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• Never run this appliance dry - out of the water. If the
appliance overheats, the thermal cut-out will switch
it off. If this happens wait 5 minutes before using the
appliance again.
• Always have the appliance switched off and the plug
removed from the power socket before placing it in
or removing it from the water. Only switch the
power back on with dry hands.
• Never use this appliance in a pond or swimming pool
while people are present - in the water!
Electrical Information (only for the UK)
The wires of this appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Brown: Live (L) or Red
Blue: Neutral (N) or Black
Green and Yellow or Green: Earth (E) (symbol here).
• This appliance must be earthed.
•3 pin plugs must comply to BS1363
• Fuse must be 5 amp and comply to BS1362
If the plug needs replacing, the new plug must be wired in
accordance with the following instructions:
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked NEU-
TRAL (N). Connect the Brown wire to the terminal mar-
ked LIVE (L). Connect the Green and Yellow wire to the
terminal marked EARTH (E) (symbol here).
!IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN!
All electrical connections e.g. extension cable, must be of
an approved waterproof type for outdoor use. Exten-
sion cables must be three-core, one of which is EARTH.
Always fully unwind extension cables before use.
Connection to the mains power supply must be via an
approved residual current device (RCD), with a residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance. If
the appliance appears to be blocked, switch off the
power at the mains, remove the plug from the socket and
check the appliance for blockages (see 'Blockages').
BLOCKAGES
If you suspect the pump has become blocked, switch off
the power at the mains socket remove the plug and exa-
mine the turbine. The turbine can be accessed by remo-
ving the securing screws in the base and/or sub base.
Alternately try reaching the suspected blockage through
the outlet pipe in the side of the pump.
Always flush through with clean water after every
use.
IMPORTANT: During maintenance or cleaning never
rest the appliance of the on the turbine (impeller).
GENERAL USE
• This pump is NOT designed for continuous opera-
tion e.g. as a swimming pool or pond circulation
pump.
• If used as an intermittent pump to circulate water in
an ornamental pond, it must be sited in a sump or
behind a suitable barrier to stop pond life being suc-
ked into it.
•Use a rope to lower the pump into deep water -
never lower the pump by its power cord or delivery
pipe at any time.
• Ensure there are no obstructions around the inlet
openings around the base of the pump. The inlet ope-
nings must be clear of mud or sludge at the bottom of
a pool.
• It would be advisable to stand the pump of a solid plat-
form at the bottom of the pool to keep it upright, if
practical to do so.
• If the pump is used to drain a swimming pool it must
only be used when the pool is completely empty of
people.
• It is important that the floating switch is allowed to
reach its ON height in the water. It must also be able
to float down without obstruction in order for it to
switch off when required.
• After use allow the pump to run using clean water for
2 - 3 minutes in order to remove residues and parti-
cles that may have accumulated in the pump and out-
let hose.
NOTE:
If the level of water becomes to low, any sludge in the
shaft will dry out more quickly and this may prevent the
pump from restarting. To ensure the pump works effi-
ciently the bottom of the shaft must be kept free of sludge
as far as possible and cleaned on a regular basis when not
in use.
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