KARCHER 9.000 Flat Suction Clear Water Submersible Pump Instruction Manual

KARCHER 9.000 Flat Suction Clear Water Submersible Pump

Specifications

• Model: SP 9.000 Flat, SP 9.500 Dirt, SP 11.000 Dirt
• Language: English
• Part Number: 5.991-078.0 (10/23)

Product Information

Safety Instructions
Intended Use
The device is designed for…

Accessories and Spare Parts
Refer to the user manual for a list of compatible accessories and spare parts. Scope of Delivery
The package includes… Warranty
This product comes with a warranty of… Description of the Device
The device features… Initial Startup
Before using the device for the first time… Operation
Instructions on how to operate the device… Care and Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance procedures… Transport
Guidelines for transporting the device safely… Troubleshooting Guide
If you encounter issues with the device… Technical Data
Technical specifications of the device… Optimizing the Flow Rate
Steps to optimize the flow rate of the device… Declaration of Conformity
Information regarding the conformity of the device with regulations…

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Follow all safety instructions provided in the manual. Ensure proper supervision for users with limitations. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: How do I optimize the flow rate of the device?
  A: To optimize the flow rate, follow these steps…

Safety instructions

Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide-lines applicable by law.
• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels
DANGER

• Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

WARNING

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.

CAUTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER

• Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.

WARNING

• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
• Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Children must not operate the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children.

Risk of electric shock
DANGER

•  Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.

• The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source. Install electrical plug connections only in areas that are protected against flooding.

• Operate pumps at swimming pools, garden ponds and fountains only via a fault current protection switch with a nominal current no greater than 30 mA and with a protective contact
  (ground).

• In Austria, pumps used with swimming pools and garden ponds that are permanently connected to the mains supply must be supplied via an isolating transformer approved according to the Austrian Electro-technical Association standard ÖVE B/EN 60555 Parts 1 to 3, where the nominal secondary output voltage of the transformer must not exceed 230 V.

• Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).

• The mains plug and coupling of the extension cable must be water tight and may not be placed in water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the floor.

• You may not operate the pump when persons are in the swimming pool or garden pond.

WARNING

•  Only connect the device to an electrical connection that has been installed by a qualified electrician. It is essential that you adhere to the national regulations for this.
• Check that the mains connection cable with mains plug is undamaged each time before using the device. To avoid any possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or the authorised customer service department or a qualified electrician. Do not damage the power supply and extension cable  by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be dangerous. Only use approved and appropriately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient cable cross section for outdoors.

CAUTION

• Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable.
•  Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable.

Care and maintenance
WARNING

• Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any  care and service work.

CAUTION

• Have repair work, installation of spare parts and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.

Transport
CAUTION

• Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
• Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.

Intended use
Only use the device in private households. Intended use:

• Removal of water from building sections in the event of flooding
• Transferring and pumping water from containers
• Water removal from wells and shafts
• Pumping fresh water out of boats and yachts
• For notes on functional principle, see chapter Operation.

Permissible feed fluids
DANGER
Danger of death and risk of damage when pumping explosive, flammable or unsuitable substances!Flammable or explosive substances may ignite or explode.
Unsuitable substances can damage the pump.
Do not pump explosive, flammable or corrosive liquids or gases (e.g. fuels, petroleum, nitro thinner) and do not pump fats, oils, salt water or waste water from sanitary facilities or water that has a lower flowing ability than clean water.

Permissible feed fluids:

• Fresh water up to the specified degree of contamination

SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt (dirty water pump):
Water with a degree of contamination up to a diameter of 20 mm

SP 9,000 Flat (clean water pump):

• Water with a degree of contamination up to a diameter of 5 mm
• Swimming pool water with intended dosage of additives
• Washing lye, e.g. from leaking washing machines. Afterwards, rinse and clean the pump with clear fresh water, see chapter Rinsing and cleaning.
• The temperature of the feed fluids should lie between 5 °C and 35 °C

Improper use
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to frost!
Operation during frost may damage the device.
An incompletely emptied device can be damaged by frost.
Do not operate the device during frost.
Protect the device from frost.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage during continuous operation! The device is not suitable for continuous operation. Do not operate the device continuously for long periods (e.g. continuous circulation operation in ponds) or as a stationary installation (e.g. as a water lifting system, fountain pump).

