KARCHER SP 5 Dual Submersible Dirty Water Pump Instruction Manual

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SP 5 Dual Submersible Dirty Water Pump
Instruction Manual

SP 5 Dual

SP 5 Dual Submersible Dirty Water Pump

General notes

Read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them.
Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

Intended use

Only use the device in private households. Intended use:

• Removal of water from building sections in the event of flooding
• Transfer and pumping out of water from containers
• Water removal from wells and shafts
• Pumping fresh water out of boats and yachts For notes on functionality, see chapter Operation

Permissible feed fluids
Permissible feed fluids:

• Fresh water to the specified degree of contamination – for the maximum particle size, see chapter Technical data
• Swimming pool water with intended dosage of additives
• Washing lye

Improper use

Note
The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
The device is not suitable for continuous pump operation (e.g. continuous circulation in the pond) or as a fixed installation (e.g. lifting system, fountain pump).

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.
Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised  customer service site. (See overleaf for the  address)

Device description

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging). For the figures, please refer to the graphics page

Illustration A

1. Carrying handle
2. Power supply cable with plug
3. Automatic venting device
4. Quick-Connect hose connection
5. Pipe unions
6. Lock for float switch
7. Height adjustment for float switch
8. Float switch
9. Setting for filter basket
10. Filter basket

Installation

Installing the hose

Note
The pumping capacity is further increased the shorter the hose is and the greater the hose diameter is.
The pipe union is enclosed unmounted with the device.

1. Slide the hose clamp onto the hose. Illustration B

2. When using a hose with a diameter of ¾” or 1″:
   a Screw the pump connecting piece (see chapter Accessories and spare parts) onto the pipe union.
   b Shorten the pump connecting piece using the grooves, according to the selected hose diameter.
   The flow volume is increased.
   c Slide the hose onto the pump connecting piece.

3. When using a hose with a diameter of 1¼”, slide the hose onto the pipe union.

4. Fasten the hose on the pipe union using the hose clamp.

Initial startup

CAUTION
Improper transportation
Risk of injury and damage
Do not carry the pump using the cable or hose.

1. Plug the pipe union into Quick-Connect.
   The hose is connected up.

2. Lock in place the float switch at the height adjustment. Illustration C

3. Position the pump in the feed fluid:
   • Fasten a rope to the carrying handle and immerse the pump.
   •  Set down the pump horizontally on firm ground. If the ground is muddy, use a brick or something similar for stabilising.

4. Ensure that the suction area is not blocked.

Operation

Automatic venting

If the fluid level is low, any sucked-in air, or air present in the pump, may escape via the automatic venting device. Fluid can also leak along with air. I llustration D

Setting the filter basket
The filter basket can be operated in 2 positions.
Illustration E

| Waste water and clear water delivery We would recommend this filter basket position at the start of the pumping process, since on this occasion the pumping capacity is at its greatest.
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| Flat vacuuming In this filter basket position, flat vacuuming is possible up to 1 mm residual fluid height in manual mode.

1. Put the pump on the ground.
2. Clamp the pump between your feet and take hold of the carrying handle.
3. Unlatch the filter basket by turning the handle clockwise.
4. Move the filter basket into the required position.
5. Lock the filter basket in place by turning the handle anticlockwise.

Automatic mode
In automatic mode, the float switch controls the pumping process automatically.
The pump switches on as soon as the float switch reaches the switch-on height caused by the rising fluid level.
The pump switches off as soon as the float switch reaches the switch-off height caused by the sinking fluid level.
The float switch must be able to move freely.
Note

The switching heights vary depending on:
• Position of the float switch
• Cable length between the float switch and lock.
The cable length must be at least 2.5 cm. We would recommend retaining the set cable length.
For information on the switching heights, see chapter Technical data.

