Waterman Skimmy 2, Owner'S Manual

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Technical Data
Model Skimmy 2
Nominal Voltage 12 VAC
Filter Volume 2,8 l
Flow rate 1700 l / h
Fréquency (Hz) 50 Hz
Output (W) 20 W
Maximum water temperature 35 °C
Maximum depth below water 0,5 m
Protection class IPX8
Low pressure filter pump with transformer
Transformer model:
Type: SG12 20.4W
Input: 230 W / 50 Hz
Output: 12 VAC / 1700 mA / 20.4 VA
Protection class IP 44
Please take note of the voltage rating.
The pump
Owner‘s Manual Skimmy 2
UK
Note:
1. Pump components are fastened by rotating the pump
lid between the upper and lower slits of the cartridge
2. The filter insert and pump lid are attached via screw
threads
3. The two holes in the clip are fixed in place with M6*35
flat-head Philips screws and M6 hex nuts
4. The standing components and the cartridge are con-
nected with bolts.
Using for the first time
Never let the pump running before it‘s in the
water! Out of water leads to damage.
1. Submerge the filter pump completely in the water and
ensure that the pump is filled with water.
2. In order to avoid the pump sucking air, submerge the
pump at least 15 cm below water level.
3. The water temperature must not be above 35° C
4. During winter avoid the pump becoming frozen
5. The pump switches on immediately after plugging the
transformer into the socket .
Warning: the transformer should have a simple
protection against weathering effects such as
heavy rain or strong insolation
Cleaning and servicing
Remove the coarce particle filter
1. Twist the filter cartridge and remove
2. Remove the pump by twisting the pump unit
3. Clean the parts
Winter
1. Unplug the pump from the power source.
2. Store the filter system in a location protected from
frost and severely cold temperatures. In a garage or
insulated storage shed is recommended.
Part description
1. Casing
2. Filter Cartridge
3. Coarse particle filter
4. Floating ring
5. Transformer
6. Bracket
7. Pump unit
The bracket and clamp
are to be fixed securely
with the flat-head, star-
drive screw and the
hexagon nut.
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Fault-finding
Problem Cause Possible remedy
Motor does not run No electricity Check electricity source,
switch and wiring (have
them repaired or replaced by
professionals)
Impeller is blocked Dismantle pump and clean it
Windings burnt out Replace pump
Motor runs but little or no
water is drawn in
Pump is not fully submerged
in water
Raise water level or lower
pump
Impeller damaged Clean filter insert
Filter insert clogged clean filter insert
Rotor turns in the wrong
direction
Switch transformer off and
then back on again
Motor runs intermittently Impeller is blockedor is
permanently overloaded
Clean cartridge and protect
transformer against over-
heating
If the problem persist even after you have tried to find the
fault using the following table, please
♦ switch the device off
♦ unplug it
♦ Contact customer service.