Starting The Pump - Kin Sub & Vort Gebrauchsanweisung

3. Starting the pump

Before start and install the pump make sure you check the pump thoroughly.
Giving the different provisions applicable to the safety of electric systems
in different countries, make sure that the pump system, as concerns its
intended use, is in accordance with current legislation.
Before starting the pump make sure that:
• the voltage and frequency specified on the pump's nameplate
coincide with those of the available power supply;
• there are no signs of damage to the pump or its power cord;
• the electric connection is made in a dry place, protected against any
risk of flooding;
• Before immerse the pump in the water, test the pump for about 10
seconds.
With the motor and cable (excluding the power supply cable) immersed in
water, use a Megger to measure the insulation resistance between ground and
each phase of the motor, and again between each phase of the motor. The
Megger should indicate an insulation resistance of not less than 50mega
ohms. While making the measurement, keep the power supply cable off the
ground.
The well dimensions must be such as to prevent an excessive number of
starts per hour. The float is adjustable by increasing or diminishing the free
length of the cable. Pay attention that the cable length is not to short to
prevent an excessive number of starts per hour.
Installation
When all above is checked and ok, you can install the pump.
• Attach a rope or cable on the handle to lower and lift the pump.
• The maximum immerse depth of the pump is 5 meter.
• Below the pump must at least 0,5 meter space.
• The pump must stand in a upright position on a level surface.
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