6
Start Up
Allowing the pump to run dry will damage the unit!
Protection against Running Dry
Check the pump is always fully filled with water. Running the pump dry
can destroy the mechanical seals and plastic parts within seconds.
6.1
Filling the pump
1. Remove the cover. No tool is required to remove it.
When replacing the cover make sure that the key snaps snugly into
place over the position switch
2. Using the hand pump included (attached to the base plate) ventilate
3. Replace the cover.
05/2013
VG 766.2330.061
Never let the pump run dry not even when checking for the direction
of rotation.
Ventilate the pump and the suction line before starting up.
Do not use force.
the unit as follows: See page 66, figure 11.
– Attach the tube of the hand pump to the air drain valve on the
pump.
– Turn the air drain valve anti-clockwise to open.
– Pump until water flows out.
– Close the air drain valve clockwise and remove the hand pump.
– Replace the hand pump
The air regulation valve must be closed during aeration to prevent
any air being sucked in
Make sure that the position switch on the cover is seated correctly.
See page 61, figure 5.
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