SPP 400 FT - Water pump T.I.P. - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SPP 400 FT T.I.P.

EC declaration of conformity We, T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH, Siemensstr. 17, D-74915 Waibstadt, declare in our sole responsibility that the products identified below comply with the basic requirements imposed by the EU directives specified below including all subsequent amendments: 2014/35EU, 2014/30EU, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU.

Conformity assessment was made according annex V of directive 2000/14/EC : meas. 71 dB(A)

1. General safety information

Please read through these operating instructions carefully and make yourself conversant with the control elements and the proper use of this product. We shall not be liable in the case of damage caused as a result of the non-observance of instructions and provisions of the present operating instructions. Any damage caused as a result of the non-observance of the instructions and regulations contained in the present operating instructions shall not be covered by the warranty terms. Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place and hand them on together with the device should you ever dispose of it. Persons not conversant with the contents of these operating instructions must not use this device. The pump must not be used by children. The pump may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of the equipment and have understood the resulting hazards. Children are not allowed to play with the device. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. If the pump does not stay solid it is forbidden to use the device when people or animals are in water. The pump must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Disconnect the device from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning and maintenance is performed and before the device is stored. Always protect electrical parts against moisture. Never aim a direct water jet at the pump or other electrical parts. Danger of fatal electric shock. During cleaning or operation, they must not be immersed in water or other liquids to ensure that an electrical shock is prevented. Never hold the device under running water. Please follow the instructions of Maintenance and troubleshooting“.

Notes and instructions with the following symbols require particular attention:

Any non-observance of these instructions involves the danger of bodily harm to people and/or damage to property.

Any non-observance of this instruction bears the risk of an electrical shock which may cause damage to persons or property.

Please inspect the device for damage occurred during transportation. In case of damage, the retailer has to be informed immediately, at the latest within 8 days after the date of purchase.

Poolpumps from T.I.P. are highly efficient self-priming electric pumps for use with clean water, up to a maximum temperature of 35 °C. These high-quality products with their conducing performance data were designed for the pool water use. The device is not suitable for installation in the public drinking water supply network. Installation of the pump is only permitted if you have a pool or pond with the following standard: DIN VDE 0100 702/11.82. Please ask your electric utility company whether the respective requirements are fulfilled. This product was developed for private use, i.e. non-for industrial applications or for continuous operation.

Do not use the pump in potentially explosive atmospheres or near flammable liquids or gases.

The pump is not suited to discharge saltwater, faeces, inflammable, etching, explosive or other hazardous liquids. Please observe the max. and min. temperatures of the liquids to be discharged stated in the technical data.

45.48 mm (1½“) female

45.48 mm (1½“) female

45.48 mm (1½“) female

45.48 mm (1½“) female

45.48 mm (1½“) female

45.48 mm (1½“) female

Max. delivery height (H max

35 °C 35 °C 35 °C Max. cut-in frequency in one hour 40, evenly distributed 40, evenly distributed 40, evenly distributed Length of connection cable

Guaranteed sound power level (L

The values were determined with free, unreduced in- an outlet. Noise emission values obtained according to the EN 12639 regulation. Measurement method according to EN ISO 3744.

4. Scope of delivery

The scope of the delivery of this product includes: One pump with integrated pre-filter and connection cable, one timer (only for SPP 400 FT & SPP 600 FT), two connector pieces, one operating manual. Please verify that the scope of delivery is complete. Depending on the purpose of the application, additional accessories may be necessary (please refer to the chapters titled "Installation", “How to order spare parts“). If possible, keep the packing until the warranty period has expired. Please dispose of the packing materials in an environmental-friendly manner.

During the entire process of installation, the device must not be connected to the electrical mains.

The pump should be installed in a dry place with an ambient temperature not to exceed 40 °C and not to fall below 5 °C. The pump and the entire connection system have to be protected from frost and other climatic influences.

When installing the device, please make sure that the motor is sufficiently ventilated.