Note
The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our sales company responsible apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your device within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Description of the device

See graphics page for illustrations Illustration A

1. Carrying handle
2. Power supply cable with plug
3. Lock (float switch)
4. *Pump connecting piece G 1 ( ¾″ and 1″ hose connection and G 1 – thread)
5. *Check valve
6. G 1 – threaded connection
7. Pump connecting piece G 1 ½ (1″, 1 ¼″ and 1 ½″ hose connection and G 1 ½ – thread)
8. Pipe union (G 1 ½ – thread)
9. Float switch
10. Quick-Connect
11. Automatic venting device
12. Feet (SP 9,000 Flat)
    *Not included in the scope of delivery.

Initial startup

DANGER
Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
The device contains electrical and mechanical components.
Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

Note
The shorter the hose length and larger the hose diameter, the higher the pump capacity.
To avoid clogging the pump, use a pre-filter for hose diameters smaller than 1 ¼″.
The pump connection is equipped with a plug-in system (Quick-Connect).
The pipe union with pump connecting piece G 1 ½ and the G 1 threaded connection are supplied unassembled with the device.

Note
Hoses with a diameter of 1″, 1 ¼″ and 1 ½″ can be connected to the pump connecting piece G 1 ½.
A sufficiently large hose diameter must be selected and the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ must be shortened according to the grooves so that the required particle size can be used. A large hose diameter is also recommended for smaller particle sizes to allow a high flow volume.

Connect hose to pump if using a 1″, 1 ¼″ or 1 ½″ hose:

1. Screw the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ onto the pipe union.

2. Push the hose clamp onto the hose.

3. Push the hose onto the pump connecting piece G 1 ½ and fasten it with a hose clamp.

4. Push the pipe union into the Quick-Connect.

Connect hose to pump if using a ¾″ or 1″ hose:

1. Screw the G1 threaded connection onto the pipe union.
2. Fit the special accessory pump connecting piece G 1 (6.997-359.0 pump connecting piece G 1 (33.3 mm) incl. check valve – not included in the scope of delivery) onto the G 1 threaded connection:
   • Place the check valve on the G 1 threaded connection so that the lettering ‘UP’ is legible.
   • Screw the pump connecting piece G 1 onto the G  1 threaded connection.
3. Push the hose clamp onto the hose.
4. Push the hose onto the pump connecting piece G 1 and fasten it with a hose clamp.
5. Push the pipe union into the Quick-Connect.

Setting up / immersing the pump:

1. Fold out or in the feet (SP 9,000 Flat).

2. Place the pump securely on solid ground in the feed  fluid or immerse it by means of a rope attached to the carrying handle.

Note
The suction area must not be blocked by contamination. If the ground is muddy, place the pump on a brick or something similar. Make sure that the pump is
horizontal. Do not carry the pump using the cable or hose.

Operation

DANGER
Danger of death from electric shock.
Danger of death from electric shock if live parts are touched.
During operation, do not touch the rope attached to the carrying handle or any objects that are in contact with the pumped liquid (e.g. pipelines protruding into the pumped liquid, railings) and do not reach into the pumped liquid.

Automatic venting device

1. If the fluid level is low, any sucked-in air, or air present in the pump, may escape via the automatic vent-ing device. Fluid can also leak along with air.
   If the pump has problems with suction when the fluid level is low, unplug and plug in the mains plug repeatedly to assist the suction process. Illustration E

Automatic mode

1. If necessary, fold out the feet, see chapter Initial startup (SP 9,000 Flat).
   Note
   Folding out the feet is not absolutely necessary, but it does increase the pump capacity.

2. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Note
In automatic mode, the float switch controls the pumping process automatically.
The pump switches on as soon as the float switch has reached the switch-on height caused by the rising fluid level.
The pump switches off as soon as the float switch has reached the switch-off height caused by the sinking fluid level.
The float switch must be able to move freely.

Min / Max| SP 9,000
Flat| SP 9,500
Dirt| SP 11,000
Dirt
---|---|---|---
Switch-on height cm| 36 / 44| 43 / 50| 43 / 50
Switch-off height cm| 15 / 24| 18 / 30| 18 / 30

• The switching heights vary depending on the position of the float switch.

Manual operation
Note
In manual operation, the pump stays switched on continuously. For the pump to suction itself in manual mode, the fluid level must be at least 60 mm (SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt) or 7 mm (SP 9,000 Flat).

Note
The pump can pump up to a residual fluid height of 25 mm (SP 9,500 Dirt and SP 11,000 Dirt) or 1 mm (SP 9,000 Flat).
The specified residual fluid heights are only achieved in manual operation.
The float switch must be able to move freely.

1. Fold in the feet, see chapter Initial startup (SP 9,000 Flat).
   Note
   By folding in the feet, flat suction of the fluid up to 1 mm residual fluid height is possible in manual operation.

