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VLRI VLRX ISTRUZIONI ORIGINALI IN LINGUA ITALIANA PAG. PAG. PAG. PAG. PAG. PAG. PAG.
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DICHIARAZIONE CE DI CONFORMITÀ EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY La Ditta PentaIR InteRnatIonaL SaRL dichiara sotto la propria responsabilità che i the company PentaIR InteRnatIonaL SaRL declares, under its own responsibility, prodotti sotto indicati sono conformi ai Requisiti essenziali di Sicurezza e di tutela della that the below mentioned products are compliant with the relevant Health and Safety Salute di cui alle Direttive sottoelencate e loro successive modifiche.
SUMMaRY CHAPTER DESCRIPTION PAGE 1.1 Supplied documents 1.2 Information ownership 1.3 Machine identification data 1.4 eC declaration of conformity 1.5 General information on safety GeneRaL InFoRMatIon 1.6 Conventions 1.7 expected uses 1.8 non expected uses 1.9 Warranty 1.10 Service 1.11 How to use the supplied documents 2.1 Description DeSCRIPtIon 2.2 technical features...
The reproduction, also partial, of this manual is forbidden without the express authorisation of PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. The information contained in this manual only concerns the machine specified in the “Product specification” section. PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. reserves the right to make to the machines the changes not specified in “Machine identification data” whenever deemed right.
When starting the electropump (by inserting the plug into the socket and/or turning the main switch to on), always wear shoes and make sure that the hands are dry. NOTE Failure to follow the safety procedures and precautions contained in the documentation supplied shall relieve PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. from all liability thereof.
NOTE PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. shall not be liable for accidents if the machine is used from non qualified or unauthorised personnel and originating from the failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual and present...
The following conventions have been adopted throughout the manual • Machine: elettropompe specificate in • Authorised technician: • Specialized technician: person "Scheda prodotto" person authorised by PENTAIR authorised to perform even the INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. to perform operations not specifically indicated even the operations not specifically...
For special uses, please contact out technical office. 1.8.1 LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NON EXPECTED USES NOTE PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. is not liable for possible damages to people, animals or things resulting from a non-expected use of the machine. 1.9 GARANZIA...
1.10 SERVICE wARNNG If the pump has been used with noxious or toxic fluids, the pump will be classified as polluted and PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. will have the right to refuse offering its assistance for the pump. For all assistance requests, contact: PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l.
2.2.1 NOISE Sound pressure weighed equivalent continuous maximum level A issued by the machine: 82 dB (A) 2.2.2 LIABILITY PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. is not liable if the values shown in this paragraph are not complied with. CHaPter 3 InStaLLatIon 3.1 HOISTING The machine hoisting can be made under one of the following conditions: • Machine free from any type of...
3.1.3 MACHINE PACKED IN A wOODEN CRATE It is possible to hoist more than one machine packed in a wooden crate depending on the machine weight. Packed machines are kept in position using wooden spacers. • For machines having a weight lower than 25 kg: hand hoisting made by one person • For machines having a weight...
Keep the original packaging, if present, for a possible future transport of the machine. 3.4.2 DAMAGE SIGNALLING In case of non-compliance or damages, signal to PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. or to the seller the problem within 8 (eight) days from the purchase date.
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ATTENTION Do not cover or obstructs the motor fan covering grid. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS • Allowed temperature range: • Allowed relative humidity range: • Protection from atmospheric agents -15 °C ÷ +40 °C 30 ÷ 90% CONNECTION The piping to which the machine must be connected must have the following characteristics: • Axiality among the delivery and • Absence of air locks, as shown in the • Gates on delivery and suction pipe...
SUPPORT The machine fastening system can match one of the following systems: • The machine can be connected to • The machine can be connected to a • The machine can be connected to a fixed piping able to keep the machine pipeline and positioned on a surface pipe line secured by means of nuts to in its position.
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3.6.2 TERMINAL BOX POSITION Carry out the following operations to direct the terminal box in the required position: • Remove the connection covering grids • Unscrew the assembly bolts of motor and machine body • Rotate the motor of 90° or 180° or 270°...
MACHINE wITH SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS Carry out the following operations to connect the machine to the power supply system: • Make sure that the motor is fit for the • Connect the lines and the ground • Give a current pulse to the machine voltage mains • Refit the terminal box cover with the • Check the rotation direction...
CHaPter 4 ATTENTION Never start the machine before filling it with fluid as shown in “Use”, “Priming”. 4.1 PRIMING NOTE A machine is considered under head if, in closed circuit systems, the level of the fluid to be pumped is above the suction inlet of the machine.
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4.1.2 MACHINES INSTALLED ABOVE HEAD (SUCTION MODE) NOTE A machine is considered above head if, in open circuit systems, the level of the fluid to be pumped is under the machine suction inlet. Carry out the following operation to fill the machine above head: • Loosen the air valve (if present) • Open the gate on the suction piping • Pour the liquid in the machine...
priming primimg priming primimg priming air valve discharge discharge drain cap drain cap drain cap drain cap VLRI – VLRX VLR 32 4.2 STARTING We suggest carrying out the following operations for the first starting: • Open the gate on the delivery piping • Loosen the air valve (if present) or • Adjust the thermal relay depending open the priming cap...
CHaPter 5 MaIntenanCe 5.1 LUBRICATION • The seal on the shaft is self-adjusting • The machine plain bearings are • Electric motors with grease cup: lubricated by the pumped fluid lubricate every 1500 functioning • The seal surfaces are wear-resistant hours with bearing grease and are lubricated by the pumped • The motor ball bearings are self-...
NOTE PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. is not liable and cancels every warranty contract in case of: • Operations carried out on the machine and not documented by this manual. • Extraordinary maintenance operations carried out by personnel different from authorised or skilled technicians.
If the fluid flowing in the piping and circulating in the machine has a temperature higher than 65 °C, arrange a protection against high temperatures around the machine. NOTE PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l. is not liable in case of recycling or reuse of machine parts. 7.2 RESIDUAL RISKS AFTER DISCONNECTION ATTENTION The machine is manufactured using nonbiodegradable materials.
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SOLO PER PAESI UE ONLY FOR EU COUNTRIES non gettare le apparecchiature elettriche tra i rifiuti domestici. Secondo la Direttiva eu- Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material! In observance ropea 2002/96/Ce sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche e la sua attua- of european Directive 2002/96/eC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its zione in conformità...
La garanzia si limita alla riparazione o alla sostituzione, presso i Centri Assistenza autorizzati da PENTAIR INTERNATIONAL S.a.r.l., della pompa o delle parti riconosciute mal funzionanti o difettose. I componenti soggetti ad usura quali, ad esempio, tenuta meccanica e controfaccia, anelli e guarnizioni di tenuta, girante e parte idraulica, membrane e cavi elettrici sono garantiti per un periodo non superiore alla loro vita utile.
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