KARCHER SP 1 Dirt Submersible Water Pump Instructions

KARCHER SP 1 Dirt Submersible Water Pump

Please read and comply with these origi-nal operating instructions and the en- closed safety instructions. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.

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 centre. Please submit the proof of purchase.
The adhesive type label must not be removed from the device. Warranty is no longer granted if the label is re-moved.

Environmental protection

• The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the or-dinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
• Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collec-tion systems.
• Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
  You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Description of the Appliance

1. Carrying handle
2. Power cord with plug
3. Lock (float switch)
4. Swimmer switch
5. Quick-Connect
6. Automatic venting device
7. Connection nozzle (1¼“ hose connection and G1 thread)
8. Support legs (SP 2 Flat, foldable)

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 op-erations.
• The device is mainly intended for draining building parts in case of flooding, but also for pumping over or out con-tainers, for water removal from wells and shafts as well as for draining water from boats and yachts, provided that it is fresh water.
  NOTICE
  The device is not suitable for continuous pump opera-tion (e.g. continuous circulation in a pond) or as a sta-tionary installations (e.g. lifting device, fountain pump).

Approved feed fluids

• Fresh water up to a certain degree of soiling

• Water from swimming pool (provided the dosing of additives is proper)

• Washing lye
  SP 1 and SP 3 Dirt (wastewater pump)

• Water with a degree of contamination up to a grain size of 20 mm
  SP 2 Flat (clean water pump)

• Water with a impurities up to a maximum grain size of 5mm

• DANGER
  Risk of injury, risk of damage! Caustic, slightly inflammable and other explosive substances (such as petrol, petroleum, diluted nitrogen), greases, oils, salt water and waste water 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 fluid must be between 5 °C and 35 °C.

Start up

NOTICE

• The shorter the hose length and the larger the hose diameter, the higher the pump capacity.
• To prevent clogging of the pump, use a prefilter with hose diameters of less than 1¼ “ (see special accessories).
• The pump connection is equipped with a plug system (Quick-Connect).

The unmounted connection nozzle is enclosed in the device.

Illustration A

To remove the connection nozzle, press the Quick- Connect (grey button).

Illustration B

• Slide the hose clamp onto the hose. If a ¾“ or 1“ hose is used:
• Screw pump connecting piece (see special accessory) onto the connection nozzle.
• Slide the hose onto the pump connecting piece and secure it by means of a hose clamp.
• Slide the connection nozzle into the Quick-Connect. If a 1¼ “ hose is used:
• Slide the hose onto the connection nozzle and secure by means of a hose clamp.
• Slide the connection nozzle into the Quick-Connect.

Illustration C

• Folding the support legs in and out (SP 2 Flat – see operation).
• Safely place the pump on a stable surface in the feed fluid or immerse it using a rope tied to the carrying handle.

NOTICE

• The suction area must not be blocked by soiling.
• In case of muddy ground, place the pump on a brick or the like.
• Ensure that the pump is level.
• Do not carry the pump on the cable or the hose.

Operation

DANGER
Risk of mortal danger on account of electric shock!Do not touch feed fluids, the rope attached to the carry-ing handle as well as objects that are in contact with the feed fluid (e.g. pipelines extending into the water, rail- ings, etc.).

Automatic venting device

Illustration D

• With a low fluid level, possibly drawn air or air that is present in the pump escapes via the automatic venting device. In addition, fluid may leak at this spot.
• If the pump has suction problems with a low fluid level, unplug and plug in the mains plug repeatedly in order to support the suction process.

Automatic operation
Illustration C

• Fold out the support legs (SP 2 Flat) for the pump start if necessary.
  NOTICE
  It is not mandatory to fold out the support legs; a higher pump capacity is achieved by folding out the support legs.

Illustration E

NOTICE

• In the automatic mode, the float switch controls the pumping operations automatically .
• The pump switches on as soon as the float switch has reached the switch-on height due to the rising fluid level.
• The pump switches off as soon as the float switch has reached the switch-off height due to the falling fluid level.
• Ensure that the float switch is not obstructed in any way.

For switch-on height / switch-off height see the following table:

The switching height can vary depending on the position of the float switch.

• Insert the mains plug into the socket.

Manual operation
Illustration C

• Fold in the support legs (SP 2 Flat) for the pump start.

NOTICE
By folding in the support legs the flat vacuuming of the fluid up to a residual fluid height of 1 mm becomes possible in manual operation.

Illustration F

• Secure the float switch pointing upwards in the lock.

NOTICE

• In manual operation the pump remains switched on continuously.
• In order that the pump draws independently in manual operation, the fluid level must be at least 60 mm (SP 1 and 3 Dirt) or 7 mm (SP 2 Flat).
• The pump can pump up to a residual fluid height of 25 mm (SP 1 and 3 Dirt) or 1 mm (SP 2 Flat).
• The stated residual fluid height is only achieved in manual operation.
  • Insert the mains plug into the socket.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Dry running leads to increased wear; never leave the pump unattended during manual operation. Switch off immediately in case of dry running.

Finish operation

NOTICE
Soiling can deposit and lead to malfunctions.

• Pump clear water or thoroughly rinse the pump after every use.
• This especially applies after pumping chlorinated water or other liquids that leave residue.
• Disconnect the main plug from the socket.

Maintenance

The pump is maintenace-free.

Transport

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

• Lift and carry the pump on the carrying handle.
• If you want to transport the appliance on a vehicle secure it from slipping.

Storage

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

Storing the pump

• Completely drain the pump and allow it to dry.
•  Store the pump in a frost-free place.

Special accessories

2.997-100.0| Braided hose set| Flexible 1 1/4“ braided hose with hose clamp (30 – 40 mm) with wing screw for a connection without tools.

Especially recommendable for the immersion pumps when remov- ing large water quantities.

Max. operating pressure: 5 bar

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2.997-201.0| Prefilter for immersion pump, small| The robust prefilter is easy to attach and protects your immersion pump, which increases the functional reliability.
6.997-359.0| Pump connection G1 (33.3 mm) incl. Check valve| For pumps with G1 (33.3 mm) connection thread and 3/4″ as well as 1″ hoses, including union nut, hose clamp, flat packing and check valve.
6.997-347.0| Spiral hose, by the meter, 25 m, 3/4″| By the meter for cutting hoses to individual lengths.
6.997-346.0| Spiral hose, by the meter, 25 m, 1″| By the meter for cutting hoses to individual lengths.
2.645-142.0| Hose PrimoFlex, 25 m, 3/4″| Phthalate-free 3/4″ garden hose for draining away the water.
2.645-247.0| Hose PrimoFlex, 50 m, 1″| Phthalate-free 1″ garden hose for draining away the water.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
Risk of mortal danger on account of electric shock!
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried out by the authorised customer service personnel.

Specifications

The possible delivery rate is even larger:

• the lower the delivery height
• the larger the diameter of the hose used
• the shorter the hose used
• the lower the pressure loss caused by the connected accessories

References

• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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