Sicce Syncra SILENT 0.5 Mode D'emploi page 5

Dear valued Customer,
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thank you for choosing SYNCRA SILENT, a pump ideal to be used for marine
and fresh water aquariums, decorative fountains, protein skimmers and water-
cooling systems. With its modern design, small dimensions, powerfull and
silence perfomances ,SYNCRA Line offers the best choice in the pumps market. SYNCRA
pumps can be used fully submersed or in inline applications and come with two stepped
hoses included. It is easy to use and to maintain thanks to the complete absence of screws.
Please, read carefully and save the following instructions to use in the best way your
SYNCRA pump.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
SYNCRA is in conformity with the national and international security laws.
1) Always isolate the pump from the mains electricity before installing or carrying out any
maintenance. Power to the pump must be supplied through a Residual Current Device
(RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
2) The pump can work "Wet & Dry", in or out of water.
3) Before connecting the pump to the electricity supply, check there are any damages on
cord or plug.
4) The pump has a type Z cable link. The cable and the plug cannot be substituted or
repaired; in case of damage of them replace the entire pump.
5) ATTENTION: do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
malfunctioning, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any way.
6) The pump must not work without water to avoid damages to the motor.
7) The pump can be used in liquids or in environment with a temperature not higher than
35° C / 95° F.
8) Do not use the pump for uses different to those for which it has been projected as, i.e.
in bathroom or similar applications.
9) Avoid to use the pump with corrosive and abrasive liquids.
10) The pump cannot be used by people with handicaps or by children if they are not
supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
11) To avoid that accidental drips wet the plug or the socket, make a loop with the cord
under the socket level (Fig. A).
12) Avoid to take the pump by the cord during the installation or maintenance.
13) The pump can be used only in the above mentioned applications and it is only for
internal use.
14) If the pump or the filter is supplied with a cable 10 metres long, or a cable more than 6
feet long for the American type (USA), these appliances are intended for outdoor use as
required by international standards.
USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The multifunctional pumps SYNCRA are made by the following components (Fig. 2):
1. Motor body completely submersible and insulated by epoxy resin
2. Impeller assembly wear-resistant and noise-proof
(ceramic shaft from mod. 2.0/2.5/3.0/3.5/4.0/5.0)
3. Water flow regulator from min. (-) to max. (+) assembled to the pre-chamber
4. Threaded pre-chamber (½" Gas mod.0.5/1.5/2.0;
¾" Gas mod. 2.0/2.5/3.0; 1" Gas mod. 3.5/4.0/5.0)
5. Suction cups
6. Pump back cover
7. Threaded adaptors
8. Pre-filter
9. Intake grill
PUMP INSTALLATION: USE AND REGULATION
Proceed as follow to install the pump:
Insert the suction cups in the holes under the pump body (5+1); clean the basin, fountain or
aquarium wall and pressing the pump on the suction cups to fix it. Turn the water flow regulator
on the front side of the pump to change the flow (3). SYNCRA is provided with 2 threaded
adaptor (7) to which can be attached either flexible or rigid tubes suitable to adapt the pump
for many uses. In case of "dry" use (out of water), take away the intake grill (9). Position the
flow regulator according to the graining and detach it (3) pushing it softly out of its place.
Screw the 2 adaptors in the inlet and outlet holes and connect the tubes. Insert the plug
in the socket.
MAINTENANCE
For the periodic maintenance of the pump, first of all unplug the plug from the electric socket
and then take the pump.
Proceed in the following way: take away the pre-filter (8), the ring nut (9) and then the
threaded pre-chamber (4); take away the rotor (2) and rinse it under fresh water. Always
check the condition of the o-rings.
Any damage to the o-rings, even small, can seriously endanger the pump performances. In
this case it is recommended to substitute them.
Rinse each part with water, using a soft brush to remove the deposit. Then assemble
everything in the inverse order.
ONLINE HELP
Watch our tutorial videos on THE SICCE YOU TUBE official channel www.
youtube.com/SICCEspa.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT DISCHARGE OF THE PRODUCT
ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
When used or broken, the product does not have to be discharged with the
other waste. It can be delivered to the specific electric waste collection centers
or to dealers who give this service. Discharge separately an electric tool avoid
negative consequences for the environment and for the Health and allows to regenerate the
materials so to have a great saving of energy and resources.
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed against defects of materials and workmanship for a period of
3 years from the date of purchase, except the rotor 2. The warranty certificate must be
filled in by the dealer and must accompany the pump if it is returned for repair, along with
the cash register receipt or similar document. The warranty covers the replacement of the
defective parts. In case of improper use, tampering or negligence by the buyer or user, the
guarantee is void and expires immediately. The guarantee is also void in absence of the
cash register receipt or similar document. The shipping cost to and from the factory, or the
repair station, have to be paid by the buyer.
FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR PRODUCT GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS
To improve our service and our clients' satisfaction, SICCE offers the possibility of adding a 2
years extension to the warranty by simply registering your product on our website www.sicce.
com in "Sicce for you/Product registration". Fill-in the form and upload the product's purchase
receipt. After having correctly inserted all your data, complete the warranty extension request.
ATTENTION!
The limestone deposits and the natural wear-out of the components might cause a raise
of the pump's noise. However, they do not affect the good functioning of the pump. In this
case, we recommend you to replace the impeller.