GARDENA 5500/3 Submersible Pressure Pump Instructions

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GARDENA 5500/3 Submersible Pressure Pump Instructions
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GARDENA 5500/3 Submersible Pressure Pump Instructions

Submersible Pressure Pump

GARDENA Submersible Pressure Pump 5500/3; 6000/4

Welcome to the garden with GARDENA …

Translation of the original German operating instructions.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with the submersible pressure pump, its correct use, and the notes on safety.

For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not familiar with these operating instructions should not use this submersible pressure pump. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a responsible person.

→ Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

Area of application of your GARDENA Submersible Pressure Pump

Purpose: The GARDENA Submersible Pressure Pump is intended for the private use in house and hobby gardens. It is intended for draining water from fountains, cisterns and other water reservoirs or for operating irrigation equipment and systems.

Liquids to be pumped: The GARDENA Submersible Pressure Pump must only be used to pump clear, fresh water.
The pump is watertight and is submerged in water (for max. submersion depth, see 8. Technical specifications).
The pump is equipped with an integrated check valve, which prevents automatic drainage of the pressure hose when the pump is shut down.

Please note:

Salt water, contaminated water, corrosive, easily flammable, or explosive substances (for example gasoline, petroleum, cellulose thinner), oil, heating oil, and foodstuffs may not be conveyed. The water temperature may not exceed 35° C.

Safety instructions

Electrical Safety:

DANGER! Electric shock!

With a cut off mains plug, moisture can get into electrical parts via the mains cable and cause a short circuit.

Never cut the mains plug off (e. g. to feed through wall).
Don’t use the power cable for plugging off.

DANGER ! Electric shock!

A damaged pump must not be used.

In case of damage, please have the pump checked by our GARDENA Service Centre.
Before operating the pump, first make a visual check, if there is any damage of the pump (esp. regarding power cable and plug).

According to DIN VDE (German Electrical Engineers’ Association) 0100, submersible pressure pumps may only be used in swimming pools, garden ponds, and fountains if the pump is operated via a residual current device with a residual-current rating of ≤ 30 mA. The pump must not be operated when there are persons in the swimming pool or garden pond.

For safety reasons we recommend that you always operate the submersible pressure pump via a residual-current device (DIN VDE 0100-702 and 0100-738).

Please contact your electrician.

The cable length must be at least 10m.

The power cable of the Submersible Pressure Pump must be connected to a socket which is positioned at a height of max. 1.10m (measured from ground). Take care that the power cable leads downwards.

Data indicated on the type plate must match technical data of the mains supply.

Only use extension cables authorised in accordance with HD 516.

Consult your qualified electrician.
Take care that the electrical connections are made within dry area, protected from flooding.
Keep mains plug dry.

Protect plug and power cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

The power cable must not be used for mounting or relocating the pump. For submerging or lifting / securing the pump, please use the fastening rope.

In Austria:

In Austria, according to ÖVE B/ EN 60 555 part 1 to 3, pumps which are used in swimming pools and garden ponds, and equipped with firm power cable should be fed via an ÖVE approved isolating transformer – rated voltage must not exceed 230 V.

In Switzerland:

In Switzerland mobile appliances which are used outdoors, must be connected via a residual-current device.

Notes on use:

When connecting the pump to the water supply system, the country-specific sanitary regulations must be observed to prevent water not of drinking water quality being drawn back in.

If necessary, contact your sanitary expert.

Sand and other abrasive substances cause increased wear and reduce the pump’s output.

During operation, the pump must always be submersed in the water up to the minimum submersion depth (see 8. Technical specifications).

Do not allow the pump to run for more than 10 minutes against the closed pressure side (e.g. closed valve, closed dispenser etc.).

Initial Operation

Connect hose via the GARDENA Connection System: 19mm (3/4″)- / 16mm (5/8″) and 13mm (1/2″) hoses can be connected via the GARDENA Connection System.

Connect hose via the GARDENA Connection System Table

The pump connection component is already pre-installed by the manufacturer together with the check valve .

Connect hose via the relevant GARDENA Connection System.

