Maintenance and cleaning
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures:
• Electrical units and installations with a rated voltage of U > 12 V AC or U >30 V DC located in the water:
Isolate the units and installations (switch off and disconnect from the power supply) before reaching into the
water.
• Isolate the unit before starting any work.
• Secure the unit to prevent unintentional switching on.
If necessary, clean the unit with clear water using a soft brush.
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These could attack the housing surface or impair the
function.
• In the event of stubborn furring (calcium deposits), a common household cleaner free from vinegar and chlorine can
be used. Subsequently, clean the pump thoroughly using clear water.
Replacing impeller unit
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How to proceed:
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1. Pull off the pump casing.
2. Pull the impeller unit out of the motor housing.
3. Assemble the pump in the reverse order.
Replacing the bulb
PondoCompact 300iL is equipped with integrated lighting.
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How to proceed:
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1. Carefully pull the glass tube from the lamp socket.
2. Pull the defective bulb out of the lamp socket and fit a new bulb.
− Only use approved bulbs: → Technical Data
− Do not touch the bulb with your fingers, use a cloth.
3. Fit the glass tube onto the lamp socket.
− Ensure that the O rings at the lamp socket are clean and undamaged.
Storage
Remove the unit at temperatures below zero degrees centigrade. Thoroughly clean and check the unit for damage.
Store the unit immersed in water or filled with water in a frost-free place. Do not flood the power plug!
Wear parts
The following components are wear parts and are excluded from the warranty:
• Impeller unit
• Bulb
Disposal
Do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste! For disposal purposes, please use the return system provided. Render
the unit unusable beforehand by cutting the cables.
Guarantee conditions
PfG grants a 2 year guarantee from the date of sale on proven material and manufacturing faults. Prerequisite for our
guarantee is the presentation of the purchase receipt. Our guarantee will become null and void if the unit is misused,
electrically or mechanically damaged by inappropriate use and improper repair by non-authorised workshops. Repairs
are reserved for workshops authorised by PfG or by PfG itself. In the case of warranty claims, please return the defec-
tive unit or part freight paid to PfG together with a description of the fault and the purchase receipt. PfG reserves the
right to invoice repair costs. PfG is not liable for transport damage. Any damage must be claimed against the carrier.
Further claims of whatever type, especially consequential damage, are excluded. This guarantee does not affect the
final customer's claims against the dealer.
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