Ribiland PRPVC550CA - Pump RIBIMEX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Ribiland PRPVC550CA RIBIMEX

RIBILAND® by RIBIMEX

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PRPVC350A PRPVC550CA

FR POMPE SUBMERSIBLE

User and maintenance manual

IT POMPA SOMMERSA

Carefully read this instruction manual before operating this appliance.

Incorrect operation may cause injury and/or damages.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

AVVERTENZA:

Warning: This pump is not intended for pumping drinking water or any other food liquid.

EN – Original instructions

I. Parts List

III. Safety instructions

V. Operation

II. Characteristics

IV. Getting Started

VI. Maintenance and Storage

I. PARTS LIST See Fig. 1

II. CHARACTERISTICS See Table 1

III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using this product, read and understand all safety instructions.

Always follow the safety instructions to minimize risk of damage to property, and to minimize any risk of damages and injuries to persons and animals.

Keep manual for future reference.

Symbols (Explanation of symbols appearing on the tool, if applicable).

		Caution! Risk of injury and/or damage and/or deterioration of product in case of non-compliance to safety requirements
		Read the instructions manual.
		Keep persons (esp. children) and animals away from product and working area
		Disconnect product from its power source before maintenance, cleaning or any intervention on product; or when you do not use product.Disconnect product from its main power source, if product, power cable, or extension cord is damaged or cut during operation.Unplug product by pulling the plug. Do not pull the cable.
		Do not dispose of this product with household rubbish.Dispose of this product in the nearest recycle centre.Please contact your local authority or local recycle centre for further information for its safe disposal.

3.1- READ ALL THE INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING THE PRODUCT.

1. Keep work area clean

Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents and injuries.

1. Consider work area environment

Keep work area well lit (natural light or sufficient artificial lighting).

Keep work area well ventilated.

Do not use product where there is risk to cause fire or explosion (in the presence of flammable liquids, solids or gas).

1. Guard against electric shock

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).

1. Keep children away

Do not let bystanders touch the product or its power cable or extension cord.

All bystanders (esp. children) should be kept away from product and work area.

Keep the product away from children or from their environment. Never allow children to operate the appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1. Store idle products

When not in use, product should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children.

1. Do not force the product

It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.

Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will do a better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.

7. Use the right product

Do not force small products or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty product.

8. Dress properly

When installing, do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.

Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.

9. Use protective equipment

When installing, wear protective equipment appropriate to working conditions and work environment

Wear protective helmet, safety goggles, ear mufflers, face or dust mask, rubber gloves and non-skid footwear to reduce the risk of personal injury during products use or manipulation.

10. Do not abuse the power cable

Never carry the product by the cable or yank it to disconnect it from the socket.

Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Inspect product cable periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace, if damaged.

11. Do not overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Maintain product with care

Keep product clean for better and safer performance.

13. Disconnect product

When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories.

14. Avoid unintentional starting

Ensure switch is off when plugging in.

15. Use of extension leads

When product is used with extension cord, ensure that extension cord withstands product ratings. If used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use.

16. Stay alert

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate product when you are tired, under the influence of alcohol, prescription medicines or drugs.

17. Check damaged parts

Before further use or reuse of the product, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.

1. Defective switches or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre. Do not use the product if the switch does not turn it on and off.

19. Warning

The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those recommended in this instruction manual, may present a risk of injury to persons or animals and may cause damages.

The user and/or operator are responsible for any damages or injury caused to properties and/or persons.

20. Have your product repaired by a qualified person

Unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual, repairs or replacement of any damaged part in an authorized service centre is recommended.

This electric product is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

21. Remarks:

The safety precautions and instructions given in this manual are unable to cover in detail all the conditions and situations that may arise.

The operator and/or user must use common sense and caution when operating the product especially for any matters that are not referred in the above

3.2- Special warnings when using the pump

1. Become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. The use of this product by children, without adult supervision, is forbidden.
3. Only well-instructed adults should operate the product.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• children shall not play with the appliance.
• cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
• 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.

If the power cable or extension cord is damaged or cut during operation, immediately disconnect plug from its main power source. Do not touch the cable or extension cord before unplugging from main power.