All connection lines have to be perfectly tight since leaking lines may affect the performance of the pump and cause considerable damage. Therefore, please use Teflon tape to seal the contact surfaces between the threaded sections of the lines and the connection with the pump. This use of sealing material such as Teflon tape is the only way to ensure an airtight assembly. When tightening threaded connections, please do not apply excessive force which may cause damage. When laying the connection pipes, you should make sure that the pump is not exposed to any form of weight, vibration or tension. Moreover, the connection lines must not contain any kinks or an adverse slope. Please observe the illustrations, too, which are contained as an attachment at the end of the present operating instructions. The numeric and other details included in brackets below refer to these illustrations. 5.2. Installation of the suction line

The intake of the suction line has to be equipped with a check valve (or non-return valve) and an intake filter.

Please use a suction line having the same diameter as the suction port (1) of the pump. The inlet of the suction line should have a non-return valve with suction filter. The intake of the suction line has to be equipped with a check valve - or non-return valve - and an intake filter. The filter will keep away larger dirt particles contained in the water which might clog or even damage the piping. The check valve will prevent the pressure to escape after the pump has cut out. Moreover, it simplifies the venting of the suction line by enabling water to be filled in. The check valve with the intake filter - i.e. the entirety of the intake section of the suction port - must be immersed by at least 0.3 m below the surface of the liquid to be pumped. This will prevent air from being taken in. 5.3. Installation of the pressure line All parts of the pressure line must be pressure-resistant (see max. pressure at technical data chart). 5.4. Stationary installation

With regard to the electrical connection in the case of stationary installation, please ensure an adequate visibility and accessibility of the plug.

For stationary installation, please fasten the pump on a suitable, solid surface. To reduce vibration, it is recommended to apply an anti-vibration material - for instance a rubble layer - between the pump and the installation surface.

6. Electrical connection

The unit is equipped with a mains connection cable and a mains plug. It must only be replaced by qualified staff to avoid any danger. Please do not use the mains connection cable to carry the pump, and do not use this cable to pull off the plug from the socket, either. Protect the mains connection cable and mains plug from heat, oil or sharp edges.

The values stated in the technical details have to correspond to the mains voltage. The person responsible for the installation has to make sure that the electrical connection is earthed in compliance with the applicable standards.

The electrical connection has to be equipped with a highly sensitive residual current circuit- breaker (FI switch): ∆ = 30 mA (DIN VDE 0100-739).

If extension cables are used, their cross-section must not be smaller than that of rubber- sheathed cables of the H07RN-F (3 x 1.0 mm²) short code. The mains socket and the plug- and-socket elements have to be in splash water-proof design.

Ensure that the electrical cables and plug connection can’t get into the water and protect them against flooding.

7. Putting into operation

Please observe the illustrations, too, which are contained as an attachment at the end of the present operating instructions. The numeric and other details included in brackets below refer to these illustrations.

Prior to putting the pump into operation for the very first time, the pump housing should be fully vented - i.e. filled with water - even in the case of self-priming units. If this venting is omitted, the pump will not suck in the liquid to be discharged. It is highly recommendable, yet not mandatory, to vent the intake line as well, i.e. to fill it with water.

The pump must only be operated in the performance range indicated on the type plate.

Dry-running - i.e. operating the pump without discharging water - is to be avoided since the absence of water may cause the pump to run hot. This may cause considerable damage on the device. Moreover, this means that very hot water will be enclosed within the system so that there is a hazard of scalding. If the pump has run hot, please pull off the mains plug and allow the system to cool down.

Please do not expose the pump to moisture (e.g. when operating sprinklers). Do not expose the unit to rain, either. Make sure that no dripping connections are located above the pump. The pump should not be used in wet or moist environments. Make sure that the pump and the electrical plug connections are arranged in a flood-proof place.

The pump must not be running with the feeder line closed.

As long as the device is connected to the electrical mains, one must never reach with one’s hands into the opening of the pump.

Each time the pump is put into operation, please make sure that the pump is set up securely and firmly standing. The unit must always be positioned upright on an even surface. Please inspect the pump visually prior to each use. This applies in particular to the mains connection line and the mains plug. Make sure that all screws are firmly tightened, and verify the perfect condition of all connections. A damaged pump must not be used. In any case of damage, the pump has to be inspected by qualified service staff. Prior to the first time the pump is put into operation, the pump housing (4) has to be fully vented. To do so, please fill the pump housing (4) through the filling opening (8) completely with water. Please check to make sure that no leakage occurs. Subsequently, close the filling opening airtight again.

