Pontec PondoSolar 1600, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and cleaning
The unit has to be taken out of the water for cleaning or maintenance.
Cleaning the unit
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Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These could attack the housing surface or impair the
function.
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Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits:
– Vinegar- and chlorine-free household cleaning agent.
How to proceed:
1. Disassemble the unit.
2. Clean the filter housing and impeller unit. (
→
Replacing the impeller unit)
3. Pull the nozzle unit apart.
4. Clean all parts.
– Use a soft brush as an aid.
– Rinse parts in clean water.
5. Clean the solar module with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
6. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order.
Replacing the impeller unit
How to proceed:
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1. Pull the filter housing from the pump.
2. Remove the foam filter from the filter housing and rinse it out.
3. Pull out and remove the base plate.
4. Remove the cover from the impeller unit (bayonet closure, turn counter-clockwise).
5. Pull out the impeller unit and clean or replace.
6. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order.
Wear parts
The following components are wear parts and are excluded from the warranty:

Impeller unit
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Foam filter
Storage/Over-wintering
Observe the permissible operating temperature range. (
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Technical data)
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If the limit values are exceeded or gone below, it is necessary to remove the unit. Clean the unit thoroughly and
check it for damage.
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Store the pump submerged and in a frost-free environment.
Disposal
This unit contains electronic components - do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste! For disposal pur-
poses, please use the return system provided. Render the unit unusable beforehand by cutting the cables.
Guarantee conditions
PfG grants a 2 year guarantee from the date of sale on proven material and manufacturing faults. Prerequisite for our
guarantee is the presentation of the purchase receipt. Our guarantee will become null and void if the unit is misused,
electrically or mechanically damaged by inappropriate use and improper repair by non-authorised workshops. Repairs
are reserved for workshops authorised by PfG or by PfG itself. In the case of warranty claims, please return the defec-
tive unit or part freight paid to PfG together with a description of the fault and the purchase receipt. PfG reserves the
right to invoice repair costs. PfG is not liable for transport damage. Any damage must be claimed against the carrier.
Further claims of whatever type, especially consequential damage, are excluded. This guarantee does not affect the
final customer’s claims against the dealer.
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