Gude GFS 4000 INOX Horizontal Suction Pump Instruction Manual

Gude GFS 4000 INOX Horizontal Suction Pump

Appliance

Horizontal suction pump. Ideal pump for pumping water from tanks and rooms. Enables water level drop down to 15 mm above the ground.

Volume of supply and appliance specification (picture A)

1. Carrying handle
2. Pump connection
3. Feeder cable
4. Foot
5. Pump connection throat
6. Floating switch
7. Pump body

Use as designated

The pump has exclusively been designed for water supplies in homes, in the garden, in the yard and agriculture. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage if provisions of generally applicable regulations and these Operating Instructions are not followed.
The Operating Instructions must be read thoroughly before using the appliance for the first time. If there are any doubts regarding the appliance connection and operation, please contact the manufacturer.

Warranty

Guarantee claims as per guarantee card attached.
GÜDE cannot be held responsible for damages incurred in consequence of unqualified installation or unskilled handling of the pump.
The device has to be checked on a regular basis to ensure perfect functioning.
Every time the pump is to be put into operation, it must be visually checked for any damage (on the electric cable and plug, in particular). Using a damaged pump is strictly prohibited.

General Safety Instruction

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO SECURE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY:
Read and understand the operating instructions before using the appliance. Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service manual. Act responsibly toward third parties.
The pump is not suited for long-run operation (e.g. as a circulation pump in ponds or streams). When used in this manner, its service life is curtailed correspondingly. In these cases, then, use a time switch to secure sufficient idle periods between cycles of operation.
Do not leave the pump unattended while in operation in order to prevent subsequent damages caused by eventual malfunctions. Make sure to disconnect the device from the grid if you do not plan on using it.
The pump must not be connected to the existing water-supply network as a pressure-boosting device.
Do not let the pump unattended to prevent any damage as a result of any malfunction. Unplug the pump if not being used.
Caution: Operation is only allowed with a safety switch against stray current (max. stray current of 30 mA according to VDE regulation, part 702). Please ask
your electrician.
Caution: In any case, the pump must not be operated without fills.

• The user is responsible to third persons in respect of using the pump (waterworks, etc.).

• To be used on connection with a safety switch against stray current (FI) only!

• Before putting the appliance into operation, a competent electrician must check whether the required electrical safety measures are in place.

• Electrical connection to a socket.

• Check the voltage. Technical data given on the type label must correspond with electric network voltage.

• If the pump is used in ponds, wells, etc. and appropriate waterworks, standards applicable for the use of pumps in the given country must necessarily be met.

• Pumps used outdoors (e.g. ponds, etc.) must be fitted with a H07RNF type rubber connecting cable according to DIN 57282 or DIN 57245 standards.

• When the pump is being operated, no people or animals may be present in the liquid or plunged in the liquid (e.g. pools, cellars, etc.) .

• The pumped liquid temperature must not exceed +35°C.
  If an extension cable is used, such cable must be out of H07RNF type rubber according to DIN 57282 or DIN
  57245 standards. Never touch, lift or carry by cable a
  pump that is plugged. It is necessary to make sure the connecting socket is away from water and moisture and that the plug is protected against moisture.

• Before putting the pump into operation, check whether the electric cable and/or socket are not damaged.

• Unplug the pump before any work on it.

• Never touch, lift or carry by cable a pump that is plugged! (pic. E)

• To prevent or avoid any damage (e.g. flooded rooms, etc.) as a result of defective operation of the pump (failures or defects), the owner (user) is
  obliged to take reasonable safety measures (alarm installation, reserve pump, etc.).

• If the pump is defective, a repair may only be executed by authorised service staff. Original spare parts to be used only.

• We would like to inform you that according to applicable standards we do not take any responsibility for a damage potentially caused by our appliances in the following cases:

• Unauthorized repairs executed by unauthorized service staff;

• Use in conflict with the designation or more precisely, a failure to meet the use as designated provisions;

• Pump overloading by continuous operation;

• Damage as a result of frost and other defects caused by weather conditions;

• The same regulations apply to accessory parts.

• It is absolutely necessary to contact an electrician in case of any damage to the appliance feeder cable. Do not execute any repair with your hands under any circumstances.

• This appliance has not been designed to be used by persons (including children) with any physical, sensory or mental limitation. Persons with insufficient experience or knowledge of the appliance are also prohibited to work with the appliance.

• Never let any unauthorized persons, children, in particular, get near the appliance when they are not supervised. At all times, keep children and unauthorized persons out of reach of the appliance.

