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.
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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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UVC FILTER
14. ATTENTION! Only use the UVC filter together with the safety transformer included in the scope of delivery. If there
is a defect, the complete UVC unit must be replaced.
15. ATTENTION: This device emits UVC radiation that can harm eyes and skin. Do not use the bulb outside of the device
16. ATTENTION: NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE UVC TUBE WHEN IT IS SWITCHED ON
17. ATTENTION: This device consists partially of glass! Handle with care!
18. The max. temperature of the pumped liquid must not exceed 35°C
19. Never connect the filter to the public water supply network.
20. The UV filter is not designed for immersion in water. If the device should accidentally fall into the water, do not, under
any circumstances, attempt to get it out of the water, until you have pulled the mains plug out of the mains socket
outlet. Also unplug the mains plug if you determine that the exterior of the device is wet
21. To avoid an overheating of the lamp, please switch of the lamp if there is no direct water flow.
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