Gardena aquaBloom Set (13300) - Solar-powered Irrigation Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 OPERATION
2 STORAGE
- 2.1 To put into storage
3 TECHNICAL DATA
4 WARRANTY / SERVICE
- 4.1 Product registration
- 4.2 Service
5 SAFETY WARNINGS
6 Documents / Resources
- 6.1 References
- 6.2 Download manual

Gardena aquaBloom Set (13300) - Solar-powered Irrigation Manual

OPERATION

Initial Operation

[ Fig. 1 – 6 ]:
Initial Operation - Part 1
Initial Operation - Part 2

A video of the setting processes is available here:

Fig. 3: Place the water control in a sunny place (avoid shaded areas).
Initial operation: Place the aquaBloom in the sun for 8 hours with the rotary knob turned to "OFF" or charge the rechargeable batteries separately.

Watering program

[ Fig. 7 ]

After setting the watering duration and frequency, the LED will blink twice to confirm the desired program. The first watering operation will start. This will be the future watering start time which will remain unchanged even if the watering duration / frequency are changed. The watering start time can be reset by switching to "OFF".

Battery charge status

The LED color indicates the current battery charge status:

LED color	Battery charge status
Green	Ready for watering.
Orange	Ready for watering. Place the aquaBloom in a sunny spot or charge the batteries with an appropriate battery charger, if no sunshine is expected during your absence.
Red	Watering not possible anymore. It is necessary to place the aquaBloom in direct sunlight or recharge the batteries separately.

STORAGE

To put into storage

The product must be stored away from children.

Remove the batteries.
Store the watering system and the batteries in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.

TECHNICAL DATA

*Solar-powered irrigation*	Unit	Value (Art. 13300)
Rated Power	W	1
Rated current	A	0.13
Rated voltage	V	3.6
Max. delivery capacity	l/h	10
Max. delivery head	m	4
Max. suction height	m	1.5
Max. media temperature	°C	35
Weight	g	365
3 x rechargeable 1.2 V AA NiMH batteries	Ah	2.4

WARRANTY / SERVICE

Product registration

Please register your product at gardena.com/registration.

Service

Please find the current contact information of our service on the back page and online:

United Kingdom: https ://www.gardena.com/uk/support/advice/contact/
USA: https ://us.gardena.com/pages/contact
Canada: https ://www.gardena.com/ca-en/c/support/contact

SAFETY WARNINGS

Explanation of the symbols

Read operator's manual.

General safety warnings

Read the operator's manual carefully before use and keep for future reference.

The aquaBloom must not be allowed to fall into the water.

Safe operating practices

The water temperature should not exceed 35°C.

Additional safety warnings

Intended use

This product may be used under supervision, or if instruction regarding the safe use of the product has been provided and the resulting dangers have been understood, by children aged 8 and above, as well as by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children must not be allowed to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children unless they aged 8 years and above and supervision. The use of this product by young people under the age of 16 is not recommended.

The solar-powered GARDENA aquaBloom watering set is designed for the fully-automatic watering of up to 20 plants, without the need for connection to the water and / or electricity networks.
The product is not intended for long term use (professional use).

Transport condition: – 25°C to + 60°C.

Risk of Fire!
Risk of fire if the wrong battery is used.

Only use a 1.2 V AA NiMH battery.

Risk of injury!
The pump should not be used for the delivery of salt water, fertilizer, muddy water, corrosive, easily inflammable or explosive liquids (e. g. petrol, paraffin, thinners), oil, heating oil or foodstuffs.

Additional electrical safety warnings

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 medical implant manufacturer before you operate the product.

Check the watering control housing for damages before usage.
Don't use a damaged watering control.
Check regularly the connecting line.
In the event of damage, have the aquaBloom checked by GARDENA Service.
For the watering system, use only rechargeable 1.2 V AA NiMH batteries.
Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers.

Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.

Only use Original GARDENA parts, otherwise the function of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Do not touch the watering control in strong sunshine.
Only use the watering system outdoors.
Do not use the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
The product must not be connected directly to the faucet.

If the required container exceeds 100 liters, you must observe the max. weight load of your balcony (according to DIN 1055).