FMT Swiss AG PREMAxx User manual

87 987 A802 GB
Electric pump
PREMAxx
230 V 1~AC • 24 V DC • 12 V DC

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Contents
General details1. ______________________________________________________________________2
Intended use1.1. ________________________________________________________________________2
Construction and functional description1.2. _________________________________________________3
Technical data1.3. _______________________________________________________________________3
Area of application1.4. ___________________________________________________________________4
Operational Area Requirements1.5. ________________________________________________________4
General safety instructions2. ____________________________________________________________4
Information on safety at work2.1. __________________________________________________________4
Signs and symbols used in the safety instructions2.2. __________________________________________4
Hazards that may arise in connection with the electric pump2.3. PREMAxx________________________5
Assembly3. ___________________________________________________________________________6
Assembly of3.1. PREMAxx electric pump____________________________________________________6
Operation4. __________________________________________________________________________7
First operation and renewed operation4.1. ___________________________________________________7
Normal operation4.2. ____________________________________________________________________8
Emergency operation4.3. _________________________________________________________________9
Disassembly5. ________________________________________________________________________9
Maintenance6. ________________________________________________________________________9
Repairs/service7. ______________________________________________________________________9
Declaration of EC Conformity8. _________________________________________________________10
1. General details
1.1 Intended use
The PREMAxx electrical pump is designed exclusively for pumping diesel and fuel oil in areas that do
not carry a risk of explosion.
The intended use also includes the adherence to the instruction for assembly (see chapter 3), for the
operation ( see chapter 4), for disassembly (see chapter 5), and for maintenance
(see chapter 6).
Any use beyond these parameters (e.g. operation using fuels of dierent hazard classes) can lead to
serious risks and is regarded as use that is contrary to the intended purpose.
Unauthorized modications to the product by the user can be dangerous and are considered to be
improper.
The operator is liable for any damage arising out of use that is not for the intended purpose.
This instrument is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge of it, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety, or they receive from them instructions on how to operate it.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the instrument.

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1.2 Construction and functional description
The PREMAxx electric pump is an electrically powered delivery pump for diesel and fuel oil. It can be
screwed onto storage containers or tanks.
The PREMAxx electric pump is available with the following motor options:
Type 1: 230 V 1~AC

Type 2: 24 V DC

Type 3: 12 V DC

It is equipped with various nozzles:
with a standard nozzle valve or

with a self-closing automatic nozzle valve or

with a self-closing automatic nozzle valve with construction type approval (according to § 12 VbF,

tested by the PTB). We happily supply the construction type approval on request.
The pump is delivered as a set comprising:
PREMAxx
 electric pump in one of the above mentioned motor options,
Set of hoses (suction hose, suction pipe with lter, delivery hose, hose clamps),

Nozzle valve in one of the above mentioned versions.

Although the PREMAxx electric pump is not a self-priming pump, it is quickly ready for use in
connection with the integrated priming stage. The priming stage enables manual priming of the
delivery uid before start of operation and secures emergency service for minimum quantities in the
event of power loss.
The pump housing is made from high quality knock-resistant plastic.
To avoid environmental damage, the PREMAxx electric pump is equipped with a siphon protector. If
the delivery hose should be damaged whilst the pump is inoperative, it will prevent the emergence of
diesel or fuel oil.
1.3 Technical data
Designation Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
Voltage 230 V 24 V 12 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Current type 1~AC DC DC
Power consumption 1,8 A 10 A 14 A
Length of connecting cable 2 m 3 m 3 m
Performance 320 W 240 W 180 W
Delivery performance* 52 l/min 43 l/min 38 l/min
Max. delivery height 15 m 10 m 9 m
Weight 2,5 kg 2,5 kg 2,5 kg
* for free run-o, suction height 1.6 m, DN 19
Table 1-1: Performance data
Designation Value
Temperature of delivery medium -10 °C to +35 °C
Length of suction hose 1,6 m
Length of delivery hose 4 m
Suction height max. 2 m
Container connection G 2“ and M 64 x 4
Protection type IP 34
Noise level 70 db (A)
Table 1-2: General technical data

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1.4 Area of application
The PREMAxx electric pump is only designed for pumping diesel and fuel oil, if they are not heated
above the ash point.
The temperature of the delivered uid must be between -10 °C and +35 °C. The temperature limits
must not be exceeded.
As the motor and switches of the PREMAxx electric pump are not protected against explosion, the
pump must not
be operated in areas with a risk of explosion.

be used for dispensing of other liquids than indicated.

