Westfalia 937373 Li-Ion Battery Rain Barrel Pump with Telescopic Suction Tube Instruction Manual

Westfalia 937373 Li-Ion Battery Rain Barrel Pump with Telescopic Suction Tube Instruction Manual

Dear Customers
Instruction manuals provide valuable hints for using your new device. They enable you to use all functions, and they help you avoid misunderstandings and prevent damage. Please take the time to read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Overview

Safety Notes

Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

• Make sure the operating voltage stated on the type label of the charger corresponds to the power mains available in your area.

• This device may be used by children from the age of 8 years, as well as by people of reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking in experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed with regard to the safe use of the device and understand the possible resulting dangers. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

• Keep out of the reach of children. The device is not a toy. Do not let children play with it.

• Only use the device for its intended purpose. This product is only intended for domestic use and not for commercial or industrial purposes.

• Persons and animals must not stand in the water during operation of the pump!

• Attention! Pollution of the liquid could occur due to leakage of lubricants.

• The pump has been designed for pumping clear water. The pump is not intended for delivering salt water, corrosive, easily flammable or explosive liquids (e.g. petrol, paraffin, thinners), faeces, oil, heating oil or foodstuffs.

• Do not use the pump to deliver solids. Gravel, sand or the like may damage the pump.

• Make sure that the temperature of the water to be delivered must not exceed 35° C.

• Do not operate the pump unsupervised for long time.

• Do not replace the cord and do not repair it. It is not allowed to modify the cord by installing a switch or similar.

• Do not pinch or crimp the cord in any way. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.

• Do not use the cord to carry or transport the pump.

• If not in use, do not hang up the pump on its cord.

• Protect the pump from frost.

• Do not allow the pump to run dry. During operation always keep
  the pump completely immersed in water.

• Remove the battery from the pump if you clean or do not use it
  for a long period of time.

• If the pump itself or the cord become damaged, do not operate
  the pump furthermore and have it repaired by a professional or contact the Westfalia customer service. Do not disassemble the unit or try to repair it yourself.

• The charger is designed for charging this device only. Do not charge other devices with this charger. Do not charge the battery of this device with other chargers.

• When not in use always unplug the charger.

• Take special care of the unit. Avoid dropping it onto any hard surface and do not expose it to pressure or any other form of mechanical stress. Keep the unit away from extreme heat or cold.

• Store the battery, the charger and the pump in a cool and dry place inside.

• Protect the battery and the charger from humidity. Do not operate the battery charger outdoors.

• Only charge, operate and store the battery at an ambient temperature between 10º C and 35º C.

• The unit is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m above sea level.

• Important Danger! Never short-circuit the battery or expose it to moisture. Do not store it together with any metal parts which could short-circuit the contacts. The battery could overheat, start burning or explode.

Operation

Intended Use

• The rain barrel pump is designed for pumping clear water only.
• The rain barrel pump is intended for pumping water from a rainwater butt or rainwater collecting tank. It is particularly suitable for watering plants in the garden.
• It is not intended for delivering salt water, corrosive, easily flammable or explosive liquids (e.g. petrol, paraffin, thinners, etc.), faeces, oil, heating oil or foodstuffs.
• This pump is not intended for commercial or industrial purposes.
• The pump is not suitable for continuous operation, e.g. for watercourses in garden ponds.
• Please note that the lubricants used in the pump may escape and cause contamination. Do not use the pump in garden ponds with fish stocks or valuable plants.
• The intended use also includes an operation following the operating instructions. Any use beyond these parameters (different media, applying force) or any changes (reconstruction, no original accessory) can lead to serious risks and is regarded as use that is contrary to the intended purpose.

Before first Use

Unpack the rain barrel pump and check all parts for any damage in transit. Keep packaging materials out of reach of children. There is risk of suffocation!

Charging the Battery

Before using the pump for the first time, fully charge the battery.

1. Connect the battery charger (9) with a wall socket. The LED lights up green to indicate that power is on.
2. Connect the battery (11) with the battery charger. The LED light up red to indicate that the battery is charged. Charge the battery for approx. 8 hours. Afterwards you can charge the battery for approx. 6 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the LED lights up green.
3. After charging process, disconnect the charger from the unit and unplug from mains.

