Pontec 57590, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation out of the water
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.
How to proceed:
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1. Remove the filter housing.
– The filter housing is not required for operation out of the water.
2. Fasten the suction cups to the pump.
3. Screw the hose connector with O ring onto the outlet and hand tighten.
4. Screw the hose connector with flat seal and union nut onto the outlet and hand tighten.
5. Set the flow rate (pump delivery rate).
– Turning the regulator clockwise: Increases the flow rate.
– Turning the regulator counterclockwise: Decreases the flow rate.
6. Fit one hose to the hose connector at the inlet and one to the hose connector at the outlet, and install the pump on a
firm surface in a horizontal position.
– To prevent air from being taken in, ensure that the pump and the hose to the inlet always remain below the water
level.
– The pump can be fixed to a smooth, clean surface with the suction cups.
Commissioning/start-up
C A U T I O N
Risk of injury due to fast rotating components.
A temperature monitor switches the unit off automatically in the event of overload and on again once it has
cooled down.
• Isolate the unit before starting any work.
N O T E
Never allow the pump to run dry. Otherwise the pump will be destroyed.
• Ensure that the pump is always flooded during operation.
• Regularly check the water level.
• Switching on: Insert the power plug into the socket.
– The unit switches on immediately.
• Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.
Remedy of faults
Malfunction Cause Remedy
The unit does not start up No mains voltage Check the mains voltage
Impeller unit blocked Clean
Insufficient fountain height Regulator closed too far Adjust regulator
Filter housing or impeller unit soiled, hose
blocked
Clean
Hose defective Replace
Hose kinked Route hose in a straight line
Impeller unit worn Replace impeller unit
Unit switches off after a short running period Filter clogged Clean
Water temperature too high Adhere to max. permissible water temperature
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