The PREMAxx electric pump is suitable for permanent operation up to 30 minutes only.
1.5 Operational Area Requirements
Fuel oil and diesel are materials hazardous to water. Therefore ensure that the relevant country and/or
local authority rules and regulations are complied with. For example in Germany observe the Provisions
of the Water Household Law (WHG) and the Facilities Provisions of the (German) States (VawS).
According to § 19g of WHG, facilities for lling must be designed, installed, erected, maintained
and operated in such a way that a contamination of waters or any other permanent change of their
characteristics is not possible.
According to § 19l of WHG, the operator of such a facility is obliged to monitor his plant at all times at
the place of installation, in order to check that the above mentioned requirements are met.
2. General safety instructions
2.1 Information on safety at work
The PREMAxx electric pump is designed and built according to the appropriate health and safety
requirements of the relevant EC guidelines.
This product can nevertheless produce hazards if it is not used according to its purpose or without the
necessary care (see chapter 1.1).
Please read therefore these operating instructions before operating the PREMAxx electric pump and
pass these on to any other users of the pump.
In any case, the local safety and accident prevention provisions apply for the operation of the
PREMAxx electric pump.
Please pay attention to the safety notes in these operating instructions.
2.2 Signs and symbols used in the safety instructions
The safety notes used in these operating instructions distinguish between various levels of hazard.
Various levels of hazard are marked in the instructions using the following signal words and icons:
Pictogram Keyword Consequences of not observing the safety provisions
Danger Death or most severe injuries
Caution Possible slight or lesser injuries, or material damage
Furthermore, another note is used giving general tips for the handling of the product.
Pictogram Keyword Meaning
Tip Background knowledge or tips for the correct handling of the
product

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2.3 Hazards that may arise in connection with the electric pump PREMAxx
Danger!
Combustible fuels can cause explosions
Do
 not smoke whilst handling the pump and fuels.
Danger!
Flying sparks can cause explosions
Do
 not operate the pump in areas with a risk of explosions.
Use pump
 only to deliver diesel and fuel oil.
Danger!
Hoses with insucient resistance can cause explosions
In order to deliver the fuel without risk, the delivery hose must have a certain resistance in order to
avoid static charge. The original delivery hose from FMT has the necessary resistance.
Use only FMT delivery hose.

When using delivery hoses by other manufacturers it must be ensured that the delivery hose

has a resistance of > 1011 Ohm.
Caution!
Leaking fuels can cause environmental damage
Observe the relevant country and/or local authority rules and regulations. For example

in Germany observe the provisions of the Water Household Law (WHG) and the Facilities
Provisions of the (German) States (VawS).

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3. Assembly
Fig. 3-1: Overview of PREMAxx electric pump with accessories
1 Pump housing 11 Thread of standard nozzle valve
2 Hand lever 12 On/o switch
3Barrel screw joint 13 Pressure union
4Suction union 14 Union nut of delivery hose
5 Hose clamp 15 Delivery hose
6 Suction hose 16 External thread of delivery hose
7 Hose clamp 17 Automatic nozzle valve
8 Suction pipe with lter 18 Lock lever
9 Standard nozzle valve 19 Trigger of automatic nozzle valve
10 Trigger of standard nozzle valve 20 Thread of automatic nozzle valve
3.1 Assembly of PREMAxx electric pump
Push the transparent suction hose (6) onto the suction pipe with lter (8).
Push the hose clamp (7) over the suction hose (6) to the suction pipe (8) and tighten the hose clamp with a
screwdriver.
Tip
Before continuing with the next step, please note:
If the pump is mounted on the fuel container, the suction hose with the suction pipe must be long
enough to reach the fuel in the tank even if the fuel level is low.

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Cut the suction hose (6) to the desired length.
Push the hose clamp (5) over the suction hose (6).
Push the suction hose (6) onto the vacuum union (4) on the pump.
Push the hose clamp (5) to the vacuum union (4) and tighten the hose clamp with a screwdriver.
Caution!
Risk of product damage
Mount and operate the pump only vertically on a fuel container.

Firmly screw the pump into the aperture of the fuel tank using the barrel screw joint (3).
The pump run-o can be brought into any position in the screwed-in state by twisting the pump housing
(1).
Screw the union nut (14) of the black delivery hose onto the pressure union (13) of the pump.
Screw in the free end of the delivery hose with the external thread (16) into the thread of the nozzle (11 or
20 respectively).
Caution!
Risk of product damage
The power source must have the correct voltage for the pump type.

