Safety Information - Oase SwimSkim 25 Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety information

OASE 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
u nit 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! 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! The power connection cable of this unit
cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the entire unit has to be disposed of. 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 run the unit without water! Never use the pump for fluids other than water! For your
own safety, consult a qualified electrician when you have questions or encounter problems!
Assembly and installation (A, B)
Press the two floating bodies (1) into the channels in the container (2) provided for this purpose until they audibly
engage. Align the air distributor (4) as shown in figure B.
Place the unit in the pond. Submerge the unit until the pump chamber (3) and the container (2) are completely flooded.
Ensure that the skimmer flap (5) is in its correct position.
If necessary, anchor the unit to limit its movement radius. For this purpose, fasten a cord at the lug of the pump cham-
ber (3) and anchor the other end of the cord at the edge or at the bottom of the pond.
Switching on / Switching off (C)
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures: Disconnect the power plug (13) prior to reaching into the water and commencing
work.
The unit switches on automatically when power connection is established.
Switching on: Plug the power plug (13) into the socket.
Switching off: Disconnect the power plug (13).
Maintenance and cleaning (D-I)
Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.
Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.
Protective measures: Disconnect the power plug (C, 6) prior to reaching into the water and commencing
work.
Regular cleaning (D, E): Remove the filter basket (6) and the foam filter (7) from the unit, rinse with clean water and
reinstall.
Complete cleaning (F-H): Take the unit out of the water. Remove the air distributor (4) located beneath the pump
chamber (3). Press in the engagement lugs on three sides of the pump chamber (3) and remove the container (2).
Ensure that the air hose (9) does not slip off the injector (10). Remove the pump (10) and undo the union nut of the
injector (8). Clean all components using clean water and a brush.
Cleaning the pump (I): Open the pump cover (11) with the bayonet closure and remove the impeller (12). Clean all
components using clean water and a brush.
Reassembly: After cleaning the pump and the unit, reassemble in the reverse order.
Important: Route connection cable such that it cannot be pinched. Ensure that the air hose (G, 9) is routed without
kinks. The engagement lugs must audibly click when reassembling the pump chamber (3) and the container (2). Align
the air distributor (4) as shown in figure B.
Wear parts
Foam filters and impeller vanes are wearing parts; for this reason they are excluded from our warranty.
Disposal
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the national legal regulations.
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