KARCHER BP 2 Garden Pump Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Karcher

Table of Contents

Safety instructions
General notes
Environmental protection
Connection to the public drinking water network
Danger or hazard levels
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Transport
Storage
Troubleshooting
Specifications
References
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Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety in- instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.

Safety instructions

Please follow the safety instructions before starting up the pump!

General notes

Proper use
This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operations.
The appliance is mainly intended for use in a garden and provides constant pressure for garden irrigation.
When sprinklers are connected, the following maximum surfaces can be irrigated:

BP 2 Garden: 350 m 2
BP 3 Garden: 500 m 2
BP 3 Garden Set Plus: 500 m 2
BP 4 Garden Set: 800 m 2

CAUTION
Water that has been delivered with this appliance is no drinking water!

Approved fluids

Used water
Well water
Water source
Rainwater
Water from the swimming pool (provided the dosing of additives is proper)

WARNING
Caustic, slightly inflammable, and other explosive substances (such as petrol, petroleum, diluted nitrogen), greases, oils, salt water, and wastewater from toilets as well as sludgy water that has a slower flow capacity than water, must not be transported with this pump. The temperature of the delivered liquid must not exceed 35 °C
The appliance is not suitable for continuous pump operation or as a stationary installation (such as a lifting device, or fountain pump).

Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Environmental protection

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH
**** The packaging material can be recycled. Please arrange for the environmentally appropriate disposal of the packaging.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain components that could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish.
Old appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled properly. Batteries and accumulators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of old devices and batteries or accumulators in an environmentally friendly way.

Connection to the public drinking water network

Please observe the requirements of EN 1717 when connecting this product to the drinking water network and contact your sanitation specialists if you have any questions.

Danger or hazard levels

DANGER
Immediate danger can cause severe injury or even death.
WARNING
A possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Operation

Description of the Appliance

Connection adapter for pumps G1
Stopper
Connection G1 (33.3 mm) suction pipe (inlet)
Connection G1 (33.3 mm) delivery line (output)
ON/OFF switch
Cable clip
Power cord with plug
Suction hose set* incl. 3.5 m ready for connection, vacuum-proof spiral hose with suction filter and backflow stop

Included in the scope of delivery with sets only.

Preparing the Appliance

→ Remove the plug.
Illustration A
→ Screw the connection adapter in the suction connection of the pump (inlet).
Tighten manually.
→ Connect the vacuum-proof suction hose.

Note Depending on the degree of soiling of the fluid to be delivered, use a pre-filter (see accessories).
Note In order to reduce the time required for suction to start again, use a suction hose that is equipped with a backflow stop. This prevents the emptying of the suction hose after use (see accessories).
Illustration B

→ Fill the pump with water via the delivery connection until it is overflowing.
Illustration C
→ Screw the connection adapter in the delivery connection of the pump (outlet).
Tighten manually.
→ Connect delivery line.

Operation

→ Insert the mains plug into the socket.
→ Switch on the appliance using the ON/OFF switch.
Illustration D
→ In order to reduce the suction time, lift the delivery hose approx. 1m.
→ Wait till the pump sucks in and transports water uniformly

Note
The ON/OFF switch can also be conveniently operated with your foot.
CAUTION
Dry running damages the pump.
→ Do not leave the pump unattended during operation.
Note

The pump BP4 Garden Set is equipped with a thermal switch, which automatically switches off the pump in case of overheating. As soon as the water inside the appliance has cooled down, the appliance automatically switches back on and can be used again.

Finish operation
→ Switch off the appliance using the On/Off switch.
→ Disconnect the main plug from the socket.

Maintenance and Care

DANGER
Turn off the appliance and remove the main plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Care
→ Rinse the pump after every use if you use it to transport water with additives.
Maintenance
The appliance is maintenance-free.

Transport

CAUTION
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance during transport (see Specifications).

