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3. Cleaning / Maintenance
ATTENTION
Always unplug pump before any work is un-
dertaken on the pump.
Regular cleaning of the exterior of the pump
assures proper operation as well as the ma-
ximum possible pump performance. The
float switch should also be kept clean and
free of debris in order to assure proper ope-
ration.
The suction basket (base of pump) assures
that no solids or unwanted matter enters the
pump’s rotating impeller.
ATTENTION
Never disassemble the pump (this work
should only be handled by the manufacturer
or a service company). Improper work on
the pump could damage the sealing gasket
which may cause oil to leak out of the pump
(valid only for KTP 500).
In order to clean the impeller first unscrew
the suction basket and remove. The impel-
ler can now be cleaned and freed from any
debris. Clean the intake area of the pump
and rinse with clean water.
In accordance with regulations concerning
wastewater systems, the KESSEL KTP 300,
500 and GTF 1000 may not be used to pump
wastewater containing raw sewage or
flammable or explosive fluids.
KESSEL – KTP 500 Titanium submersible
pump:
This pump model is designed to pump ag-
gressive fluids / mediums
ATTENTION
DO NOT USE with Nitroethylene or Trichlo-
rethylene!
ATTENTION
Buse in swimming pools or ornamental
ponds is only allowed if VDE 0100 49d re-
gulations are followed – please contact your
local electrician!
Only the KTP 500 is filled with oil for lubri-
cation and cooling of the pump – in the case
of damage to the pump or the pump body,
this oil can leak from the pump and conta-
minate the pumping medium!
Before placing the KESSEL Submersible
pump KTP 300, 500 or GTF 1000 in opera-
tion please technically check if the following
electrical protection measures are in place:
Grounding, insulating transformer, fault cur-
rent protection switch (these must comply
with EVU regulations and be in perfect wor-
king order. (EVU – local electrical power
supplier)
Keep the pump’s power plug away
from water or moisture!
For use in a collection tank / chamber:
In the case that the plug is in danger of
being submerged or getting wet, re-connect
the power supply in a dry, protected locati-
on.
