10
GB
11
GB
4. Initial Operation
Starting the Floating
Skimmer Set working:
Before using the Floating Skimmer Set in the pond the air
distributor air outlets
2
must be turned outwards and the
ties
3
must be fixed to the eyelets
4
(see 3. Assembly).
1. Put the Floating Skimmer Set into the pond and submerge it
until it is completely full of water.
2. Use the ties
3
to fix the Floating Skimmer Set to the edge of
the pond in the prevailing wind direction.
3.
To turn the pump on:
Plug the pump plug into a mains socket.
Beware: The pump will start immediately.
4.
To turn the pump off:
Unplug the pump plug.
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5. Putting into Storage
Storing /
Overwintering:
Keep out of reach of children.
1. Take the Floating Skimmer Set out of the pond, clean it and
store in a dry place.
2. To avoid difficulties when starting up in the spring it is
advisable to store the pump in a frost-free place in a water-
filled container.
The mains plug must not be submerged.
Disposal:
(as per RL2002/96/EC)
The appliance must not be added to normal household waste but
must be disposed of properly.
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Important: Dispose of your unit at the municipal recycling
collection centre.
6. Maintenance
Cleaning the filter basket and
filter foam:
DANGER ! Electric shock !
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Unplug the pump before any maintenance
work !
1. Take the filter basket
5
and the filter foam
6
out of the float
housing.
2. Rinse the filter basket
5
and filter foam
6
with clear water.
3. Put the filter basket
5
and filter foam
6
back into the float
housing.
4. Start the Floating Skimmer Set up again
(see 4. Initial Operation).
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7. Troubleshooting
Cleaning the Floating
Skimmer completely:
DANGER ! Electric shock !
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Unplug the pump before rectifying
problems!
No corrosive or abrasive cleaning materials must be used.
1. Take the Floating Skimmer Set
out of the water.
2. Take the filter basket
5
and the filter foam
6
out
of the float housing.
3. Remove the air distributor
2
.
4. Push in the lugs
7
and
remove the float housing
8
.
5. Remove the pump and the
unscrew the aeration pipe
9
.
6. Remove the aeration hose
0
from the aeration pipe
9
.
7. Clean all parts with clear water.
8. Put the Floating Skimmer together again in the reverse order
(the lugs
7
must click into place).
When assembling the pump ensure that the connection cable
does not get crushed.
When fitting the aeration hose
0
ensure that it is connected
properly to the aeration pipe
9
and is not kinked.
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6
5
0
9
7
7
2
2
9
Cleaning the pump:
1. Dismantle the pump (see
“Cleaning the Floating Skimmer
completely”
).
2. Turn the pump cover
q
anti-clockwise and remove vertically
from the motor housing
w
(bayonet connection).
3. Pull the running unit
e
out of the motor housing
w
and clean it.
4. Push the cleaned running unit
e
back into the motor
housing
w
.
5. Push the pump cover
q
vertically into the motor housing
w
and
turn clockwise (bayonet connection).
6. Put the pump back into the Floating Skimmer
(see
“Cleaning the Floating Skimmer completely”
).
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e
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