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Submersible pump
for clean water
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety and for the safety of others, please
read these instructions carefully before using this appli-
ance. Keep in a safe place for future reference.
Warning! Always read the instruction for electrical
products care fully before use.
It will help you understand your product more easily
and avoid unnecessary risks.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
use.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES
1. Main motor housing
2. Universal connector
3. Power cable
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This pump is not to be used to pump drinking water.
• This pump is not to be used to pump combustible,
gaseous or explosive fl uids.
• Dispose of plastic bags safely - they are a suffocation
hazard for young children.
• Please read these instructions carefully and tho-
roughly before using this appliance and keep them for
future reference. It is very important that you under-
stand how to use this appliance safely so please take
the time to familiarize yourself with the requirements
as outlined in these instructions.
• If you are in any doubt what so ever about using this
appliance, we strongly recommend that you employ
the services of a suitably qualifi ed person.
• Electrical connection must be protected by a residual
current device (RCD) at the power socket with a
nominal trip current of 30mA (max).
• Keep children and pets well away from the work area
and never allow children to use this appliance or
touch the extension cord at any time. When not in
use, keep this appliance stored in a safe place out of
reach of children.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Never pull the appliance by its power cord. Carry it
using the carry handle.
• Do not allow the power cord to lay on or across
sharp objects that might pierce the outer insulation.
Carry out a visual inspection of the power cord be-
fore use and if it is damaged, have it replaced by a
specialist service centre. Do not use the appliance if
the cord is damaged.
• Keep the power cord away from heat, frost, oil, sol-
vents or any sharp objects or edges.
• Electrical connections e.g. extension cable, must be
protected from moisture at all times.
• Check that the power rating on your appliance cor-
responds with the power rating at you mains supply.
The supply voltage must be 230-240 V.
• Never run this appliance dry-out of the water.
• Always have the appliance switched off and the plug
removed from the power socket before placing it in
or removing it from the water. Only switch the power
back on with dry hands.
• Never use this appliance in a pond or swimming pool
while people are present-in the water!
Electrical Information (only for the UK)
The wires of this appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Brown: Live (L) or Red
Blue: Neutral (N) or Black
Green and Yellow or Green: Earth (E) (symbol here).
• This appliance must be earthed
• 3 pin plugs must comply to BS / 3 63
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• Fuse must be 5 amp and comply to BSI362
If the plug needs replacing, the new plug must be wired
in accordance with the following instructions:
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked NEU-
TRAL (N). Connect the Brown wire to the terminal mar-
ked LIVE (L). Connect the Green and Yellow wire to the
terminal marked EARTH (E) (symbol here).
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN!
All electrical connections e.g. extension cable, must
be of an approved waterproof type for outdoor use.
Exten sion cables must be three-core, one of which is
EARTH.
Always fully unwind extension cables before use.
Connection to the mains power supply must be via an
approved residual current device (RCD), with a residu-
al operating current not exceeding 30mA.
MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance.
Always fl ush through with clean water after every use.
GENERAL USE
• This pump is NOT designed for continuous opera-
tion e.g. as a swimming pool or pond circulation
pump.
• If used as an intermittent pump to circulate water in
an ornamental pond it must be sited in a sump or
behind a suitable barrier to stop pond life being suc-
ked into it.
• Ensure there are no obstructions around the inlet
openings around the base of the pump. The inlet ope-
nings must be clear of mud or sludge at the bottom of
a pool.
• If the pump is used to drain a swimming pool it must
only be used when the pool is completely empty of
people.
• After use allow the pump to run using clean water for
2-3 minutes in order to remove residues and parti-
cles that may have accumulated in the pump and
out let hose.
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