It is highly recommended to vent the suction line as well, i.e. to fill it with water. It is true that the electrical pumps of the T.I.P. SPP series are self priming and can be put into operation by filling only the pump housing with water. In this case, however, the pump will require some time before it will have sucked in the liquid to be pumped and proceed to the actual discharging function. In addition, this way of proceeding may require the pump to be filled several times. This depends on the length and diameter of the suction line. After filling, please open any shutting device in the pressure line, for instance a water tap, to enable the air to escape during sucking in. Plug the mains plug into a 230 V AC socket. Subsequently, please start the pump by operating the on/off switch. As soon as the liquid is being discharged evenly and without air mixture, the system is ready for operation. To stop the pump, please operate the on/off switch again. You may then close the shut-off valve in the pressure line again. If the pump was out of operation for some extended period of time, the steps described above have to be repeated for a renewed putting into operation. The electrical pumps of the T.I.P. SPP series are equipped with an integrated thermal motor protection feature. In the case of overload, the motor will switch off independently and on again after cooling down. For possible causes and their elimination, please refer to the “Maintenance and troubleshooting” section.

8. Operation with external timer (only for SPP 400 FT & SPP 600 FT)

Intermittent operation with timer: The supplied analogue timer is splash-proofed and can also be used outdoors. However, it must be installed in such a way that it is protected against rain and flooding and isn’t exposed to a direct water jet. The timer can be used to set daily recurring working intervals for the pump, elimination manual switching on and off the pump. If, for example, the pump is to be operated 3 times a day for 3 hours each, you can easily do this by pushing 12 plastic slides on the central adjustment ring. This set time switching cycle is then repeated daily at the same time. One slide is for a time of 15 minutes. Before you insert the timer into the mains socket, set the clock clockwise by turning the central adjustment ring. It is also possible to bypass the switching cycles by sliding the red switch and to set the connected device to continuous operation. If a power failure occurs, you may adjust the time, but the set switching cycles remain.

9. Maintenance and troubleshooting

Prior to carrying out any maintenance work, the pump must be separated from the electrical mains. If you fail to separate the unit from mains, there is a risk of an inadvertent start of the pump.

We decline any liability for damage caused by inappropriate repair attempts. Any damage caused by inappropriate repair attempts will avoid all warranty claims.

Regular maintenance and thorough care will reduce the danger of possible malfunction and contribute to an extension of the lifetime of your unit. If the pump is to be put out of operation for some extended period of time, it should be emptied completely in by opening the water drain screw (3). Subsequently, please flush the pump with clean water. Then allow the pump body to dry completely in order to prevent corrosion damage. Water left in the pump may freeze in case of frost and thus cause considerable damage. Please store the pump in a dry, frost- protected place. In the case of malfunction, you should first of all check whether it was caused by an operating error or some other reason which cannot be attributed to a defect of the device - for instance a power failure. The list below shows some possible malfunctions of the device, possible causes and tips on their elimination. All the measures referred to may only be carried out with the pump being separated from the electrical mains. If you yourself feel unable to eliminate any of these malfunctions, please contact the customer service department or your point of sales. Any repair beyond the scope specified below must only be performed by qualified staff. Please bear in mind that all warranty claims will become void in the case of damage caused by inappropriate repair attempts, and that we decline any liability for any ensuing damage.

MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE ELIMINATION

1. The pump is not discharging

any liquid, the motor is not running.

2. Thermal motor protection feature has

3. The capacitor is defective.

4. The motor shaft is jamming.

1. Please use a device complying with GS

(German technical supervisory authority) to check for the presence of voltage (safety information to be observed!). Please verify the correct position of the plug.

2. Separate the pump from the electrical

mains, allow the system to cool down, eliminate cause.

3. Please contact the customer service

4. Check the cause, eliminate the reason for

the jamming of the pump.

2. The motor is running, but the

pump is not discharging any liquid.

1. The pump housing is not filled with liquid.

2. Air penetrates into the intake line.

1. Fill the pump housing with liquid (please

refer to ”Putting into operation” section).

