FIELDMANN 2011-EK Clean Water Pump User Manual

FIELDMANN 2011-EK Clean Water Pump

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: FVC 2011-EK / FVC 2013-EK
• Power Supply: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
• Type: Submersible Pump
• Contents: Pump body, Power cord with electrical plug, Hose connection, Pump tube bend, Switching float, Height setting for the switching float

Product Usage Instructions

General Safety Instructions
Before using the submersible pump, carefully read the user’s manual and follow the safety instructions provided.

• Unpack the product carefully and do not discard any part of the packaging until you have verified all parts are present.
• Read all warnings and instructions to prevent injury or damage.
• Protect yourself against electrical shock.

Machine Description and Included Contents
Check that all parts are present before installation:

• Pump body
• Power cord with electrical plug
• Hose connection with option to connect to a 1/2 hose
• Pump tube bend
• Switching float with height setting

Putting into Operation
Prepare the pump for operation by following these steps:

• Ensure the pump is placed on the bottom of the tank.
• Check the outlet hose is attached correctly.
• Verify the electrical connection is 230 V ~ 50 Hz.
• Ensure the power socket is in good condition.
• Avoid letting moisture reach the electrical source.
• Prevent the pump from running empty.

Operating Instructions
To operate the submersible pump:

• Connect the pump to a safety power socket 230 V ~ 50 Hz.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged, contact an authorized service center for repair.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if any parts are missing or damaged?
A: Contact the vendor from whom you bought the machine for assistance with missing or damaged parts.

Models

• FVC 2011-EK
• FVC 2013-EK

Thank you for purchasing this submersible pump. Before you start using it, please, carefully read this user’s manual and save it for possible future use.

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Important safety notices

• Carefully unpack the product and take care not to throw away any part of the packaging before you find all the parts of the product.
• Read all warnings and instructions. Not following warnings or instructions may lead to injury by electrical shock, a fire, and/or serious injuries.

ATTENTION: Protect yourself against electrical shock!

Packaging
The device is located in a package that prevents damage during transport. This package is a resource and so can be handed over for recycling.

Operating instructions
Before you start working with the submersible pump, read the following safety instructions and user’s manual. Learn about all parts and the correct use of the device. Keep the user’s manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future use. If you hand over the device to somebody else, do so together with the user’s manual. Following the instructions in the included user’s manual is a prerequisite for the safe use of the garden machine. The user’s manual also contains operating, maintenance, and repair instructions.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for accidents or damages resulting from not following the instructions in this manual.

MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND INCLUDED CONTENTS

Carefully take the machine out of the packaging and check whether all the following parts are present:

Machine description (see pic. 1)

1. Pump body
2. Power cord with electrical plug
3. Hose connection with option to connect to a 1″/2″ hose
4. Pump tube bend
5. Hose connection with the pump tube bend-assembled
6. Switching float
7. Height setting for the switching float

Supplied contents

• Submersible pump
• Operating instructions
• Hose connection with pump tube bend

If parts are missing or they are damaged, please contact the vendor from whom you bought the machine.

PUTTING INTO OPERATION

Installation
Submersible pumps are installed as follows:

• in a permanent position with a rigid pipe.
• in a permanent position with a flexible pipe.
• You should never install the pump by hanging it on the outlet hose or power cord without additional support.
• The submersible pump must be hung on a holder, or it must be placed on the bottom of the tank.
• For the pump to function correctly the bottom part of the tank must be protected against any kind of dirt (applies to clean water pumps) and against any larger residue (for the size of dirty material see the technical specifications of the individual models).
• If the water level declines too much, any residue in the pumping pit will quickly dry out and prevent the pump from starting again. It is therefore essential to regularly inspect the submersible pump (by starting it).
• The float is set up in such a way that the pump may be started immediately.

After carefully reading these instructions you can prepare your pump for operation, however, keep the following points in mind:

• Check that the pump is standing on the bottom of the tank.
• Check that the outlet hose has been attached correctly.
• Check that the electrical connection is 230 V ~ 50 Hz.
• Check that the power socket is in good condition.
• Ensure that the moisture from the water can never get to the electrical power source.
• Prevent the pump from running empty.

Before putting the pump into operation, please check the following points:

• The switching float is installed in such a way that it is possible to reach the activation level or the shut-off level with only a small amount of force. After checking this installation, place the pump into a tank with water carefully lift the switching float by hand, and then put it down again. During this activity watch that the pump has started and then turned itself off.
• Ensure that the distance between the switching float and the pawl holder is not too small. It is not possible to guarantee correct operation when the gap is too small.
• As soon as you set the switching float, check that it is not touching the underlay before the pump turns off.
• The activity position of the switching float can be set by adjusting the float in the holder of the pawl.

ATTENTION: Danger of running when empty.

Note:
The tank for the pump should have the minimum dimensions of 40 × 40 × 50 cm (height × width × depth), for the float to freely move with the switch.

Connecting to the mains
Your new submersible pump is equipped with a power plug, preventing discharge, and meeting strict norms. The pump is designed to be connected to a safety power socket 230 V ~ 50 Hz. Check that it is in perfect condition. Insert the plug into the socket and the pump is ready for use.

