Kärcher SP 2 Flat BR/MX Mode D'emploi page 7

Description of the Appliance
1 Carrying handle
2 Power cord with plug
3 Lock (float switch)
4 Swimmer switch
5 Quick-Connect
6 Automatic venting device
7 Connection nozzle (1¼" hose connection and G1
thread)
8 Support legs (SP 2 Flat, foldable)
Proper use
This appliance has been designed for use in private
households and is not intended for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages
that may occur on account of improper use or wrong op-
erations.
The device is mainly intended for draining building parts
in case of flooding, but also for pumping over or out con-
tainers, for water removal from wells and shafts as well
as for draining water from boats and yachts, provided
that it is fresh water.
NOTICE
The device is not suitable for continuous pump opera-
tion (e.g. continuous circulation in a pond) or as a sta-
tionary installations (e.g. lifting device, fountain pump).
Approved feed fluids
 Fresh water up to a certain degree of soiling
 Water from swimming pool (provided the dosing of
additives is proper)
 Washing lye
SP 3 Dirt (wastewater pump)
Water with a degree of contamination up to a grain

size of 20 mm
SP 2 Flat (submersible flat suction pump)
 Water with a impurities up to a maximum grain size
of 5mm
DANGER
Risk of injury, risk of damage! Caustic, slightly inflam-
mable and other explosive substances (such as petrol,
petroleum, diluted nitrogen), greases, oils, salt water
and waste water from toilets as well as sludgy water that
has a slower flow capacity than water, must not be
transported with this pump. The temperature of the de-
livered fluid must be between 5 °C and 35 °C.
Start up
NOTICE
The shorter the hose length and the larger the hose di-
ameter, the higher the pump capacity.
To prevent clogging of the pump, use a prefilter with
hose diameters of less than 1¼ " (see special accesso-
ries).
The pump connection is equipped with a plug system
(Quick-Connect).
The unmounted connection nozzle is enclosed in the
device.
Illustration
 To remove the connection nozzle, press the Quick-
Connect (grey button).
Illustration
 Slide the hose clamp onto the hose.
If a ¾" or 1" hose is used:
 Screw pump connecting piece (see special acces-
sory) onto the connection nozzle.
 Slide the hose onto the pump connecting piece and
secure it by means of a hose clamp.
 Slide the connection nozzle into the Quick-Con-
nect.
If a 1¼ " hose is used:
 Slide the hose onto the connection nozzle and se-
cure by means of a hose clamp.
 Slide the connection nozzle into the Quick-Con-
nect.
Illustration
 Folding the support legs in and out (SP 2 Flat - see
operation).
 Safely place the pump on a stable surface in the
feed fluid or immerse it using a rope tied to the car-
rying handle.
NOTICE
The suction area must not be blocked by soiling.
In case of muddy ground, place the pump on a brick or
the like.
Ensure that the pump is level.
Do not carry the pump on the cable or the hose.
Automatic venting device
Illustration
With a low fluid level, possibly drawn air or air that is
present in the pump escapes via the automatic venting
device. In addition, fluid may leak at this spot.
If the pump has suction problems with a low fluid level,
unplug and plug in the mains plug repeatedly in order to
support the suction process.
Automatic operation
Illustration
 Fold out the support legs (SP 2 Flat) for the pump
start if necessary.
NOTICE
It is not mandatory to fold out the support legs; a higher
pump capacity is achieved by folding out the support
legs.
Illustration
NOTICE
In the automatic mode, the float switch controls the
pumping operations automatically .
The pump switches on as soon as the float switch has
reached the switch-on height due to the rising fluid level.
The pump switches off as soon as the float switch has
reached the switch-off height due to the falling fluid lev-
el.
Ensure that the float switch is not obstructed in any way.
For switch-on height / switch-off height see the following
table:
Min / Max
Switch-on height cm*
Switch-off height cm*
*The switching height can vary depending on the posi-
tion of the float switch.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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EN
Operation
SP 2 Flat SP 3 Dirt
36 / 44 43 / 50
15 / 24 18 / 30
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