Backflow preventer :

The backflow preventer ****prevents the hose from running empty after the pump has been turned off or taken out of operation.

With a parallel connection of more than one hose or connected devices, the GARDENA 2- / 4-Way Valve (Art. 8193 / 8194) can be used, which is screwed straight onto the pump connection piece .

Pump installation: The pump must always be submerged in the fountain or water reservoir with the fastening rope provided. For the pump to be primed, the pump must be submerged to the minimum submersion depth (see 8. Technical specifications). So that the filter does not become dirty, the pump should be fixed at least 30cm above the ground.

Attach the fastening rope to the handle .
Submerge pump in the fountain or water reservoir via the fastening rope .
Secure fastening rope .
With deep fountains or shafts (from approx. 5m), route the connection cable along the fastening rope with clips.

Thermal protection switch:

In the event of an overload, the pump is switched off by the built-in thermal motor protection. After sufficient cooling of the motor, the pump is operational again.

Operation

Automatic operation: The float switch turns the pump on automatically when the water level exceeds the cut-in height and the water is pumped out. The float switch turns the pump off again as soon as the water level falls below the cut-out height.

During automatic operation, ensure that the float switch 6 can move freely.

Adjusting the Cut-in and Cut-out Height:

The cable length between the float switch and the float switch lock must always be at least 10cm.

Press the cable of the float switch into an opening in the float switch lock . Do not select a cable length that is too long or short to ensure that the float switch can turn on and off properly.
Plug the mains plug of the connection cable into a mains socket.

The higher the opening of the float switch lock , the higher the cut-in and cut-out height.
The shorter the length of cable between the float switch and the float switch lock , the lower the cut-in height and the higher the cut-out height.

Manual operation: The pump remains in constant operation when the float switch is attached facing upwards so that the cable is pointing downwards.

Attach the float switch to the top so that the cable points downward.

The residual water height of approx. 25mm is only reached during manual operation since the float switch turns off the pump during automatic operation before this water level is reached.

Putting into Storage

Frost-free storage: The storage location must not be accessible to children.

Store the pump away from frost before the first frost sets in.

Disposal: (in accordance with RL2002/96/EC) The product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.

Maintenance

Clean suction foot with inlet screen:

DANGER! Electric shock!
There is a risk of injury from electric shocks.

Before maintenance, disconnect the submersible pressure pump from the mains.

Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning media.

Unscrew the 4 screws with a screwdriver.
Remove the suction foot valve with inlet screen from the pump and clean it.
Attach the suction foot valve with the inlet screens to the pump and tighten the 4 screws with washers 0.

For safety reasons, a damaged turbine must only be replaced by GARDENA Service.

Troubleshooting

DANGER! Electric shock!
There is a risk of injury from electric shocks.

Before eliminating faults, disconnect the submersible pressure pump from the mains.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Continued

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.

Technical Data

Available accessories

Service / Warranty

Warranty: GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (from date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply:

The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the Operating Instructions.
Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the unit.

The wear parts (impellers and turbines) are excluded from the warranty.

Pumps damaged by frost are excluded from the warranty.

This manufacturer’s guarantee does not affect the user’s existing warranty claims against the dealer / seller.

If you have any problems with your Submersible Pressure Pump, please contact our Service or return the defective unit together with a short description of the problem – in case of guarantee, with a copy of the receipt – postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.

Performance characteristics

Product Liability

We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.

EU Declaration of Conformity

The undersigned Husqvarna AB, 561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the units indicated below are in accordance with the harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards.
This certificate becomes void if the units are modified without our approval.

Description of the units: Submersible Pressure Pump

EU directives:
2006/42/EG
2004/108/EG
93/68/EG
2006/95/EG

Deposited Documentation:
GARDENA Technical Documentation,
E. Renn 89079 Ulm

Year of CE marking: 2008

Types:
5500/3
6000/4

Art. No.:
1461
1468

Harmonisierte EN:
EN ISO 12100
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-41

Ulm, 01.06.2008
Authorised representative

Peter Lameli
Vice President

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