Automated function
Once you have plugged the device into the socket, the pump will switch on automatically
when the water exceeds the set minimum level and switch off when the set minimum
level has been obtained.
This means that the pump can be left on at all times and will keep the water in a cellar or
boat, for example, at the required level. Bear in mind that this pump is not designed to
be used continuously; it must be switched off at regular intervals.
Despite the fact that the pump works automatically, regular supervision is required in
order to ascertain that it has not encountered any functional problems and that it has not
been damaged (see also: overheating safeguard).
Manual function
If used manually, your pump will start to work when you insert the plug into the socket
and you ensure that the float switch is set to ‘on’. You do this by holding the float switch
upright (float cable underneath). The pump will continue to work if you hold the float in
this way (or fix it like this). Stop the pump from functioning as soon as liquid is no longer
being pumped; the pumped liquid also cools the motor and without this cooling effect it
may overheat and break down! Always supervise a pump that is working manually;
drying out will lead to increased wear and tear!
If your pump has run dry it will not automatically aerate itself. Switch it off (remove the
plug from the socket) and move the pump from side to side so that air can escape.
Thereafter, you may use the pump as usual. You are advised to use the pump manually
for short periods only. You should keep your eye on the pump at all times during manual
functioning.
During automatic operation, the pump will turn itself off when there is still some water in
your cellar/boat/pond because the automatic float switch needs space in which to switch.
If you wish to pump out the remaining water, we advise you to use the pump manually in
order to do so. Placing the pump at the lowest point (or in a hollow) will allow you to
remove almost all of the remaining water. Make sure it does not dry out!
OVERHEATING SAFEGUARD
Your submersible pump is equipped with an overheating safeguard. This switches the
pump off automatically if the motor gets too hot. Once it has cooled down sufficiently, the
pump will automatically switch on again.
There is always a cause for overheating: the fan may have become jammed, a bearing
may be worn etc. etc. and if the cause is not removed, the device will overheat once
again. If this process is repeated too often it may cause serious damage to your pump.
Try to establish what is wrong and resolve the problem. If the pump needs to be opened
up you must take it to your supplier or an accredited professional.
If there is insufficient supervision of a pump that is functioning automatically, the pump
may break down despite the presence of the overheating safeguard. The user is always
responsible for supervising the device!
