WARNING! When using electric machinery, you
should take basic safety precautions to avoid the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Always read the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions before you start using your electric
machinery. Keep the instruction manual for future
reference.
It is your responsibility to follow these preventive measures
in order to ensure your own safety. Always use the pump
carefully and responsibly. In using the pump, you accept
full responsibility for any accidents caused to third parties
or their property during its use.
Persons who have not read the instruction manual must not
use the pump. Users must familiarize themselves with how
to handle the pump before attempting to operate it. Before
using the pump for the first time, users should be
instructed by the seller or any other qualified person on
how to use the pump. Users must ensure they are
instructed adequately and practically.
The instruction manual is considered an integral part of the
pump and must always be made available alongside the
product.
Familiarize yourself with the control devices and usage of
the pump. In particular, the user must know how to stop
the pump quickly.
Do not use the pump if you are not both physically and
mentally well. Do not use the pump while you are tired or
under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol. If you
have a health problem, ask your doctor if it is safe for you
to use the pump before doing so.
Never allow the pump to be used by children, persons with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, persons with
lack of experience and knowledge of the pump, or others
unfamiliar with the instructions for use.
Do not use the pump in aquariums or tanks
containing fish.
The pump may only be used as stated in this
instruction manual. Any other use, which may be
dangerous and may cause injury to the user or damage to
the pump, is not permitted.
For safety reasons, any alteration to the pump other than
installing accessories specifically authorized by the
manufacturer, is prohibited. The warranty on your pump
will be voided if you alter it in any way.
You may get information on authorized accessories from
your official VITO dealer.
Make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply
is 230V 50Hz with differential protection. Plug your
pump's power cable into a plug with these specifications.
The differential switch connected to the supply circuit must
be set to trip when there is a maximum fault current of 300
mA and allow for rated currents greater than 6A.
According to the VDE 0100 standard, pumps may
only be used in swimming pools, lakes and garden
fountains when the circuits that supply the pumps are fitted
with differential switches. Do not use the pump if there are
people are in the pool or garden pond.
Protect outdoor outlets from moisture. If there is a risk of
flooding, install outlets in a location that cannot be flooded
or install properly protected outlets.
Protect the power cord, plug and outlet from coming into
contact with heat, oil and sharp objects. If the power cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified technician.
It must not be repaired.
Ensure the pump is only used by users who have
familiarized themselves with the instruction manual.
Before using the pump, replace any defective, worn or
damaged parts.
To ensure that you operate the pump safely, before
beginning to operate it, make sure that:
▪ The pump has been put together correctly;
▪ All the pump's safety features are in perfect condition
and working order. Never use the pump if any safety
features are missing, damaged or worn;
▪ The water inlet and turbine housing are clean and free of
obstructions. You run the risk of causing serious damage
to your pump if it is operated while containing debris it
has accumulated.