Connect the pump to a power source using the main plug.
The pump is ready for operation.
4. Operation
4.1 First operation and renewed operation
Caution!
Risk of product damage
Before switching on the pump for the rst time, and in the event of a low uid head:

Manually prime with diesel or fuel oil, as a dry run of the pump can destroy the radial shaft
gasket.
Prepare pump for operation:
Hold the nozzle valve (9 or 17) in a collecting container.
Press and hold the nozzle trigger (10 or 19) or arrest it using the lock lever (18) (for automatic nozzle valve
versions).
Using the manual lever (2), prime the delivery uid until the uid emerges from the nozzle valve (9 or 17).
The pump is ready to be switched on.

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4.2 Normal operation
Danger!
Flying sparks can cause explosions
Do
 not operate the pump in areas with a risk of explosion.
Use pump
 only to deliver diesel or fuel oil.
Caution!
Risk of product and environmental damage
Regularly check delivery hose and connection for damage in order to avoid leakage of diesel or

fuel oil.
Operate pump only under supervision.

Do not let the pump deliver for more than 2 minutes against a closed nozzle to avoid

exceeding the permitted temperature.
Avoid running the pump dry.
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Delivering fuel (for standard nozzle valve version):
Switch on the pump (12).
Hold the nozzle valve (9) into the vehicle tank and press up the nozzle trigger (10), according to desired
delivery quantity.
To nish the delivery, release the nozzle trigger (10).
Switch o the pump (12).
Place the nozzle valve (9) on the container.
Delivery fuel (for automatic nozzle version):
Tip
With a locked nozzle trigger, the automatic nozzle switches o automatically, as soon as the tank
or container being lled is full.
Furthermore, the automatic nozzle switches o when the nozzle is held vertically or falls down
whilst the nozzle trigger is locked.
The automatic switch-o only functions when the nozzle exit containing the sensor jet is not
contaminated and the through ow quantity is no less than 12 l/min.
If the tank is not to be lled to the top, the lling procedure can be stopped manually at any time
(see action step 4 in the following section).
Switch on the pump (12).
Hold the nozzle valve (17) into the vehicle tank.
Press up the nozzle trigger (19) according to the desired delivery quantity
- or -
lock the nozzle trigger using the lock lever (18).
To end the delivery, release the nozzle trigger (19)
- or -
briey raise and release the locked nozzle trigger (19) to release the locking.
Switch o the pump (12).
Place the nozzle valve (17) on the fuel container.

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4.3 Emergency operation
In the event of power failure, you can manually pump very small quantities of diesel or fuel oil.
Delivering fuel in manually operation:
Hold the nozzle valve (9 or 17) in the container or vehicle tank.
Press and hold the nozzle trigger (10 or 19), or lock it using the lock lever (18) (for automatic nozzle valve
version).
Pump the delivery uid into the container of vehicle tank using the manual lever (2) on the pump.
After nishing the delivery, place the nozzle valve (9 or 17) on the fuel container.
5. Disassembly
Disassembling the pump
Condition: The pump is switched o.
Disconnect the main plug.
Release the delivery hose (15) from the pressure union at the pump (13).
Unscrew the pump from the thread of the fuel container.
Slowly remove the pump with the suction hose (6) and the suction pipe (8). Let all diesel or heating fuel
run out completely from the suction hose and suction pipe.
Place the pump with hoses in an oil tray.
Let the emerging fuel oil or diesel run into the oil tray.
6. Maintenance
The PREMAxx electric pump is in principle low maintenance and low service.
Due to the operator duty according to § 191 WHG (in the case of Germany or the corresponding regu-
lations in other countries), the following parts of the pump must be checked regularly to avoid environ-
mental damage being caused by emerging fuel oil or diesel:
Pump housing (1)

Delivery hose (15)

Nozzle valve (9 bzw. 17)

In case of any damage the connecting cable has to be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer, by the
manufacturer’s service or by any other qualied person.
7. Repairs/service
The PREMAxx electric pump has been developed and manufactured according to the highest quality
standards.
If a problem should occur despite all quality measures taken, please get in touch with our service
contact partners:
FMT Swiss AG
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[email protected]

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8. Declaration of EC Conformity
We herewith declare that the appliance described below corresponds with the EC guidelines with regards
to its design and type of construction as well as in the version as marketed by us. In the event of a change
to the appliances that has not been agreed with us, this declaration becomes null and void.
Name of appliance PREMAxx
230 V 1~AC • 24 V DC • 12 V DC
Appliance type electric pump
Year of construction see appliance sign
Applicable EC guidelines EC low voltage guideline (73/23/EWG)
EC guideline of electro magnetic compatibility (89/336/EWG) in
the version of 93/31/EWG
30.01.2013 FMT Swiss AG
Dipl.-Ing. Rudolf Schlenker

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