6
Commissioning/Decommissioning
6.1
Commissioning
NOTICE
The pump/unit can be damaged if it runs dry!
Ensure that the pump/unit is always full of water. This also
applies to checking the rotation direction.
6.1.1
Filling self-priming pumps with water
1.
Remove the lid. See point 8.1 on page 25
NOTICE
High concentrations of water treatment chemicals can damage the
pump!
Do not place water treatment products, particularly in tablet
form into the strainer basket.
Observe the ideal pH values of 6.8 - 7.2 and the ideal
chlorine values of 0.3 - 1.5 mg/L (private sector) and
0.3 - 0.6 mg/l (public sector).
2.
Fill the pump with clean water up to the inlet connection.
NOTICE
Tightening the lid too tight when using the opening device will
make it difficult to re-open the lid.
Only apply normal manual force!
3.
Replace and tighten the lid.
6.1.2
Checking how easily the pump rotates
After longer idle periods, the pump must be checked for how
easily it rotates while it is switched off.
Place a screwdriver in the groove on the end of the motor
shaft on the fan side and turn it.
– or –
If there is not a groove on the end of the motor shaft:
Remove the fan cover and turn the fan wheel manually in the
motor rotation direction.
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Commissioning/Decommissioning
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