1. Take care that electrical connection is made within dry area and protected from flooding.
2. Before connection, check that your power source voltage matches the data indicated on the product (see characteristics).

3.3- Safety prescriptions

1. The supply voltage should correspond to that given on the description label (230V\~50Hz).

Do not use any other type of power supply.

1. The pump should be supplied by a circuit containing a residual current circuit breaker (RCCD) with a sensitivity not exceeding 30 mA.

Consult a qualified electrician.

1. The supply cable should be checked periodically and before each use to see if there are any signs of ageing or damage.

If the pump is not in good condition, do not use it. Have it repaired by an authorized centre.

1. If an extension is used, ensure that it is officially approved.

Keep power cord and extension cord well away from sharp edges, heat sources and combustibles.

1. The plug-in connector for the extension should be of the 2-pole + earth type of 10-16A/250V, in accordance with EEC standards. The wire section in the cable should be equal to or greater than 1mm. The cable should not be lighter than cables of H05RN-F or H07RN-F type.

2. When disconnecting the power cable from the socket, always grip the plug itself and not the cable.

3. These pumps can be used in swimming pools, garden ponds (e.g. ponds and / or garden pond, fountains ...).

If the pump is used for emptying a swimming pool or pond, it should not be used when people or animals are in the water.

Similarly, to avoid accidents during pump operation, it is strictly forbidden to bathe, to swim, to wash, or to water animals near the pump.

Ensure to remove the pump before allowing people and / or animals to enter the water.

1. When the pump is immersed, handling should not be carried out using the power cable, but using a device (for ex. a rope) connected to the carrying handle.

2. Do not use power cable or float switch cable for carrying or hanging up the pump.

Use the transport handle.

IV. GETTING STARTED

Before any intervention on product, ensure that product is disconnected from its power source.

4.1- Unpacking

• Remove product from its packaging.
• Check that product and accessories are not damage

4.2- Connecting the evacuation hose

1. Screw the universal fitting (connector) (4) provided onto the pump outlet elbow (Fig.1).
2. Wedge the discharge hose on to the connection section corresponding to the internal diameter of the hose (Fig.2).
3. Add a fixing collar (hose clamp not supplied) to complete the seal.
   N.B.: For large diameter hoses and to obtain the optimum discharge output, it will be necessary to cut the end of the universal fitting (4) so as to only keep the section suitable for the hose used (Fig.3).

32 mm (5/4") 25 mm (1") 13 mm (1/2") 15 mm (5/8") 19 mm (3/4") Fig. 2 Fig. 3

4.3- Adjusting the floating switch

The float switch (1) enables the automatic start of the pump.

The float switch (1) has two positions:

- The “manual” position allows starting and stopping the pump by connecting the plug to the mains. The water level for manual mode operation must be greater than 90mm.

- The "auto" position enables the automatic start of the pump.

Manual Automatic

Fig.4

When the water rises to reach approximately 185mm, the pump starts up.

When water level has lowered to approximately 85mm, the pump will stop automatically.

Note: the trigger starting and stopping of the pump will depend on its installation location and height.

4.4- Start-up

Note: Before use, clear the outlet line

Observe and respect minimum water level and max delivery height

1. The pump must be in a vertical position: ensure that it is stable during operation.
2. Ensure that the float switch can move freely.
3. The suction holes must never be obstructed. It is therefore preferable that the pump should never be placed directly on the ground or on the bottom of the well, pond or vessel.

For example, use a brick to support the pump.

Warning: to dry out premises (cellar draining for example) it will be necessary to place the pump below floor level.

V. OPERATION

5.1- Intended use

1. Submersible pumps are intended for domestic use around the house and garden.
   They should be used only for drying out flooded premises or for pumping water out of wells or cellars.
2. This pump is designed to suck up clear or slightly dirty water with particles in suspension that are less than [see table 1] in diameter.
3. The pump is fully submersible: the immersion depth must not exceed [see table II - technical characteristics].
4. The pump should not be used for sucking up liquids or materials that are corrosive, combustible or explosive; fats, oils, heavily dirty water and waste water from toilet, food liquids...
5. The temperature of liquids sucked up should not exceed 35^ C.
6. Any other use, other than that described in the instructions, is likely to damage the pump and to put the user in serious danger.

