Gardena 5000/5, 6000/6, 4000/5 operating instructions Available accessories

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Cleaning the flow sensor: If the flow sensor is dirty, this may result in spurious error messages (LED flashes orange).

	1.	Unscrew both screws e.
	2.	Remove the cover r.
D	3.	Undo the screw t and detach the clip z.
	4.	Unscrew the cap u anticlockwise.
	5.	Remove the impeller i and clean it. Clean the housing of the
		flow sensor.

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6.Re-fit the impeller i with the metal part in the mounting direction.

7.Screw the cap u into place clockwise.

8.Secure the cap u by way of the clip z using the screw t.

9.First insert the cover r at the top and then tighten the two screws e at the bottom.

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Pump runs, but the suction	Pump sucks in air at a joint.	v Seal connections on suction
action doesn’t take place		side so are airtight.
	Leaky or damaged suction	v Check suction line for damage
	hose.	and seal so is airtight.

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Pump motor runs,	Suction filter at the suction	v Reduce flow rate on the
but delivery capacity	hose is sucked free.	delivery side with a control
or pressure suddenly		valve, e.g. GARDENA
decreases		art. no. (2)977.
	Suction filter or backflow	v Clean filter or back-flow
	preventer clogged.	preventer.
	Leaks at suction side.	v Eliminate leak.
	Impeller blocked.	v Release impeller.
Pump motor doesn’t start	No power.	v Check fuses and electric
or suddenly stops		connections.
	Circuit breaker has switched off	v Ensure sufficient cooling /
	the motor due to overheating /	ventilation and clean the
	overload.	impeller chamber.
	Electric failure.	v Send the pump to one
		of our GARDENA Service
		Centres.
5000/5; 6000/6 inox:	The flow sensor is dirty.	v Clean the flow sensor.
Pump delivers and
LED flashes orange

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The pump was not filled with	v Fill the pump
the liquid to be pumped.	(see “4. Operation”).
The liquid escapes over the	1. Fill the pump again
hose which is connected to	(see “4. Operation”).
the delivery side during the	2. When starting operation hold
suction action.
	the pressure hose approx.

5000/5; 6000/6 inox: Pump switches off and the LED shines red

No supply of fluid to be	v Establish supply of fluid to
pumped for approx. 5 minutes /	be pumped/check suction
leakage on the suction side.	line and re-start pump.
The pump ran for approx.	v Open the delivery side and
5 minutes against the closed	re-start pump.
delivery side.

	1 m vertically above the
	pump, until the suction
	action has taken place.
Absolutely vacuum-resistant connection is achieved by using
GARDENA Suction Hoses (see point “8. Available accessories”).
Leaky screw fitting 6 at the filler	v Check seal (replace if neces-
cap 7.	sary) and tighten connection
	securely (do not use pliers).
Air cannot escape, since delivery	v Open shut-off valves
side is closed or remaining water	(e. g. nozzle) in the delivery
is in the pressure hose.	line, empty the delivery hose
	or disconnect it from the
	pump during priming.
The waiting time wasn’t	v Switch on the pump and wait
observed.	up to 5 min.
Suction filter or backflow prevent-	v Clean the filter or the back
er in the suction hose clogged.	flow preventer.
Too high suction height.	v Reduce suction height.
In case of any other difficulties concerning the suction action,
use GARDENA Suction Hoses with Backflow Preventer

(see point “8. Available accessories”) and fill in the liquid to be pumped over the filler cap 7 before operation.

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For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department. Repairs must only be carried out by GARDENA service departments or specialist dealers authorised by GARDENA.

8. Available accessories

GARDENA Suction Hoses	Kink-proof and vacuum-proof, optionally available by the metre
	Art. no. 1720/1721 (19 mm (3/4")- / 25 mm (1")) without connecting
	fittings or in fixed length Art. no. 1411/1418 complete with con-
	necting fittings.
GARDENA Suction Hose	For connection on the suction side.	Art. no. 1723/1724
Fitting
GARDENA Pump Connection	For connection on the delivery side.	Art. no. 1750/1752
Set
GARDENA Suction Filter with	To equip suction hoses with backflow	Art. no.
backflow preventer	preventer sold by the metre.	1726/1727/1728
GARDENA Electronic	Automatically cuts in and out the pump	Art. no. 1739
Manometric Switch	depending on the current operating pressure.
	With dry-running safety. It must be installed
	at one of the two outlets. (In the case of
	Art. No. 1734 / 1736 the special mode has to
	be activated for this purpose).
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