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FIAP PondSkim Active
GB
Information about this operating manual
Please read the operating instructions and familiarise yourself with the unit prior to using it for the first
time. Adhere to the safety information for the correct and safe use of the unit.
Intended use
The FIAP PondSkim Active series, in the following text termed unit, is a self-priming, floating skimmer
to clean the surface while aerating the pond water at a water temperature up to 35 °C. The unit is
exclusively suited for private use and may only be employed for cleaning garden ponds with or without
fish population.
Use other than that intended
Danger to persons can emanate from this unit if it is not used in accordance with the intended use and
in the case of misuse. If used for purposes other than that intended, our warranty and operating permit
will become null and void.
CE Manufacturer's Declaration
We declare conformity in the sense of the EC directive, EMC directive (89/336/EEC) as well as the low
voltage directive (73/23/EEC). The following harmonised standards apply:
EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-41, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Safety information
For safety reasons, children and young persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who
cannot recognise possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are
not permitted to use the unit!
Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place! Also hand over the operating instructions
when passing the unit on to a new owner. Ensure that all work with this unit is only carried out in
accordance with these instructions.
The combination of water and electricity can lead to danger to life and limb, if the unit is incorrectly
connected or misused. Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water! Prior to reaching into the
water, always disconnect the power supply to all units used in the water. Compare the electrical values
of the power supply with those on the type plate on the packaging or on the unit itself. Ensure that the
unit is fused for a rated residual current of max. 30 mA via a residual current-operating system. Only
operate the unit when plugged into a correctly fitted socket. Keep the power plug and all connection
points dry! Protect the connection cable when burying to avoid damage. Only use cables approved for
outside use. Do not carry or pull the unit by the connection cable! The power connection cable of this
unit cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the entire unit has to be disposed of. Electrical
installations at garden ponds must meet the international and national regulations valid for installers.
Never open the unit housing or its attendant components, unless this is explicitly mentioned in the
operating instructions. Never carry out technical changes to the unit. Only use original spare parts and
accessories for the unit. Only allow authorised customer service outlets to perform repairs. Never run
the unit without water! Never use the pump for fluids other than water! For your own safety, consult a
qualified electrician when you have questions or encounter problems!
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FIAP GmbH, Jakob Oswald Str. 16, 92289 Ursensollen
Tel: 09628 9213 0; Fax: 09628 9213 30;
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Switching on / Switching off
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures: Disconnect the power plug prior to reaching into the water and commencing
work.
The unit switches on automatically when power connection is established.
Switching on: Plug the power plug into the socket.
Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.
Maintenance and cleaning
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures: Disconnect the power plug prior to reaching into the water and commencing
work.
Regular cleaning: Remove the filter basket and the foam filter from the unit, rinse with clean water and
reinstall.
Complete cleaning: Take the unit out of the water. Clean all components using clean water and a
brush.
Cleaning the pump: Open the pump cover and remove the impeller. Clean all components using clean
water and a brush.
Reassembly: After cleaning the pump and the unit, reassemble in the reverse order.
Important: Route connection cable such that it cannot be pinched.
Wear parts
Foam filters and impeller vanes are wearing parts; for this reason they are excluded from our warranty.
Disposal
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the national legal regulations.
Malfunctions
Malfunction
Cause
The unit is not operating
No mains voltage
Insufficient delivery rate
Impeller blocked
Filter basket / foam filter soiled
Unit switches off after a short
Water temperature too high
running period
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Für Druckfehler übernehmen wir keine Haftung. WEEE-Reg. Nr.: DE78152045
FIAP GmbH, Jakob Oswald Str. 16, 92289 Ursensollen
Tel: 09628 9213 0; Fax: 09628 9213 30;
Remedy
Check mains voltage
Clean
Clean
Note maximum water
temperature of + 35 °C
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