Maintenance And Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Pontec PondoSwitch Gebrauchsanleitung

Changing the activation pressure
WARNING
Serious injury or death from electric shock is possible.
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This work may only be performed by a qualified electrician.
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Disconnect the pump and PondoSwitch from the power grid before working on the unit.
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Step after completing the work: (→ Starting up the unit)
How to proceed:
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• Observe the characteristic curve when adjusting the activation pressure.
1. Unscrew the casing and remove the cover.
2. Change the pressure setting by turning the adjusting screw with a screwdriver Observe the characteristic curve for
pressure.
3. Refit the casing cover and start up the unit again.
4. Check the pressure on the pressure gage and correct the pressure setting again if necessary.
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The deactivation pressure is not adjustable and depends on the pump used.

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 a damp cloth.
Storage/overwintering
The unit is not frost-proof and has to be removed and put into storage if freezing temperatures are expected.
How to correctly store the unit:
• Thoroughly clean the unit and replace damaged components.
• Store the unit in a dry and frost-free place.
• Protect open plug connections from moisture and dirt.
• Empty hoses and connections as much as possible

Troubleshooting

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Please note the instructions for malfunction repair in the operating manual of the pump used.
Malfunction
Pump does not start
The pump is not delivering, or the
delivered quantity is insufficient.
Cause
The unit is switched off
The pump is switched off
Power supply interrupted
The fault current protection device has tripped
The unit is defective
The unit has switched off the pump due to lack of water.
The dry run indicator lamp is lit red.
Permissible height difference of 49 ft between the unit and
the water withdrawal point is exceeded
Incorrect pressure setting in the unit
The unit is installed against the water flow direction
Remedy
Switch on the unit
Switch on pump
Check the electrical plug connections
Switch off the unit and pump and pull the
power plug. Then contact the Pontec customer
service: service@pontec.com
Eliminate the cause of the lack of water (e.g.
pump malfunction). Then press the Start button
on the unit to restart the pump.
Correct the height difference.
Correct the pressure setting in the unit
Install the unit correctly
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