AL-KO SUB 10000 DS COMFORT Clean Water Submersible Pump Instruction Manual

AL-KO SUB 10000 DS COMFORT Clean Water Submersible Pump

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Read this documentation before starting up the machine. This is a precondition for safe working and flawless operation.

• Observe the safety warnings in this documentation and on the product.
• This documentation is a permanent integral part of the product described and must be passed on to the new owner if the product is sold.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This document describes various different models of immersion pumps. Identify your model using the identification plate.

Product overview TWIN (Fig. A)

1. Connection cable with mains plug
2. Carrying handle
3. Motor housing
4. Combination adapter
5. Adjustable foot
6. Suction slots
7. Elbow nipple
8. Pump housing
9. Engaging screws
10. Float switch

SUB (Fig. C)

1. Connection cable with mains plug
2. Carrying handle
3. Motor housing
4. Combination nipple
5. Adjustable foot
6. Suction slots
7. Level switch housing
8. Level switch

Function
The immersion pump draws the conveying medium through the suction slots directly and feeds it to the pump outlet at the combination nipple. It is switched on and off using a float switch. The switching movement of the float switch can be adapted to suit by adjusting the cable length on the float switch or by adjusting the level switch on the housing.

Adjusting foot setting

| TWIN pumps| SUB pumps
---|---|---
“U” –

bottom

| Clear and waste water can be conveyed.|
“O” –

top

| only clear water can be conveyed| Water can be drawn off very flat

Designated use

The immersion pump is designed for private use in the house and garden. It must only be operated within the framework of the deployment limitations in accordance with the technical data. The immersion pump is suitable for: Water removal in the event of a flood Re-pumping and pumping out from vessesl (e.g. swimming pools)

• Water removal from streams and shafts
• Water removal from drains and trickle shafts.
• The immersion pump is only suitable for conveying the following fluids:
• Clear water, rainwater
• Chlotine-containing water (e.g. swimming pools)
• Waste water
• Only on TWIN models:
  • Waste water with max. 5 % suspended material
  • Maximum grain size: see technical data Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse.

Possible misuse

The immersion pump must not be used continuously. They are not suitable for conveying:

• Drinking water
• Salt water
• Foodstuffs
• Aggressive media, chemicals
• Corrosive, flammable, explosive or fuming fluids
• Fluids that are hotter than 35 °C
• Water containing sand and abrasive fluids

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Thermal protection
The unit is fitted with a thermal protection switch which switches the motor off in the event of overheating. The pump switches on again automatically after a cooling down period of approx. 15 – 20 minutes. Operate the unit only if the immersion pump is fully immersed.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION! Danger of injury!
Only use the machine and the extension cable if it is in perfect technical condition! Damaged units must not be used. Safety and protective devices must not be deactivated!

• Children, or people who are not familiar with the operating instructions, are not allowed to use the machine.
• Never lift, transport or suspend the unit using the connection cable.
• Unilateral modifications or conversions of the unit are prohibited.

Electrical safety

CAUTION!
Danger when touching voltage conducting parts!
Disconnect the plug from the mains if the extension cable is damaged or severed! We recommend connecting a RCD (residual current operated device) having a nominal residual current of < 30 mA.

• The house mains voltage must agree with the details quoted in the technical data, do not use any other supply voltage.
• The unit must only be operated with an electrical installation in accordance with DIN/ VDE 0100, Part 737, 738 and 702 (swimming pools). Protection must be provided by a 10 A line protection switch and a RCCD (residual current operated device) having a nominal residual current of 10/30 mA.
• Use only extension cables that are suitable for use outdoors – minimum cross-section 1.5 mm2. Cable drums should always be unrolled completely.
• Damaged or brittle extension cables must not be used.
  • Check the condition of your extension cable each time you start to use the equipment.

ASSEMBLY

Mounting the pressure line TWIN pumps see Fig. A

1. Screw the connection elbow (7) into the pump outlet.
2. Screw the combination nipple (4) onto the connection elbow.
3. Fix a hose to the combination nipple.

SUB pumps see Fig. C

1. Screw the combination nipple (4) onto the connection elbow.
2. Fix a hose to the combination nipple. the combination nipple can be trimmed to suit the selected hose connection. Use the largest possible hose diameter.

Setting the adjustable foot see Fig. E

TWIN pumps

1. Turn the adjustable foot (6) to the right. The adjustable foot disengages.
2. Set the adjustable foot to position “O” or “U”.
3. Turn the adjustable foot (6) to the left. The adjustable foot locks back in position.

SUB pumps

1. Turn the adjustable foot 90° to the left to move the adjustable foot to the top position.
2. Turn the adjustable foot 90° to the right to move the adjustable foot to the bottom position.
The combination nipple can be trimmed to suit the selected hose connection. Use the largest possible hose diameter.

STARTUP

Safety
CAUTION!
Exclude, by suitable means, that, in the event of a fault in the immersion pump, consequential damage is caused by flooding.

• Make sure that the immersion pump is standing securely or operate the immersion pump suspended from a rope.
• Make sure there is adequate clearance under the pump.
• Never allow the immersion pump to run against a closed-off pressure line.
• When using in shafts, make sure the size is adequate.
• Always cover the shaft with a secure footplate.

Switching the pump on see Fig. A – C

CAUTION! The immersion pump must not draw in any solid bodies. Sand and other abrasive materials in the conveying medium will destroy the immersion pump.

