Electrical installation
The power supply must meet the specifications on the product.
The pump is intended to be used with either a weatherproof
cable connector or permanently connected to the fixed wiring
in the main system other than by means of a plug and socket.
The cores in the supply cable are coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Brown = Live, Blue = Neutral, Green/Yellow = Earth
.
The electric cable is permanently connected and sealed in the motor body.
If the supply cable is damaged the pump must not be used.
Do not use the supply cable to lift the pump as this may cause damage.
WARNING - THIS PUMP MUST BE EARTHED
A Residual Current Device (RCD), also known as the Residual
Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB), with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA must be installed in the supply circuit.
A means of disconnection from the supply having a contact separation
of at least 3mm in all poles must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
4. INSTALLATION
For permanent installations to the mains supply, it is necessary to conform to
the regulations of the local electricity authority and this would include the use
of a metal or plastic conduit to protect the cable.
Attention has been drawn to the fact that special rules may exist concerning
the installation of your pond pump (i.e. local building regulations).
These pumps must not be used in swimming pools, or areas where people are
in contact with the water.
Always disconnect the mains electricity supply whilst the equipment is being
installed, repaired, maintained or handled. Consult a qualified electrician if in
doubt about wiring this product to the mains supply.
Warning -
The Hydratech Torrent pump is provided with a
thermal cut out that temporarily switches off the pump in case
of overheating and the pump may automatically restart.
Connecting Hoses
Always secure hose with
jubilee clip.
Warming the hose in a
bucket of boiling water
can aid fitting.
Always ensure that the
smaller diameter hosetail
is cut off and removed to
prevent reduced pump
performance. See diagram.
Use the shortest possible hose length to minimise flow restrictions.
Folds and kinks in the hose will reduce pump performance.
The largest hose diameter will give the maximum pump performance.
Locating your Hydratech Torrent
The Hydratech Torrent pump should be located on a firm and level base in the
pond in a depth of at least 20 cm, but not more that 2m.
Allowing the pump to run dry without water will cause irrepairable damage to
the ceramic shaft and bearings.
The pump can be safely run in a horizontal or vertical position.
5. INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Warning -
Failure to carry out routine maintenance, leaving the
pump under reduced or no flow conditions for long periods
(e.g. blocked pond floor intake) will result in a short pump life
and will invalidate the guarantee.
Blagdon Hydratech Torrent pumps
are centrifugal pumps with a
magnetic impeller movement driven by a watertight synchronous motor.
They require a minimum of cleaning. Only periodic cleaning of the pond
floor intake and impeller is necessary.
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