Oase AquaMax Eco Expert Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Oase
Table of Contents
Oase AquaMax Eco Expert
Commissioning
Original operating manual. This operating manual belongs with the unit and must always be handed over together with the unit.
WARNING
- Disconnect all electrical units in the water from the power supply before reaching into the water. Otherwise, there is a risk of injuries or death by electrocution.
- This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe-rience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the unit. Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance under supervision.
A more detailed operating manual is available for download as a PDF online: www.oase.com/manual
The following additional topics are addressed in the operating manual:
- Product features, symbols on the unit
- Turning the pump casing
- Dry installation of the pump
- Cleaning and maintenance, storage/winter-proofing, malfunction repair
- Technical data, wear parts, spare parts, disposal
Safety information
Electrical connection
- Special regulations apply to electrical installation in outdoor areas. Only allow a qualified elec-trician to perform the electrical installation.
- The qualified electrician has the required professional training, knowledge and skills to per-form electrical installations in outdoor areas. The qualified electrician can detect potential risks and adheres to regional and national standards, regulations and directives.
- For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
- Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power supply match.
- Only plug the unit into a correctly installed outlet. Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA by means of a fault current protection device.
- Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-proof).
- Protect open plugs and sockets from moisture.
Safe operation
- Do not use the unit, if electrical lines or the housing are damaged.
- A damaged connection cable cannot be replaced. Dispose of the unit.
- The impeller unit inside the unit contains a magnet with a strong magnetic field that may af-fect the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Keep the magnet at least 0.2 m away from any implant.
- Do not carry or pull the unit by its power cable.
- Route lines so that they are protected from damage and nobody can trip over them.
- Never make technical modifications to the unit.
- Only carry out work on the unit that is described in this manual.
- Only use original spare parts and accessories.
- Should problems occur, please contact the authorized customer service or OASE.
Intended use
Only use the product described in this manual as follows:
- For pumping normal pond water for filter systems, waterfall systems and water course sys-tems.
- For use in swimming ponds if the national regulations for installers are met.
- Only operate with the original switching power pack.
- In compliance with the technical specifications.
- Only subject to adherence to the permissible water quality values.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
- Never use the unit with fluids other than water.
- Never run the unit without water.
- Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
- Do not connect to the domestic water supply.
- Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
- According to EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), this is a class A unit. The unit may cause malfunctions in living environments. It is the user’s responsibility to take suitable counter-measures.
Product description
Overview
Installation variants
- Variant (a): Submerged installation of the pump
- The pump is positioned in the pond.
- Water is drawn in via the filter cage (pond bottom filtration).
- Variant (b): Dry installation of the pump
- The pump is installed without a filter cage outside the pond but lower than the water level.
- Water is drawn in via a satellite filter or skimmer.
Installation and connection
The pump can be installed submerged (in water) or dry (outside the water). The use of the pump is only permitted subject to adherence to the specified water quality.
- Pool water or salt water can impair the appearance of the unit. Such impairments are excluded from the warranty.
WARNING
The power supply carries dangerous electrical voltage and must not be placed
directly near wa-ter. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious injury or death
from electric shock. The transformer is subject to dangerous voltage and must
not be installed directly adjacent to the water. Otherwise there is a risk of
severe injuries or death by electrocution.
- Install the power supply in a flood-protected position at least 2 m (6.6 ft) from the water.
CAUTION
Rotating components in the area of the intake connection and the pressure connection. Reach-ing into the connections can lead to injuries.
Please note in particular: If a unit has stopped due to overload, it can start up unexpectedly!
- Do not reach into the opening of the inlet connection or outlet connection while the power plug is connected.
- If the connections are freely accessible, e.g. if no hoses are connected, secure the connections with a finger guard. The finger guard is available as an accessory.
NOTE
If the pump is used for conveying excessively muddy water, the impeller unit will be subject to increased wear and will require earlier replacement.
- Thoroughly clean the pond or pool before installing the pump.
- Install the pump at a raised level above the bottom of the pond. This reduces intake of muddy water.
- Avoid direct sunlight when the components of the unit are not immersed, as this can cause them to heat up considerably. Use a protective cover if necessary.
Connecting the control system
The control unit OASE Eco Control (accessories) is required to operate the
pump. Alternatively, the pump can be integrated in an OASE Control network.
For information on this topic, visit www.oase.com.
For further information refer to the manual for the accessories.
Connecting and disconnecting the OASE Control plug connection
NOT E
The unit will be destroyed if water penetrates the plug connector.
- Connect the plug connector or place the protective cap on the plug connector.
- Ensure that the rubber seal is clean and fits precisely. If the rubber seal is damaged, replace it.
- Secure the plug connector or protective cap with the two screws.
Submerged installation of the unit
Connection
B
Do not plug the power plug into the outlet yet!
Installation
C
- Position the pump horizontally on a firm, mud-free surface.
- Ensure that the pump is securely positioned.
- Only operate the pump when it is fully submerged.
- A pull rope allows you to simply pull the pump out of the water.
- Pull the pull rope through the round openings on the bottom pan of the filter and make a knot.
Connecting the switching power pack to the pump
NOTE
If water penetrates the plug connectors, this will destroy the pump.
- Never undo the union nuts on the plug connectors.
- The stud on the plug connector of the pump must engage with the plug connector of the switching power pack.
Do not plug the power plug into the outlet yet!
Once the plug connectors of the filter pump and switching power pack have been inserted and have engaged, they can only be disconnected by means of a screw driver.
Commissioning/start-up
NOTE
The unit will be destroyed if it is operated with a dimmer. It contains
sensitive electrical compo-nents.
- Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.
NOTE
Never allow the pump to run dry. Otherwise the pump will be destroyed.
- Only operate the pump when it is submerged or flooded.
- A brand-new pump will only reach its maximum capacity after several hours of operation.
Switching ON/OFF
- Switching on: Plug the power plug into the outlet.
- The unit switches on immediately.
- Switching off: Pull the power plug from the outlet.
Environmental Function Control (EFC)
When started up, the pump automatically performs a pre-programmed self-test (Environmental Function Control (EFC)). The pump detects if it is running dry / blocked or submerged. The pump turns off automatically after 60 to 120 seconds if it runs dry/is blocked. In the event of a malfunction, disconnect the power supply and “flood the pump” or remove the obstacle. Afterward, the unit can be restarted.