2. Fasten the float switch in the lock so it points upwards. ATTENTION
   Risk of damage from dry running!
   Dry running leads to increased wear on the pump. Do not leave the pump unattended in manual operation. In case of dry running, immediately pull the mains plug out of the socket.

3. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Finishing operation

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket. The device stops.
   ATTENTION
   Risk of damage!
   Risk of damage due to dried soiling or additives. Rinse and clean the device immediately after each use.

2. If dirty liquids or liquids with additives have been pumped, rinse and clean the device immediately after finishing operation, see chapter Rinsing and cleaning.

3. Drain the device and accessories and let them dry.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
The device contains electrical and mechanical components.
Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children.

Rinsing and cleaning
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Risk of damage due to dried soiling or additives. Rinse and clean the device immediately after each use.

1. If dirty liquids or liquids with additives have been pumped, the device must be rinsed afterwards: Use the device to pump clear fresh water without additives until all soiling or additives have been flushed out of the device.
   DANGER
   Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
   The device contains electrical and mechanical components.
   Always disconnect the device from the power supply before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

3. Press the Quick-Connect button and remove the connection nozzle.

4. Where necessary, remove residue from the hose and on Quick-Connect.

5. Clean the outside of the device with a soft, clean cloth and clear fresh water.

6. Drain the device and accessories and let them dry.

Service
The device is maintenance-free.

Transport
Manual transport
CAUTION
Risk of injury from tripping!
There is a risk of injury from tripping on loose cables and hoses.
Be careful of cables and hoses when moving the device.

1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle. Transport in vehicles
   WARNING
   Risk of injury, risk of damage!
   Note the weight of the device during transport.
   Store or secure the device in accordance with applicable guidelines so that it cannot slip or be thrown around during transport.

2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accordance with the respectively applicable guidelines.

Storage
ATTENTION
Risk of damage due to frost!
An incompletely emptied device can be damaged by frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories before storing them.
Protect the device from frost.
Store the device in a frost-free place and not outdoors.

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage!
The device may tip over on sloping surfaces.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.

1. Completely empty the pump and accessories.
2. Allow the pump and accessories to dry out.
3. Store the pump in a frost-protected place.

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.

1. Check for correct startup (see chapter
   Initial startup and Operation ).

Dirt particles block the suction area.|

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Clean the suction area.

The fluid level is too low (manual
operation), see chapter Technical data.|

1. Immerse the pump deeper into the feed fluid, see chapter Manual operation.

The pump does not start or stops during operation| The power supply is disconnected.|

1. Check the fuses and the electrical
   connections.

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The thermal protection switch has switched off the pump because of over- heating.|

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2. Allow the pump to cool down.
3. Clean the suction area.
4. Prevent the pump from running dry.

Dirt particles are trapped in the suction area.|

1. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
2.  Clean the suction area.

The float switch switches the pump off.|

1. Automatic mode: Check the position and free movement of the float switch and correct if necessary, see chapter Automatic mode.
2. Manual operation: Attach the float switch correctly, see chapter Manual operation.

The pump capacity drops or is too low| The suction area is clogged.|

1. Pull the mains plug out of the mains socket and clean the suction area.

The delivery rate of the pump depends on the delivery head and the connected periphery.|

1. Observe the maximum delivery height, see chapter Technical data. If necessary, se- lect a larger hose diameter or shorter hose length.

The cross-section on the pressure side is narrowed, e.g. due to the valve/ball tap not being fully open.|

1. Fully open the valve / ball tap.

The pressure side hose is kinked.|

1. Eliminate the kink points in the hose.

Quick-Connect cannot be opened| The Quick-Connect plug system is blocked by contamination.|

1. Remove the clip and clean it.

Technical data

Subject to technical modifications.

Optimising the flow rate
The flow rate is further increased:

• The lower the delivery height is.
• The greater the diameter of the hose used is.
• The shorter the hose used is.
• The smaller the pressure loss caused by the connected up accessories.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.
Product: Pump
Type: 1.645-xxx

Currently applicable EU Directives

• 2014/35/EU
• 2014/30/EU
• 2011/65/EU
• 2009/125/EC

Commission Regulation(s)(EU) 2019/1781
Harmonised standards used EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020 EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN IEC 63000: 2018
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2021/06/01

Declaration of Conformity (UK)
We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, 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 product is modified without our prior approval.
Product: Pump
Type: 1.645-xxx

Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2016/1101 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2010/2617 (as amended)
Commission Regulation(s)
(EU) 2019/1781
Designated standards used
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41
EN 62233: 2008
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020 EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 61000-3-2: 2014 EN 61000-3-3: 2013 EN IEC 63000: 2018
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2021/06/01

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References

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