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WARRANTY |
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please take the time to read the instructions carefully before using this appliance. We recommend that you keep this instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
This instruction manual covers DRS, DSE, RTE130, RHS, RPP, RVE, RVE, RHV, RDC & RDP Series of Pumps and any similar models that we supply.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice. Amps and wattage vary according to the operating load. Refer to the
nameplate of the pump for the performance data. Image shown is an example only. Do not exceed the given specifications in the use of your
pump, or use for purposes for which the pump is not designed. It is the users responsibility to ensure that the product is suitable for the intended
application.
PERFORMANCE CURVE
Refer to the nameplate of the pump then search our website www.reefe.com.au for the current tech data sheet.
WARNING:
MANDATORY INSTALLATION CONDITION: THE PREMISES WHERE THE PUMP IS INSTALLED MUST BE PROTECTED BY A SAFETY
SWITCH (RCD) – DO NOT INSTALL PUMPS WITHOUT THIS PROTECTION
DANGER:
Keep the pump equipment protected from interference by children or pets! The appliance is not intended for use by children or
infirm or incompetent persons.
WARNING:
This pump is designed for water only. It must NOT be used for Hazardous or flammable liquids. It must NOT be used in locations
classified as hazardous.
LIMITATIONS:
This pump is suitable to pump fresh water, stormwater and greywater, with soft particles of a size as designated on the data sheet
for that model. Refer to the nameplate of the pump then search our website www.reefe.com.au for the current tech data sheet. These pumps are
not intended for pumping potable water, and have not been tested for pumping potable water. They are not intended for fire-fighting. The water
temperature may be from + 5°C to the maximum as stated on the pumps nameplate.
WARNING: The pump cannot be used for salt water and flammable, corrosive, explosive or dangerous liquids, nor in hazardous areas. Ensure
that the pump never runs without water.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
1. POWER OFF! Before installing or while handling, repairing, cleaning or servicing this pump, be certain the electrical power is disconnected from
the pump at all times.
2. SUITABLE APPLICATIONS: This product is for the purpose of pumping CLEAN WATER and STORM WATER/RAIN WATER and GREY WATER
in normal domestic household use, and for NO OTHER USE. It is not intended nor designed to be used in highly critical installations or for
continuous pumping (for example a situation where power failure or pump failure could lead to flooding, do NOT use this pump for those
purposes). Performance data quoted is generally from test data and is approximate and does not take into account factors in the installation such
as loss of pressure and flow due to pipework & pipe-fittings & valves. It is the purchaser’s and/or users responsibility to ensure that the product is
fit for their purpose and of sufficient size & performance for their application.
3.IMPORTANT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT: No electrical appliances last forever. Therefore ALL installations of pumps must be constructed to
allow the owner to easily remove the pump for servicing, and to easily remove the pump for replacement, warranty replacement or upgrading.
The installation must NOT be constructed in such a manner that specialized tools, or paid tradespersons, or external paid contractors, are required
to be engaged in order to remove and/or replace and/or refit the pump. Warranty replacement does not normally include costs of removal and
re-installation as we have no control over the method of installation.
4. IMPORTANT RE TANK ACCESS: Ensure that the pump can be removed from the tank without having to enter the tank. NEVER install pumps
such that persons need to get inside the tank to remove/work on the pump. Warranty is VOID if persons have to get inside the tank to remove or
repair the pump and/or controller. DO use a rope or chain to lift the pump out, DO NOT use the electrical cable.
5. CHECK-VALVE: A quality swing-check-valve (non-return valve) must be fitted to the outlet of the pump to avoid backflow, warranty is void if
not fitted. It is also best practice to fit a Ball-Valve or Gate-Valve.
6. FLOAT SWITCH MUST MOVE FREELY: Do not position the pump where the float switch (where fitted) could get caught as this will cause the
pump to run without stopping, and subsequently fail. For standard float type, adjust the water height that the pump stops pumping, by loosening
the clamp on the float cable, and lengthening or shortening the swing of the float. WARNING: If you adjust it so the cable is too long the float will
lie on the bottom and the pump will not stop until it overheats and burns out. Too short and the float might not go up and down as it should, with
the result the pump not working. For vertical float type (as per the pump on the right in the image at top of the page) the float activation point
can usually be adjusted by moving the rubber stopper up or down on the shaft (depending on the type) WARNING: Ensure that the float can
operate freely or the pump will not work or will not stop, and burn out. This is not covered by warranty. For the manual type (model with no float
switch) the pump must be controlled in some manner by the user to ensure it does not run dry and turns off when the liquid level drops to the
level of the impeller.
7. USE BARREL-UNIONS CONNECTIONS: All pumps must be installed using barrel-union connections to facilitate easy servicing or replacement.
Ensure all fittings and joints are watertight.
8. PIPE SIZING: ENSURE that a suitable pipe size is used – typically pipe the same size as the pump outlet for short run, go up a size for longer
piping distances, up to 10m. For piping that is longer than 10m please confer with your dealer or pump specialist to be certain you do not restrict
the pump as this will reduce the performance and the lifespan of the pump. BE AWARE that a long pipe that is too small has the same effect as
trying to “lift” the water too high and the performance of the pump is greatly reduced or may stop altogether (for example a 20mm pipe over
30m would severely restrict the performance of most sump pumps, and the result would be a very small amount of water discharging out the end
of the pipe).
