profi-pumpe ASIA-GARTEN-2 Solar Fountain Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
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profi-pumpe ASIA-GARTEN-2 Solar Fountain

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Product Information: Solar Fountain

The Solar Fountain is a high-quality fountain pump system designed for both outdoor and indoor use. It serves as an eye-catching addition to your garden or seed tray. The pump utilizes advanced solar technology with Li-Ion batteries, allowing it to operate independently from the mains power supply. With this solar-powered fountain, you can easily create a beautiful water feature anywhere.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Before using the pump, it is important to read the user manual carefully. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions can result in injury or property damage. Please keep the manual and safety instructions for future reference.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Solar Fountain. Your trust is greatly appreciated, and we prioritize functional security and operational safety. To prevent any damage to persons or property, please carefully observe all safety precautions and instructions provided in the user manual.

General Information

The Solar Pond Pump Kits are high-quality fountain pump systems that can be used both outdoors and indoors. These kits utilize high-quality solar technology with Li-Ion batteries, allowing them to operate independently from the mains power supply. They serve as the perfect eye-catcher in your garden or seed tray.

Please note that any technical modifications should not be conducted without proper authorization, as it may affect the performance and safety of the product.

Operation

Unpack all components carefully and ensure that you have received all the necessary parts.
Proceed with the assembly following the instructions below:

Assembly Instructions

Reservoir and Pedestal

Place the lower reservoir on top of the pedestal and twist it clockwise to secure.

Pump Power Cord

Feed the pump power cord through the plastic tube towards the bottom of the pedestal. The cord should exit from the channel on the bottom of the base.

If there is a rubber bung, lead the cables through it and place it on the tube in the corpus to prevent water leakage.

Pump Attachment

Attach the pump to the rubber hose. Then, place the top part into the lower reservoir and twist it clockwise to secure.

Place the water-resistant LED ring in the bottom basin, ready for connection to the solar panel.

Water Reservoir

Fill the reservoir with an appropriate amount of water to completely submerge the pump. It is recommended to use distilled water to reduce mineral deposits and bacteria build-up.

Solar Panel Assembly

Join the bracket, tube, and spike together. Attach the bracket to the back of the solar panel as shown.

Power Connection

Twist the pump plug slightly and push it into the pump socket.
Then, twist the LED light plug slightly and push it into the light socket. Ensure that the sealing ring is fully in the groove.

Frost

In freezing temperatures, frost can cause damage to the pump. It is important to empty and rinse the pump, pipes, and water tank with clean water and store them dry.

Please refer to the user manual for additional information and troubleshooting tips.

Technical changes, misprints and mistakes reserved! Newest information about our products can be found online. http://www.profi-pumpe.de

SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND WARNINGS

Please read the user manual before using the pump
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INTRODUCTION

We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of our pump. We appreciate your trust. That‘s why functional security and operational safety stands on first place for us.

To prevent damage to persons or property, you should read this user manual carefully. Please observe all safety precautions and instructions for proper use of the pump. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions can result in injury or property damage. Please keep this manual with the instructions and safety instructions carefully in order to at any time you can restore them.

IN GENERAL

Solar Pond Pump Kits are high-quality fountain pump systems for energy use in outdoor or indoor use. The perfect eye-catcher in your garden or seed tray. Through the use of high-quality solar technology with Li-Ion batteries are the Solar Pond Pump Kits mains-independent and anywhere to use immediately.

It‘s recommended NOT to conduct yourself technical modifications. First, it is not certain whether these changes are technically correct and, secondly, because no guarantee can be granted.
Transport damages are immediately to be reported to the package distributor and to us in written form. Failure to give timely notice to the shipping company, and are therefore rejected your claims from the transport company, so we can not accept these claims as well. In your legal obligation to cooperate to minimize damage, we point out expressly herewith.

OPERATION

Unpack all components carefully. You should have received the following parts:
1pc Top part / 1pc Lower reservoir / 1pc Pedestal / 1pc pump / 1pc LED light / 1pc Solar panel /
1pc Solar panel bracket / 1pc Extension tube / 1pc Ground spike
To protect the product, place all parts on a soft surface before assembly.
Remove the protective film from the solar panel (if any).
Position the solar panel so that it receives direct sunlight. The fountain can not work if the solar panel is shaded. Adjust the solar panel angle to maximise the amount of solar energy collected. Connect the pump on the panel (see item 5). Check whether the flow is fully open (or else promoted little or no water).