ATTENTION:

• If the power cord or power plug is in any way damaged by external action, do not repair the power cord and contact an authorized service center!
• This repair should only be performed by an authorized service center.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Purpose of use

• This pump may be used anywhere, where you wish to transfer water from one location to another, e.g. at home, in agriculture, gardening, plumbing, and for many other applications.
• This product is designed for private household use.
• It is not suitable for professional use.
• The submersible pump is suitable for work with water in a water distribution system and for chlorinated pool water.
• It is not suitable for work with wastewater in sewage systems, salt water, aggressive or easily combustible substances, for work in food processing, or as a pump for water jets on garden ponds.
• It is not designed for pumping drinking water!

Instructions for use

• ATTENTION: Before setting up the machine or carrying out maintenance on the machine, or if the electric power cable has become jammed or is damaged, always disconnect it from the electric power socket!
• Before using the submersible pump, please first carefully read all the safety instructions and instructions for the use of the pump. Only after reading these instructions will you be able to safely and reliably use all the functions of the pump. You must conform to all local regulations in force in your country. These regulations are effective together with the particulars specified in these instructions.
• ATTENTION: If you will be using the pump near pools or garden ponds, or in their protective zone, the electrical grid must be equipped with a circuit breaker. The pump must not be used, if there are people in the pool or garden pond! Also, do not use it if there are fish or other living creatures in the pool or garden pond. Contact an expert company for installation.
• The submersible pump is designed to pump water at a maximum temperature of 35 °C.
• The pump must not be used for other liquids, particularly motor oils, cleaning agents, and other chemical products!

Electrical safety

• The pump can be connected to any power plug installed according to the given norms.
• The plug must be powered at 230 V ~ 50 Hz.

ATTENTION
Important for the protection of your safety.

Before first starting your new submersible pump have a professional check the following items:

• Grounding
• Neutral conductor
• The current circuit breaker must conform to energy safety norms and must function perfectly.
• The electrical connection must be protected against moisture.
• If there exists a danger of the electrical connection being flooded, it must be moved higher.
• Under all circumstances prevent the circulation of aggressive liquids and coarse materials.
• The submersible pump must be protected against frost.
• The pump must be protected against running empty.
• Prevent children from accessing parts of the pump by appropriate measures.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

This submersible pump is approved as a maintenance-free, high-quality product undergoing several final inspections. We recommend you perform regular inspections and maintenance, which will ensure a long lifetime and continuous performance.

ATTENTION:
Disconnect the power source before performing any maintenance.

Maintenance

• If the pump is regularly moved during operation, it should be rinsed out with water after each use with clean water.
• If the pump is permanently installed, the working order of the switching float should be checked every 3 months.
• Any fibrous deposits that could deposit themselves inside the pump, should be removed using a current of water.
• Mud should be cleaned from the floor of the pumping pit every 3 months.
• Remove deposits on the float using clean water.

Cleaning the pump impeller
If an excessive amount of debris accumulates in the body of the pump, flush the pump out with clean water.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

| FVC 2011-EK| FVC 2013-EK
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Voltage/Frequency| 230 V ~ 50 HZ| 230 V ~ 50 HZ
Power input| 250 W| 400 W
Maximum transferred amount| 5000 l/h| 7500 l/h
Maximum delivery| 6 m| 5 m
Maximum submersible depth| 5 m| 4 m
Maximum temperature of the media| 35 °C| 35 °C
Maximum value of solid particles in the media| Dia. 5 mm| Dia. 35 mm
Height of the switching point: On| Approx. 50 cm| Approx. 50 cm
Height of the switching point: Turned off| Approx. 5 cm| Approx. 5 cm

WHAT TO DO “WHEN

When…| Causes|

Repairs

---|---|---
The pump does not start| – No power supply

– The float does not switch

| – Check the power supply

– Move the float to a higher position

Not flowing| – The suction sieve is clogged

– The pressure hose is bent

| – Flush out the suction sieve with a current of water

– Straighten the hose

The pump does not turn off| – The float cannot fall lower| – Place the pump correctly on the floor of the tank
Insufficient flow| – The suction sieve is clogged

– Lowered pump capacity due to dirty and silted water

| – Clean the suction sieve

– Clean the pump and flush the hose with clean water

The pump turns off after a short time| – The temperature fuse stops the pump due to dirty water

– The water is too hot. The temperature fuse stops the pump

| – Disconnect the power plug.

Clean the pump and the pumping pit

– Check that the maximum water temperature of 35 °C is not exceeded

Note: Not covered by warranty:

• Damage to the rotating mechanical gasket caused by running the pump empty, or by foreign objects in the water
• Blocking of the running wheel by foreign objects
• Damage during transport
• Damage caused by unprofessional alterations by persons

DISPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS
Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site.

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory, or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this product at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste. Alternatively in some states of the European Union or other European states, you may return your products to your local retailer when buying an equivalent new product. The correct disposal of this product will help save valuable natural resources and help prevent the potential negative impact on the environment and human health, which could be caused as a result of improper liquidation of waste. Please ask your local authorities or the nearest waste collection center for further details. The improper disposal of this type of waste may fall subject to national regulations for fines.

For business entities in the European Union
If you wish to dispose of an electrical or electronic device, request the necessary information from your seller or supplier.

Disposal in other countries outside the European Union

• If you wish to dispose of this product, request the necessary information about the correct disposal method from local government departments or your seller.
• This product meets all the basic EU regulation requirements that relate to it.

Changes to the text, design, and technical specifications may occur without prior notice and we reserve the right to make these changes.

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