1. Unwind the connection cable (1) completely.

2. Make sure that the electrical plug connection is mounted in the area safe from flooding.
   Models with float switch

3. Change the terminal position and adjust the switching points of the float switch(10) individually.

4. Attach the cable on the float switch to the pump housing(4)securely. Recommended cable length on the float switch approx. 100 mm
   Models with level switch

5. Slide the level switch (8) to the relevant height and thus set the switching points.
   Use a suitable plate to ensure secure mounting of the immersion pump on muddy, sandy or stony ground.

6. Immerse the immersion pump in the conveying medium slowly. Hold the immersion pump at a slight angle to allow any air to escape.

7. Insert the mains plug into the plug socket. The immersion pump switches on automatically using the float switch when a specific water level has been reached, and switches off again if the water drops below the switch-off height.

Switching the pump off

1. Remove the mains plug from the plug socket.

Automatic mode

1. In automatic mode, set the adjustable foot to position “U” (bottom) to achieve the greatest possible feed rate.

2. Insert the mains plug into the plug socket.
   Models with float switch

3. Switch the operation selection switch on the mains switch to “AUTO” (Fig. G).
   Models with level switch

4. Slide the level switch upwards to the desired switch-on height (Fig. I). The pump switches on automatically at a specific water level (switch-on height) by the float switch and when the water level falls to the switch-off height it switches off again, see technical data Page 5

Manual operation mode
In manual mode, the water can be pumped away to a very low level of residual water. Minimum water level for commissioning: see technical data.

Pumping out to residual water level

CAUTION! Monitor the pump continuously when pumping out to the residual water level and avoid the pump running dry. Shut the pump down when the residual water level has been reached by switching the operation mode selector switch to “AUTO”. The pumps switch on again automatically when the switch-on height is reached.

Set the adjustable foot to the “O” (top) position for pumping out to the residual water level:

1. Remove the mains plug from the plug socket.
   Models with float switch

2. Switch the operation selection switch on the mains switch to “MAN” (Fig. G). The pump switches on and starts to feed.
   Models with level switch

3. Slide the level switch upwards to the “MAN” position (Fig. I).

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Cleaning the pump:
After conveying chlorine-containing swimming pool water or fluids that leave a residue, the pump must be flushed out with clear water. Clean the suction slots on the suction foot if necessary with clear water.

Removing/fitting the level switch see Fig. H

1. Unscrew the fixing screw(2) and then first tip the housing float switch(1) upwards and then tilt to the front.
2. Clean the float body (4) and guides (3).
3. Place the float body back in the guide.
4. Replace the housing float body and push downwards.
5. Screw the fixing screw in.

Removing/fitting the adjustable foot TWIN pumps see Fig. F

1. Unscrew the engaging screws (7) and pull the adjustable foot (6) out of the pump housing (8).
2. Clean the adjustable foot and the pump housing.
3. Insert the adjustable foot in the pump housing, align and screw the engaging screws back in place.

STORAGE
In the event of a risk of frost, the system must be drained completely.

DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of old equipment, batteries or accumulators as household waste! Products, packaging, and accessories were made with recyclable materials, and should be disposed of accordingly.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS

CAUTION! Disconnect the mains plug before any fault rectification work! Faults in the electrical system must be rectified by a qualified electrician.

with a suitable tool through the opening at the back of the motor hou- sing.
Thermal protection switch has swit- ched off.| Wait until the thermal protection switch on the pump switches on again. Take note of the maximum temperature of the conveying medium. Have the im- mersion pump inspected.
No mains power.| Check the fuses, have the power sup- ply checked by a qualified electrician.
Float switch does not switch off when the water level rises.| Send the pump to an AL-KO service facility.
Pump running but does not feed.| Air in pump housing. Dry running. Au- tomatic switch off after 90 seconds.| Vent the pump by holding it at an angle. Adjustable foot set incorrectly.
Blockage on the suction side.| Remove dirt in the suction area.
Pressure line closed off.| Open the pressure line.
Pressure hose kinked.| Extend the pressure hose.
Feed rate too low| Hose diameter too small.| Use a bigger pressure hose.
Blockage on the suction side.| Remove dirt in the suction area.
Feed head too high.| Observe max. feed head, see technical data Page 5.
Only pumps with level switch
Pump running continuously.| Float body blocked Switch set incorrectly.| Clean the float body. Adjust the switch correctly.
Pump is always off.| Float body blocked Water level too low| Clean the float body.

If the faults cannot be rectified, please contact our customer service department.

WARRANTY
If any material or manufacturing defects are found during the statutory customer protection period, we will either repair or replace the equipment, whichever we consider the more appropriate. This statutory period may vary according to the legislation in force in the country where the equipment was purchased.

Our warranty is valid only if:

• The equipment has been used properly
• The operating instructions have been followed
• Genuine replacement parts have been used

The warranty is no longer valid if:

• The equipment has been tampered with
• Technical modifications have been made
• The equipment was not used for its intended purpose

The following are not covered by warranty:

• Paint damage due to normal wear
• Wear parts identified by a border [xxx (x)] on the spare parts list
• Combustion motors (these are covered by a separate warranty from the manufacturer concerned)

The warranty period begins on the purchase by the first end user. Decisive is the date on the receipt. To make a claim under warranty, please take this statement of warranty and proof of purchase to the nearest authorized customer service centre. This warranty does not affect the usual statutory rights of the customer relative to the seller.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We hereby declare that this product, in the version brought into circulation by us, complies with the requirements of the harmonized EU guidelines, EU safety standards and product-specific standards.

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