1. Set the float switch using the height adjustment, and the cable length between the float switch and the lock.
   Note When the pump is operated unattended, always set the float switch to the uppermost position in order to ensure that the pump can switch off reliably. Illustration F
   When the float switch is set to the lowermost position, set the cable length be- tween the float switch and the lock to 2.5 cm, see marking on the cable. Illustration G

2. Move the filter basket into the “waste water and clear water delivery” position.

3. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Manual operation
In manual operation, the pump stays switched on.
The residual fluid height (see chapter
Technical data) can only be reached in manual operation.
ATTENTION

Damaging the pump due to dry running
Increased wear and tear
Do not leave the pump unattended in manual operation.
Switch off the pump for dry running.

1. Fasten the float switch in the lock, with  the nose pointing upwards. Illustration H
2. Move the filter basket into the required position, depending on the fluid level (for the minimum fluid height and residual fluid height, see chapter Technical data).
3. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

Optimising the flow rate
The flow rate is further increased:

• The lower the delivery height is
• The greater the diameter of the hose used is
• The shorter the hose used is
• The smaller the pressure loss caused by the connected up accessories

1. Remove any dirt from the device.
   • Pump clear water.
   • Rinse out the pump.

2. Press the button for Quick-Connect and remove the pipe union.
   Illustration I
   The hose is removed.

3. Where necessary, remove residue from the hose and on Quick-Connect.

4. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Transportation

• Carry the device.
• Lift up the device by the carrying handle,and carry it.
• Fasten a rope to the carrying handle, and use the rope to lift up the device – and carry it.
• Transport the device in a vehicle.
• Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage

ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost. Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.

1. Completely empty the pump.
2. Allow the pump and the hose to dry out.
3. Store the pump in a frost-protected place.

Care and service

The device is maintenance-free.

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.

The pump is running, but not delivering
Air is in the pump.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket and plug it in again several times, until the fluid is drawn in.

The suction area is clogged.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Clean the suction area.

The fluid level is too low in manual operation.

1. Immerse the pump deeper into the feed fluid if possible, see chapter .
   The pump does not start up, or stops suddenly during operation

The power supply is disconnected.

1. Check the fuses and the electrical connections.

The thermal protection switch has switched off the pump because  of overheating.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Allow the pump to cool down.
3. Remove any dirt particles in the suction area.
4.  Clean the suction area.
5.  Prevent the pump from running dry.

Dirt particles block the suction area.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Clean the suction area.

The pumping capacity decreases
The suction area is clogged.

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Clean the suction area.

The pumping capacity is too low
The maximum delivery height is exceeded.
The hose diameter and the hose length have been selected incorrectly.

• Observe the maximum delivery height, see chapter Technical data.
• When necessary, select a greater hose diameter or a shorter hose length, see chapter Optimising the flow rate.

Quick-Connect cannot be opened or closed
The push-fit system is dirty.

1. Remove the clip.
2. Clean the clip.
3. Install the clip.

The filter basket cannot be moved.
The filter basket is dirty.

1. Loosen the latch screws using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the filter basket.
3. Clean the filter basket.
4. Install the filter basket.

Technical data

Electrical connection

Mains voltage| V| 230-240
Power frequency| Hz| 50
Nominal power| W| 500
Performance data of de Flow rate (max.)| |
Flow rate (max.)| l/h| 9500
Pressure (max.)| bar| 0.7
Delivery height (max.)| m m mm| 7
Immersion depth (max.)| | 7
Particle size (max.) of per| | 20
Automatic mode
Switch-on height of float switch (locking  in uppermost position)| mm| 255-310
Switch-off height of float switch (locking  in uppermost position)| mm| 115-220
Switch-on height of float switch (locking  in lowermost position)| mm| 155-210
Switch-off height of float switch (locking  in lowermost position)| mm| 40-120
Manual operation
Minimum fluid height for waste water and clear water delivery| mm| 60
Residual fluid height for waste water and  clear water delivery| mm| 25
Minimum fluid height for flat vacuuming| mm| 40
Residual fluid height for flat vacuuming| mm| 1
Dimensions and weights
Weight (without accessories)| kg| 4.8
Power cable| |
Cable length| m| 10
Subject to technical modifications.

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References

• Cher - Official Site
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• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Reinigungsgeräte und Hochdruckreiniger | Kärcher
• Reinigungsgeräte und Hochdruckreiniger | Kärcher

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