Intended use
The Pond Vacuum Pump is specifically
designed to remove waste material
from a pond. The minimum pond
operating depth for the pond vacuum
is 0.2m.
Safety Information
The Pond Vacuum is intended only for
pond cleaning purposes. Using the
product for any other application may
result in injury or product damage.
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
This appliance must not be used if any
people are in the water.
(Australia & NZ only) This appliance
is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless
they have been adequately
supervised by a responsible person
to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
The Pond Vacuum is fitted with a
thermal fuse, which will switch off the
Pond Vacuum if it overheats. If this
occurs, switch off the power at the
mains supply. Inspect the Pond
Vacuum for possible cause and allow
it to cool down for approximately 15
minutes. You may then continue to
use the Pond Vacuum as normal.
Note: The fuse will only reset once
the temperature has dropped to a
safe level, which in certain
circumstances could take some time.
The combination of water and
electricity can lead to possible loss of
life if the Pond Vacuum is incorrectly
connected or misused. You must not
be in the pond when operating the
Pond Vacuum. A 10mA or 30mA
Residual Current Device (RCD) must be
fitted to the mains supply.
Always unplug or disconnect all
appliances in the pond from the
electricity supply before putting your
hands in the water. Only use the Pond
Vacuum when plugged into a
correctly fitted earthed socket. eep
the power plug and all connections
points dry! Do not operate or leave
the Pond Vacuum in the rain. Never
carry or pull the Pond Vacuum by the
connection cable. Never operate the
Pond Vacuum if the cable or housing
are damaged! The supply cable
cannot be replaced so if the cable
becomes damaged the Pond Vacuum
should be discarded. Electrical
installations at garden ponds must
meet the international and national
regulations valid for installers. Never
open the Pond Vacuum housing or its
associated components unless this is
requested for in the operating
instructions. The maximum head of
the Pond Vacuum is 1.5m.
Assembly of the Pond
Vacuum
1. Insert the narrow end of one of the
connecting tubes (C) into the opening
at the rear of the Pond Vacuum head
(B) and screw the nut (A) until hand
tight.
2. Insert the narrow end of one of the
connecting tubes (C) through the
opening at the rear of the support
handle (D). Position the handle as
required and screw the nut (A) until
hand tight. It is recommended that
the support handle is always located
on the tube furthest from the vacuum
head.
3. Four tube sections are provided so
that the length of the Pond Vacuum
can be altered depending on the
depth of pond to be cleaned. Tubes
are connected together by inserting
the narrow end of one tube into the
wide end with plastic seal of another
(C). Simply press the parts together
until tight. Add or remove the tubes
as necessary. Twist and pull the tubes
to disassemble. Caution! Never use
excessive force to assemble or
disassemble the tubes as this may
result in the tubes or seals being
damaged!
4. The main handle (E) is attached to a
tube by simply pushing the narrow
end of the handle into the wide end
of a tube (C) until tight. Twist and
pull the handle to disassemble.
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C
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C
C
C
E
A
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C
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