Makita PF 0300 Instructions De Fonctionnement page 4

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SubmErSIbLE pump
the well so that the muddy bottom is not sucked up with the well so that the muddy bottom is not sucked up with
the water. the water.
Never handle or hang the pump by gripping the power Never handle or hang the pump by gripping the power
supply cable. supply cable.
In pumps with a floating switch, the latter is adjusted in In pumps with a floating switch, the latter is adjusted in
order to make immediate starting possibile. order to make immediate starting possibile.
Note Note
The pump well must have minimum dimensions of The pump well must have minimum dimensions of
40x40x50 cm. so that the floating switch can move freely. 40x40x50 cm. so that the floating switch can move freely.
It is also possible to use round, prefabricated concrete It is also possible to use round, prefabricated concrete
wells with an inner diameter of approx. 40 cm. wells with an inner diameter of approx. 40 cm.
4. Maintenance instructions 4. Maintenance instructions
Your canned motor pump is a quality product, free from Your canned motor pump is a quality product, free from
maintenance. It has been subjected to rigorous final maintenance. It has been subjected to rigorous final
checks. checks.
However, for a long service life and continuous operation, However, for a long service life and continuous operation,
we recommend constant care and regular checks. we recommend constant care and regular checks.
• Before every maintenance job, disconnect the plug. • Before every maintenance job, disconnect the plug.
• For transportable use the pump should be washed with • For transportable use the pump should be washed with
clear water after every use. clear water after every use.
• For fixed installation it is recommended to check the • For fixed installation it is recommended to check the
operation of the floating switch every 3 months. operation of the floating switch every 3 months.
• Using a jet of water, get rid of the fibre and spindly • Using a jet of water, get rid of the fibre and spindly
Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLE TROUBLE
CAUSES CAUSES
No mains voltage, the floating swittch will not connect No mains voltage, the floating swittch will not connect
Defective protection device Defective protection device
Motor protection disconnected, pump straining/blocked Motor protection disconnected, pump straining/blocked
Dry operation protection disconnected, the water level has fallen too much Dry operation protection disconnected, the water level has fallen too much
Defective pump Defective pump
Clogged suction opening Clogged suction opening
Check valve blocked or delivery pipe bent Check valve blocked or delivery pipe bent
Delivery pipe clogged Delivery pipe clogged
Foreign bodies in the pump, pump impeller blocked Foreign bodies in the pump, pump impeller blocked
The pump runs dry The pump runs dry
If it is not possibile to eliminate the trouble, please call our service department. If it is not possibile to eliminate the trouble, please call our service department.
To avoid damage during transport, please ship in the ORIGINAL PACKING. To avoid damage during transport, please ship in the ORIGINAL PACKING.
Repeated switching off with disconnection of the protection switch Repeated switching off with disconnection of the protection switch
ENGLISH (Original instructions)
particles that may get deposited in the pump's cassing. particles that may get deposited in the pump's cassing.
• In the event of excessive deposits in the pump cassing, • In the event of excessive deposits in the pump cassing,
dismantle the inlet filter by unscrewing the star screw. dismantle the inlet filter by unscrewing the star screw.
Wash the pump casing and fit the inlet filter back on. Wash the pump casing and fit the inlet filter back on.
• Every 3 months remove the mud from the bottom and • Every 3 months remove the mud from the bottom and
walls of the well. walls of the well.
• Eliminate the deposits from the floating switch, washing • Eliminate the deposits from the floating switch, washing
it with fresh water. it with fresh water.
• Protect the pump from frost. • Protect the pump from frost.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
"DRAINAGE" "DRAINAGE"
Special instructions: It is not suitable for pumping: Special instructions: It is not suitable for pumping:
sewage, sandy water. sewage, sandy water.
The pump must never run dry. The pump must never run dry.
The manufacturer's warranty is null and void in The manufacturer's warranty is null and void in
the event of damage to the pump caused by it the event of damage to the pump caused by it
running dry. running dry.
"VORTEX" "VORTEX"
The pump must never run dry. The pump must never run dry.
The manufacturer's warranty is null and void in The manufacturer's warranty is null and void in
the event of damage to the pump caused by it the event of damage to the pump caused by it
running dry. running dry.
The motor works, the pump will not convey The motor works, the pump will not convey
Insufficient flow rate Insufficient flow rate
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The motor will not work The motor will not work