Commissioning/start-up
NOTE
Prevent the pump from running dry. Otherwise the pump will be destroyed.
Only operate the pump when it is submerged or flooded.
Regularly check the water level.
• Switching on: Plug the power plug into the outlet.
– The unit switches on immediately.
• Switching off: Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Maintenance and cleaning
NOTE
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These agents can damage the housing, impair the func-
tion of the device and harm animals, plants and the environment.
Only clean the unit from the outside with clear water and a soft brush.
Regular cleaning work
Regularly clean the filter basket. Occasionally rinse the foam filter with clean water. (→ Thoroughly cleaning the unit)
How to proceed:
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1. Remove the filter basket.
– You can leave the skimmer in the water if you use a sufficiently long pole with a hook and hook it into the handle
and remove the filter basket.
2. Clean the filter basket with clean water and a soft brush.
3. Put the filter basket back into the skimmer.
Thoroughly cleaning the unit
The unit has to be taken out of the water for cleaning or maintenance.
• Only rinse the foam filter in clean water.
• Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits:
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as they could attack the housing or impair the function
of the unit.
How to proceed:
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1. Remove all inserts and the foam sponge.
2. Use a socket spanner or pliers, if necessary, to undo and remove the union nut from the pump.
3. Take the pump out of the pump chamber.
4. Clean all parts.
– Use a soft brush.
– Rinse parts in clean water.
5. Clean the casing from the inside and the outside.
6. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order.
Replacing the impeller unit
How to proceed:
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1. Remove the four screws and the pump housing.
2. Pull out the impeller unit and replace.
3. Reassemble the pump in the reverse order.
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