Electrical safety

WARNING! Electric shock!
There is a risk of an injury caused by electric shock!

• Unplug the appliance before plunging, after putting it out of operation, when removing any failures and before servicing it.
  To be used on connection with a safety switch against stray current (RCD) only!
  Please ask an electrician.
  The type label details must correspond to the electrical network details.
  Protect the cable against excess temperatures, oil and sharp edges.

General instructions

Prior to every use, visually check the machine to rule out any defects, in particular on the feeder cable and the plug.
When damaged, the pump must not be used.
When damaged, have the pump checked in a GUDE service centre or by an authorised electrician.
To prevent pump running without fills, please make sure there is always transport medium in the pump body.
When using the pump for supplying household with water, local regulations of pumping stations and sewer system operation must be adhered to.
Moreover, DIN 1988 provisions must be respected.

Emergency procedure

Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further harm and calm them down.
For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used.
If you seek help, state the following pieces of information:

1. Accident site
2.  Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury t ype(s)

Signs on Unit

Product Safety:

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Product compliance with respective EU standards|

Prohibitions:

Children not allowed

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Cable pullying / transport prohibited| ****

Transport medium of max. 35 °C

Warning:

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**** Beware of hazardous voltage| Warning against automatic starting

Commands:

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Read instruction manual before use|

Environment Protection:

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Wastes to be disposed of in a professional manner not to harm the environment.| Cardboard packaging to be collected for recycling.
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Faulty and/or disposed of electrical/electronic appliances to be collected by authorised salvage places.|

Packaging:

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Keep away from moisture| The package should be held upwards

Residual risks and protective measures

Electrical residual risks

FI
Indirect electric contact| Electric shock through medium| Safety switch against stray current FI

Disposal
Disposal instructions are given by pictographs on the unit or packaging. For meaning of individual symbols refer to chapter “Symbols on Unit”.
Operator Requirement
The operator shall read the instruction manual carefully before using the unit.
Qualification
No special qualification is required for use of the unit except for detailed direction by a professional.
Minimum Age
Only persons above 16 years of age are allowed to work with the unit. Exempted from the provision is the use of the juvenile trainees if they work in the course of their professional training with an aim to obtain the skill under a trainer supervision.
Training
Use of the unit requires adequate lesson by a professional or the use of the manual only. Special training is not required.

Technical Data

Transportation and Storage
At winter storing, it is necessary to make sure there is no water in the appliance as the frost could damage the appliance. Prior to transportation, it is necessary to unplug the pump from the grid! The device has to be completely emptied and stored with frost-proof protection. Adhesion of mechanical seals can be prevented if you rinse the pump with appropriate oil (for example, with vegetable oil).

Installation and first putting into operation
Screw or clamp (shorten to fit to the required
connection/diameter) the required hose connection (pic. F) on the pump. Fit the hose on the hose connection and fasten it using a suitable hose clip or coupling.
Notice The shorter the hose, the higher the transport performance.

Safety instructions for first putting into operation.
Caution: The pump must not in any case run without fillings.
pump must not be used for pumping drinking water!
The user is responsible to third persons in respect of using the pump (waterwork, etc.).
Before putting the appliance into operation, a competent electrician must check whether the required electrical safety measures are in place.
Electrical connection to a socket.
Check the voltage. The type label details must correspond to the electrical network voltage.
If the pump is used in ponds, wells, etc. and appropriate waterworks, standards applicable for the use of pumps in the given country must necessarily be met.

• If the pump is inbuilt in a floor trap, the floor trap must be covered in order not to affect the passers-by.
• The discharge pipe fastening needs to be adequately secured (pic. F).
• Respect the max. pump immersion depth (see the technical specifications).
• For sandy or muddy soils it is necessary to let the pump run hanging on a rope or chains or put the pump on an appropriate support to prevent the suction part from dropping.
  If the oil tank leaks, water may get dirty.

Connecting cable for submersible pumps
Depending on the type, submersible pumps are fitted with a 10 m H07RNF cable. Based on an applicable regulation, submersible pumps with a connecting cable length of less than 10 m may only be used indoors as pumps for pumping water from cellars.
It is therefore necessary to follow the cable length and type when buying the appliance.

Procedure

Caution!
The pump is recommended to be plunged or put into liquid slantwise. In this way, the air cushion may get released from the body and the pump immediately starts pumping. The pump may then be put straight.
Caution!
To ensure long service life of the pump seal, we recommend rinsing the pump with clean water in regular intervals.

