Gardena PS 2500 S Initial Operation, Troubleshooting, Putting into Storage, Maintenance

4. Initial Operation

7. Troubleshooting

Starting the Floating

Skimmer Set working:

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Before using the Floating Skimmer Set in the pond the air ­distributor air outlets 2 must be turned outwards and the ties 3 must be fixed to the eyelets 4 (see 3. Assembly).

1.	Put the Floating Skimmer Set into the pond and submerge it
	until it is completely full of water.
2.	Use the ties 3 to fix the Floating Skimmer Set to the edge of
	the pond in the prevailing wind direction.
3.	To turn the pump on:
	Plug the pump plug into a mains socket.
	Beware: The pump will start immediately.
4.	To turn the pump off:

Cleaning the Floating	DANGER ! Electric shock !
Skimmer completely:	v Unplug the pump before rectifying
	problems!

5No corrosive or abrasive cleaning materials must be used.

1. Take the Floating Skimmer Set

6out of the water.

2. Take the filter basket 5 and the filter foam 6 out of the float housing.

3. Remove the air distributor 2.

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Unplug the pump plug.

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4.	Push in the lugs 7 and
	remove­	the float housing 8.
5.	Remove the pump and the		9
8	unscrew the aeration pipe 9.

5. Putting into Storage

Storing /	Keep out of reach of children.
Overwintering:	1. Take the Floating Skimmer Set out of the pond, clean it and
	store in a dry place.
	2. To avoid difficulties when starting up in the spring it is ­
	advisable to store the pump in a frost-free place in a water-
	filled container.
	The mains plug must not be submerged.
Disposal:	The appliance must not be added to normal household waste but
(as per RL2002/96/EC)	must be disposed of properly.
	v Important: Dispose of your unit at the municipal recycling
	collection­	centre.

6. Maintenance

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Cleaning the pump:

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6. Remove the aeration hose 0	2
from the aeration pipe 9.

7.Clean all parts with clear water.

8.Put the Floating Skimmer together again in the reverse order (the lugs 7 must click into place).

When assembling the pump ensure that the connection cable does not get crushed.

7When fitting the aeration hose 0 ensure that it is connected properly to the aeration pipe 9 and is not kinked.

1.Dismantle the pump (see “Cleaning the Floating Skimmer

completely”­).

2.Turn the pump cover q anti-clockwise and remove vertically from the motor housing w (bayonet connection).

3.Pull the running unit e out of the motor housing w and clean it.

4.Push the cleaned running unit e back into the motor housing w.

Cleaning the filter basket and filter foam:

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DANGER ! Electric shock !

vUnplug the pump before any maintenance work !

1.Take the filter basket 5 and the filter foam 6 out of the float housing.

2.Rinse the filter basket 5 and filter foam 6 with clear water.

3.Put the filter basket 5 and filter foam 6 back into the float housing.

4.Start the Floating Skimmer Set up again (see 4. Initial Operation).

q5. Push the pump cover q vertically into the motor housing w and turn clockwise (bayonet connection).

6.Put the pump back into the Floating Skimmer (see “Cleaning the Floating Skimmer completely”).

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