KARCHER SP 16000 Dual Submersible Pump User Guide

KARCHER SP 16000 Dual Submersible Pump

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: SP 16.000 Dual
• Electric Connection: 230-240V, 50Hz
• Power Consumption: 550W
• Flow Rate: 16,000 l/h
• Maximum Pressure: 7 bar
• Maximum Immersion Depth: 9m
• Hose Diameter: 25-40mm
• Weight: 5.0kg
• Cable Length: 10m

Product Usage Instructions

1. Attach the handle to the device and secure it with a hose clamp.
2. Insert the connection piece into the Quick-Connect.

Betrieb (Operation)

1. Adjust the filter basket by rotating the handle to the right until it locks in place.
2. You can choose between automatic and manual operation modes.

Pflege und Wartung Care and Maintenance

1. Disconnect the device from the power source before cleaning or performing maintenance.
2. Clean the filter basket regularly to prevent blockages.

Transport und Lagerung Transport and Storage

• Secure the device according to the guidelines to prevent slipping or tipping.
• Avoid frost exposure as it may damage the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ursache (Cause)

The suction area is blocked.

Behebung (Solution)

1. Unplug the device from the power outlet.
2. Clean the suction area to remove any blockages.

Ursache (Cause)

The operational performance is low.

Behebung (Solution)

1. Loosen the locking screws with a screwdriver.
2. Remove, clean, and reassemble the filter basket.

General notes

• Read these original operating instruc-tions and the enclosed safety instruc-tions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly.
• Keep both books for future reference or future owners.

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 principles, 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 wastewater from sanitary facilities or water that has a lower flowing ability than clean water.

Permissible feed fluids:

• Fresh water to the specified degree of soiling with a maximum particle size as specified in Chapter Specifications.
• Swimming pool water with an intended dosage of additives
• Washing lye, e.g. from leaking washing machines. Then rinse and clean the pump with clear fresh water, see chapter Rinsing and Cleaning.
• The temperature of the pumped liquids must 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, or fountain pump).
• Note The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect 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.

Environmental protection

• The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging according to 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 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 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 authorized customer service site.
• See overleaf for the address

Device description

See the graphics page for illustrations Illustration A

1. Carrying handle
2. Power supply cable with plug
3. Automatic venting device
4. Quick-Connect hose connection
5. Pump connecting piece G 1 ½ (1″, 1 ¼” and 1 ½” hose connection and G 1 ½ thread)
6. Pump connecting piece G 1 (3/4″ and 1″ hose connection and G 1 thread)
7. Check valve
8. G 1 threaded connection
9. Connection nozzle (G 1 ½ thread)
10. Setting for filter basket
11. Filter basket
12. Lock (float switch)
13. Height adjustment (float switch)
14. Float switch
    • 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 delivery rate.
• To avoid clogging the pump, use a pre-filter for hose diameters smaller than 1 ¼″.
• The pump connection is equipped with a plug system (Quick-Connect).
• The connection nozzle with pump connecting piece G 1 ½ and the G1 threaded connection are supplied uninstalled 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 G 1 ½ pump connecting piece must be shortened at the grooves so that the required particle size can be pumped.
• A large hose diameter is also recommended for smaller particle sizes to allow a high flow volume.
• Connecting a hose to the pump when using a 1″, 1 ¼″ or 1 ½″ hose.

1. Screw the G 1 ½ pump connecting piece onto the connection nozzle. Illustration B
2. Push the hose clamp onto the hose.
3. Push the hose onto the G 1 ½ pump connecting piece and fasten it with a hose clamp.
4. Push the connection nozzle into the Quick-Connect. Illustration C

Connecting a hose to the pump when using a ¾″ or 1″ hose:

1. Screw the G 1 threaded connection onto the connection nozzle. Illustration B
2. Fit the special accessory G 1 pump connecting piece(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:
   • a Place the check valve on the G 1 threaded connection so that the lettering “UP” is legible.
   • b 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 connection nozzle into the Quick-Connect. Illustration C

Erecting/immersing the pump:

1. Insert the height adjustment of the float switch into the lock. Illustration D
2. Place the pump securely on solid ground in the pumped liquid or immerse it via a rope attached to the carrying handle.
   • Note The suction area must not be blocked by soiling. If the ground is muddy, place the pump on a brick or similar.
   • Make sure that the pump stands level. Do not carry the pump using the cable or hose.

Operation

DANGER

• The danger of death from electric shock.
• The 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 venting device. Liquid can also leak along with air.
   • If the pump has problems priming when the fluid level is low, unplug and plug in the mains plug repeatedly to assist the priming process. Illustration E

Adjusting the filter basket

• The filter basket can be operated in 2 positions. Illustration F
• Wastewater and clear water delivery.
• We would recommend this filter basket position at the start of the pumping process, since on this occasion the pumping capacity is at its greatest
• Flat vacuuming.
• In this filter basket position, flat vacuuming is possible up to 1 mm residual fluid height in manual operation.

