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7. Clean the filter housing with a water jet.
8. Install the pump again in reverse order.
When assembling, make sure that the mains cable is guided correctly through the strain relief and the
housing opening (⌦E).
Cleaning the pump (2500 / 3500)
1. Open the filter housing (⌦C) and remove the pump (⌦D), see Cleaning the filter housing.
2. Unscrew the locking ring ② from the motor housing ① (⌦F).
3. Use a screwdriver to carefully prise the pump cover ⑤ uniformly to the front out of the motor hous-
ing.
4. Pull the impeller ④ out of the motor housing.
5. Install the pump again in reverse order.
‧ When assembling, make sure that the lugs on the pump cover engage in the recesses in the motor
housing.
‧ Make sure that the impeller is installed complete with the two bearing bushings ③ (⌦F).
‧ When assembling, make sure that the locking ring engages easily when being screwed on.
Cleaning the pump (5000 / 6500 / 9000 / 12000 / 16000)
1. Open the filter housing (⌦C) and remove the pump (⌦D), see Cleaning the filter housing.
2. Remove the screws ③ (⌦G/H).
3. Tilt the pump cover ② against the motor housing ①. Take off the pump cover.
4. Pull the impeller ⑤ out of the motor housing.
5. Remove the O-ring ④ from the motor housing.
6. Install the pump again in reverse order.
When assembling, make sure that the markings on the impeller and on the motor housing align with
each other.
7.
Clearing faults
ATTENTION! Electrocution!
▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug.
Faults
Pump does not start
Pump does not pump
Pump not pumping sufficiently
For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.
Possible cause
No mains voltage
Mains plug is not inserted ▶ Insert the mains plug in the mains socket.
Impeller is blocked
Thermal cut-out has
activated
Filter housing is soiled
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Remedy
▶ Check the mains voltage
▶ Check the supply line
▶ Clean the pump
1. Remove the mains plug and let the pump
cool down.
2. Insert the mains plug again after approx.
1 hour.
▶ Clean the filter housing