oase FP 1500 Filter Pump Instruction Manual

oase FP 1500 Filter Pump

Product Information

• Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltage.
  This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death
  or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

• Risk of injury to persons due to a general source of danger.
  This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death
  or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

• Important information for trouble-free operation.

Hazards Encountered by Water and Electricity Combination|

• The combination of water and electricity can lead to death or
  severe injury from electrocution if the unit is incorrectly
  connected or misused.

• Before reaching into the water, always switch off the mains
  voltage to all units used in the water.

Electrical Installation|

• Electrical installations must meet the national regulations and
  may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• A person is regarded as a qualified electrician if, due to
  his/her vocational education, knowledge, and experience, he/she
  meets the requirements.

• Ensure that the power connection cable cross-section is not
  smaller than that of the rubber sheath with the identification
  H05RN-F. Extension cables must meet DIN VDE 0620.

• Protect the plug connections from moisture.

Safe Operation|

• Never operate the unit if either the electrical cables or the
  housing is defective!

• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.

• Route all cables such that damage is excluded and nobody can
  trip over them.

• Never open the unit housing or its attendant components unless
  explicitly required in the operating instructions.

• Only use original spare parts and accessories for the
  unit.

• Never carry out technical modifications to the unit.

• Only have repairs carried out by customer service points
  authorized by OASE.

• The power connection cables cannot be replaced. When the cable
  is damaged, the unit or the component needs to be replaced.

Power Supply Connection|

• Switching on: Connect the power plug to the socket. The unit
  switches on immediately when the power connection is
  established.

• Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.

Maintenance and Cleaning|

• Prior to reaching into the water, disconnect the power supply
  to all units used in the water.

• Disconnect the power plug prior to carrying out work on the
  unit.

• If necessary, clean the unit with clear water using a soft
  brush.

• Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions.
  These could attack the housing surface or impair the function.

• In the event of stubborn furring (calcium deposits), a common
  household cleaner free from vinegar and chlorine can be used.
  Subsequently, clean the pump thoroughly using clear water.

Translation of the original Operating Instructions

Information about these operating instructions
Welcome to OASE Living Water. You made a good choice with the purchase of the products FP 1500, 2500, and 3500. Before commissioning the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit. Ensure that all work with this unit is only carried out by these instructions. Adhere to the safety information for the correct and safe use of the unit. Keep these instructions in a safe place! Please also hand over the instructions when passing the unit on to a new owner.

Symbols
The symbols used in this operating manual have the following meanings:

• Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltage
  This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures
  are not taken.

• Risk of injury to persons due to a general source of danger
  This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures
  are not taken.

Important information for trouble-free operation

Intended use
FP 1500, 2500, 3500, in the following term “unit”, and all other parts from the delivery scope may be used exclusively as follows:

• For pumping normal pond water for water features and
• Operation under observance of the technical The following restrictions apply to the unit:
• Do not use in swimming
• Never use the unit to convey fluids other than
• Never run the unit without
• Do not use for commercial or industrial
• Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive

Attention! Risk of damage!
Ensure that the unit does not take in air or run dry. Do not connect the unit to the domestic water lines.

Safety information

The company OASE has built this unit according to state-of-the-art and valid safety regulations. Despite the above, hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not by its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.

For safety reasons, children and young persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who cannot recognize possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are not permitted to use the unit. Keep children under supervision to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

Hazards encountered by the combination of water and electricity

• The combination of water and electricity can lead to death or severe injury from electrocution if the unit is incorrectly connected or misused.
• Before reaching into the water, always switch off the mains voltage to all units used in the

Correct electrical installation

• Electrical installations must meet national regulations and may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• A person is regarded as a qualified electrician, if, due to his/her vocational education, knowledge, and experience, he or she is capable of and authorized to judge and carry out the work commissioned to him/her. Working as a qualified person also includes the recognition of possible hazards and adherence to the pertinent regional and national standards, rules, and regulations.
• For your safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
• The unit may only be connected when the electrical data of the unit and the power supply The unit data is to be found on the unit type plate on the packaging, or in this manual.
• Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of 30 mA using a fault current protection device.
• Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use.
• Ensure that the power connection cable cross section is not smaller than that of the rubber sheath with the identification H05RN-F. Extension cables must meet DIN VDE 0620.
• Protect the plug connections from
• Only plug the unit into a correctly fitted

