General Safety Instructions - Scheppach PFS8000SE Original Bedienungsanleitung

Persons who operate and maintain the machine must
be familiar with it and must be informed about potential
dangers.
In addition, the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions must be strictly observed.
Other general occupational health and safety-related
rules and regulations must be observed.
The device is intended for mechanical and biological
cleaning of garden ponds.
The UVC lamp built into the device is used to kill algae
and bacteria in the pond water. Its radiation is hazard-
ous to the eyes and skin even in small doses. The UVC
lamp should never be used in a defective housing or
outside its housing or for other purposes.
The following restrictions apply to the device:
• Never pump liquids other than water.
• Never operate the device without water flowing
through it.
• Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
• Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuffs,
highly flammable or explosive substances.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the ma-
chine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications
of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions speci-
fied in the technical data, must be observed.
Please note that our equipment was not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purpos-
es. We assume no guarantee if the device is used in
commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent
work.
The device is intended for use by adults. Children un-
der the age of 16 may only use the device when su-
pervised. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

5. General safety instructions

m WARNING - Read all safety information, instruc-
tions, illustrations and technical data for this elec-
tric tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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• Dangerous ultraviolet radiation. The rays of the UVC
lamp are harmful to the eyes and skin. Never use the
lamp outside its housing!
• The pond pressure filter must be set up at least two
metres away from the pond to prevent it from falling
in or a surge of water from the pond from damaging
the device.
• The external pump must be switched on before the
UVC lamp and the lamp should never be switched
on without water flowing through it, as this could
damage the device.
• Extension cables and power cables must be in-
spected regularly. Defective cables or cables not
designed for this purpose must not be used.
• The mains cable of this device cannot be replaced.
If the cable has been damaged, the device must be
scrapped.
• If the device shows signs of damage, it must not be
put into operation and must be repaired by a quali-
fied individual.
• Do not use the device while people are in the water.
• If the device will not be used for a long period of time,
it must be stored in a dry place and protected from
other weather influences.
• The built-in temperature sensor automatically
switches off the UV lamp if overheating occurs. It
is also switched on again after the temperature has
returned to a normal level.
• Never open the housing or the lamp unless this is
explicitly stated in these instructions! Failure to com-
ply may result in injury and damage to the device.
• This device may only be connected to a mains sup-
ply with the appropriate current consumption.
• In accordance with regulations, this device must
be connected to a 230 V, 50 Hz protective contact
socket. To this end, refer to the information on the
type plate.
• Ensure that the device is supplied via a residual cur-
rent device (RCD) with a rated current of no more
than 30 mA.
• For your own safety, consult an electrician if you are
unsure about connecting the electrical parts.
• Make sure that the sockets and their connections
are protected against flooding and moisture.
• The installation site must have a drain for accumu-
lated water or be elevated so that flooding cannot
occur.
• Ensure that the device, as well as all connectors
and extension cables, are protected from splashing
water.
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