FMT Swiss AG PREMAxx User manual

Electrical Pump
PREMAxx
230 V AC, single phase 24 V DC 12 V DC
Operating Instructions
Contents:
1. General information
1.1 Intended use
1.2 Construction and functional description
1.3 Technical data
1.4 Area of application
1.5 Requirements of installation site
2. General Safety Notes
2.1 Notes concerning work safety
2.2 Explanation of safety note used
2.3 Risks when using the electrical pump
PREMAxx
3. Assembly
4. Operation
4.1 First operation and renewed operation
4.2 Normal operation
4.3 Emergency operation
5. Disassembly
6. Maintenance
7. Repair / Service
8. Declaration of EC conformity
87 987 A801 GB Version 11.12.2009

PREMAxx Electrical Pump Operating Instructions
1. General Information
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 different hazard classes) can
lead to serious risks and is regarded as use that is contrary to the intended purpose.
The operator is liable for any damage arising out of use that is not for the intended purpose.
1.2 Construction and functional description
The PREMAxx electrical pump is an electrically powered delivery pump for diesel and fuel oil.
It can be screwed onto storage containers or tanks.
The PREMAxx electrical pump is available with the following motor options:
• Type 1: 230 V, AC, single phase
• Type 2: 24 V, DC
• Type 3: 12 V, DC
It is equipped with various nozzles:
• with a standard nozzle or
• with a self-closing automatic nozzle or
• with a self-closing automatic nozzle 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 electrical pump in one of the above mentioned motor options,
• Set of hoses (suction hose, suction pipe with filter, delivery hose, hose clamps),
• Nozzle in one of the above mentioned versions.
Although the PREMAxx electrical 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 fluid 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 electrical 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.
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1.3 Technical data
Designation Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
Voltage 230 V 24 V 12 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Current type single phase AC DC DC
Power consumption 1.8 A 10 A 14 A
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-off, 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
Length of connecting cable Type 1 (230 V AC, single phase): 2 m
Type 2 and 3 (24 V DC and 12 V DC): 3 m
Protection type: IP 34/II
Noise level: 70 db (A)
Table 1-2: General technical data
1.4 Area of application
The PREMAxx electrical pump is only designed for pumping diesel and fuel oil, if they are not
heated above the flash point.
The temperature of the delivered fluid must be between -10 °C and +35 °C. The temperature
limits must not be exceeded.
As the motor and switches of the PREMAxx electrical 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 electrical pump is suitable for permanent operation up to 60 minutes only.
1.5 Requirements of installation site
Fuel oil and diesel are materials hazardous to water. Therefore observe the Provisions of the
Water Household Law (WHG) and the Facilities Provisions of the (German) States (VawS).
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According to § 19g of WHG, facilities for filling 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 Notes
2.1 Notes concerning work safety
The PREMAxx electrical 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 electrical
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 electrical pump.
Please pay attention to the safety notes in these operating instructions.
2.2 Explanation of safety notes used
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:
Icon Signal word Consequences of not observing the safety provisions
Danger Death or most severe injuries
Warning Possible death or severe injuries
Caution Possible slight or lesser injuries, or material damage
Table 2-1: Classification of safety notes according to type and severity of hazard
Furthermore, another note is used giving general tips for the handling of the product.
Icon Signal word Meaning
Note Background knowledge or tips for the correct handling of the
product
Table 2-2: General note
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2.3 Risks when using the PREMAxx electrical pump
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 insufficient 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 provisions of the Water Household Law (WHG) and the Facilities Provisions of
the (German) States (VawS).
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3. Assembly
Figure 3-1: Overview of PREMAxx electrical pump with accessories
1 Pump housing 11 Thread of standard nozzle
2 Hand lever 12 On/off switch
3 Barrel screw joint 13 Pressure union
4 Suction 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
8 Suction pipe with filter 18 Lock lever
9 Standard nozzle 19 Trigger of automatic nozzle
10 Trigger of standard nozzle 20 Thread of automatic nozzle
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Assembly of PREMAxx electrical pump
1. Push the transparent suction hose (6) onto the suction pipe with filter (8).
2. Push the hose clamp (7) over the suction hose (6) to the suction pipe (8) and tighten the
hose clamp with a screwdriver.
Note
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.
