Whale WD1815 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

12. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Pump does not run
Pump runs but no water
appears / Pump runs but
will not switch off
Pump cycles on and off
excessively when tap/s are
open
Pump cycles on and off
periodically when all the
taps are closed. (Normal
with partially opened taps)
Noisy operation
Low flow
13. WINTERIZING
If water is allowed to freeze in the system, serious damage to the pipe work and pump may occur. To best avoid this
damage, completely drain the water system.
1. Drain the tank either using the pump or a drain valve.
2. Open the trigger (including drain valve) and allow pump to purge the water from the system and turn pump off.
3. Disconnect the pump and turn on to purge into an adequate basin. Only reconnect the pump when the water
system it is to be used.
4. Remember to leave trigger open to avoid any damage.
14. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY, STANDARDS, APPROVALS
We herewith declare that the Saltwater pump range conforms to the requirements of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC,
and to the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC
15. PATENTS / TRADEMARKS
Whale® is a registered trademark of Munster Simms Engineering Limited. The Washdown pump is protected by the
following patent:
United States patent no. US 6 840 745,
United Kingdom patent no. EP ( GB) 1 222 392,
German patent no. DE 60018089.1 (EP( DE) 1 222 392)
16. WARRANTY
This product is covered by 3 years warranty. For warranty statement please see separate leaflet enclosed.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
No power to pump
Fuse has blown
Blockage in pipework
No water getting to pump
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Excessive back pressure
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Pump drawing air
Noise created by vibration
Bore of pipework connect too
small
Power supply to pump
Pipework/connections crushed
due to over tightened jubilee clips
Pump too far from water
tank/water source
Water leaking at outlet side of
pump
Pump strainer clogged
POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Check power supply
Attach leads / clean connections
Replace fuse
Check pipework for kinks
Check the seacock is open/water tank is not empty
Check strainer is not blocked
Check all connections from tank/ seacock to inlet of
pump are secure - any air leaks will prevent prime
Check pipework/fittings for leaks and repair
Check system drain plugs are closed
Check pipework for kinks and filters etc. are clear
Check shower rose/taps for blockage and repair
Check www.whalepumps.com/pressure_pump_selec-
tor to verify the correct pump is fitted
Check pipework/fittings for leaks and repair
Check system drain plugs are closed
See 'no water getting to pump' (above)
Check pump is secured to solid surface
Check pump body is not in contact with hard
surfaces. Locate away from interfering surfaces
Check pipework is securely supported
10mm minimum bore
Check power supply to pump uses correct gauge
wire (2.5mm²/13 AWG) to give full voltage at pump
Check battery is not discharged
Replace damaged connections
Pump should be situated beside water tank/seacock
Check pipework/fittings for leaks and repair
Check system drain plugs are closed
Turn off the isolator switch when not in use
Remove clear lid, rinse and replace to main strainer
body (retain strainer mesh for lid)
Canadian patent no. 2 380 465,
French patent no. EP ( FR) 1 222 392,
Italian patent no. EP ( IT) 1 222 392.