Summary of Contents for Rainbow Pool Products OTB450A
- Page 1 ONGA TANKBUDDY SUBMERSIBLE PUMP Code Description OTB450A TankBuddy-Onga sump pump 0.65...
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Page 2: Technical Information
TankBuddy is a multistage pump, it provides more pressure than most submersible pumps, and adequate pressure for all but the largest homes. TankBuddy is available in 2 versions. OTB450A is the all in one solution for automatic pump operation and OTB450W offers versatility for connection to various Onga pump controllers... -
Page 3: Installation
Electrical The OTB450A is supplied with a standard Australian 10 Amp plug and cord. To connect to a power supply insert the plug into the suitable socket outlet. The socket outlet shall be in a dry and fl ood free location. - Page 4 Lower the pump onto a hard level surface that is elevated from the base of the tank. This is to keep the pump inlet above sediments in the bottom of the tank. OTB450A Model Ensure that the float switch can move freely within the tank – incorrect operation and pump failure may occur if the float switch becomes trapped.
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Page 5: Operation Check
OPERATION The pump operator or owner must be provided with this owner’s manual. This must be read before operation, and followed during operation. Do not run the TankBuddy dry, or with the motor exposed (i.e. out of the water) for long periods. This will harm the pumps seal, and overheat the motor. -
Page 6: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy Pump doesn’t start Float switch isn’t in the Wait until there is more water in ‘on’ position the tank to start the pump Not enough water in the tank to get the float above level Float is caught on Ensure that the float can move something, and can’t rise... - Page 7 Symptom Cause Remedy Pump runs intermittently: The pump is not completely Ensure pump is covered with water Thermal protection inside submerged the pump is tripping and resetting Water temperature is too Ensure that water temperature high limits are observed. Pump runs intermittently When the pump shuts off, Fit a non-return valve at the pump water in the discharge line...