Pontec PondoSkim 12 V Notice D'emploi page 10

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Installation and connection
B, C
• Install the transformer at a minimum safety distance of 2 m from the water.
• Connect the connection cable of the skimmer to the socket on the transformer and hand-tighten the union nut.
• Place the skimmer into the pond and submerge it until the container is completely flooded.
• To anchor the skimmer, fasten one or two cords to the lugs of the pump chamber and anchor the other ends to the
edge of the pond.
Start-up
NEVER allow the pump to run dry!
Possible consequences: The pump will be destroyed.
Protective measures:
• Ensure that the pump is always fully submerged in the water.
• Regularly check the water level.
• Switching on: Insert the power plug into the socket.
− The unit switches on immediately.
• Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.
Remedy of faults
Malfunction
Pump does not start
Pump does not deliver or the delivered
quantity is insufficient
Skimmer floats up
Maintenance and cleaning
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures:
• Electrical units and installations with a rated voltage of U > 12 V AC or U >30 V DC located in the water:
Isolate the units and installations (switch off and disconnect from the power supply) before reaching into the
water.
• Isolate the unit before starting any work.
• Secure the unit to prevent unintentional switching on.
The pump must never run dry!
Possible consequence: The pump will be destroyed.
Protective measures:
• Switch off the pump before taking it out of the water.
Regular cleaning
Regularly clean the filter basket. Occasionally rinse the foam filter with clean water. (→ Thoroughly cleaning the unit)
How to proceed: 4.
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D
1. Remove the filter basket.
− You can leave the skimmer in the water if you use a sufficiently long pole with a hook and hook it into the handle
and remove the filter basket.
2. Clean the filter basket with clean water and a soft brush.
3. Put the filter basket back into the skimmer.
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Probable cause
No mains voltage
Transformer defective
Filter basket soiled
Foam filter clogged
Impeller unit soiled
Impeller unit worn
Foam filter clogged
Remedy
Check the mains voltage and the supply lines
Replace transformer
Clean filter basket (→ Regular cleaning)
Clean the foam filter. (→ Thoroughly cleaning the
unit)
Clean impeller unit (→ Thoroughly cleaning the unit)
Replace impeller unit (→ Replace impeller unit)
Clean foam filter (→ Thoroughly cleaning the unit)
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