Messner Titan-Tec 4500 Instructions D'utilisation page 11

- Have hoses or jets become clogged?
- Has the pump cooled down?
As soon as you have solved the problems, you can switch on the pump again by pulling the plug out of the
socket and putting it in again after a short time (1 min.)
Dismantling (see fi g. 4)
1. Follow the safety measures. Disconnect pump from mains!
2. Loosen the 4 screws (18).
3. Pull apart pump housing (12) and motor housing (10) .
4. Remove rotor assembly (15) from motor housing (10). Take care of the O-ring (16) on the motor
housing (10).
5. Clean all parts with clear water and a soft sponge. Note! In case of massive calcination please use
Messner decalcifi er for pumps Art.-No. 168 / 009115.
Assembly (see fi g. 4)
1. Push the O-ring (16) onto the starting point on the motor housing (10).
2. Carefully slide the rotor assembly (15) into the motor housing (10) and twist the bearing cover so that
the two holes fi t onto the pins on the motor housing (10).
3. Check whether the rotor assembly can be rotated easily.
4. Check the position of the O-ring (16) on the motor housing (10).
5. Put the pump housing (12) on the motor housing (10) and attach it fi rmly and evenly with the
4 screws (18) .
Maintenance
In order to prolong the service life of your pump signifi cantly and to keep it in sound operating condition, it is
recommended to carry out maintenance and cleanup regularly.
This can be done by everyone, quickly and easily. See „Dismantling/Assembly"
Servicing intervals
- In the beginning check proper performance of your pump every day. If necessary, clean the fi lters.
- The time intervals for the necessary maintenance tasks (complete cleaning) are oriented to the level of
water pollution to a great extent. Later select the time intervals accordingly.
Should you determine that there are damaged or worn parts, replace them. See „Spare parts"
Important! For operation with hard water the run unit (15) and the vertical titanium can in the motor
housing (1) must be cleaned at regular intervals.
Pump care in wintertime
Protect your pump from freezing-up!
Ensure that the aquarium pump cannot be frozen into the water in winter!
Clean the pump completely according to the instructions.
During the winter months store the pump in a tank fi lled with water to prevent the bearings from drying out.
Store the tank in a frostproof room.
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