2. Safety Instructions
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
The pump must not be operated if there are
people in the swimming pool or garden pond.
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Ensure that the electrical plug and socket
connections are fitted in an area which
cannot flood.
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Protect power plug from moisture.
DANGER! Electric shock!
With a cut off mains plug, moisture can get
into electrical parts via the mains cable and
cause a short circuit.
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Never cut the mains plug off (e. g. to feed
through wall).
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Don’t use the power cable for plugging off.
According to DIN VDE (German Electrical Engi-
neers’ Association) 0620, mains power cables
must not have a smaller cross-section than
the rubber-sheathed cables of the designation
H05RN-F. The cable length must be at least 10 m.
Data indicated on the type plate must match
technical data of the mains supply.
According to DIN VDE 100 / AS/NZS 3000,
pumps may only be operated in swimming
pools, garden ponds and wells via a fault
current circuit breaker with a nominal fault
current of ≤ 30 mA.
Swimming pools and garden ponds should be
designed according to international and national
design regulations.
For safety reasons we recommend that the pump
is always operated by a residual-current device
(DIN VDE 0100-702 and 0100-738).
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If in doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.
Protect plug and power cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
The connection cable of the pump cannot be
replaced. If the cable is damaged the pump must
be scrapped.
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Do not pull out the power cable from the socket
as a method of turning the pump off.
The power cable or the float switch must not be
used for mounting or relocating the pump.
For submerging or lifting/securing the pump,
fix a rope to the pump’s carrying handle.
In Austria, according to ÖVE B/EN 60 555
parts 1 to 3, pumps which are used in swimming
pools and garden ponds, and equipped with
firm power cable should be fed via an ÖVE
approved isolating transformer – rated voltage
must not exceed 230 V.
In Switzerland mobile appliances which are used
outdoors must be connected via a residual-current
device.
Operating instructions
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Before operating the pump look to see if there
is any damage to the pump (especially to the
power cable and plug).
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Clear the outlet line before use. Avoid running
the pump with the outlet side closed off for
more than 10 minutes against closed delivery
side of the pump.
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Observe the minimum water level and the
max. delivery height (see 8. Technical Data).
A damaged pump must not be used.
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In case of damage, please have the pump
checked by our GARDENA Service Centre.
Dry-running operation causes increased wear and
is to be avoided. Therefore, in manual operation
the pump must be immediately unplugged when
water fails to flow.
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Observe the pump at all times during manual
operation.
Take care that the pump is located where
the inlet openings at the suction base are not
obstructed neither completely nor partly.
Please note:
The GARDENA pump is not intended for long term use
(e. g. use for continuous circulation) in a pond. The length
of life of the pump will be shortened accordingly if used in
this way. Corrosive, flammable or explosive substances
(e. g. petrol, paraffin, cellulose thinners); grease, oil, salt
water and sewage must not be conveyed by the pump. The
temperature of the liquid conveyed may not exceed 35 °C.
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