / garden ponds or similar places if anyone
is in the water.

WARNING! Hazardous to health!
The pump many not be used to drain swimming
pools / garden ponds or similar places if anyone
is in the water.

CAUTION! Danger of property damage!
Pumping unpermitted substances can lead to
product damage.
The pumps are not suitable for water with coarse
contamination such as sand, fibres or combus-
tible, caustic fluids or for use in potentially explo-
sive areas.

Correct use of the pump/unit also includes fol-
lowing these instructions.
Any use over and beyond these is interpreted as
incorrect use.

4.2 Technical data

4.3 Scope of delivery

•  10 metre connecting cable with mains plug.
•  Connected float switch.
•  Grooved hose connector Ø 24/32 mm and

threaded Rp 1”.

• Installation and operating instructions.

Mains voltage

1~230 V, ± 10 %

Mains frequency

50 Hz

Protection class

IP68 (submersion up to 5 m)