Specifications

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Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Submersible Pump.
These highly efficient pumps are designed for pumping clean water, or water containing
sand or solids in suspension, (please see Features, page 5), and are ideally suited for draining
ponds, pools, building excavations etc., where water temperature does not exceed 50°C.
These pumps are NOT suitable for pumping salt water, or for permanent installation in fish
ponds as the acidity, found in fish ponds, will damage the pump seals.
Before attempting to operate your pump, please read this instruction manual thoroughly
and follow all directions carefully. This is for your own safety and that of others around you,
and to help you achieve long and trouble free service from your pump.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from purchase date.
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product has been
abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it is intended.
The reason for return must be clearly stated. This guarantee does not affect your statutory
rights.
Please note that dismantling this pump will invalidate the guarantee
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. These pumps are designed to pump WATER ONLY. Never use for pumping flammable
liquids or chemicals of any kind.
2. Never run the pump dry.
3. An approved Residual Current Device (RCD) MUST be used when pumping from ponds
or swimming pools.
4. Your submersible pump may ONLY be used for pumping water from a swimming pool
when there is no person or animal in the pool.
5. Always disconnect the pump from the electrical supply before
placing into, or removing from the water, and before any
cleaning or maintenance of the pump.
6. Always use the handle, with a rope or chain attached
when lifting the pump. NEVER lift thepump by the mains
cable, or, where fitted, the float switch cable.
7. DO NOT run the pump with the body exposed for longer
than 10 minutes.
8. DO NOT install the pump on sand, silt, mud etc., or
ground which is likely to shift.
9. If pumping water which is below 0
o
C, the pump MUST be
run continuously, otherwise the pump must be removed from the
water and stored in a frost free location.
10. If the pump is to be used where there may be silt or mud (e.g., garden ponds), keep
the pump clear of any sedimentby standing it on a platform or brick or suspending
from a rope attached to the handle