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Davey HM Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Davey HM Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Davey HM Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Electric pumps

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Repair or Replacement Guarantee
®
In the unlikely event in Australia or New Zealand that this Davey product develops any malfunction
within two years of the date of original purchase due to faulty materials or manufacture, Davey will at
our option repair or replace it for you free of charge, subject to the conditions below.
Should you experience any difficulties with your Davey product, we suggest in the first instance that
you contact the Davey Dealer from which you purchased the Davey product. Alternatively you can
phone our Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia, or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand, or
send a written letter to Davey at the address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Davey will seek to
resolve your difficulties or, if the product is faulty or defective, advise you on how to have your Davey
product repaired, obtain a replacement or a refund.
Your Davey two Year Guarantee naturally does not cover normal wear or tear, replacement of product
consumables (i.e. mechanical seals, bearings or capacitors), loss or damage resulting from misuse
or negligent handling, improper use for which the product was not designed or advertised, failure to
properly follow the provided installation and operating instructions, failure to carry out maintenance,
corrosive or abrasive water or other liquid, lightning or high voltage spikes, or unauthorized persons
attempting repairs. Where applicable, your Davey product must only be connected to the voltage
shown on the nameplate.
Your Davey two Year Guarantee does not cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase; you MUST provide evidence of the date of original
purchase when claiming under the Davey two Year Guarantee.
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or injury of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from Davey products. This limitation
does not apply to any liability of Davey for failure to comply with a consumer guarantee applicable to
your Davey product under the Australian or New Zealand legislation and does not affect any rights or
remedies that may be available to you under the Australian or New Zealand Consumer Legislation.
In Australia, you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
Should your Davey product require repair or service after the guarantee period; contact your nearest
Davey Dealer or phone the Davey Customer Service Centre on the number listed below.
For a complete list of Davey Dealers visit our website (davey.com.au) or call:
AUSTRALIA
Customer Service Centre
6 Lakeview Drive,
Scoresby, Australia 3179
Ph:
1300 367 866
Fax:
1300 369 119
Website: davey.com.au
Davey Water Products Pty Ltd
Member of the GUD Group
ABN 18 066 327 517
® Davey is a registered trade mark of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd.
© Davey Water Products Pty Ltd 2011.
* Installation and operating instructions are included with the product when purchased new.
They may also be found on our website.
NEW ZEALAND
Customer Service Centre
7 Rockridge Avenue,
Penrose, Auckland 1061
Ph:
0800 654 333
Fax:
09 527 7654
Website: daveynz.co.nz
P/N 400559-6 supersedes P/N 400559-5
Installation and

Operating Instructions

for HM Series
Electric Pumps
NOTE: Prior to installation remove the red transport
plugs & associated seals from the suction and/or
discharge ports.
WARNING : The pump and associated pipework operate under pressure.
Under no circumstances should the pump or associated pipework be
disassembled unless the internal pressure of the unit has been relieved.
Failure to observe this warning will expose persons to the possibility of
personal injury and may also result in damage to the pump, pipework or other
property.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable
codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.

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Summary of Contents for Davey HM Series

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia, or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand, or send a written letter to Davey at the address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Davey will seek to Installation and resolve your difficulties or, if the product is faulty or defective, advise you on how to have your Davey product repaired, obtain a replacement or a refund.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    HM Electric Pump is designed to handle clean water. The pump should not be used for any other purpose without specific referral to Davey. The use of the pump to pump flammable, corrosive and other materials of a hazardous nature is specifically excluded.
  • Page 3: Choosing A Site

    Choosing a Site *NOTE “MOTOR PROTECTION DEVICE” : Choose a site with a firm base as close to the water For protection, the Davey pump motor is fitted with an automatic reset source as possible with correct power supply. Make sure thermal overload, constant tripping of this overload indicates a problem e.g. low voltage at pump, excessive temperature (above 50°C) in pump your pump is always connected to an adequate, reliable enclosure.
  • Page 4: Troubleshooting Checklist

    MOTOR NOT RUNNING capacitor cover (see figure one below). Three phase 1. Power not connected. units must be wired in by an authorised electrician in 2. Supply voltage too low. conjunction with a contactor which has “quicktrip” (M10) 3. Overload tripped. overloads set at nameplate current. 4. Motor not free to turn e.g. a blocked impeller. 5. Internal motor fault. Davey recommend the use of overloads which also have the ability to detect “single phasing” or “dropped phase” conditions in the power MOTOR RUNS FOR SOME TIME THEN STOPS - RESTARTS AUTOMATICALLY supply. AFTER SHORT TIME Overload tripping in motor - low voltage at motor terminals Three phase models with output power of - motor in direct sunshine or in “hot box”...
  • Page 5 Priming and Operation Three phase models with output power of 1.4kW and over have been designed to allow for connection either side of the Capacitor Cover (marked “A” in figure one) The pump body and suction line should be filled by pouring water into the priming on the motor. (NOTE: Three phase motors do not have capacitors fitted in the plug hole adjacent to the outlet. Screw on the priming plug, close the discharge Capacitor Cover). valve two thirds and switch pump on. Gradually open the discharge valve and the This is achieved by way of either of the two 19mm access holes (marked “B” pipeline fills. in figure one). The access holes are designed to accept most standard cable grommets. The unused hole can be sealed by inserting the plug enclosed with the In high suction lift conditions, the pump may make a noise similar to it pumping sand pump. To connect a three phase Pressure Pump start by removing the Terminal or gravel; this will usually be cavitation occurring. Reduce flow until the cavitation Cover (“C”) noise stops. Once the discharge pipeline fills you can open the valve. If the In accordance with AS 3350.2.41 we are obliged to inform you that this pump is not cavitation noise returns, close the discharge valve slightly until it stops. to be used by children or infirm persons and must not be used as a toy by children. In the case of installations where there is a positive suction pressure (flooded A short four core flex (“D”) is fitted from the motor terminals (“E”). This lead is suction) remove the pump’s priming plug and slowly open the gate valve in the inserted through the blanking grommet (“F”). suction piping to allow water to enter the pump from the suction line until all air is Pressure switch or other control leads (“G”) can be fitted as well. Incoming power expelled. Replace the priming plug and fully open the gate valve in the suction line (“H”) can be fitted through the preferred access hole, and terminated as shown in and switch the pump on. Figure Three. A termination kit is available if required. Prime should be established almost immediately, however, it may be necessary to re-prime several times on some installations before fully established optimum pump performance is obtained. Insert the blanking grommet (“F”) into the capacitor Do not run pump dry or allow to run continuously in a loss of prime cover (“A”). Fix the short lead (“D”) into the path condition.
  • Page 6: Pipe Connections

    BELOW GROUND WATER SOURCES mains pressure can exceed pump operating pressure and damage pump. NOTE: HM models require a foot valve or check valve to be installed in the suction pipework in suction lift applications as appropriate. Davey Water Products Pty Ltd can not accept responsibility for loss or damage resulting Whenever the installation position of the pump is higher than the lowest water level, from incorrect or unauthorised a foot valve fitted to the end of the suction pipe as illustrated in (A) below is required.