Gardena SP 900, 12 V manual The Applications Range of Your Pump, A For Your Safety

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GARDENA Floating Pump SP 900, 12 V

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Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given.

Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with the equipment, the operating controls, their correct use, and the notes on safety.

	For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not
	familiar with these operating instructions should not use this
	pump.
	Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
The Applications Range of Your Pump
Intended purpose	GARDENA Floating Pumps have been designed for private use.
	They are not designed for operating watering tools and systems.
	The pumps may be used indoors as well as outdoors.
Attention	A GARDENA Floating Pumps have not been designed for con-
	stant use in the industrial sector. Corrosive, easily combustible,
	aggressive or explosive substances (e.g. petrol, petroleum, nitro
	thinner) as well as salt-water or food / drinking water must not
	be pumped.
A For Your Safety

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

Caution!

12 V low voltage

Do not expose the transformer to sunlight

Positioning the trans- former

Observe local noise prevention regulations

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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.

GARDENA pumps and plug connections have been designed exclusively for the use with 12 V low voltage. When connected to 230 V your life is at risk! Operate the pump only with the delivered transformer.

Do not expose the transformer to direct sunlight.

Ensure that the transformer is positioned in a place safe from flooding and at least 2 m away from the edge of the pond.

Please observe the local noise prevention regulations.

Operating the Pump	The transformer should be operated via a residual current de-
	vice with a residual current rating of ≤ 30 mA (DIN VDE 0100 -
	702 and 0100 -738). Please ask your electrician for his advice.

Applications:

Examples – System Extensions – Product Recommendations

Mains power cables	Mains power cables should not have a smaller cross-section
	than a rubber sheathed cable of the designation H05 RNF.
	Extension cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.
For Austria	In Austria power cables should correspond to ÖVE-EM 42,
	T 2 (2000)/1979 § 22 according to § 2022.1. According to this
	standard pumps used in swimming pools and ponds should
	only be operated via an isolating transformer. Please contact
	your electrician.
For Switzerland	In Switzerland mobile appliances which are used outdoors,

Water jets for

26.5mm (G 3/4) thread connections

➔Example for application:

Water jets may be integrated into water features.

➔ Products:
GARDENA Cascade	Art. No. 7814*
GARDENA Water Bell	Art. No. 7816
GARDENA Waterfall	Art. No. 7822
GARDENA Cascade, Rotating	Art. No. 7823
* contained in delivery volume

	must be connected via a residual-current device.
Visual check	Before operating the pump, look to see if there is any damage
	of the pump (esp. regarding power cable and plug). A damaged

pump must not be used. In case of damage, please have the pump checked by our GARDENA Service Centre or by an authorised electrician.

Remote control	➔ Application:
	For operating water jets from the comfort of your patio
	or your living room.
	➔ Product:
	GARDENA Remote Control Set	Art. No. 7874
	GARDENA Remote Control Socket	Art. No. 7875

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