Troubleshooting - Causes And Corrective Measures; Maintenance, Cleaning And Storage - Bosch GardenPump 18 Manual Original

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Troubleshooting – Causes and Corrective Measures
Rainwater Pump
Problem Possible Cause
Warning triangle flash- Battery too hot/cold
ing Red
Warning triangle flash- Dry-running protection has been activated
ing yellow
Pump does not start Battery control box not fully closed
Battery not (properly) inserted
Cable not (properly) connected
Battery discharged
Pump/water frozen
Pump running but no Water filter clogged up
or limited working
Insufficient water
pressure/pulsating
pressure
Air in the pump/hose
Auto stop connections fitted
Hose Blockage
Water leaking from Anti-siphon connector not fitted
hose after pump use
Anti-siphon connector not properly positioned
Anti-siphon connector blocked
Flashing red battery Battery contacts contaminated
charge indicator.
No charging procedure
possible
Battery defective
Battery charge indic- Mains plug of battery charger not plugged in
ator does not light up (properly)
on charge
Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger de-
fective

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage

Maintenance
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the fol-
lowing maintenance regularly.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised Bosch Ser-
u
vice Centres.
F 016 L81 984 | (27.02.2020)
Corrective Measure
Allow to cool/warm
Switch machine off and reposition pump so that
is fully submerged
Ensure that the battery control box cover is
closed and the locking handle is in the fully down
position
Properly insert battery
Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the con-
nection on the control box and the protective col-
lar is in place
Recharge battery
Remove pump and wait until ice has completely
melted
Remove filter and clean
Check the water level and ensure that the pump is
fully submerged
Remove any spray attachment and run the pump
with only hose attached until water flows
smoothly
Exchange connectors for non autostop type
Check hose for kinks and blockages
Fit the anti-siphoning connector provided
Reposition the anti-siphon connector so that it is
positioned above the water level within the tank
Clean anti-siphon connector
Clean the battery contacts(e.g. by inserting and
removing the battery several times) or replace
the battery
Replace battery
Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet
Check the mains voltage; have the battery char-
ger checked by an authorised after-sales service
agent for Bosch power tools
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly
fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before
using.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose fixings,
and worn or damaged components.
Storage in Winter (see figure N)
Switch off the pump and remove the battery from the bat-
tery control unit. Pull the pump with the connecting hose out
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