KARCHER SP 9.000 Flat Submersible Pump Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER SP 9.000 Flat Submersible Pump

Product Information

Product Name: SP 9.000 Flat, SP 9.500 Dirt, SP 11.000 Dirt
Language: English
User Manual Version: 5.991-078.0 (05/23)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Hazard levels:

DANGER: Indicates an imminent threat of danger that can cause severe injuries or death.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can cause severe injuries or death.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can cause minor injuries.
ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can cause damage to property.

General safety instructions:

DANGER: Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING: Persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities and those lacking experience and knowledge should only use the appliance under proper supervision, instruction, and understanding of the hazards involved
WARNING: Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.
CAUTION: Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
CAUTION: Children must not operate the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children.
Risk of electric shock:
- DANGER: Never touch the mains plug.
- WARNING: Only connect the device to an appropriate power supply.
- CAUTION: Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable. Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket using the power supply cable.
Care and maintenance:
- WARNING: Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any care and service work.
- CAUTION: Have repair work, installation of spare parts, and work on electrical components carried out by the authorized customer service only.
Transport:
- CAUTION: Before any actions with or on the device, ensure that it is stable to prevent accidents or damage due to falling over.
  CAUTION: Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. Refer to the Technical Data chapter in the operating instructions for more information.

Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on intended use, environmental protection, accessories and spare parts, scope of delivery, warranty, description of the device, initial startup, operation, care and maintenance, troubleshooting guide, technical data, optimizing the flow rate, and declaration of conformity.

Safety instructions

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

In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.
Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels
DANGER

Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER
risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING

Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
Children must not operate the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children.

Risk of electric shock

DANGER

Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
Install electrical plug connections only in areas that are protected against flooding.
Operate pumps at swimming pools, garden ponds, and fountains only via a fault current protection switch with a nominal current no greater than 30 mA and with a protective contact (ground).
In Austria, pumps used with swimming pools and garden ponds that are permanently connected to the mains supply must be supplied via an isolating transformer approved according to the Austrian Electrotechnical Association standard ÖVE B/EN 60555 Parts 1 to 3, where the nominal secondary output voltage of the transformer must not exceed 230 V.
Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).
The mains plug and coupling of the extension cable must be watertight and may not be placed in water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the floor.
You may not operate the pump when persons are in the swimming pool or garden pond.

WARNING

Only connect the device to an electrical connection that has been installed by a qualified electrician. It is essential that you adhere to the national regulations for this.
Check that the mains connection cable with mains plug is undamaged each time before using the device. To avoid any possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or the authorised customer service department or a qualified electrician.
Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be dangerous. Only use approved and appropriately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient cable cross-section for outdoors.

CAUTION

Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable.
Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable.

Care and maintenance

WARNING

Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any care and service work.

CAUTION

Have repair work, installation of spare parts and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.

Transport

CAUTION

Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.

Intended use

Only use the device in private households.
Intended use:

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

Permissible feed fluids
DANGER
Danger of death and risk of damage when pumping explosive, flammable or unsuitable substances! Flammable or explosive substances may ignite or explode. Unsuitable substances can damage the pump. Do not pump explosive, flammable or corrosive liquids or gases (e.g. fuels, petroleum, nitro thinner) and do not pump fats, oils, salt water or wastewater from sanitary facilities or water that has a lower flowing ability thanclean water.
Permissible feed fluids:

Fresh water up to the specified degree of contamination SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt (dirty water pump):
Water with a degree of contamination up to a diameter of 20 mm SP 9,000 Flat (clean water pump): Water with a degree of contamination up to a diameter of 5 mm
Swimming pool water with intended dosage of additives Washing lye, e.g. from leaking washing machines. Afterwards, rinse and clean the pump with clear fresh water, see chapter Rinsing and cleaning.
The temperature of the feed fluids should lie between 5 °C and 35 °C

Improper use
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to frost!
Operation during frost may damage the device. An incompletely emptied device can be damaged by frost.
Do not operate the device during frost. Protect the device from frost.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage during continuous operation! The device is not suitable for continuous operation. Do not operate the device continuously for long periods (e.g. continuous circulation operation in ponds) or as a stationary installation (e.g. as a water lifting system, fountain pump).
Note
The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

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.com/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 sales company responsible apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your device 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)

Description of the device

See the graphics page for illustrations Illustration A

KARCHER-SP-9.000-Flat-Submersible-Pump-fig.1 ****

Carrying handle
Power supply cables with plug
Lock (float switch)
*Pump connecting piece G 1 ( ¾″ and 1″ hose connection and G 1 – thread)
*Check valve
G 1 – threaded connection
Pump connecting piece G 1 ½ (1″, 1 ¼″ and 1 ½″ hose connection and G 1 ½ – thread)
Pipe union (G 1 ½ – thread)
Float switch
quick-Connect
Automatic venting device
Feet (SP 9,000 Flat)
*Not included in the scope of delivery.

