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VI. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Before any intervention on product, ensure that product is disconnected from its power source.
6.1- Maintenance
- In winter the pump must be thoroughly drained or kept in "frost free" conditions.
- Regularly rinse out the pump with clean water, including the suction circuit.
- After using the pump in a swimming pool or garden pond/basin, thoroughly rinse it with clean
water, including the suction line.
- Avoid pumping liquid containing abrasive materials such as sand.
- Before each re-use, ensure that all parts of the pump are in good working order.
- Clean plastic parts with a soft clean cloth.
- Do not use aggressive cleansers (solvents or abrasive cleansers), or an abrasive sponge.
6.2- Breakdown
Never attempt to dismantle the pump.
If necessary, have it checked and repaired by an authorized centre (consult your dealer).
Incidents
Causes
Remedies
Pump does not start
- No supply from mains
- Floater does not switch
- Check mains power supply
- Bring floater in a higher position
No flow
- Inlet is clogged
- Pressure hose in bent
- Clean inlet water jet
- Reset hose
Pump does not
switch off
- Floater can not sink down
- Place pump properly on shaft ground
Insufficient flow
- Inlet is clogged
- Reduced pumping capacity by dirty
and abrasive water
- Clean inlet
- Clean pump and replace worn-out
parts
Pump switches off
after short operating
period
- Thermal cutout stops pump due to
dirty water.
- Water too hot. Thermal cutout stops
pump
- Remove mains plug. Clean pump and
shaft
- Make sure that a water temperature of
max. 35ºC is not exceed
6.3- Storage
Clean the pump.
Product must be stored in a dry location. Always lock up product and keep out of reach of children
6.4- Disposal
Do not dispose the product with household garbage. Do not throw into the environment.
Dispose of the product in a collection centre for waste of electrical and electronic equipment, or a
waste drop-off centre; or seek advice from your local municipality.
Disposal of the product, accessories and packaging should be carried out according to local
regulations governing environment protection.