Tool Shed TSP55 User manual

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
–
FLOAT SWITCH
TSP55
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PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT
MODEL NO.
Submersible Pump – Float Switch
TSP55
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ISTRIBUTED BY
NOTE:
This manual is only for your reference. Due to the continuous improvement of the ToolShed
products, changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice.
WARRANTY
This product may be covered under the ToolShed warranty. For more information see our Terms
& Conditions at www.thetoolshed.co.nz

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C O N T E N T S:
Product Details ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Identification .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation / Installations ........................................................................................................................ 6
Cleaning / Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 7

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SPECIFICATIONS
Motor Size 500w / 240v
Max Flow Rate 6 cubic meters per hour
Max Head Height 8m
IP Rating X8
Weight 5.8kg
Outlet 11/4” or 1”
Power Cord Length 10m
IDENTIFICATION
1. Carrying handle
2. Float switch height adjustment
3. Hose adapter for pressure connection
4. Float switch
5. Pump casing

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WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings could lead to serious injury, electric shock or fire. Save ALL warnings and
instructions for future reference.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- Do NOT use the power tool in raining conditions or wet areas where the power tool could
get wet. Water in the power tool can lead to electric shock.
- Only use the power tool when the plug correctly matches the power outlet. Modifying
plugs greatly increases the risk of electric shock.
- Keep the power cord away from anything that could damage it such as sharp edges,
moving parts or heat. A damaged power cord increases the risk of electric shock.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT touch the mains plug with wet hands. Always disconnect the mains plug by pulling
the plug and not the cable.
- During operation for swimming pools, garden ponds and similar places, the appliance must
be equipped with a residual current device (RCD).
- DO NOT kink, crush, drag or drive over the mains cable; protect against sharp edges, oil, and
heat.
- Extension cables must not be used.
- Disconnect the mains plug before all work on the device.
- DO NOT install and switch on the appliance if there are people or animals in the medium
being pumped (e.g., a swimming pool), or they are in contact with it.
Repairs must be carried out by a qualified electrician. If repairs are carried out incorrectly, there is a
danger of liquid penetrating into the electrical components of the appliance.
SERVICE
- Have your tools and machinery serviced with ToolShed replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool or machine is maintained.

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OPERATION
Attach a sufficiently long and strong rope to the handle before first use. The pump is submerged into
the liquid on this holding rope and can also be carried with it as well as with the handle.
NOTE: In the case of continuous use of the pump with the rope, the condition of the rope must be
checked regularly as it can decay and break over time.
CONNECT PRESSURE PIPE
For occasional use, use a suitable water hose.
The use of rigid pipes with a non-return valve is recommended for use at a fixed location. This
prevents return flow of the liquid when switching off.
- Screw pressure line onto the pressure connection.
All threaded connections must be sealed with thread sealing tape.
- When using a hose, screw a suitable hose adapter onto the pressure connection.
- Push the hose firmly onto the hose adapter and secure with a hose clamp.
INSTALLATION
The appliance needs an area of at least 50x50cm (the float switch must be able to move freely so
that it functions properly.
Install the appliance so that the suction openings cannot be blocked by foreign bodies (place the
appliance on a firm, even base if necessary).
Ensure that the appliance is stable.
DO NOT lift the pump with the cable or pressure hose as these are not designed for the tensile stress
from the weight of the pump.
- Submerge the pump at an angle into the liquid to be delivered so that no air pocket forms
on the underside of the appliance. Suction would be prevented by this. Once the pump is
submerged, it can be righted again.
- Leave the pump on the bottom of the liquid container. Use a strong rope attached to the
carrying handle of the pump for lowering.
- Tighten the end of the rope after lowering.
This pump can also be operated while suspended on a rope.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- Check casing and cables for damage before every use. Visually inspect.
- Check float switch for damage before every use. Lift and shake the switch to check the free
movement of the contained metal balls.
Cleaning the appliance externally
Rinse with clean water. Remove stubborn contamination with a brush and detergent.
Submerge the pump in a container with clean water and switch on for a short time to rinse the
inside of the pump.
Cleaning the suction area
Clean all accessible insides of the casing. Remove fibres which have wound around the rotor shaft by
opening the pressure connection. Remove stubborn contamination with a brush and detergent.
STORING
If there is a risk of frost, dismantle the appliance and accessories, clean them and store in a place
protected from frost.
MALFUNCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT / MALFUNCTION CAUSE REMEDY
The pump does not run No mains voltage Check cables, plug, socket, and
fuse
Motor overheats due to:
- Liquid temperature too
high
- Blocking by foreign
bodies
Eliminate the cause of the
overheating
Residual current device (RCD)
triggered?
Activate RCD
Contact Electrician if RCS trips
again
Motor defective
Contact your local ToolShed
Pump runs but does not pump
Suction openings blocked
Rectify
blockage
Pump draws in air
Keep the pump at an angle
while submerging
Switch the pump on and off
several times in order to expel
air
Pump is blocked by foreign
bodies
Clean the pump / suction area
Delivery rate too low
Delivery height too great
Com
ply with maximum delivery
height
Pressure line diameter too
small
Use pressure line with larger
diameter
Pressure line blocked
Rectify blockage
Suction openings blocked
Clean suction opening
Pressure line kinked
Straighten pressure line
Pressure line leaks
Seal pressure line, tighten
threaded connections
Pump runs very loudly Pump draws in air Ensure there is sufficient liquid