Einhell GE-SP3546RB Rain Barrel Pump Instruction Manual

GE-SP 3546 RB
Original operating instructions Rain barrel pump Art.-Nr.: 41.704.38 I.-Nr.: 11016

GE-SP3546RB Rain Barrel Pump

Danger! – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

Caution!
The pump must be powered via an earthleakage circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated fault current of no more than 30 mA (according to VDE 0100 Part 702 and 738).
The equipment is not designed for use in swimming pools and paddling pools of any kind or other bodies of water in which people or animals may be present during operation.
It is prohibited to operate the equipment if a person or animal is in the danger area. Ask your electrician!
This equipment can be used by children of 8 years and older and by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction in how to use the equipment safely and understand the dangers which result from such use. Children are not allowed to play with the equipment. Unless supervised, children are not allowed to clean the equipment and carry out user-level maintenance work.
Danger!

• Before you put the equipment into operation, arrange for a specialist to check that the
  – earthing
  – protective multiple earthing
  – residual-current operated circuit-breaker circuit comply with the safety regulations of the pow- er supply company and work correctly.

• The electrical plug-in connections must be protected from wet conditions.

• If there is a risk of flooding, place the plug-in connections in an area which is safe from flooding.

• Strictly avoid pumping aggressive liquids and abrasive substances.

• Protect the equipment from frost.

• Protect the equipment from dry running.

• Take suitable measures to keep the equipment out of the reach of children.

Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Carry handle
2. Mains cable
3. Float switch
4. Intake cage
5. Float switch mounting
6. Aluminium tube, long
7. Aluminium tube, short
8. Aluminium tube with attachment hook
9. Swiveling connection with stopcock

2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

• Original operating instructions

Proper use

The equipment you have purchased is designed to pump water with a maximum temperature of 35 °C. This equipment must never be used for other liquids, especially engine fuels, cleaning agents and other chemically-based products! Installed in a shaft, the equipment provides protection from fl ooding. However, it can be used wherever you want to move water, e.g. in the house, in the garden, and for many other applications. The equipment must not be used to operate swimming pools! If you want to use the equipment in bodies of water with a natural, muddy bottom, place the equipment in a slightly elevated position, e.g. on bricks. The equipment is not designed for continuous operation, e.g. as a circulating pump in a pond. In this case the equipment’s anticipated life will be greatly shortened because the equipment was not designed for continuous loading. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Mains connection ……………………… 230V ~ 50 Hz
Power rating ………………………………………. 350 W
Max. pumping rate:
With 25,4 mm (1”) hose ……………………..4,600 l/h
With 16 mm rain barrel pipe ………………..1,750 l/h
Max. delivery head ……………………………….. 11 m
Max. immersion depth …………………………….. 7 m
Max. water temperature ……………………….. 35 °C
Hose connection ………………26,4 mm (G 3/4) AG
Max. size of foreign bodies: ……………… Ø 2,5 mm
Switching point height: ON ….max. approx. 50 cm
Switching point height: OFF …min. approx. 15 cm

Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.
5.1 Assembly (Figs. 3 to 6)

1. Screw the aluminium tube (Item 6) to the pump connection (Fig. 3).
2. Screw the aluminium tubes (Items 6, 7 and 8) together (Figs. 4 and 5).
3. Screw the aluminium tube (Item 9) to the con- nection (Fig. 6).

5.2 Fitting the pump to the barrel
Use the attachment hook to fi t the pump to the rain barrel (Fig. 6, Item B).
Notice!
When installing, never hang the equipment by the discharge line or by the power cable. The equipment must be hung up with the provided carry handle or it must rest on the bottom of the shaft. To ensure that the equipment works properly, the bottom of the shaft always must be free of sludge and other accumulations of dirt. If the water level is too low, the sludge in the shaft can quickly dry out and hinder the equipment from starting. It is necessary therefore to check the equipment regularly (carry out trial start-ups).
Note:
The pump shaft should measure at least 40 x 40 x 50 cm so that the fl oating switch can move freely.
5.3 Mains connection
The equipment you have purchased comes with an earthing-pin plug. The equipment is designed for connection to a socket outlet with earthing contact for 230 V ~ 50 Hz. Make sure that the socket-outlet is suffi ciently fused (at least 6 A) and in good working order. Insert the power plug in the socket- outlet and the equipment is ready for operation.

Operation

You can put the equipment into operation after you have thoroughly read the installation and operating instructions.
Pay attention to the following points:

• Make sure that the equipment is set up securely.
• Check that the discharge line is fitted correctly.
• Make sure that the electrical connection is 230 V ~ 50 Hz.
• Check that the electrical socket-outlet is in good working order.
• Make sure that no moisture or water can ever reach the power connection.
• Make sure that the equipment does not run dry.
• To withdraw water, open the stopcock (Fig. 6, Item A).
• To switch off the equipment, pull the power plug out of the socket outlet.