When transporting by hand
→ Lift the appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
CAUTION
Tripping hazard due to loose cables!
→ Coil cable and secure it by means of a cable clip.
When transporting in vehicles
→ Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in mind the weight of the appliance when selecting a storage location for it (see Specifications).

Storing the Appliance
→ Depressurize the appliance by opening the water outlet connected on the delivery side (e.g. opening the tap).
→ Drain hoses.
→ Remove suction pipe and delivery line.
→ Drain the pump via the connections suction / and delivery line by turning it around.
→ Store the appliance in a frost-free area.

Troubleshooting

Caution
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried out by authorized customer service personnel.
First, pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.

Fault	Cause	Remedy
The pump runs but does not transport	Air in the pump	see chapter

“Preparation” fig. B and chapter “Operations” fig. D
Suction area blocked| Pull out the mains plug and clean the suction area
The suction hose or connection adapter is not screwed in correctly or completely.| Manually tighten the suction hose and the connection adapter.
The pump does not run or suddenly comes to a standstill during operations| Power supply interrupted| Check fuses and electrical connections
The thermal protection switch has switched off the pump due to over-heating (Only with BP 4 Garden Set).| Pull out the mains plug, let the pump cool down, clean the suction area, and prevent dry running
Pump transport is reducing or transported quantity is too low| Suction area blocked| Pull out the mains plug and clean the suction area
The quantity transported by the pump depends on the transport height and the connected periphery| Keep max. flow height, see technical data. If necessary, select a different hose diameter or hose length.
Cross-section on the delivery side con- restricted, e.g. due to a valve/ball valve that is not completely opened.| Completely open the valve/ball valve.
The hose on the delivery side is kinked.| Remove kinks from the hose.

Our Kärcher branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults. See the address on the reverse.

Specifications

| | BP 2 Garden
BP 2 Garden Set Plus| BP 3 Garden
BP 3 Garden Set Plus| BP 4 Garden
BP 4 Garden Set
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Voltage| V| 230 – 240| 230 – 240| 230 – 240
Frequency| Hz| 50| 50| 50
Output Phnom| W| 700| 800| 1000
Max. flow rate*| I/h| 3000| 3500| 4000
Max. Suction height| m| 8| 8| 8
Max. pressure| MPa
(bar)| 0,35
(3.5)| 0,4
(4,0)| 0,45
(4,5)
Max. flow height| m| 35| 40| 45
Max. delivery temperature| °C| 35,0| 35.0| 35,0
Max. grain size of the dirt particles that can be transported| mm| 1,0| 1,0| 1,0
Pump type| | Jet| Jet| Jet
Values determined as per EN ISO 20361|
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 57| 61| 60
Sound power level LWA, guaranteed| dB(A)| 72| 76| 75
Weight (without accessories)| kg| 8,1| 8,3| 9,0

Subject to technical modifications!
*The max. flow rate is derived from the measurement without the backflow valve installed.

KARCHER BP 2 Garden Pump - technical modifications!

The possible delivery rate is even larger:
– the smaller the suction and delivery heights are.
– the larger the diameter of the hoses used.
– the shorter the hoses used are.
– the less loss of pressure is caused by the connected accessories.

EU Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, 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 machine is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Pump
Type: 1.645-xxx

Relevant EU Directives

2014/35/EU
2014/30/EU| 2000/14/EC
2011/65/EU
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Applied harmonized standards

EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–41
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011| EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 61000–3–2: 2014
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 50581
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Applied conformity evaluation method
2000/14/EC: Appendix V
Sound power level dB(A)

BP2 G
Measured: 69
Guaranteed: 72| BP3 G, BP3 G Set +, BP3 H &G
Measured: 73
Guaranteed: 76
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BP4 G
Measured: 72
Guaranteed: 75| BP4 H &G eco
Measured: 75
Guaranteed: 78
BP5 H &G
Measured: 74
Guaranteed: 77| BP7 H &G eco
Measured: 73
Guaranteed: 76