3. General safety instructions
Please read through these operating instructions carefully and make yourself conversant with the control
elements and the proper use of this product. We shall not be liable in the case of damage caused as a result
of the nonobservance of instructions and provisions of the present operating instructions. Any damage
caused as a result of the nonobservance of the instructions and regulations contained in the present
operating instructions shall not be covered by the warranty terms. Please keep these operating instructions
in a safe place and hand them on together with the device should you ever dispose of it.
Persons not conversant with the contents of these operating instructions must not use this
device.
The pump must not be used by children.
The pump may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the
safe use of the equipment and have understood the resulting hazards.
Children are not allowed to play with the device. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
The pump must not be used when people are in the water.
The pump must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
The mains power connection of this device cannot be replaced. In case the line is
damaged, the device must be scrapped.
Notes and instructions with the following symbols require particular attention:
Danger of injury or material damage if this instruction is not complied with
Danger of electrical shock that can result in injury or material damage if this instruction is not complied with
In addition to the basic safety instructions, also comply with the following instructions to prevent accidents:
1. ATTENTION: Before performing any installation or maintenance tasks, disconnect the electrical devices
immersed in the pond from the power source by pulling the plug out of the socket outlet. Do not operate
the pump if there are people in the water. Switch off the main fuse of the main domestic power supply,
before unplugging the mains cable, if the connection plug or the main power outlet are wet. Never
transport or suspend the device by the mains cable.
2. Ensure that the voltage specified on the type plate of the device agrees with the mains voltage.
3. Prior to connecting the device to the mains supply, ensure that the mains cable and the device are not
damaged in any way.
4. The mains cable of the device must form a loop that points downward (DRIP LOOP) to prevent water
from running along the cable and into the socket outlet.
5. The device must have a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) with a rated residual current of max. 30
mA connected on the line side. Consult a qualified electrician.
6. Do not bury the mains cable in the ground; follow the installation instructions specified in the applicable
local regulations. Consult a qualified electrician.
7. During the installation, avoid lifting the device by the mains cable.
8. Prior to placing the device in service, ensure that the installation has been properly executed.
9. Install the filter at least 2 meters away from the edge of the pond; ensure that it is attached in such a
manner that it cannot accidentally fall into the water and that the installation area of the filter cannot be
flooded.
10. Do not use or store the device in areas where there is danger of freezing. In winter the device should be
removed, emptied and stored where it is protected against freezing.
11. Do not let the pump run dry (without water flow).
12. Do not use the device with corrosive liquids.
13. The temperature of the pumped liquid must not exceed 35°C (max.) and must not underrange 2°C.
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