Automatic float

The float will automatically put the pump into operation when the liquid level gets up or down. If the float cable is extended or shortened, with the support point being the basis, the pump is switched on or off due to the required minimum or maximum height. The float cable is fastened to the pump handle with a suitable pressure holder. Please check whether the float is moving freely when the pump is being operated. The pump must be rinsed with clean water whenever used in very dirty water. Switch-on and switch-off heights may differ.

Thermal fuse/motor circuit breaker

The submersible pump has been fitted with a motor circuit breaker. If the engine is overheated, the motor circuit breaker switches the pump automatically off. The cooling time is app. 25 minutes; the pump is then automatically switched on. If the motor circuit breaker switches on, it is necessary to find the cause and remove it (see also “Troubleshooting”). The details given here cannot be used for “home” repairs as they require specific professional knowledge. You must always contact the customer service centre in case of any failure.

Step by step instructions

• Connect the water hose to the appropriate pump output (see Installation and first putting into operation/pic. F).
• Fasten the rope, chain, etc. to the pump handle and put it to the right place.
• Put the pump “slantways” (pic. D) to the pumped medium. Make sure the float switch is in the operating position.
• Plug the pump.
  Rinse the pump with clean water after finishing your work.

Operation

The pump is put into operation when the plug is inserted in the appropriate socket and the float switch put to the required position. If the pump is lifted or transported, it is done using the installed handle and not using the connecting cable. If the pump is plunged, a rope, chain, etc. fastened to the handle must be used for that purpose, if necessary.
For muddy, sandy or siliceous soil, the pump must be hung on a rope or chain or put to a base plate of an appropriate width so that the pump could work submerged. Sand and other abrasives reduce the life of hydraulic parts and pump gasket and they must therefore be prevented. In freezing conditions, the pump must be taken out of the pumped liquid. It is absolutely necessary to prevent the pump from being exposed to the risk of frost. The pump must be drained and kept in a place protected against frost.

Float switch positions (pic. B + C)

The pump switch-on or switch-off point can be adjusted by various positions of the float switch. In pic. B you can see the float cable without any fixation change with the full switching radius. Number 1 means the operating position and number 0 is the switch-off position.
Due to the float cable fixation on the pump handle, the switching radius can be reduced when there is a lack of space or when the level is regulated adequately. Number 1 in pic. C also means the operating position and number 0 is the switch-off position.
Continuous operation:
The float can also be hung on the pump from side; in that position (float cable pointing down) the pump runs in continuous operation.
Important:
It is necessary to avoid running without fills during continuous operation!
Important: If the pump has not been in operation for a long time, it is necessary to drain the pump pipe and body. Protect the pump against the risk of frost. The pump may only be stored when fully drained.

Servicing

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions?
You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.
Serial No.:
Order No.:
Year of production:
Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com

EG-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

We, Güde GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
D-74549 Wolpertshausen
Germany
hereby declare the conception and construction of the below-mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives.
In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.
Marking of appliances: Horizontal Suction Pump GFS 4000 INOX Article-No.: 94606
Appropriate EU Directives:
2006/95 EG
2004/108/EG
Harmonised standards used:
EN 60335-1:2002+A1+A11+A12+A2+A13
EN 60335-2-41:2003+A1
EN 50366:2003+A1
EN 55014-1:2006
EN 55014-2:1997+A1
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1+A2

Failures – causes – removal

Visually inspect the pump wheel for foreign objects Check the water level (B/C)
Pump does not suck| Pump without water Water level too low Blocked pump wheel| Let the air bubbles release Switch the pump off, water level must go up. (D)
Remove the obstruction
Insufficient amount of water pumped| Dirty tube filter
Water level quickly going down Maximum head of delivery exceeded Transport guide broken| Clean the tube filter Ensure sufficient inflow
Check the transport path length Check the transport guide
Thermal detector switching the pump off| Dirty tube filter
Water temperature too high
Pump running continuously at maximum pressure.| Clean the tube filter and let the pump cool down Reduce the water temperature
Make more breaks

Inspections and servicing

Except for cases given below, the pump must be sent to the customer service for any repair.

Safety instructions for inspections and servicing

Before any pump servicing, power supply must always be interrupted (appliance unplugged) and it needs to be made sure the pump will not get switched on.
Only a regularly serviced and treated appliance may be a satisfactory aid. Inadequate servicing and care may lead to unexpected accidents and injuries.

Inspection and maintenance plan

(C/D)

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