1. Put the pump on the ground.
2. Clamp the pump between your feet and take hold of the carrying handle.
3. Unlatch the filter basket by turning the handle to the right.
4. Move the filter basket into the required position.
5. Lock the filter basket in place by turning the handle to the left

Automatic mode

1. Set the float switch using the height adjustment, and the cable length between the float switch and the lock.
   • Note When the pump is operated unattended, always set the float switch to the uppermost position to ensure that the pump can switch off reliably. Illustration G
   • When the float switch is set to the lowermost position, set the cable length between the float switch and the lock to 2.5 cm, see the marking on the cable. Illustration H
2. Move the filter basket into the “Wastewater and clear water delivery” position, see chapter Adjusting the filter basket.
3. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

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

Note The switching heights vary depending on:

• Position of the float switch.
• Cable length between the float switch and lock.
• The cable length must be at least 2.5 cm. We would recommend retaining the set cable length. For information on the switching heights, see Chapter Specifications

Manual operation

• Note In manual operation, the pump stays switched on.
• The specified residual liquid level (see Chapter Specifications) can only be achieved via manual operation.

1. Fasten the float switch in the lock pointing upwards. Illustration I
2. Move the filter basket to the desired position depending on the fluid level (see chapters Specifications and Adjusting the filter basket).
   • 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 the 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 the 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 afterward 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. Illustration C
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 by 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 by the respectively applicable guidelines.

Storage

• ATTENTION Risk of damage due to frost!
• An incompletely emptied device can be damaged by frost.
• 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. 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 authorized Customer Service.

several times until the fluid is drawn in.
The suction area is clogged.| 1.    Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2.    Clean the suction area.

The fluid level is too low in manual operation.| 1. Immerse the pump deeper into the feed flu- id if possible, see chapter Operation.
Fault| Cause| Rectification
---|---|---
The pump does not start up or stop suddenly during the operation| The power supply is disconnected.| 1. Check the fuses and the electrical connections.
The thermal protection switch has switched off the pump because of overheating.| 1.    Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2.    Allow the pump to cool down.

3.    Remove any dirt particles in the suction ar- ea.

4.    Clean the suction area.

5.    Prevent the pump from running dry.

Dirt particles block the suction area.| 1.    Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2.    Clean the suction area.

The pumping capacity decreases| The suction area is clogged.| 1.    Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

2.    Clean the suction area.

The delivery rate is too low| The maximum delivery head is exceeded

The hose diameter and the hose length have been selected incorrectly.

| 1.    Observe the maximum delivery head, see chapter Specifications.

2.    If necessary, select a greater hose diameter or a shorter hose length, see chapter Optimising the flow rate.

Quick-Connect cannot be opened or closed| The push-fit system is dirty.| 1.    Remove the clip.

2.    Clean the clip.

3.    Install the clip.

The filter basket cannot be moved| The filter basket is dirty.| 1. Loosen the latch screws using a screwdriver

2.    Remove the filter basket.

3.    Clean the filter basket.

4.    Install the filter basket.

Specifications

| SP 16.000 Dual
---|---
Electrical connection|
Mains voltage                                                           V| 230-240
Power frequency                                                      Hz| 50
Nominal power                                                         W| 550
Device performance data|
Flow rate (max.)                                                       l/h| 16,000
Pressure (max.)                                                        bar| 0.9
Delivery head (max.)                                                 m| 9
Immersion depth (max.)                                             m| 7
Particle size (max.) of permissible feed fluids                 mm| 20
Automatic mode|
Switch-on height of float switch (locking in uppermost mm position)| 255-310
|
Switch-off height of float switch (locking in uppermost    mm position)| 115-220
Switch-on height of float switch (locking in lowermost po- mm section)| 155-210
Switch-off height of float switch (locking in lowermost position)| 40-120
|
Manual operation|
Minimum fluid height for wastewater and clear water de-mm livery| 60
|
Residual fluid height for wastewater and clear water de- mm livery| 25
Minimum fluid height for flat vacuuming mm| 40
Residual fluid height for flat vacuuming mm| 1
| SP 16.000 Dual
---|---
Dimensions and weights| |
Weight (without accessories)| kg| 5.0
Mains cable| |
Cable length| m| 10

Note Reason for exception according to regulation (EU) 2019/1781 Annex I Section 2 (12): (j) Subject to technical modifications!

Optimizing the flow rate

The flow rate is increased when:

• The lifting height is reduced.
• The diameter of the hose used is increased.
• The length of the hose used is decreased.
• The smaller the pressure loss caused by the connected 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

Harmonized 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

References

• Cher - Official Site
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International

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