Electrical Wiring; Instructions For Use; Maintenance; Annual Checks - Whale Watermaster Manual De Instrucciones

10.iii Electrical Wiring
WARNING: Fire hazard. Wiring must comply with applicable electrical standards and include a properly rated
fuse or circuit breaker (Please see specification table for fuse rating - section 1).
WARNING: Improper wiring can cause a fire resulting in injury or death.
NOTE: Switch off the power prior to making connections. Suggested wiring information is given as a guide only. For full
information, refer to the USCG, ABYC and ISO regulations for marine applications and wiring gauges, connectors and fuse
protection.
Isolator
Switch
On
Off
Battery
11.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Ensure that pump installation is thoroughly tested before first use.
Step 1 Install your pump following the advice above (see section 10. Installation).
Step 2 Connect the pump to the water circuit.
Step 3 Connect the power to the pump.
To ensure normal running of your water system, follow the checklist below:
• Remove air from the circuit (to prevent priming issues, drop of performance, noise and vibration).
• Check the priming of the pump (the strainer should be filled with water).
• Check the start and stop of the pump. This should be automatic by opening and closing a faucet/tap/shower/transom
shower.
NOTE: Check your circuit regularly for any leaks or loose connections.
For any problems, please refer to the troubleshooting table, Section 14.
12.

MAINTENANCE

This Whale® Watermaster® Automatic Pressure Pump is designed to only require minimal maintenance.
WARNING: Ensure that the pump is disconnected from electrics and system is fully drained prior to maintenance.
For Optimal Performance
• Ensure the pump is clear of debris.
• If the pump is not operating at full capacity - disconnect electric and plumbing and check the valve arrangement
inside the pump head for blockages.

Annual Checks

• Whale® advise that the vessel / vehicle's plumbing system is checked annually for leaks and obstructions. A pump
electrics check is also advisable.
13. WINTERIZING
If water is allowed to freeze in the system, serious damage to the pipe work and pump may occur. Failures of this type will
invalidate warranty. To best avoid this damage, completely drain the water system.
1. Drain the tank either using the pump or a drain valve.
2. Open all the faucets (including drain valve) and allow pump to purge the water from the system, and then turn the
pump off.
3. Disconnect the pump and turn on to purge into an adequate basin. Only reconnect the pump when water system is
to be used.
4. Remember to leave all faucets including showers open to avoid any damage except
for Whale Twist™ Deck Shower. For RV / caravan installations please visit
www.whalepumps.com for details of how to drain your water system for winterizing.
Red wire
White wire
Running
Light
Black wire
Fig 6 - Wiring Diagram
Step 1
Use specified fuse, as indicated on motor
label in the circuit.
Step 2 Connect red wire to positive and black wire
to negative
Step 3 The white wire can be connected to a
running light to indicate when in use.
Step 4 Fit an isolating switch with adequate current
rating on the positive side of the supply.
Step 5 To prevent the pump running continuously,
turn off at isolating switch when vessel /
vehicle is left unattended or water supply
has been allowed to empty.
Step 6 Use water proof (IP65) connectors if the
connection is below maximum bilge water
level.
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