Function - Gardena SR 1600 Operating Instructions Manual

The Pond Silt Remover must not be used for
suction of flammable or poisonous materials
(such as petrol, asbestos, asbestos dust,
copier toner) or volatile substances, acids,
hot or glowing ashes, dust, sand or similar
dry dirty materials.
The Pond Silt Remover must always have its
foam filter in place when in use.
The foam filter is only suitable for liquids.
When in use as a Wet Suction Unit do not
suck up any dry dust or dirt – this can lead
to damage.
Electrical safety :
DANGER ! Electric shock !
Do not operate the equipment if there are
people or animals in the pond or suction area.
Before reaching into the water, always unplug
the mains plugs of all equipment in the water.
Compare the mains electrical power supply
with the information on the packaging / on
the model plate on the equipment.
Make sure that the equipment is supplied
through a residual current protection device
measuring a residual current of 30 mA or less.

3. Function

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Circulation system
Discharge system
The Pond Silt Remover sucks the pond water into the collecting
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tank via the adapter nozzle
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When the collecting tank is full, the Pond Silt Remover releases
the dirty water via the drainage hose
Circulation system :
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The water flows back into the pond
This means no pond water is lost, and the biological equilibrium
of the pond is maintained. The water that is fed back contains
biologically active floating particles. The resulting turbidity of
the pond can last several days.
Discharge system :
The pond water that is sucked out is discharged into the
environment. The fine filter bag
Fine filter bag :
The particles of dirt and pond silt that are collected in the fine
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filter bag
compost.
Only connect the equipment to a properly
installed socket outlet.
Keep the mains plug and all connection
points dry !
Do not use the equipment in the rain or leave
it out in the rain.
Lay the connection cable so that it is protected
and cannot be damaged.
Only use cables that are suitable for outdoor
use.
Never lift or carry the equipment by the
connection cable !
Do not use the equipment if the cable or
housing is defective !
Electrical installations at garden ponds
must satisfy the applicable national and
international installation regulations.
Never open the housing of the equipment
or its associated parts unless you are
expressly instructed so to do in the
Operating Instructions.
If you have questions or encounter
problems, for your own safety refer to
a qualified electrician !
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and suction pipe
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can also be used for this.
can be used as fertiliser or disposed of in the
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over a 25 second period.
through the fine filter bag.
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