Assembly

1. Before each use, check the pump for any damages. Do not use the pump in case of damages.
2. Place the sealing washer (10) on the pump housing (7) and screw the nut (6a) on the 10 housing.
3. Tightly attach the hose (not included) to be used for pumping off the water to the quick connection of the shup-off valve (1).
4. If needed, unscrew the telescopic suction tube and extend the tube as desired. Re-tighten the telescopic tube.

Operation

1. Set the rain barrel pump on a flat surface into the water supply you want to pump off. Make sure that the pump cannot move during operation. Pay attention to the maximum submersion depth. Always make sure that the suction opening (8) is not blocked or obstructed during operation. If necessary, place the pump on a brick or similar.

2. Run the irrigation hose for watering the plants. Observe the maximum delivery height.

3. Open the shut-off valve (1).

4. Insert the battery (11) into the battery compartment (4). To switch on the rain barrel pump, push the ON/OFF switch (2) in direction I. To switch off the pump push the switch (2) in direction O.
   

5. When not in use, remove the battery from the battery compartment. Depress the release button on the battery and pull out the battery from the compartment.

• Make sure that water and moisture cannot get into the control unit.
• Make sure that no particles bigger than approx. 1 mm are sucked into the pump.
• Never pull the rain barrel pump by the cord.
• Avoid dry running of the pump! Dry running is operating the pump without water in the casing.

Using the Clamp

1. If necessary, fix the rain barrel pump with the included clamp on the rain barrel.
2. Screw the tightening screw (13) with a suitable hex key (size 5) hand tight on the rain barrel. The clamp will protect the pump from tipping over.

Battery Capacity Indicator

The illuminated LED indicate the battery capacity.

When the forth and last LED turns off, the pump will stop working. Switch of the pump. Remove the battery from the compartment and charge the battery.

Maintenance, Cleaning, Storing and Transport

• Remove the battery from the compartment undertaking any kind of
  maintenance work and before cleaning.

• Use only a lightly moistened cloth to clean the housing of the unit.
  Do not use metal or sharp items in order not to damage the surfaces. Do not use aggressive chemicals or similar materials.

• The pump does not contain any parts serviceable by you. Do not disassemble the pump and do not try to repair it yourself. Repairs must be done by a professional only.

• The pump does not require maintenance apart from occasionally cleaning the housing and the filter. For cleaning the filter, unscrew the filter cover (8) by turning counter clockwise. Clean the filter with clear water and re-attach the filter to the rain barrel pump.

• Please note that sand, mud or suspended sediment in the pumped water can affect its delivery rate.

• Never carry, lift up or hang the pump by the cord.

• Store the pump in a dry place that is protected from dust, dirt and
  frost. Store the unit out of reach of children.

Technical Data

EC Declaration of Conformity

We, the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany, Werkzeugstraße 1, D-58093 Hagen,

declare by our own responsibility that the product
Li-Ion Battery Rain Barrel Pump with Telescopic Suction Tube
Article No. 93 73 73

is according to the basic requirements, which are defined in the European Directives and their amendments.

2011/65/EU
Restriction of the Use of certain hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic Equipment (RoHS)
EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013

2014/30/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015 EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013

2014/35/EU
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
EN 60335-1:2012+A11+A13, EN 60335-2-41:2003+A1+A2, EN 62233:2008

Hagen, 21st of October, 2020

Thomas Klingbeil, QA Representative

Customer Services

Deutschland
Westfalia
Werkzeugstraße 1 D-58093 Hagen
Telefon: (0180) 5 30 31 32
Telefax: (0180) 5 30 31 30
Internet: www.westfalia.de

Österreich
Westfalia
Moosham 31 A-4943 Geinberg OÖ
Telefon: (07723) 4 27 59 54
Telefax: (07723) 4 27 59 23
Internet: www.westfalia-versand.at

Schweiz
Westfalia
Wydenhof 3a CH-3422 Kirchberg (BE)
Telefon: (034) 4 13 80 00
Telefax: (034) 4 13 80 01
Internet: www.westfalia-versand.ch

Disposal

Dear Customer, Please help avoid waste materials. If you at some point intend to dispose of this article, then please keep in mind that many of its components consist of valuable materials, which can be recycled. Please do not discharge it in the rubbish bin, but check with your local council for recycling facilities in your area.

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