5
Fig. 4 MTC 8, 12 and 16
5. Electrical connection
The electrical connection should be carried out in
accordance with local regulations.
The operating voltage and frequency are marked on
the pump nameplate. Please make sure that the
motor is suitable for the electricity supply on which it
will be used.
The motor must be connected to a motor starter.
Motors up to and including 1.1 kW (2.0 hp):
The terminal box can be turned to four positions, in
90° steps, see fig. 5.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the four bolts securing the motor to the
motor stool.
2. Turn the motor to the required position.
3. Replace and tighten the four bolts.
The electric motor should be connected to the supply
as shown in the diagram inside the terminal box
cover.
Fig. 5
Motors of 1.5 kW (2.0 hp) and up:
The terminal box has one fixed position.
6. Start-up
Fig. 6
Before starting the pump, make sure:
• that all pipe connections are tight.
• that the pump body is partly filled with liquid
(partly submerged).
• that the strainer is not blocked by impurities.
Start the pump as follows:
1. Close the isolating valve on the discharge side of
the pump.
2. See the correct direction of rotation of the pump
on the motor fan cover. When seen from the top,
the pump should rotate counter-clockwise.
3. Start the pump and check the direction of rota-
tion.
4. MTC 2 and 4:
Open the discharge isolating valve a little.
Completely open the discharge isolating valve.
5. MTC 8, 12 and 16:
Loosen the air vent screw in the motor stool.
When a steady stream of liquid runs out of the
vent hole, tighten the air vent screw and completely open the isolating valve.
The pump has now been vented and is ready for
operation.
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Never make any connections in the pump
terminal box unless the electricity supply
has been switched off.
If the pump is not connected to an electric
installation, it must be connected to an
external mains switch.
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25 mm
B
A
25 mm
A
B
0˚
90˚
180˚
270˚
MTC 8, 12 and 16:
Pay attention to the direction of the vent
hole and take care to ensure that the
escaping water does not cause injury to
persons or damage to the motor or other
components, see fig. 6.
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Air vent screw