Oase BioSmart 16000 Notice D'emploi page 8

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Translation of the original Operating Instructions
Information about these operating instructions
Welcome to OASE Living Water. You made a good choice with the purchase of the product BioSmart
5000/7000/14000/16000.
Prior to commissioning the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit.
Ensure that all work with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions.
Adhere to the safety information for the correct and safe use of the unit.
Keep these instructions in a safe place! Please also hand over the instructions when passing the unit on to a new
owner.
Symbols
The symbols used in this operating manual have the following meanings:
Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltage
This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate mea-
sures are not taken.
Risk of injury to persons due to a general source of danger
This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate mea-
sures are not taken.
Important information for trouble-free operation.
Intended use
BioSmart 5000/7000/14000/16000, in the following termed "unit", and all other parts from the delivery scope may be
used exclusively as follows:
− For mechanical and biological cleaning of garden ponds
− Operation under observance of the technical data.
The UVC lamp installed in the unit is intended to kill algae and bacteria in the pond water. Even in small doses, its
radiation is harmful for eyes and skin. Never use the UVC lamp in a defective housing or outside the housing, or any
other purpose other than that intended.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
− Never use the unit to convey fluids other than water.
− Never run the unit without water.
− Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
− Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
Safety information
The company OASE has built this unit according to the state of the art and the valid safety regulations. Despite the
above, hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not in accor-
dance with its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.
For safety reasons, children and young persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who cannot re-
cognise possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are not permitted to use the
unit. Keep children under supervision to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
Hazards encountered by the combination of water and electricity
− The combination of water and electricity can lead to death or severe injury from electrocution, if the unit is incorrectly
connected or misused.
− Prior to reaching into the water, always switch off the mains voltage to all units used in the water.
Correct electrical installation
− Electrical installations must meet the national regulations and may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
− A person is regarded as a qualified electrician, if, due to his/her vocational education, knowledge and experience, he
or she is capable of and authorised to judge and carry out the work commissioned to him/her. Working as a qualified
person also includes the recognition of possible hazards and the adherence to the pertinent regional and national
standards, rules and regulations.
− For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
− The unit may only be connected when the electrical data of the unit and the power supply coincide. The unit data is
to be found on the unit type plate or on the packaging, or in this manual.
− Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA by means of a fault current protection device.
− Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use.
− Minimum safety distance between the unit and the water: 2 m.
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