Intended use
PondoMax Eco 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / 5000 / 8000 / 11000 / 14000 / 17000, referred to as "unit", may only be used as
specified in the following:
• For pumping normal pond water for water features and fountains.
• Operate in accordance with instructions.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
• Do not use in swimming ponds.
• Never use the unit with 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.
• Do not connect to the domestic water supply.
Installation and connection
Connecting the hose
How to proceed:
A
1. Screw the stepped hose adapter to the outlet.
2. Shorten the stepped hose adapter to the diameter of the hose used if necessary.
– This reduces pressure losses.
3. Slip the hose clip over the hose, fit the hose onto the hose connector and secure with the hose clip.
Installing the unit
B
• Never operate the pump in a swimming pond.
• Ensure that the connection to the power supply is at least 2 m from the pond.
Place the unit horizontally on the ground ensuring its stable position.
Commissioning/start-up
N O T E
The unit will be destroyed if it is operated with a dimmer. It contains sensitive electrical components.
• Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.
Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit switches on immediately.
Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
Remedy of faults
Malfunction
Pump does not start
Pump does not deliver
Insufficient delivered quantity
Pump switches off after a short running time
Cause
No mains voltage
Filter housing clogged
Filter housing clogged
Excessive loss in the supply hoses
Excessively soiled water
Water temperature too high
Remedy
Check mains voltage
Clean/check supply lines
Clean strainer casings
Reduce hose length to the necessary mini-
mum, do not use unnecessary connection parts
Clean strainer casings
Reduce hose length to the necessary mini-
mum, do not use unnecessary connection parts
Clean pump
Note maximum water temperature of +35 °C
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