EHEIM compactON 5000 Mode D'emploi page 18

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5. Operation
CAUTION! Material damage.
The pump must not run dry.
Switching the pump on/off
1. Inside the aquarium: Secure the appliance below water level at the bottom or to the inside of your aquarium (⌦G). Pay
attention to the maximum pond depth (see Technical data).
Outside the aquarium: Attach the appliance to a stable surface outside your aquarium (⌦H). The suction devices
serve as vibration dampers.
2. Insert the mains plug in the mains socket. Attention: The pump starts immediately!
3. To turn it off, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
6. Maintenance
DANGER! Electrocution!
▶ All devices must be disconnected from the power supply before any maintenance work is carried out.
CAUTION! Material damage.
▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.
▶ The appliance components are not dishwasher-proof! Do not clean the appliance or appliance parts in the dishwasher.
The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation. Regular maintenance
prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the appliance over a long period.
Cleaning the filter basket
1. Remove the pump from the aquarium.
2. Pull the filter basket off the pump housing or off the adapter.
3. Clean the filter under running water.
4. Install the filter basket again in reverse order.
Cleaning the pump
1. Remove the pump from the aquarium.
2. Loosen and remove the fastening screws e (⌦I/J).
3. Pull the pump cover f out of the motor body from the front.
4. Pull the impeller out of the motor body (⌦K/L).
5. Remove the O-ring i from the motor housing.
6. Clean all components under running water.
7. Install the pump again in reverse order.
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