Initial Operation - Oase NEPTUN 600 Instrucciones De Uso

5. Initial Operation

– You must read and follow the safety instructions (section 4) before the
– The pump switches on automatically when the cable is connected.
– Ensure in any case that there is a firm, even substrate for the pump and set up
Underwater Pump Setup
Place the pump:
– completely under water,
– at a depth of maximum 1.0 m under the water surface,
– the available air must be able to completely escape from the pump.
Pump setup in shallow water
Set up the pump:
– Ensure that the pump always stands completely under the water surface
– The water intake must point downward (see "Adjusting the water intake").
Dry Pump Setup
Place the pump:
– outside of the water container,
– the intake must be below the level of the water surface.
Remove the filter housing, turn the water intake to any position (see "Set water
– Attention! The water circuit must be closed so that the pump does not run
– Do not connect the intake hose to a water line!
Adjusting water intake
When setting up the unit, the water intake can be adapted to the prevailing conditions
by using the regulator (see illustrations on the folding pages).
Standard:
Flat suction:
Shallow setup:
1. Pull off the filter housing.
2. Turn water intake to the left, until the water intake can be pulled out.
3. Place the water intake onto the motor housing, offset by one position.
4. Using light pressure, turn the water intake to the right and the water intake
5. Place the filter housing on the unit again.
Neptun Export.p65
GB Operating instructions
installation!
Consequently follow all steps for assembly and setup before plugging it in.
the pump as horizontally as possible.
before initial operation. In operation the pump can draw water until the water
level reaches 5 mm.
intake"), screw the hose adapter on and connect an intake hose. Introduce the
other end of the intake hose into the water container.
without water, this means that water intake and water discharge must be in
the same container.
Water intake points to the left
Water intake points down
Water intake can be set / aligned in any direction
Example: You want the water intake to point down (pos.4). In this case the
water intake is set on pos. 3 and the water intake points to the left.
stays engage in the guide grooves.
Exception: Do not place the filter housing on if you are setting the pump up
dry.
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