3. Cut the suction hose (6) to the desired length.
4. Push the hose clamp (5) over the suction hose (6).
5. Push the suction hose (6) onto the vacuum union (4) on the pump.
6. Push the hose clamp (5) to the vacuum union (4) and tighten the hose clamp with a
screwdriver.
Danger!
Hoses with insufficient resistance can cause explosions
In order for the fuel to be delivered 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 make sure that the delivery hose has a
resistance of > 1011 Ohm.
Caution!
Risk of product damage
 Mount and operate the pump only vertically on a fuel container.
7. Firmly screw the pump into the aperture of the fuel tank using the barrel screw joint (3).
The pump run-off can be brought into any position in the screwed-in state by twisting the
pump housing (1).
8. Screw the union nut (14) of the black delivery hose onto the pressure union (13) of the
pump.
9. 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.
10. Connect the pump to a power source using the main plug.
The pump is ready for operation.
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4. Operation
4.1 First operation and renewed operation
Caution!
Risk of product damage
 Before switching on the pump for the first time, and in the event of a low fluid 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
1. Hold the nozzle (9 or 17) in a collecting container.
2. Press and hold the nozzle trigger (10 or 19) or arrest it using the lock lever (18) (for
automatic nozzle versions).
3. Using the manual lever (2), prime the delivery fluid until the fluid emerges from the
nozzle (9 or 17).
The pump is ready to be switched on.
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 5 minutes against a closed nozzle to avoid
exceeding the permitted temperature.
 Avoid dry pump run.
Delivering fuel (for standard nozzle version)
1. Switch on the pump (12).
2. Hold the nozzle (9) into the vehicle tank and press up the nozzle trigger (10), according to
desired delivery quantity.
3. To finish the delivery, release the nozzle trigger (10).
4. Switch off the pump (12).
5. Place the nozzle (9) on the container.
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Delivery fuel (for automatic nozzle version)
Note
With a locked nozzle trigger, the automatic nozzle switches off automatically, as soon as the
tank or container being filled is full.
Furthermore, the automatic nozzle switches off when the nozzle is held vertically or falls down
whilst the nozzle trigger is locked.
The automatic switch-off only functions when the nozzle exit containing the sensor jet is not
contaminated and the through flow quantity is no less than 12 l/min.
If the tank is not to be filled to the top, the filling procedure can be stopped manually at any
time (see action step 4 in the following section).
1. Switch on the pump (12).
2. Hold the nozzle (17) into the vehicle tank.
3. Press up the nozzle trigger (19) according to the desired delivery quantity
- or -
lock the nozzle trigger using the lock lever (18).
4. To end the delivery, release the nozzle trigger (19)
- or -
briefly raise and release the locked nozzle trigger (19) to release the locking.
5. Switch off the pump (12).
6. Place the nozzle (17) on the fuel container.
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 emergency operation
1. Hold the nozzle (9 or 17) in the container or vehicle tank.
2. Press and hold the nozzle trigger (10 or 19), or lock it using the lock lever (18) (for
automatic nozzle version).
3. Pump the delivery fluid into the container of vehicle tank using the manual lever (2) on
the pump.
4. After finishing the delivery, place the nozzle (9 or 17) on the fuel container.
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5. Disassembly
Disassembling the pump
Condition: The pump is switched off.
1. Disconnect the main plug.
2. Release the delivery hose (15) from the pressure union at the pump (13).
3. Unscrew the pump from the thread of the fuel container.
4. 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.
5. Place the pump with hoses in an oil tray.
6. Let the emerging fuel oil or diesel run into the oil tray.
6. Maintenance
The PREMAxx electrical pump is in principle low maintenance and low service.
Due to the operator duty according to § 191 WHG, the following parts of the pump must be
checked regularly to avoid environmental damage being caused by emerging fuel oil or
diesel:
• Pump housing (1)
• Delivery hose (15)
• Nozzle (9 or 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 qualified person.
7. Repair / Service
The PREMAxx electrical pump has been developed and manufactured according to the
highest quality standards.
If a problem should arise in spite of all quality measures, please contact our
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 AC single phase
24 V DC
12 V DC
Appliance type: electrical 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
National standards applied: DIN VDE 0843 Part 1
11.12.2009 FMT Swiss AG
Dipl.-Ing. Rudolf Schlenker
FMT Swiss AG
Fluid Management Technologies Swiss AG •Gewerbestr. 6 •CH-6330 Cham/Schweiz
Tel. [phone] •Fax [phone] •[email protected] •www.fmtag.ch