Maintenance; Storage - Gardena 1285 Mode D'emploi

5. MAINTENANCE

To clean the Irrigation Valve:
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the
product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with
a water jet (in particular high-pressure water jet).

6. STORAGE

To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
The GARDENA Irrigation Valve are intended for out-
door use and are only frost-proof to a limited extent.
The only way to protect your Irrigation Valves com-
pletely is to remove the valves before the frosty
season begins. Alternatively, the pipe system can
be emptied before and after the Irrigation Valve.
1. Remove the battery to preserve it
(see 3. Initial Operation).
2. Store the Irrigation Valve in a dry, enclosed and
frost-free place.
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v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or
solvents. Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
v Clean the Irrigation Valve with a soft, damp cloth.
To empty the pipeline system:
To empty the pipeline system UPSTREAM of the
valve:
1. Turn off the tap and disconnect the hose between
the tap and the GARDENA Water Connection
Point Art. 2722 / Art. 2795.
This allows the air to flow freely.
2. If the watering system is directly connected to the water
tap, turn off the water supply and open the venting tap.
3. Set the selection lever (13) of all valves to the ON position.
4. If you are using the GARDENA Valve Box V3, make sure
that you open the integrated drain cap.
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