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6. Operation and use.
Do not use glues, sealers or other chemical products on threads or other parts of the product.
6.1 Description of operation.
The product you purchase is designed to move water in home ponds. The rotor turns and transfers water from
the inlet to the outlet. With this product it is possible to feed filters and/or waterfalls (Figure 4 and Figure 8).
6.2 Field of use (Figure 3).
This powerful and reliable product can be used in home pond, together with a filter, for water recirculation
and water features.
6.2.1 Use with filter (Figure 3).
It is possible to use the product to bring water from a home pond to a filter, for instance a pressure filter or a
filter with a germicidal lamp. For this purpose, connect the product’s outlet (Figure 1, OUT) with the filterís entry.
6.2.2 Use with pond skimmer (Figure 4).
The use of the product with a pond skimmer (Figure 5).
In order to use the product in connection with a pond skimmer, please follow the instructions below:
Open the front shell (Figure 1, # 2) and remove the inlet cap (Figure 1, # 1) acting from inside (Figure 6).
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Replace the product’s shell (Figure 1, # 2).
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Mount the hose adapter (Figure 7, this accessory is not included).
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Now use a hose to connect the product’s inlet (Figure 1, IN) with the pond skimmer, and then connect to
the filter (Figure 4).
Never connect the pond skimmer (Figure 3) with the product’s outlet (Figure 1, OUT).
6.2.3 Use with waterfalls (Figure 8).
It is possible to use the product to create a small waterfall, by connecting a hose to the product’s outlet
(Figure 1, OUT) and then running it on top of duly positioned rocks, as shown in Figure 8.
The height of the waterfall shall not exceed the product’s head.
6.3 Use.
Dry operations are prohibited.
Cutting, replacing and/or altering the power cord is strictly prohibited.
6.4 Operational limits and environmental limits.
The product cannot enliven water destined to the human consumption.
Maximum water temperature: 35 [°C].
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Minimum water temperature: 4 [°C].
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Maximum depth of immersion: 1 [m].
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Minimum depth of immersion: 0,1 [m].
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6.5 Safety devices and signalling.
The product is equipped with a thermal protector. Following any thermal protector operation, check the
causes that originated the product’s malfunction.
For this purpose, please consult the “Problem resolution” section.
The product shall go back to normal operating conditions after it has cooled down (about 2-3 hours) and/or
the caused that triggered the thermal protector have been eliminated.
6.6 Dangers and hazards.
Before operating the product, remember that this must always be operated in water and must never be used
when people are in the home pond.
The product is powered electrically and works in the water, so maximum diligence in its installation and
maintenance is required, in order to avoid danger.
Please pay particular attention to:
the conditions of its wire, which must not be damaged;
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the conditions of the rotor, which must always be in optimal conditions.
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7. Ordinary, scheduled and extraordinary maintenance.
Before proceeding with any maintenance activity, remember to disconnect the power plug from the power
outlet, and not to put your hands in the water if the product is turned on.
Product maintenance is limited to the cleaning of the shells (Figure 1, # 2 and 3), of the rotor (Figure 1, # 4)
and of the impellor chamber cover (Figure 1, # 7).
When the performance worsens and at least once a year, it is necessary to check the product and check
the wear of the rotor and bearing and, if necessary, replace worn out parts.
Do not lubricate and/or use detergents and chemical cleaning products.
7.1 Ordinary maintenance.
To be performed at least once a year, or more frequently if necessary.
7.1.1 Shell cleaning.
In order to clean the shells, simply rinse them with abundant water.
In order to make it easier, you may extract the motor body from its seat (Figure 9).