Safe operation

• Never operate the unit if either the electrical cables or the housing are defective!
• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical
• Route all cables such that damage is excluded and nobody can trip over
• Never open the unit housing or its attendant components, unless this is explicitly required in the operating
• Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
• Never carry out technical modifications to the unit
• Only have repairs carried out by customer service points authorized by OASE.
• The power connection cables cannot be When the cable is damaged, the unit or the component needs to be disposed of.
• Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water!
• Keep the socket and power plug dry.

Important! The unit is equipped with a permanent magnet. The magnetic field may affect the function of pacemakers.

Installation (A)

• Cut the stepped hose adapters such that the connection opening coincides with the hose diameter. This helps to avoid pressure loss.
• At the filter pump, push or turn the hose onto the stepped hose connection, secure it with hose clips and screw it onto the filter pump connection thread.

Installation
Place the unit in the pond horizontally on firm, sludge-free ground and ensure that it is completely covered with water at a maximum of 2 m below the surface of the water.

Start-up

• Attention! Sensitive electrical components.
• Possible consequence: The unit will be destroyed.
• Protective measure: Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.
• Attention! The pump must never run dry.
• Possible consequence: The pump will be destroyed.
• Protective measure: Check the water level at regular intervals. Always place the unit below the the water level.
• Attention! The installed temperature monitor automatically turns the pump off, if it is overloaded. The pump automatically switches on again once the motor has cooled down.

Risk of accident! This is how to connect the power supply:

• Switching on: Connect the power plug to the socket. The unit switches on immediately when the power connection is established.
• Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.

Maintenance and cleaning

Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage. Possible consequences: Death or severe injury. Protective measures:

• Before reaching into the water, disconnect the power supply to all units used in the water.
• Disconnect the power plug before carrying out work on the If necessary, clean the unit with clear water using a soft brush.
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemicals These could attack the housing surface or impair the function.
• In the event of stubborn furring (calcium deposits), a common household cleaner free from vinegar and chlorine can be used. Subsequently, clean the pump thoroughly using clear water.

Cleaning the unit
Open the the strainer casing and remove pump (B). Unscrew the the pump lid and remove the the impeller. Clean all components using clean water and a brush.

After cleaning the pump, reassemble in reverse order. Insert the pump in the strainer casing. Regarding the 1500-2500 series of the filter pump, ensure the correct seating of the rubber buffers used for the bearing of the pump. Route connec- tion cable such that it cannot be pinched. Refit the strainer lid and close it.

Malfunctions

parts to a minimum, route hoses as straight as possible
The unit switches off after a short running period| Water temperature too high| Note maximum water temperature of +35°C

Do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste! For disposal purposes, please use the return system provided. Disable the unit beforehand by cutting off the cables.

Storage/Over-wintering
Remove the unit at temperatures below zero degrees centigrade. Thoroughly clean and check the unit for damage. Store the unit immersed in water or filled with water in a frost-free place. Do not flood the power plug!

Wearing parts
The rotor is a worn part and is, therefore, not covered by our warranty.

Repair
A damaged housing cannot be repaired and must be put out of operation. Dispose of the unit by the regulations.

GB| Type| Dimensions| Weight| Rated voltage| Power consumption| Max. flow rate| Max. head height| Connections| Water temperature
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
2500|  | 2.0 kg|  | 40 W| ≤ 2.500 l/h| ≤ 2.2 m
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
3500| 2.5 kg| 70 W| ≤ 3.400 l/h| ≤ 2.7 m

GB| Dust tight. Submersible to 2 m depth.| Remove the unit at temperatures

below zero (centigrade).

| Possible hazard for persons wearing pacemakers!| Do not dispose of together with household waste!| Attention!

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