Installation; Troubleshooting - Oase Aquamax ECO 4000 Operating Instructions Manual

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
unit 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,
equipment, adapters, extension or connection cables with an earthed contact and approved for outside use. Do not
carry or pull the unit by the connection cable! Never operate the unit if the cable or housing are defective! The power
connection cable of this unit cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the entire unit has to be disposed of. Electri-
cal 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. 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 if you have questions or encounter problems!
Electrical connection
Only entrust an authorised expert to carry out the electrical connection in accordance with the German EVU and VDE.
VDE 0100 Part 702 is valid for all installations. Refer to the type plate for all capacity parameters. Only perform any
work on the unit when isolated!
Start-up
Attention! Never operate the unit without water flowing through!
The unit switches on automatically when connected to power. The pump will shut down after 10 attempts when the
rotor is blocked or runs dry. Remove the obstacle or „flood the pump". Following this, the unit can be restarted.

Installation

Connection to the water filter (A)
Plug the union nut over the stepped hose connection, fasten hose (1" - 1 1/2") on the stepped hose connection and
fasten with the hose clip, plug stepped hose connection into the pump outlet, tighten the union nut, then connect the
other end of the hose to the water filter.
Connection to the satellite filter (B) or skimmer (C)
Plug the union nut over the stepped hose connection, fasten the hose to the satellite filter on the stepped hose connec-
tion, insert the latter into the inlet regulator of the strainer casing, then fasten union nut.
Attention! If you operate the pump in the strainer casing when submerged, ensure that the satellite filter or
skimmer is always connected to the inlet regulator or that the inlet regulator is completely closed („0" posi-
tion)!
The power supply must be disconnected to switch off the unit.
Cleaning
Attention! Always disconnect the power supply prior to starting cleaning and maintenance work!
Remove the hoses from the unit. Press in the engagement points on both sides of the outlet opening to the water filter
and open the strainer casing, remove the pump from the strainer casing, remove the inlet regulator from its guide,
rotate the pump housing, then clean the impeller vanes using a brush.
Clean strainer casings, hose connections and inlet regulator using clear water and a brush. After cleaning, fit the unit in
the reverse order.
Storage/Over-wintering
The unit is frost resistant to minus 20 °C. Should you store the unit outside of the pond, clean it thoroughly and check it
for damage, then store immersed in water. Do not immerse the power plug in the water!
Disposal
Dispose of the unit in accordance with the national legal regulations.
Trouble shooting
Trouble shooting
The unit does not perform its suction function
Cause
No mains voltage
Impeller blocked/running dry
Remedy
Check mains voltage
Clean/check supply lines
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