Initial startup

DANGER

Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
The device contains electrical and mechanical components. Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Note
The shorter the hose length and larger the hose diameter, the higher the pump capacity.
To avoid clogging the pump, use a pre-filter for hose diameters smaller than 1 ¼″.
The pump connection is equipped with a plug-in system (Quick-Connect).
The pipe union with pump connecting piece G 1 ½ and the G 1 threaded connection are supplied unassembled with the device.
Note
Hoses with a diameter of 1″, 1 ¼″ and 1 ½″ can be connected to the pump connecting piece G 1 ½.
A sufficiently large hose diameter must be selected and the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ must be shortened according to the grooves so that the required particle size can be used. A large hose diameter is also recommended for smaller particle sizes to allow a high flow volume.
Connect hose to pump if using a 1″, 1 ¼″ or 1 ½″ hose:

Screw the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ onto the pipe union.
Illustration B
Push the hose clamp onto the hose.
Push the hose onto the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ and fasten it with a hose clamp.
Push the pipe union into the Quick-Connect.
Illustration C

Connect hose to pump if using a ¾″ or 1″ hose:

Screw the G1 threaded connection onto the pipe union. Illustration B
Fit the special accessory pump connecting piece G 1 (6.997-359.0 pump connecting piece G 1 (33.3 mm) incl. check valve – not included in the scope of delivery) onto the G 1 threaded connection:
Place the check valve on the G 1 threaded connection so that the lettering ‘UP’ is legible.
Screw the pump connecting piece G 1 onto the G 1 threaded connection.
Push the hose clamp onto the hose.
Push the hose onto the pump connecting piece G 1 and fasten it with a hose clamp.
Push the pipe union into the Quick-Connect. Illustration C

Setting up / immersing the pump:

Fold out or in the feet (SP 9,000 Flat).
Illustration D
place the pump securely on solid ground in the feed fluid or immerse it by means of a rope attached to the carrying handle.
Note
The suction area must not be blocked by contamination. If the ground is muddy, place the pump on a brick or something similar. Make sure that the pump is horizontal.
Do not carry the pump using the cable or hose.

Operation

DANGER
Danger of death from electric shock.
Danger of death from electric shock if live parts are touched.
During operation, do not touch the rope attached to the carrying handle or any objects that are in contact with the pumped liquid (e.g. pipelines protruding into the pumped liquid, railings) and do not reach into the pumped liquid.
Automatic venting device
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. If the pump has problems with suction when the fluid level is low, unplug and plug in the mains plug repeatedly to assist the suction process.
Illustration E
Automatic mode

If necessary, fold out the feet, see chapter Initial startup (SP 9,000 Flat).
Note
Folding out the feet is not absolutely necessary, but it does increase the pump capacity.
Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

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

Min / Max| SP 9,000

Flat

| SP 9,500

Dirt

| SP 11,000

Dirt

---|---|---|---
Switch-on height cm| 36 / 44| 43 / 50| 43 / 50
Switch-off height cm| 15 / 24| 18 / 30| 18 / 30

The switching heights vary depending on the position of the float switch.
Manual operation
Note
In manual operation, the pump stays switched on continuously. For the pump to suction itself in manual mode, the fluid level must be at least 60 mm (SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt) or 7 mm (SP 9,000 Flat).
Note
The pump can pump up to a residual fluid height of 25 mm (SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt) or 1 mm (SP 9,000 Flat).
The specified residual fluid heights are only achieved in manual operation.
The float switch must be able to move freely.
1. Fold in the feet, see chapter Initial startup (SP 9,000 Flat).
  Note
  By folding in the feet, flat suction of the fluid up to 1 mm residual fluid height is possible in manual operation.
2. 2. Fasten the float switch in the lock so it points upwards.
  Illustration G
  ATTENTION Risk of damage from dry running! Dry running leads to increased wear on the pump. Do not leave the pump unattended in manual operation. In case of dry running, immediately pull the mains plug out of the socket.
  3. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Finishing operation

Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
The device stops.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Risk of damage due to dried soiling or additives.
Rinse and clean the device immediately after each use.
If dirty liquids or liquids with additives have been pumped, rinse and clean the device immediately after finishing operation, see chapter Rinsing and cleaning.
Drain the device and accessories and let them dry.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of electric shock and risk of injury! The device contains electrical and mechanical components. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children.
Rinsing and cleaning
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Risk of damage due to dried soiling or additives.
Rinse and clean the device immediately after each use.

if dirty liquids or liquids with additives have been pumped, the device must be rinsed afterward: Use the device to pump clear fresh water without additives until all soiling or additives have been flushed ut of the device.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
The device contains electrical and mechanical components.
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Press the Quick-Connect button and remove the connection nozzle.
Illustration C
Where necessary, remove residue from the hose and on Quick-Connect.
Clean the outside of the device with a soft, clean cloth and clear fresh water.
Drain the device and accessories and let them dry.
Service
The device is maintenance-free.

Transport

Manual transport
CAUTION
Risk of injury from tripping!
There is a risk of injury from tripping on loose cables andhoses.
Be careful of cables and hoses when moving the device.

Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
Transport in vehicles
wARNING
Risk of injury, risk of damage! Note the weight of the device during transport. Store or secure the device in accordance with applicable guidelines so that it cannot slip or be thrown aroundduring transport.
When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accordance with the respectively applicable guidelines.

Storage

ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to frost!
An incompletely emptied device can be damaged by frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories before storing them.
Protect the device from frost.
Store the device in a frost-free place and not outdoors.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage!
The device may tip over on sloping surfaces.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

Completely empty the pump and accessories.
Allow the pump and accessories to dry out.
Store the pump in a frost-protected place.

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.

Fault	Cause	Rectification
Pump is running, but not delivering	Air is in the pump.	1. Check for

correct startup (see chapter

_Initial startup_and Operation).

Dirt particles block the suction area.| 1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2. Clean the suction area.

The fluid level is too low (manual opera- tion), see chapter Technical data.| 1. Immerse the pump deeper into the feed flu- id, see chapter Manual operation.
Fault| Cause| Rectification
---|---|---
The pump does not start or stops during opera- tion| The power supply is disconnected.| 1. Check the fuses and the electrical connec- tions.
The thermal protection switch has switched off the pump because of over- heating.| 1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2. Allow the pump to cool down.

3. Clean the suction area.

4. Prevent the pump from running dry.

Dirt particles are trapped in the suction area.| 1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2. Clean the suction area.

The float switch switches the pump off.| 1. Automatic mode: Check the position and free movement of the float switch and cor- rect if necessary, see chapter Automatic mode.

2. Manual operation: Attach the float switch correctly, see chapter Manual operation.

The pump capacity drops or is too low| The suction area is clogged.| 1. Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket and clean the suction area.
The delivery rate of the pump depends on the delivery head and the connected periphery.| 1. Observe the maximum delivery height, see chapter Technical data. If necessary, se- lect a larger hose diameter or shorter hose length.
The cross-section on the pressure side is narrowed, e.g. due to the valve/ball tap not being fully open.| 1. Fully open the valve / ball tap.
The pressure side hose is kinked.| 1. Eliminate the kink points in the hose.
Quick-Connect cannot be opened| The Quick-Connect plug system is blocked by contamination.| 1. Remove the clip and clean it.
Technical data|

Technical data

Optimizing 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.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.
Product: Pump
Type: 1.645-xxx
Currently applicable EU Directives
2014/35/EU
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
2009/125/EC
Commission Regulation(s)
(EU) 2019/1781
Harmonized standards used

EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN IEC 63000: 2018

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management. ****

Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2021/06/01

Declaration of Conformity (UK)

We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Pump
Type: 1.645-xxx

Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2016/1101 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2010/2617 (as amended)
Commission Regulation(s)
(EU) 2019/1781
Designated standards used

EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN IEC 63000: 2018

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management. **
Documentation supervisor:**
S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2021/06/01