5.2- Operation

5.2.1- In automatic functioning mode,

Connect pump to mains power.

Lower the float switch (4) to "auto" position (see Fig.4).

The pump will start and stop as soon as the float switch reaches the pre-set heights (see 4.3)

5.2.2- In manual functioning mode

Raise the float switch (4) to "MAN" position (see Fig.4).

To operate the pump, connect plug to mains socket.

Note: in this case, the minimum pumping water height may be reduced.

5.2.3- Warning!

Never operate the pump without water (dry running).

The pump is not designed for continuous operation! (e.g. continuous water circulating operation).

The submersible pump must be immersed before switching on.

Place pump into water, then let it purge the air (air bubbles) then only you can connect it.

In automatic functioning, the filling-up time before float switch operates is enough to purge the air.

Check the water level frequently while in operation, to see whether it is lowering and the pump shall not be out of water while running.

5.3- Operating hints

1. if discharge stops although the pump continues to function, switch it off immediately.
   Unplug the pump from the mains and check to see what is causing the problem.
   Never attempt to remove the turbine when the pump is still connected to the power supply.

2. The pump is fitted with a motor protected by a thermal safety with auto reset. In the event of overheating, the motor stops automatically. As soon as the temperature returns to normal, the motor restarts.

Never place hands anywhere near the turbine during this phase. If remedial action is necessary, always unplug the pump from the power supply first.

1. The pump is also fitted with an automatic bleed device to evacuate any air that might have got into the suction circuit.

When the water level drops below the vent located in the middle of the pump body, water is evacuated by this hole so as to automatically bleed the circuit: this is not a fault, but corresponds to a normal function of the pump.

1. After having pumped dirty water, water containing sand or other abrasive material, the pump should be rinsed with clear water.

Before any intervention on product, ensure that product is disconnected from its power source.

6.1- Maintenance

• In winter the pump must be thoroughly drained or kept in "frost free" conditions.
• Regularly rinse out the pump with clean water, including the suction circuit.
• After using the pump in a swimming pool or garden pond/basin, thoroughly rinse it with clean water, including the suction line.
• Avoid pumping liquid containing abrasive materials such as sand.
• Before each re-use, ensure that all parts of the pump are in good working order.
• Clean plastic parts with a soft clean cloth.
• Do not use aggressive cleansers (solvents or abrasive cleansers), or an abrasive sponge.

6.2- Breakdown

Never attempt to dismantle the pump.

If necessary, have it checked and repaired by an authorized centre (consult your dealer).

6.3- Trouble shooting

Trouble	Main reasons	Solution
Difficult start	Power voltage too low;Impeller cloggedBig loss of cable voltageStator winding burnt	Adjust voltage to 0.9 to 1.1 times the rated range.Adjust clogged part.Select the proper cableRewind and overhaul
Less water outlet	Head too highStrainer and inlet hole cloggedImpeller worn badlySubmersion too shallow and air sucked in.Discharge hose disconnected, leaking or worn out	Use within the rated head rangeRemove water weed or foreign matterReplace impellerAdjust the submersion depth to no less than 0.5mCheck hose connection, fix it or replace if required.
Sudden stop	Switch disconnected or fuse burntImpeller cloggedStator winding burnt	Check whether the head in use or power voltage are in compliance with requirements and adjust accordingly.Remove foreign matterRewind and overhaul
Stator winding burnt	Run too longWinding turn-to-turn short circuit or short circuit between phases due to mechanical seal leakageImpeller cloggedPump started too frequentlyPump overloaded	Seek assistance from vendor or authorised service centre

6.4- Storage

Clean the pump. Pump must be stored in a dry, ventilated location. Always lock up product and keep out of reach of children.

6.5- Disposal

Do not dispose the product with household garbage. Do not throw into the environment.

Dispose of the product in a collection centre for waste of electrical and electronic equipment, or a waste drop-off centre; or seek advice from your local municipality.

Disposal of the product, accessories and packaging should be carried out according to local regulations governing environment protection.