Setting the ON/OFF switching point:
The ON/OFF switching point can be infi nitely adjusted with the height adjustment facility.
For this purpose you must fi rst slacken the screw (Fig. 7, Point 5). The switching diff erential can be infi nitely adjusted by extending or shortening the fl oating cable.

• The floating switch must be fitted so that the switching point height: ON and the switch point height: OFF can be reached easily and with little force. Check this by placing the equipment in a container filled with water and carefully raising and lowering the floating switch with your hand. You can then see whether the equipment switches on and off.
• Make sure that the distance between the floating switch head and the cable holder is not too small. If the distance is too small, there is no guarantee that the equipment will work correctly.
• When adjusting the floating switch, make sure that the floating switch does not touch the bottom before the equipment is switched off. Important! Risk of dry running.

Manual operation:
Mount the fl oat switch as illustrated in Figure 8 so that the device runs continuously. In this mode the equipment may be used only under supervision to avoid dry running. The equipment must be switched off (pull out the power plug) as soon as no more water is emitted from the discharge line.

Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!

• Unplug the power plug prior to any maintenance work.
• For mobile applications, the equipment should be cleaned with clear water after every usage.
• For stationary installation, it is recommended that you check the floating switch for proper functioning every three months.
• Use a water jet to remove any lint or fibrous particles that may have become trapped in the housing.
• Remove sludge from the shaft bottom and clean the shaft walls every 3 months.
• Use clear water to remove deposits from the floating switch.

8.1 Cleaning the fi lter (Figs. 9 to 11)
In order to protect the equipment and the impeller from severe soiling, an additional fi lter has been installed in the bottom intake cage. Please proceed as follows when cleaning the fi lter:

1. Gently press the lateral tab (A) in the direction of the arrow until the intake cage (4) can be disconnected from the pump.
2. Remove the fi lter (B) and wash it out under running water.
3. Now insert the fi lter back into the intake cage and reconnect the intake cage to the equipment.

8.2 Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.
8.3 Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required
  For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Troubleshooting guide

– Raise position of floating switch
The equipment does not pump| – Intake sieve clogged
– Discharge hose kinked| – Clean intake sieve with water jet
-Unkink the hose
The equipment does not cut out| – Floating switch cannot sink| – Place equipment correctly on shaft bottom
Insufficient pumping rate| – Intake sieve clogged
– Performance reduced due to heavily contaminated and abrasive water impurities| – Clean intake sieve
– Clean equipment and replace wear parts
The equipment swit- ches off after briefly running| – Motor circuit-breaker switches the equipment off due to excessive water contamination
– Water temperature too high; motor circuit-breaker switches the  quipment off| – Unplug power plug and clean equipment and shaft
–  Ensure that maximum permissible water temperature (35 °C) is not exceeded

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentalfriendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/ EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful eff ects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.
Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG. Subject to technical changes

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that this equipment develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply solely to consumers, i.e. natural persons, who do not want to use this pro- duct in connection with either their commercial or other self-employed activities. These guarantee terms regulate additional guarantee services which the undermentioned manufacturer promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory rights of guarantee are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The guarantee services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on the new product which you have bought in the European Union from the undermentioned manufacturer and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that only equipment under the brand name “Professional” has been designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. For all other products the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used within the guarantee period in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities.

3. Our guarantee does not cover:
   • Damage to the equipment caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or by unprofessional installation; damage caused by failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type); damage caused by failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations; damage caused by exposing the equipment to abnormal environmental conditions; damage resulting from poor care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the equipment caused by misuse or incorrect applications (e.g. overloading the equipment or using non-approved attachments or accessories); damage caused by foreign bodies (e.g. sand, stones, dust, ….) getting inside the equipment. Damage in transit; damage caused by force or external influences (e.g. by dropping the equipment).
   • Damage to the equipment or parts of the equipment which is owed to use- related, normal or otherwise natural wear. For example, batteries and battery packs are manufactured with a cycle limit for designrelated reasons. Wear is negatively influenced in particular by load demands and charging speeds as well as exposure to heat, cold, vibration and impact.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the equipment. Guarantee claims must be submitted before the end of the guarantee period and within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the equipment even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or for any replacement parts fi tted. This also applies if on-site service is used.

5. To assert your guarantee claim, register the defective equipment at: www.Einhell-Service.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase of the new item of equipment. Equipment returned without such proof or without a rating plate are excluded from the guarantee services because of the lack of traceability. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then either the item in question will be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

6. If you have taken the equipment with you to a diff erent EU country than where you bought it, we will arrange for a local service partner to provide the guarantee services. If you take the equipment outside the EU, the guarantee will not apply.

Of course, we are also happy to off er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered or no longer covered by the scope of this guarantee. To take advantage of this service, please send the equipment to our service address. We draw attention to the restrictions of this guarantee concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as presented in the service information included in this operating manual. Warrantor/ Service: Einhell UK Ltd, Unit 10, 1st Floor, Champion‘s Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton, Wirral, CH49 0UQ
Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

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