FROST

Frost can cause damage to the pump. In freezing the pump, pipes and water tank must be emp-tied, rinsed with clean water and stored dry.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

The set is not pre-connected and you need to assemble this.
Place lower reservoir on top of pedestal and twist the reservoir clockwise to secure.
Feed the pump power cord through plastic tube toward bottom of pedestal. Cord exit out from channel on the bottom of the base.
If there is a rubber bung, lead the cables through it and place it on the tube in the corpus to avoid water leakage.
Attach pump to the rubber hose. Then place the top part into lower reservoir and twist it clock-wise to secure.
Place the waterresistant LED ring in the bottom basin, ready for connection to the solar panel.
Fill reservoir with appropriate amount of water to completely submerse the pump.
Note: Destilled water is recomended to reduce mineral deposits and bacteria build-up.
Join bracket, tube and spike together, then attach bracket to back of the solar panel as shown.
Twist pump plug slightly and pushing it into the pump socket. Then twist LED light plug slightly and pushing it into the light socket. Make sure the sealing ring is fully in groove
Press bottom tip in the ground. Make sure that the solar panel receives direct sunlight and is not shaded by trees or buildings.

PERFORMANCE

The performance of the pump depends on the orientation of the solar panels toward the sun and the intensity of the max. Data obtained under optimal conditions. Function in the shade or on cloudy days can not be guaranteed.
In models with battery operation depends on the function of the battery is charged.

Press ON/OFF button on back side of the solar panel to turn on the pump. The battery indicator lamp will be on. With „Press“ is always meant „touching“, because a sensor is used as a „Pushbutton“.
Press ON/OFF button on back side of the solar panel to turn off the pump. The battery indicator lamp will be off.
The LED light only works, when day goes dark.
When battery power is low, the system will automatically shut off the pump to protect the battery. The indicator lamp will be off in this case. The pump can not work, until the battery is recharged. The recharging time should depend on sunlight conditions.
The charging process will be interrupted as soon as the battery is fully charged to prevent overcharging.
The pump will automatically start next morning, when solar panel receives enough sunlight.

NOTE: The battery is supplied charged. If the state of charge, contrary to expectations, not be sufficient to char-ge the batteries for at least 8 hours to allow sufficient charging of the battery (so damage the battery to avoid overcharging, the pump must be connected).

WARNINGS ON BATTERY

Lithium Ion cells and battery may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if they are exposed to abusive conditions, Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below:

Do not install the battry backwards, so the polarity is reversed
Do not connect the positive or/and negative terminal or/and the battery to each other with any meta object, such as wire
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite if damaged
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations. Do not place the battery iiin direct sunlight or use/store the battery inside cars during hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite
It is not advised for children to handle the battery
When the battery is worn out, wrap the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal
Immediately discontinue use of the battery, if there is an unusuak smell, a change of color or shape, or if it appears abnormal in any other way
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high pressure containers or on cookware facilities
In the event of the battery is leaking and fluid gets into your eye, do not rub the eye, rinse well with water and imme-diately seek medical advice. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause serious injury to the eye

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

After used for 12 to18 months, the battery have reached it‘s service life, you should replace the battery. Unscrew the battery cover, replace the battery with a new one. Please pay attention to limited Warranty: 3 months.

How to replace the battery:

Remove LED light plug and pump plug from solar panel
Remove cover from solar panel above by unscrewing (6) screws
Disconnect the connectors, then replace the old battery pack with a new battery pack and join the connectors together
Secure the cover to solar panel with the 6 screws you removed

SECURITY TIPS

Obey absolutely valid regulations on the electrical security
Never run pump dry
Pumping inflammable, as well as all other aggressive liquids is prohibited
Pay attention to the medium max. 40°C
Any altering of the product itself or changing of the components is forbidden.
With longer unused times, clean the pump, wash it out with clear water, dry and store it at room tempe-rature
Do not connect the pump to any AC voltage power directly, it’s ONLY for DC Voltage power.
Operate the pump in freshwater or saltwater only (never above 50°C), especially keep it away from flammable liquids.
All solar panels are very sensitive, protect it before all against external mechanical influences (shock, vibration, etc.)

