Assembly - Gardena 8600 Operator's Manual

Circuit breaker
Thermal protection switch:
In the event of an overload, the pump is switched off by
the built-in thermal motor protection. After sufficient cool-
ing of the motor, the pump is operational again.
Automatic venting
This pump is equipped with a vent valve which eliminates
any air pockets in the pump. Depending on the function,
a small amount of water can escape from the side of the
housing.
Additional safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while
it operates. This field may under some conditions
interfere with active or passive medical implants.
To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly
injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak with their physician and the medi-
cal implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the
minimum cross- sections in the table below:
Voltage Cable length
230 – 240 V / 50 Hz Up to 20 m
230 – 240 V / 50 Hz 20 – 50 m
DANGER! Electric shock!
With a cut off mains plug, moisture can get into
electrical parts via the mains cable and cause
a short circuit.
v Never cut the mains plug off (e. g. to feed through
wall).
v Don't use the power cable for plugging off.
v If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

2. ASSEMBLY

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Disconnect the product from the mains before
you assemble the product.
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Mains plug and extension connections must be protected
from water splashes.
Ensure that the electrical connections for plugs and sock-
ets are made in areas safe from flooding.
Protect the mains plug and the mains power cable from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Observe the mains voltage. The information on the name-
plate must be in agreement with the data for the mains
power grid.
The pump's mains plug must be disconnected before
anybody enters the swimming pool or touches the surface
of the water.
The mains power cable must not be used for fastening or
transporting the pump.
For submerging or lifting / securing the pump, please use
a fastening rope.
Please regularly check the connecting line.
Before using, always subject the pump (especially the
power cables and the power connections) to a visual
inspection.
A pump which is damaged should not be used. In the
event of damage, have the pump checked by GARDENA
Service.
Assembly instructions: Retighten all screws by hand.
Before use after maintenance, make sure that all parts are
screwed together.
When using our pumps with a generator, the warnings of
the generator manufacturer must be observed.
Personal safety
Cross section
1.5 mm DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
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Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also
2.5 mm 2
a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep
toddlers away when you assemble the product.
Observe the minimum water level in accordance with the
characteristics given for the pump.
Allow the pump to run no longer than 10 minutes against
a closed pressure side.
Sand and other abrasive substances cause increased
wear and reduce the pump's output.
The float switch may only be operated outside the water.
The hose must not be disconnected during operation.
Allow the pump to cool down before troubleshooting.
The pump must not be operated without the mounted
contra-angle handpiece.
To screw the elbow connector into the pump
[ Fig. A1 ]:
v Operate the pump only with the elbow
connector.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut Injury by the impeller.