Pontec PondoSolar 1600, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safe operation
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Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.
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Route cables/hoses such that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
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Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
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In the case of electrical units and installations with a rated voltage of U > 12 V AC or U >30 V DC located in the wa-
ter: Isolate the units and installations (switch off and disconnect from the power supply) before reaching into the wa-
ter.
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Only operate the pump together with the supplied solar module.
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Do not allow the pump to run dry.
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Protect the unit from knocks or vibration.
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Clean the unit at least twice a year.
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Keep the connection plugs dry.
Installation and connection
How to proceed:
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1. Screw the transition piece onto the pump outlet.
2. Assemble the nozzle unit and fit it onto the transition piece.
– Adapt the number of nozzle extensions used to the depth of the pond.
3. Connect the connection cable to solar module 1.
– Push the plug completely into the socket (up to the stop) to ensure that the connection is watertight.
– Switching on: Connect the pump to the solar module.
– Switching off: Disconnect the solar module from the pump.
4. Connect both solar modules together using the connecting cable.
– Push the plug into the socket as far as possible to ensure that the connection is watertight.
5. Assemble the ground stake set and attach it to the solar module.
– Ensure that the connection cable is routed downwards.
6. Install the solar module so that it is exposed to direct sunlight.
– Recommendation: Align the solar module to the sun to ensure maximum energy yield.
7. Fix the pump underwater to a smooth, clean surface using the suction cups.
Remedy of faults
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Pump does not start. No connection to the solar modules or the solar modules
are not connected to each other.
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Check the connection to the solar module.
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Connect the pump to the solar module.
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Push the plug into the socket as far as possi-
ble.
The solar module is soiled. Clean
The impeller unit is blocked. Clean
The battery capacity is exhausted. Charge the battery for at least 4 hours.
The rechargeable battery is defective. Disposing of the unit
Insufficient sunlight —
Insufficient or no pump delivery The filter is clogged. Remove the filter housing, remove and clean
the filter.
The nozzle unit is clogged. Remove and clean the nozzle unit.
The impeller unit is worn. Replace
Insufficient sunlight Align the solar module to the sun.
The battery capacity is exhausted. Charge the battery for at least 4 hours.
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