variolux V-TP 400, Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions

Submersible pump

Table of contents

Before you begin…  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Your appliance at a glance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Storing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Malfunctions and troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . .  21
Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Technical data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Claims for defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67

Before you begin…

Intended use

The appliance is intended for pumping rainwater, 

fresh water, mains water and chlorinated swimming 

pool water.
It must not be used for the drinking water supply or 

for the delivery of foodstuffs.
Explosive, flammable, aggressive or health-hazard-

ous substances and faecal matter must not be 

pumped.
The appliance is not suitable for commercial or 

industrial use.
The unit may not be used in excess of the permitted 

performance limits (

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 Technical data – p. 22).

The appliance is not suitable for continuous running 

(e. g. permanent circulation in filter systems). It is 

also not suitable for use with liquids containing abra-

sive materials (e. g. sand) or containing mixtures of 

dirt, sand, mud or clay.
This product is not intended for commercial use. 

Generally acknowledged accident prevention regu-

lations and enclosed safety instructions must be 

observed.
Only perform work described in these instructions for 

use. Any other use is improper. The manufacturer will 

not assume responsibility for damage resulting from 

such use.

What are the meanings of the symbols used?

Danger notices and information are clearly marked 

throughout these instructions for use. The following 

symbols are used:

For your safety

General safety instructions

• To operate this device safely, the user must have 

read and understood these instructions for use 

before using the device for the first time.

• Observe all safety instructions! Failure to do so 

may cause harm to you and others.

• Retain all instructions for use, and safety instruc-

tions for future reference.

• If you sell or pass the device on, you must also 

hand over these operating instructions.

• The device must only be used when it functions 

properly. If the device or part of the device is 

defective, have it repaired by a specialist.

• Never use the device in a room where there is a 

danger of explosion or in the vicinity of flamma-

ble liquids or gases.

• Always ensure that a device which has been 

switched off cannot be restarted unintentionally.

• Do not use devices with an on/off switch that 

does not function correctly.

• Keep children away from the device! Keep the 

device out of the way of children and other unau-

thorised persons.

• Do not overload the device. Do not use the 

device for purposes for which it is not intended.

• Exercise caution and only work when in good 

condition: If you are tired, ill, if you have ingested 

alcohol, medication or illegal drugs, do not use 

the device, as you are not in a condition to use it 

safely.

• This product is not intended to be used by per-

sons (including children) or who are limited in 

their physical, sensory or mental capacities or 

who lack experience and/or knowledge of the 

product unless they are supervised, or have 

been instructed on how to use the product, by a 

person responsible for their safety.

• Ensure that children are not able to play with the 

device.

• Always comply with all applicable domestic and 

international safety, health, and working regula-

tions.

Electrical safety

• The device may only be connected to a socket 

that is correctly installed and grounded.

• The fuse must be a residual current circuit-

breaker with a measured residual current of no 

more than 30 mA.

• Make sure that the power supply corresponds 

with the connection specifications of the device 

before it is connected.

• The tool may only be used within the specified 

limitations for voltage and power (see type 

plate).

• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands! 

Always pull out the mains plug at the plug and 

not by the cable.

DANGER! Direct danger to life and risk 

of injury! 

Directly dangerous situation that 

may lead to death or severe injuries.

WARNING! Probable danger to life and 

risk of injury! 

Generally dangerous situa-

tion that may lead to death or severe inju-

ries.

CAUTION! Possible risk of injury! 

Dan-

gerous situation that may lead to injuries.

NOTICE! Risk of damage to the device! 

Situation that may lead to property dam-

age.

Note: 

Information to help you reach a bet-

ter understanding of the processes 

involved.

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