In-situ WaSP P3 Safety guide

WaSP 12V Pumps
Set-up and user guide
TM06 - 08/12
12V power
supply
Optional
WaSP-F1 12V
controller
12V submersible
pump
in borehole
LDPE
discharge
pipe from
submersible
pump
Schematic
diagram
showing
connections
and method
of operation.
WaSP P2 - 12 m lift
WaSP P5 - 30 m lift
WaSP P3 - 18 m lift
WaSP N21 - 21 m lift
WaSP F1 Low Flow Controller
NOTE: All pumps require a 12V - 15V DC power source (not supplied).
Waterra In-Situ recommend the use of a marine or leisure battery (not a car battery).
Ordering information
Order code Description
WaSP Submersible Pumps
WaSP P2 Ø43mm 2-stage 12V submersible pump / 15m cable
WaSP P3 Ø43mm 3-stage 12V submersible pump / 21m cable
WaSP P5 Ø43mm 5-stage 12V submersible pump / 33m cable
WaSP N21 Ø37mm Narrow diameter 12V submersible pump / 21m cable
WaSP-F1 Flow Controller
WaSP-F1 Low flow controller
Accessories
LDPE 12/10-30m 30m LDPE discharge tubing (12mm OD x 10mm ID)
WTC-1 Waterra tubing cutter
CT25 Pack 25 cable ties
DC90-05 Decon 90 Cleaning Solution (5 litres)
Pump intake
Warranty Information
Waterra In-Situ will warranty all WaSP 12 volt DC Submersible Pumps to be free from defects in material and workmanship
affecting its use for a period of 30 days following the date of purchase.
Exclusions and Conditions
The use of any pump with replacement parts or accessories, which are not supplied by Waterra In-Situ and which affect
product safety or performance, shall render this warranty and all other warranties, whether express or implied, null and
void. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the term of initial sale, the manufacturer shall upon
notification thereof and substantiation that the pump has been maintained, correct such defects by suitable repair or
replacement at its own expense, purchaser being responsible for shipping and handling charges only.
The warranty does not include shipping or an obligation to provide another unit while the original WaSP 12 volt
submersible pump is being repaired or replaced. This warranty does not apply to any 12 volt submersible pump used as
rental equipment or to submersible pumps contaminated by materials harmful to such products.
This warranty does not apply to parts failure due to neglect in cleaning or unauthorized servicing the WaSP 12 Volt DC
Submersible Pump nor does it cover failure of a part caused by misuse or inappropriate use of the WaSP 12 Volt DC
Submersible Pump.
Returning a 12 Volt Submersible Pump
Waterra In-Situ requires that all customers notify Waterra In-Situ prior to returning a defective WaSP 12 Volt DC
Submersible Pump under this warranty program. The 12 Volt DC Submersible Pump will only be accepted if it has been
thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated. Please contact Waterra In-Situ for a return form.

Cleaning and Decontamination
WaSP 12 Volt Submersible Pumps can only be partially decontaminated. There is no decontamination procedure
that can ensure that all contaminants are completely removed from the pump. The best way to ensure that you
will not incur cross contamination between wells is to use a different pump for each well.
l Immerse the WaSP 12V pump and discharge tubing in a bucket of warm water
with a non-phosphate detergent (e.g. diluted Decon 90).
l Attach a short section of tubing to the pump outlet to re-circulate the cleaning
solution back into the bucket.
l Attach the pump to your power supply and allow the cleaning solution to circulate
through the pump. The amount of time that is required for this will vary depending
on the concentration and type of contaminant the unit was exposed to.
lRepeat the procedure with clean water.
l For reassurance, check the decontamination by passing a rinse blank sample
through the pump
Using a WaSP 12V pump in a borehole
Attach discharge tubing
l Prior to inserting the pump into the well, you will need to connect the pump to a
length of 10mm ID tubing. We recommend LDPE (low-density polyethylene) as it
is softer and easier to connect to the pump.
TIPS
lIf medium-density tubing is used, it is recommended the end of the tubing be softened
with heat, or stretched prior to attaching it to the pump.
l For additional security, use a hose clamp to secure tubing over the discharge outlet.
Do not use high density tubing! This will break the discharge outlet.
Install to pumping depth in your monitoring borehole or well
lLower the pump into the well so that the pump intake is submerged.
TIPS
lSubmerge the pump as deep as possible to obtain best flow rates.
l Avoid placing pump too close to the base of the well to avoid ingress of silt or other debris.
l WaSP 12 Volt Pumps can pump with only 25 to 50mm of the pump submerged beneath
the water.
Connect to power supply
l Connect the pump’s negative alligator clamp securely to the negative terminal
on your power supply, and then connect the positive pump clamp to the positive
terminal. The pump will start immediately.
l Alternatively, and for greater control of your WaSP pump, connect the pump
terminals via the WaSP F1 Flow Controller - see diagram on front cover and refer
to user manual TM07.
Remove pump from borehole
lWhen pumping is completed, remove the pump from the well.
l When removed, hold the pump in the upright position so that all water drains
from the unit.
TIP
Do not allow water to freeze inside the pump!
Frozen water will expand and damage the unit.
Further information - visit www.waterra-in-situ.com
For more detailed information the following is accessible via our website Resources page
Downloads
PR01 - WaSP 12 Volt Submersible Pumps
PR11 - WaSP 12 Volt Low Flow Controller
Technical Manual
TM06 - WaSP 12V Pumps - Set-up and user guide
TM07 - WaSP F1 Low Flow Controller user manual
Introduction
This guide is designed to help you through the initial set-up
and use of WaSP 12V Submersible Pumps. Please read through
these instructions carefully before using the pump.
Technical Units WaSP P2 WaSP P3 WaSP P5 WaSP N21
Material PVC PVC PVC PVC
Maximum Lift m 12 18 30 21
Maximum Flow l/min 9.5 12 14 9
Duty cycle
Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous
Pump diameter mm 46 46 46 37
Pump body length mm 241 381 610 406
Max. Amps Amps 7 11 15 4
Discharge tube (ID) mm 10 10 10 10
Supplied cable m 15 21 33 24
Technical
specifications
Intake
Choose the pump that
best suits your pumping
requirements.
Note:
Performance data is for
guidance only. Actual
performance will depend
on the conditions in the
borehole being pumped.
TIPS
lThe pump can run continuously when submerged.
lFor best results we recommend use of a 12V marine battery or a vehicle battery with at least 40 amp-hour rating. If
a vehicle battery is being used, it is important that the vehicle is turned on and run for 2 minutes every 30 minutes in
order to maintain the charge in the vehicle’s battery. Failure to do this may result in damage to the battery and being
unable to start the vehicle. Running the vehicle while the pump is running will not damage the pump.
Do not run dry! This will damage the motor.
Caution - beam section to be
laced and braced on the
ground (as shown in Section
A-A) before craned into
position
Caution - beam section to be
laced and braced on the
ground (as shown in Section
A-A) before craned into
position
Caution - beam section to be
laced and braced on the
ground (as shown in Section
A-A) before craned into
position
0
0
5
10
15
5
Head (Depth) - metres
WaSP P5
WaSP P3
WaSP P2
WaSP N21
Pumping rate (litres/min)
10 15 20 25 30
WaSP Pump rating
curves (approx)
Technical
specification