CONTENTS Prior to Installation and Operation | Product Specifications Preparing for Installation | Checks to Make Before Installation Electrical Wiring | Earthing Connecting the Power Supply | Power Cable Electrical Circuit Diagrams | Checking of Direction of Rotation | Operation Test Operation | Operation Operating Water Level | Motor Protection System | Ventilation of Pump Pits | Maintenance and Inspection...
For specific exploded view scan this code and Mechanical Seal search for the model number on our website. Oil Seal Pump Housing Cast Iron Impeller Cast Iron Strainer S/S Gr 304 Discharge Outlet Plastic Discharge Flange Plastic Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
CAUTION • Do not use pump in liquids other than water, stormwater, or treated wastewater free of solids. Do not use pump in oil, salt water, flammable liquids, organic solvents, or any other chemical. Do not use in food processing. •...
CAUTION • Do not attach the earth wire to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightening arrestor or telephone earth wire. Improper earthing can result in electrical shock. Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY WARNING • Before connecting leads to the terminal, make certain the power supply is turned off (circuit breaker, etc), to avoid electrical shock, shorting, or unexpected starting of the pump, leading to injury or death. WARNING •...
3. The setting on the circuit breaker or other overload protector should be made in accord with the rated currency of the pump. NOTE: See the model name plate on the pump for its rated current. Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
TEST OPERATION CAUTION • Never operate the pump while it is suspended in the air. The recoil will result in injury, property damage or death 1. Run the pump for a short time (3-10 minutes) and confirm the following: • Using a clamp meter, measure the operating current on all actives and/or neutral conductors. If the operating current exceeds the rated value, pump motor overload may be a cause, or there is too much back pressure.
Troubleshooting (pages 12-13) and take corrective measures immediately. It is highly recommended that a spare pump be kept ready in case of any problems. Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
PRIOR TO INSPECTION WARNING • Consult WHS supervisor for correct procedures. WARNING • Detach the power cable from the receptacle or terminals, after making certain the power supply (circuit breaker, etc) is turned off. Failure to follow this precaution will result in a serious accident or death from electrical shock or unexpected starting of the pump motor.
NOTE: Used oil and other waste products should be disposed of by a qualified agent in accord with applicable laws. The Oil Plug packing and 0-Ring should be replaced each time the oil is inspected or changed. Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER!!! Always disconnect from power before working on the pump. Pump repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Power Failure Contact electricity supplier and/or Large discrepancy between power electrician to ascertain and correct what source and voltage the cause is.
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Shut off valve closed too far Open shut off (valve) Pump vibrates; Piping resonates Improve pipe mounting excessive Have an electrician correct the wiring operating noise Reverse rotation (3 Phase Pumps) (operation 2, 3) Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000 VER.2024.11.29...
WARNINGS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. PIPE DETAILS (a) PIPE SIZE AND TYPE: Install the pump as near as possible to the discharge to reduce the length of delivery pipe. Use as few bends as possible, every bend reduces performance. (b) MORE INFO RE PIPE SIZE: Ensure the pipe size is optimized for the Head (lift) and Flow and Velocity required.
WARRANTY 1 Year Warranty applies ** **All warranties subject to the current version of the Ascento Standard Terms & Conditions of Warranty which can be found by navigating to www.reefe.au and searching “Warranty” Ascento Group Australia www.reefe.com.au P: 07 3893 5000...
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