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2. Safety instructions
Electrical Safety
According to DIN VDE (German Electrical
Engineers’ Association) 0100, submersible
pumps and dirty water pumps may only be
used in swimming pools, garden ponds,
and fountains if the pump is operated via a
residual-current device with a residual-current
rating of
≤
30 mA.
The pump must not be operated when there
are persons in the swimming pool or garden
pond.
For safety reasons we recommend that you
always operate the pump via a residual-
current device (DIN VDE 0100-702 and
0100-738).
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Please contact your electrician.
According to DIN VDE (German Electrical
Engineers’ Association) 0620, mains power
cables must not have a smaller cross-section
than the rubber-sheathed cables of the
designation H07 RNF.
The cable length must be at least 10 m.
Data indicated on the type plate must match
technical data of the mains supply.
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Take care that the electrical connections
are made within dry area, protected from
flooding.
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Keep mains plug dry.
Protect plug and power cable from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
DANGER ! Electric shock !
With a cut off mains plug, moisture can get into
electrical parts via the mains cable and cause a
short circuit.
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Never cut the mains plug off (e.g. to
feed through wall).
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Don’t use the power cable for plugging off.
The power cable or the float switch must not
be used for mounting or relocating the pump.
For submerging or lifting /securing the pump,
fix a rope to the pump’s carrying handle.
Extension cables must meet the requirements
of DIN VDE 0620.
In Austria
In Austria, according to ÖVE B / EN 60 555
part 1 to 3, pumps which are used in swim-
ming pools and garden ponds, and equipped
with firm power cable should be fed via an
ÖVE approved isolating transformer – rated
voltage must not exceed 230 V.
In Switzerland
In Switzerland mobile appliances which are
used outdoors, must be connected via a
residual-current device.
Visual check
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Before operating the pump, first make
a visual check, if there is any damage
of the pump (esp. regarding power cable
and plug).
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Observe the minimum water level and
the max. delivery height (see 8. Technical
Data).
DANGER ! Electric shock !
A damaged pump must not be used.
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In case of damage, please have the pump
checked by our GARDENA Service Centre.
Manual operation
During manual operation, the pump must
be switched off as soon as all the liquid has
been pumped away.
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Observe the pump at all times during
manual operation.
Notes on use
Dry-running operation causes increased
wear and is to be avoided. Therefore, in man-
ual operation the pump must be immediately
unplugged when water fails to flow.
Avoid running of the pump for more than
10 min. against closed delivery side of the
pump.
Sand and other abrasive substances cause
increased wear and reduce the pump’s output.
Take care that the pump is located where
the inlet openings at the suction base are
obstructed neither completely nor partly.
Stand the pump on a brick if using in a pond.
