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Intended use
PondoVac 5, referred to in the following as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:
• For pond sludge removal.
• For cleaning ponds and pools.
• Only operate the vacuum cleaner with the debris collection bag in place.
• Operation under observance of the technical data.
• Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
• Never run the unit without water.
• The debris/dirt must contain at least 20 % water.
• Only operate with water at a water temperature of 39.2°F to 95 °F.
• Never use the unit to convey fluids other than water.
• Do not use as a dry vacuum cleaner.
• Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
• Do not transport the vacuum cleaner when it is filled.
Safety information
This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the
hazards involved.
Do not allow children to play with the unit.
Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance under
supervision.
Hazards encountered by the combination of water and electricity
• The combination of water and electricity can lead to death or severe injury from electrocution, if the unit is incorrectly
connected or misused.
• Prior to reaching into the water, always switch off the mains voltage to all units used in the water.
Electrical connection
• The device may only be connected if the electrical data of the device and the power supply coincide. The device data
is to be found on the device type plate, on the packaging or in this manual.
• Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA by means of a fault current protection device.
• Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-proof).
• Only connect the unit to a correctly fitted socket.
• For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
Safe operation
Do not operate or leave the unit in the rain.
Minimum safety distance between the unit and the water: 6.6 ft.
Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water.
Never operate the unit if either the electrical cables or the housing are defective!
Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.
Route cords/hoses/lines in a way that they are protected against damage, and ensure that they do not present a
tripping obstacle.
Only open the unit housing or its attendant components, when this is explicitly required in the operating instructions.
Only execute work on the unit that is described in this manual. If problems cannot be overcome, please contact an
authorized customer service point or, when in doubt, the manufacturer.
Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
Never carry out technical modifications to the unit.
Questions, problems, missing parts?
Before returning to your retailer, call us at 1-866-627-3435, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email
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us at customercare@oase-livingwater.com. Or visit our website at www.oase-livingwater.com
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