Intended Use; Safety Information - Pontec Pondomatic Instrucciones De Uso

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Intended use

Pondomatic as termed in the following text, is a sludge suction unit for pond sludge. Never let the unit operate unat-
tended. The unit can also be used as dry vacuum cleaner.
CE Manufacturer's Declaration
We declare conformity in the sense of the EC directive, EMC directive (89/336/EEC) as well as the low voltage direc-
tive (73/23/EEC). The following harmonised standards apply:
EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-2, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Signature:

Safety information

PFG has manufactured this unit to the current state of the art and the valid safety regulations. Despite of the above,
hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not in accordance
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 recog-
nise possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are not permitted to use the
unit!
Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place! Also hand over the operating instructions when passing the
unit on to a new owner. Ensure that all work with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions.
The combination of water and electricity can lead to danger to life and limb, if the unit is incorrectly connected or
misused. Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water! Prior to reaching into the water, always disconnect the
power supply to all units used in the water. Compare the electrical values of the power supply with those on the type
plate on the packaging or on the unit itself. Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated residual current of max. 30 mA via a
residual current-operating system. Only operate the unit when plugged into a correctly fitted socket. Keep the power
plug and all connection points dry! Do not operate or leave the unit in the rain. Protect the connection cable when
burying to avoid damage. Only use cables approved for outside use. Do not carry or pull the unit by the connection
cable! Never operate the unit if the cable or housing are defective! Electrical installations at garden ponds must meet
the international and national regulations valid for installers. Never open the unit housing or its attendant components,
unless this is explicitly mentioned in the operating instructions. Never carry out technical changes to the unit. Only use
original spare parts and accessories for the unit. Only allow authorised customer service outlets to perform repairs.
Never use the unit to vacuum flammable or toxic substances (e.g. benzene, asbestos, asbestos dust, toner for copying
machines) or volatile substances, acids, hot or burning ashes, dust, sand or similar dirt. Never use the unit in the
vicinity of explosive fluids or vapours. The unit is not explosion protected. For your own safety, consult a qualified
electrician when you have questions or encounter problems!
Installation
Place the unit at a height meeting the water level at a minimum distance of 2 m from the pond. Ensure that the unit
stands safely. Unlock the container locking system (A1), remove motor housing (A2). Remove all loose parts from the
collection container (A3). Refit and lock motor housing (A2). Push the hose end into the opening (A4) of the collection
container. Fit the extension tubes. Fit one of the supplied nozzles or set the adjustable bottom nozzle to the situation
your pond presents:
− Nozzle fully open (10 mm): Pond foil, no gravel on the bottom, thick layer of sludge
− Nozzle closed (2 mm): Pond film, gravel on the bottom, thick layer of sludge
Push the open end of the drain hose into the rear drain opening (A5) of the collection container. If possible, lay the
drain hose on the bottom such to allow gravity draining of the sludge water during automatic emptying. If necessary,
affix the sludge collection bag to the end of the drain hose.
Use as sludge remover
Attention! Never operate the unit without foam filter!
Connect the unit to the power supply and turn it on with the switch (A6). Lead the bottom nozzle to the pond bottom.
Remove the sludge by moving the nozzle slowly and uniformly. For optimum sludge removal from pond trays and to
remove thin layers of sludge, turn the bottom nozzle through 180° (blue side facing down). A float switch (B1) switches
off the suction operation when the container has reached its maximum filling level. The stop valve at the drain opening
can now open to drain the sludge water out of the container. The suction operation restarts automatically after 25
seconds. Switch the unit off with switch (A6) when no longer in use.
Use as a dry vacuum cleaner
Attention! Only use the unit as a dry vacuum cleaner with the enclosed filter bag!
Ensure that the unit stands safely. Switch the unit off with the switch and pull the power plug. Unlock the container
locking system (A1), remove motor housing (A2). Pull the enclosed filter bag (C1) over the suction socket (C2) inside
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