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The pump must be grounded. The operating voltage
and frequency are marked on the nameplate. Make
sure that the motor is suitable for the power supply
on which it will be used.
•
Make sure that it is possible to make a good
ground connection.
•
Pumps with a plug:
– Connect the plug to the power outlet.
•
Pumps without a plug:
– Connect the pump permanently to the fixed
wiring via an external main switch with a
minimum contact gap of 3 mm in all poles.
5. Starting up the product
5.1 Starting
Before starting the pump, check that the following
requirements are fulfilled:
•
The pump is submerged in liquid. During normal
operation with a float switch in a stationery
installation, the inlet strainer of the pump must be
below the surface of the liquid.
•
The pump is placed on a base so that the inlet
strainer is not blocked by sludge, mud or similar
materials.
•
The pipe or hose connection is tight.
•
The outlet pipe is open, that is, the pipe is not
blocked or bent,
•
The pump is connected to the power supply in
accordance with the instructions.
•
For pumps with a float switch, check that the float
switch will allow the pump to pump down to the
chosen level according to fig.
. If you want to
pump below this level, hold the float switch in
vertical position.
Startup procedure
Switch on the pump and check the following:
•
The pump is operating properly.
•
Water is being pumped.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- If the pump is used for cleaning or
other maintenance of swimming
pools, garden ponds or similar
places, make sure that the power
supply to the pump is routed
through a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) in accordance
with state, local governing codes
and regulations.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Pump installation in a sump pit,
basin or tank must be carried out
by qualified, specially trained
persons in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (USA), the
Canadian Electrical Code
(Canada), and any state, local
governing codes and regulations.
WARNING
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- The protective ground of the pump
power plug must be connected to
the protective ground receptacle of
the power outlet.
- The plug must have the same
ground connection system as that
of the power outlet. If not, use a
suitable adapter.
Carry out the electrical connection
according to the National Electrical
Code (USA), the Canadian Electrical
Code (Canada), and any state, local
governing codes and regulations.
DANGER
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- Do not use the pump in swimming
pools, garden ponds or similar
places if there are people in the
water.
WARNING
Moving parts
Death or serious personal injury
- Make sure that persons cannot
come into contact with moving
parts.
WARNING
Flammable material
Death or serious personal injury
- Do not use the pump for flammable
liquids, such as diesel oil, petrol or
similar liquids.