2. Check to make sure that:

a.) The connection points of the intake line are tight; b.) The inlet opening of the intake line including the check valve (non-return valve) are immersed into the liquids being discharged; c.) The check valve (non-return valve) with the filter is tight and not jammed; d.) No siphons (i.e. permanently liquid-filled loops), kinks, counter-slopes or narrow spots are present along the intake lines.

3. Change the arrangement of the installation

so that the suction height and/or discharge height will not exceed the max. value.

3. The pump stops after a short

time of operation because the thermal motor protection feature has triggered.

1. The electrical supply does not correspond

to the information given on the type plate.

2. Pump or intake line are blocked by solids.

3. Liquid is too viscous.

4. Temperature of liquid or environment is

1. Please use a device complying with GS

(German technical supervisory authority) to check the voltage of the lines of the connection cord (safety information to be observed!).

2. Remove possible congestion.

3. Pump may not be suitable for this liquid. If

feasible, the liquid should be thinned.

4. Make sure that the temperature of the

liquid being pumped and the environment do not exceed the max. admissible values.

4. The pump does not reach the

2. Please contact the customer service

5. Dripping water between motor

1. Mechanical seal worn out

1. Please contact the customer service

The present device was manufactured and inspected according to the latest methods. The seller warrants for faultless material and workmanship in accordance with the legal regulations of the country in which the device was purchased. The warranty period begins with the day of the purchase and is subject to the provisions below: Within the period of warranty, all defects which are to be attributable to defective materials or manufacturing will be eliminated free of charge. Any complaints are to be reported immediately upon their detection. The warranty claim becomes void in the case of interventions undertaken by the purchaser or by third parties. Damage resulting from improper handling or operation, incorrect setting-up or storage, inappropriate connection or installation or Acts of God or other external influences are excluded from warranty. Parts being subject to wear and tear, such as the pump wheel (impeller) and mechanical shaft seals are excluded from warranty. All parts were manufactured using maximum care and high-quality materials and are designed for a long lifecycle. It should be understood, however, that the wear and tear depends on the kind of use, the intensity of use and the internals of maintenance. Complying with the installation and maintenance information contained in the present operating instructions will therefore considerably contribute to a long lifecycle of these wearing parts. In case of complaints, we reserve the option of repairing or replacing the defective parts or replace the entire device. Replaced parts will pass into our property. Claims for liquidated damages are excluded unless they are caused by wilful acts or negligence on the side of the manufacturer. The warranty does not provide for any claims beyond those referred to above. The warranty claim has to be evidenced by the purchaser in the form of the submission of the sales receipt. The present warranty commitment is valid in the country in which the device was purchased.

1. Should your device fail to function properly, please verify first whether an operating error or another cause is

present which cannot be attributed to a defect of the device.

2. In case you have to take or send in your defective device for repair, please be sure to enclose the following

documents: − Sales receipt (sales slip). − A description of the occurring defect (a description as accurate as possible will expedite the repair work).

3. In case you have to take or send in your defective device for repair, please remove any attached parts which

do not belong to the original condition of the device. If any attached parts of this kind should be missing upon the return of the device, we shall not be liable for them.

11. How to order spare parts

The fastest, most simple and cheapest way of ordering spare parts is through the internet. On our www.tip-pumpen.de website you will find a convenient spare part shop where you can order spare parts with just a couple of clicks. In addition, this is also the place where we publish comprehensive information and valuable tips on our products and accessories, introduce new devices and present current trends and innovations in the range of pump technology.

In the case of warranty claims or malfunction, please contact your point of sale. A current operating manual is available as required as a PDF file via e-mail: service@tip-pumpen.de.

For EC countries only Do not throw electric appliances in your dustbin! According to EU guideline 2012/19/EU concerning old electric and electronic appliances and its implementation in national law, such appliances must be collected separately and fed into an environment-friendly recycling system. Please consult your local waste management system for advice on recycling.

PANNES CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Functional parts / Details

Mains connection cable

Drain screw for water

Filter housing cover

Timer (only for SPP 400 FT & SPP 600 FT)