Low Profile Bilge Pump Manual
14A, 14B, 14C
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
Always keep work area clean.
Pay attention to the risks presented by gas and vapors in the work area.
Avoid all electrical dangers. Pay attention to the risks of electric shock or arc flash hazards.
Always bear in mind the risk of drowning, electrical accidents and burn injuries.
The purpose of this manual is to provide necessary information for product installation, operation and maintenance.
CAUTION: Read this manual carefully before installing, using or servicing this product. Failure to follow the
instructions within this manual could result in explosion, property damage, severe personal injury and/or death.
General safety rules. These are safety rules that apply:
DANGER: This product is not intended for damage control or to deal with flooding resulting from hull damage.
This product is intended to be used in Bilge Pumping Systems for small craft with a hull length up to 24 meters.
Bilge Pumping Systems are limited to normal amounts of water in an intact boat due to spray, rain, seepage,
spillage, and occasional small amounts of water shipped from boat movements in heavy weather. Use of product
in any other way could result in flooding, catastrophic damage to craft, serious personal injury, or death.
WARNING: This pump is designed for use with fresh water and salt water ONLY. Use with any other
hazardous, caustic, or corrosive material could result in damage to the pump and the surrounding environment,
possible exposure to hazardous substances and injury.
USER SAFETY
14A Automatic
Water Level Sensing
14B Automatic - Timer Sensing
14C Non-automatic
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Possible CausesPossible Solutions
Blocked or dirty filter and/or impeller
Blocked or dirty pipe work
and/or connections
Narrow pipe work or connections
Low battery power
Completely blocked filter and/or impeller
Blocked or dirty pipe work
and/or connections
Blown fuse
Flat battery
Incorrectly located sensor
Pump failure
Check for blockages in filter/impeller.Clean with
warm soapy water(Do not use any chemical
cleaning agents)
Disconnect pump and check flow through pipe work,
unblock or clean as necessary
Replace narrow aperture connections and any
crushed or collapsed pipe work
Check battery level, refill or recharge as necessary
Check for blockages in filter/impeller. Clean with
warm soapy water(Do not use any chemical
cleaning agents)
Disconnect pump and check flow through pipe work,
unblock or clean as necessary
Check above two remedies first. Replace with
appropriate fuse
Check battery level, replace, refill or recharge as
necessary
Consult Installation Instructions, available
with product
Check within warranty. Contact retailer and
replace pump
Faulty on/off switch
Incorrectly located automatic switch
Faulty float switch/electric field switch
Check there are no moving bodies within the bilge
that may prevent movement of the float
Ensure free movement of float switch
Wrong pump orientation, consult Installation
Instructions, available with product
Check there are no moving bodies within the bilge
that may cover the area where the sensor is located
Sensor too close to pipe work, boat structure or
other body of mass
If there is thick debris on sensor - wipe clean
Switching error
Float switch stuck upright
(Manual version)
Electric field sensor remains activated
Limited flow
No flow
Runs continuously
1-1/8" (29mm)
Elbow fitting
Straight fitting
3/4" (19mm)
1-1/8" (29mm)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
1" (25mm)
1-1/8" (29mm)
Straight fitting
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