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Application/use
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WILO SE 2019-10
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Application/use
3.1
Intended use
The submersible pumps are suitable for pumping:
ƒ
Wastewater
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Fluids containing abrasive content (e.g. sand, gravel) with a maximum grain size of
10 mm.
ƒ
Fluids of a slightly acidic or alkaline character (pH value 4 – 8).
3.2
Improper use
DANGER
Explosion due to pumping of explosive fluids!
Pumping of highly flammable and explosive fluids (gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in pure
form is strictly prohibited. There is a risk of fatal injury due to explosion! The pumps
are not designed for these fluids.
DANGER
Danger due to fluids hazardous to health!
If the pump is used in fluids hazardous to health, decontaminate the pump after dis-
mantling and before carrying out any other work! There is a risk of fatal injury! Ob-
serve the specifications in the work regulations! The operator must make sure that
the personnel have received and read the work regulations!
The submersible pumps
must not be used
for pumping:
ƒ
Drinking water
ƒ
Sewage, with or without faeces
ƒ
Acids or alkaline solutions
ƒ
Fluids containing hard components (such as stones, wood, metal, etc.)
ƒ
Fluids containing dry matter
ƒ
Fluids containing substances that may dissolve rubber
Intended use includes compliance with this manual. Any other use is regarded as non-
compliant with the intended use.
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Product description
4.1
Design
Submersible drainage pump as a submersible monobloc unit for continuous duty in wet
well installation.
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Fig. 1: Padus PRO overview
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Discharge port
2
Cooling shroud
3
Suction strainer
4
Hydraulics housing
5
Handle/attachment point
6
Connection cable
4.1.1
Hydraulics
Centrifugal hydraulics with multi-channel impeller and vertical threaded connection on
the pressure side. If necessary, the pressure connection can be fitted horizontally. A
Storz coupling is fitted to the pressure connection.
The hydraulics are
not
self-priming, i.e. the fluid must flow in either automatically or
with supply pressure.
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