Operating instructions

Operating manual: Mobile speciality pump Atlantica
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11. Now loosen the suction cover from the coupling and place this onto the receptacle
on the support frame during the operation. The water column is retained by the
check valve. Now fix a transparent spiral hose or a 90° elbow on the pressure side of
the pump. A suitable fire hose can now be connected to this 90° elbow or this spiral
hose. Lay this at a suitable drain or collection tank. The end of the pressure hose
must be adequately secured against impact. The fire hose should be laid without
kinks, where possible, to achieve an optimum pumping power. It is strongly recom-
mended that you use the optional dimensionally stable spiral pressure hose for the
first 3 - 5m.
Danger:
Ensure that the pressure hose end is adequately secured and fixed. Otherwise,
there is the risk of the hose end being hit when switching on the pump.
12. The suction procedure is now complete and the pump is ready for starting the en-
gine.
13. Now check the shock on the engine and set it to ignition.
14. Turn the pump on by switching on the red power button and then pulling the reverse
starter to start the engine (with E-start, turn the ignition key). Please refer to the En-
gine Subaru User Manual for more information on starting the engine. The ball valve
can now be opened once the engine is running and the water column is there. The
engine can now run at full power using the throttle. The pump should now deliver
with the specified flow rate.
15. Switch off the pump again by turning the red knob as soon as the water level has
fallen so far that the pump intakes air. Please refer to the Engine Subaru User Man-
ual for more information on turning off the engine.
16. Pull on the leash of the check valve so that the remaining water column can run off.
Dismantling of the hoses after end of use
17. Clean the pump with clear water after each use, particularly after using it with muddy
liquid. In addition, let the pump run for about 10 minutes with clean water. The pump
is to then be completely emptied.
18. Drain the rest of the remaining water in the spiral casing using the drain plug. Un-
screw the drain plug and wait until no more water comes and screw it closed again.
19. For transport, the suction cover must be again placed onto the pump and fixed cou-
pled.
4.2 Series connection of Atlantica pumps
To achieve pumping heights of over 15 m, series connection of Atlantica pumps is possi-
ble. With this, the pressure side of the first Atlantica is connected to the next Atlantica
over a dimensionally stable hose.
4.3 Using the wheel set
The Atlantica pumps can also be delivered with an optional set of wheels for easier
transport. Before using them, check the wheels for stability (tightened screws and nuts).
The pumps may only be lifted onto the supporting frame (tilt angle max. 45 ) and pulled
by the handles. If the set of wheels are to be dismantled, remove the four screws and
bring the Atlantica pump down using the handles provided for this. When refitting the set
of wheels, ensure that the holes in the handles are aligned to the holes on the wheel set.
Caution:
If pulled too quickly, the pump can rock and overturn (damage to the pump). Ensure that
the speed is appropriate. The pump should be moved on solid ground.