The manufacturer explains:

To take over no responsibility in the case of accidents or damages on the basis of carelessness or disregard to the instructionsin this book.
to reject every responsibility for the damages which originate from the improper use of the pump

SERVICING

If after some time the pump starts losing power or stops working, please clean up sediment in the pump shell or filter cribs. Kindly note the pump can be opened by pressing down at the bottom of the filter housing. To clear the impeller, open the pump housing at the front by sliding up the front plastic cover.

The solar module should only be cleaned with soft tissue or propriety glass cleaning solution.

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GUARANTEE REGULATIONS

For all manufacturer defects and material defects we grant the legal guarantee time (new and unused product). In such cases
we take over the exchange or the repair of the pump. Forwarding expenses are not carried by us.
The guarantee is not valid with:

Material wear (sealing rings, impeller wheels, impeller chambers)
Unjustified interventions or changes in the pump
Damages by selffault
Improper servicing and improper use
DRY RUN (Also partially!) of the pump
Moreover, we give no damage compensation for secondary damages!

RECOGNISING AND REPAIRING OF MISTAKES

Problem	Possible cause	Solution

Pump will not turn on

| No sunlight| The orientation of the solar panels up to the sun
Low charge level of the battery| See item 6 and 8 (Note)
Pump connector is not connected correctly| See item 5.6
Defective pump / solar panel broken| Replace pump or solar panel

Pump runs but no water is encouraged

| ****

Pump impeller and filter housing polluted

| Disassemble and clean in accordance with point 10, the pump and the housing (by means of water and a soft brush)
The flow controller to the pump is closed| Open the flow regulator on the pump
Pump has sucked air| Turn off the pump briefly and then back on

(restarting) Attention! Avoid dry running

Coarsining or fountain nozzles dirty| Disassemble and clean the tube and the fountain nozzle

NOTES ON PRODUCT LIABILITY

We point out, that we are only liable for damages under the Product Liability Act, which are caused by our units if no changes were made to the equipment. We are only liable for repairs, if original spare parts and accessories were used and repairs are carried out by our authorized service.

NOTES ON DISPOSAL

Electro devices of our company, labeled with the symbol of the crossed trash bin, are not permitted to be disposed in your household garbage. We are registered at the German registration department EAR under the WEEE-No. DE79535656. This symbol means, that you’re not allowed to treat this product as a regular household waste item – it has to be disposed at a recycling collection point of electrical devices. This is the best way to save and protect our earth.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
In connection with the sale of batteries or with the delivery of equipment containing rechargeable battery packs, the seller is obliged to draw your attention to the following:
You are obliged to return used batteries as an end-user. You can return batteries after use to the seller or to the designated collection facilities, which are free of charge (eg: municipal collection points or in stores). You can return the batteries for disposal at no charge to the seller.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The undersigned, Amur S.à r.l., 36, Rue de la Gare, L-5540 Remich, certifies that the product named overleaf, na-mely „Solar Brunnen ASIA-GARTEN-2“ as placed on the market, complies with the relevant provisions listed below, the relevant EU harmonised directives and the EU standard for safety. This declaration of conformity applies insofar as no modifications are made to the product. The sole responsibility for issuing this declaration of conformity lies with the manufacturer.
The sole authorised person to keep the technical documents: Amur S.à r.l. – 36, Rue de la Gare – L-5540 Remich

EC Electromagnetic compatibility directive (2004/108/EC)
The following harmonized standards: EN 55014-1:2017; EN 55014-2:2015; ROHS: 2011/65/EU; BS EN 55014-
1:2017 / DIN BS EN 55014-1; BS EN 55014-2:2015 / DIN BS EN 55014-2

Signed for and on behalf of Amur S.à r.l. :

Remich, 08.12.2022

i.V. Dipl. Phys. Peter Neumüller Technical Manager