Pontec PondoStar Set 30 Notice D'emploi page 4

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Safety information
PfG has manufactured this unit to the current state of the art and the valid safety regulations. Despite of the above,
hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not in accordance
with its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.
For safety reasons, children and young persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who cannot recog-
nise possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are not permitted to use the
unit!
Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place! Also hand over the operating instructions when passing the
unit on to a new owner. Ensure that all work with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions.
The combination of water and electricity can lead to danger to life and limb, if the unit is incorrectly connected or
misused.
Attention! Danger of electric shock. Ensure that the cable connection points and their surroundings are dry.
The transformer and the plug connectors of the power cables supplied are not water-tight, but only rain and splash-
proof. Do not route or fit in the water.
Protect the plug connection from moisture. The safety transformer must have a minimum distance to the pond edge of
2 m. Protect the connection cable when burying to avoid damage. Only use cables approved for outside use. Ensure
that the power connection cable cross section is not smaller than that of the rubber sheath with the identification
H05RN-F. Extension cables must meet DIN VDE 0620. Only use cables when unwound prior to use. Electrical installa-
tions in garden ponds and swimming ponds must meet the national and international regulations valid for installers.
Compare the electrical data of the supply with those on the unit type plate. This data must agree.
Never operate the unit if the cable or housing are defective! Disconnect the power! Do not carry or pull the unit by the
connection cable.
Only use the unit with the attendant safety transformer contained in our scope of delivery. Never open the unit housing
or its attendant components, unless this is explicitly mentioned in the operating instructions. Always disconnect the
power supply of all units located in water and of this unit prior to performing work on the unit! For your own safety,
consult a qualified electrician if you have questions or encounter problems!
Set-up and start-up
The unit is supplied fully assembled as a complete set containing three spotlights, including light bulbs (A1).
Attention – Risk of fire! When set up above the water level, maintain a safety distance of at least 50 cm from
combustible material. Do not cover the unit.
Position the unit such that it does not present a hazard for anybody. Ensure a safe seating. Connect the power plug of
the spotlight to the socket of the transformer/transformer supply cable (A2). Connect the transformer plug to the mains
socket (A3) and check the spotlight function.
Replacing the lamp glass and the bulb
Adhere to the safety instructions! Disconnect the power! Press the lamp out of the decorative rock from the rear (B5),
remove residual water. Ensure that no moisture can enter the unit. Unscrew union nut (B1), remove glass (B2) and O
ring (B3), check and, if necessary, replace, remove the bulb (B4) from the housing.
Insert new bulb (do not touch, use a cloth or similar). Reassemble the unit in the reverse order. The lamp is fixed in the
decorative rock by means of the rubber ring (B5). Reconnect to the power supply and check function.
Wearing parts
Bulbs are wearing parts and are excluded from the warranty.
Cleaning
Adhere to the safety instructions! Disconnect the power! To disassemble the unit, carry out the work steps as specified
under 'Replacing the bulbs'. Ensure that no moisture can enter the unit. Only use water and a soft brush.
Repair
Neither the transformer nor the spotlights can be repaired in the event of damage to the cables or the housing and
have to be replaced.
Disposal
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the national legal regulations.
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Malfunctions
Lamp does not light up
Light intensity decreases
Water in the spotlight housing
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Malfunction
Power supply interrupted
Bulb defective
Contact pins at the bulb corroded
Lamp glass soiled
Seal defective
Cause
Check power supply
Replace bulb
Clean contact pins
Clean
Check sealing rings and replace, if necessary
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Remedy
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