Gardena FSP 5500 Septic System User Manual


 
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Fitting the universal
connector
Positioning the pump
Pay attention to
minimum water depth
Starting the pump
Avoid dry operation
1. Push the sleeve nut over the universal connector.
2. Place the sealing ring in the sleeve nut.
3. Screw the universal adapter and sleeve nut onto the pressure
joints of the pump.
Position the pump on a firm base so that it is at least 20 cm
immersed in water.
Please note the maximum submersion depth (see “Technical Data”).
Connect the power cable to a 230 V AC socket.
A Caution! Pump will start running immediately!
Avoid dry operation of the pump as dry running will produce
undesirable heat and destroy the pump.
System Extensions – Product Recommendations
To clean your pond you can connect an external filter such as the
GARDENA Pond Filter Art. No. 7904
GARDENA Pond Filter with UVC-light Art. No. 7905
For this purpose use a hose in order to connect the Pump
for Filters and Streams with the external filter.
A Please observe the information on safety in the relevant
operating instructions!
The pump has been designed for streams and waterfalls:
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Large streams and waterfalls
Connect a 38 mm (1 1/2) GARDENA Pond Hose,
Art. No. 7898, and run it to the source of your stream.
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Smaller streams
Connect hoses with a smaller diameter correspondingly e.g.:
32 mm (5/4)-GARDENA Pond Hose, Art. No. 7897
25 mm (1)-GARDENA Pond Hose, Art. No. 7896.
Care Instructions
If you use your pump frequently in dirty water you should clean
your pump as follows:
1. Remove the mains plug.
2. Take the pump out of the water.
3. Rinse the housing of the pump thoroughly with water.
If necessary, also direct the water into the pressure outlet.
4. Put the pump back into your pond or stream.
Inf
ormation: Do not use any hard objects or strong detergents!
Operation
The universal fitting provides you with various possibilities
to fit a hose:
Connection via graduated nipple of
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25 mm (1)- or
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32 mm (5/4)- or
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38 mm (1 1/2)-hoses
Connection via GARDENA Water hose-Plug-in-system
fittings of
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13 mm (1/2)- or
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16 mm (5/8)- or
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19 mm (3/4)-hoses
Recommendation:
Fix 38 mm (1 1/2)-, 32 mm (5/4)- and 25 mm (1)-hoses
additionally with a hose clip.
Cut off the parts of the universal fitting that you do not need
with a saw.
Operating an external filter
Operating a stream
Cleaning the pump
pump checked by our GARDENA Service Centre or by an
authorised electrician.
Check line voltage. Data indicated on the type plate must match
technical data of the mains supply.
The pump must not be operated when there are people in the
water.
Swimming pools and garden ponds should be designed accord-
ing to international and national design regulations. Please
consult a professional electrician.
Do not use the power cable to carry the pump or to pull the plug
out of the socket. Protect the power cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
Please unplug the pump after operation and before carrying out
any maintenance works.
The temperature of the liquid used must not be below 4°C or
above 35°C.
Sand and other abrasive substances in the liquid cause in-
creased wear and reduce the output of the pump.
Please observe the local noise prevention regulations.
Check line voltage
Do not operate pump
when there are people
in the water
Swimming pools
and garden ponds
Do not use power cable
to carry the pump
Disconnect plug
Temperature of the liquid
used
Wear and reduced
output
Observe local noise
prevention regulations
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