AL-KO GP 600 ECO 580Watt Garden Pump Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
AL-KO

AL-KO GP 600 ECO 580Watt Garden Pump

ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  • The German version is the original operating instructions. All additional language versions are translations of the original operating in-structions.
  • It is essential to carefully read through these operating instructions before start-up. This is essential for safe working and trouble-free handling.
  • Always safeguard these operating instructions so that they can be consulted if you need any information about the appliance.
  •  Only pass on the appliance to other persons together with these operating instructions.
  • Comply with the safety and warning information in these operating instructions.

Legends and signal words

  • DANGER!
    Denotes an imminently dangerous situation that will result in fatal or serious injury if not avoided.

  • WARNING!
    Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in fatal or serious in-jury if not avoided.

  • CAUTION!
    Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

  • IMPORTANT!
    Denotes a situation that can result in material damage if not avoided.

  • NOTE
    Special instructions for ease of understanding and handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Various models of pumps are described in these operating instructions. Identify your model from the identification plate.

Product overview (1, 2)

No. Component
1 Filling screw
2 Pump outlet/pressure line connection
3 Motor housing
4 On/Off switch
5 Pump base
6 Pump inlet/suction line connection
7 Pump housing drain screw
8 Pressure line (accessory)
9 Elbow nipple (accessory)
10 Seal (accessory)
11 Connecting nipple (accessory)
12 Seal (accessory)
13 Filter (accessory)
14 Suction line (accessory)

Function
The pump draws the conveying medium directly through the suction holes and feeds it to the pump outlet. It is operated by means of an on/off switch.

INOX (stainless steel)
Pumps with the designation “INOX” are made of stainless steel. This does not affect their design or function.

Thermal protection
The pump is fitted with a thermal protection switch which switches the motor off in the event of overheating. After a cooling-down phase of ap-prox. 15 – 20 minutes the pump switches on again automatically.

Intended use
The pump is intended for private use in house and garden. It may only be operated within the framework of the operating limits indicated in the technical data.
The pump is suitable for:

  • Watering and irrigating
  • Re-pumping and pumping out of vessels (e.g. swimming pools)
  • Removing water from fountains, rain barrels, and cisterns.

The pump is suitable only for conveying the fol-lowing fluids:

  • Clear water, rainwater
  • Water containing chlorine (e.g. swimming pools)

Any use not in accordance with this designated use shall be regarded as misuse.
Possible misuse
The pump must not be operated continuously. It is not suitable for conveying:

  • Drinking water
  • Salt water
  • Foodstuffs
  • Waste water
  • aggressive media, chemicals
  • corrosive, flammable, explosive or fuming flu-ids
  • fluids that are hotter than 35 °C
  • water containing sand and abrasive fluids.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Risk of injury Defective and disabled safety and protective devices can lead to seri-ous injury.

  • Have any defective safety and protective devices repaired.
  • Never disable safety and protective devices.
  • Never lift, transport or secure the pump by means of the connection cable.
  • Unauthorised modifications or conversions to the pump are forbidden.
  • Use the pump and extension lead only when they are in perfect technical condition. Damaged pumps must not be operated.
  • This pump may be operated by children aged 8 years and older and by persons with lim-ited physical, sensory or men-tal capabilities or lacking ex-perience and/or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the pump and are aware of the resulting dangers. Children must not be allowed to play with the pump. Children may not clean or per-form user maintenance on the pump without supervision.
  • Persons with very severe and complex limitations may have requirements going beyond the instructions given here.
  • Maintain a safe distance from animals, and switch off the pump if animals come too close.

Electrical safety

DANGER!
Danger from contact with live parts!
A defect in the pump or the extension cable can result in serious injury!

  • Disconnect the con-nector plug from the mains immediately.
  • Connect the device via an earth leakage circuit breaker with a rated leakage current of < 30 mA.
  • The pump may not be oper-ated while people are in the pool or pond.
  • The mains voltage at your loc-ation must comply with the in-formation regarding mains voltage in the Technical Data. Do not use any other supply voltage.
  • The pump may only be oper-ated on an electrical installa-tion in accordance with DIN/VDE 0100, parts 737, 738 and 702. For fuse protection, a cir-cuit breaker of 10 A and an earth leakage circuit breaker with a rated leakage current of 10/30 mA must be installed.
  • Only use extension leads ap-proved for outdoor use with a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm2. Always fully unwind cable drums.
  • Damaged or fragile extension cables may not be used.
  • Check the condition of your extension lead prior to every use.

INSTALLATION

Install the pump

  1. Prepare a level and sturdy installation loca-tion.
  2. Install the pump horizontally and where it will not be flooded.
    The pump must be protected from rain and direct water jets.

Connect the suction line

NOTE
We recommend the installation of flex-ible lines at the pump inlet to prevent mechanical pressure or tension being exerted on the pump.

  1. Select the length of the suction line such that the pump cannot run dry. The suction line must always be at least 30 cm under the wa-ter surface.
  2. Connect the suction line. Ensure that the connection is tight, but take care not to dam-age the thread.
  3. If the water carries a small amount of sand, a pre-filter must be installed between suction line and pump inlet. Ask your expert dealer about this.
  4. Always lay the suction line with an upward gradient.

NOTE
If the suction head is more than 4 m, a suction hose with a diameter larger than 1” must be installed. We recommend the use of an AL-KO suction unit with suc-tion hose, suction filter and flow-back stop. Ask your specialist dealer.

Mounting the pressure line (2)

  1. Screw connecting nipple (11) with seal (12) into pump outlet.
  2. Screw elbow nipple (9) with seal (10) onto connecting nipple (11) and turn the elbow nipple in the required direction.
  3. Connect pressure line (8) to elbow nipple (9).
  4. Open all shut-off devices (valves, spray nozzles, water cock) in the pressure line.

START-UP

Fill the pump

IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the device Dry running will destroy the pump!

  • The pump must be filled with water up to the overflow before each use so that it can draw water immediately.
    1. Open filling screw (1).
    2. Fill with water via the filling screw up to the mark on the pump housing.
    3. Screw in the filling screws (1) again.

OPERATION

Switching the pump on

  1. Open all shut-off devices (valve, spray nozzle, water cock) in the pressure line.
  2. Insert the plug of the mains cable into the power socket.
  3. Switch on the pump at the on / off switch (4).

IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the pump!
A closed pressure line can result in damage to the pump!

  • Do not allow the pump to run against a closed pressure line.

Switching the pump off

  1. Switch the pump off at the on / off switch (4) after use.
  2. Close all the shut-off devices in the pressure line.

CAUTION!
Danger of injury from hot water
After extended use against the closed pressure side (>10 min.), the water in the pump can become very hot and may escape un-controlled!

  • Disconnect the pump from the mains supply and allow the pump and water to cool down.
  • Put the pump into oper-ation again only after all the faults have been remedied!

The risk of injury from hot water can arise in the event of:

  • Incorrect installation,
  • Closed pressure side,
  • a lack of water in the suction line.

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the pump from the mains supply and allow the pump and water to cool down.
  2. Check the pump, installation and water level.
  3. Put the pump into operation again only after all the faults have been remedied!

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Flushing the pump
After conveying swimming pool water containing chlorine or fluids that leave residues, the pump must be flushed out with clear water.

Remove blockages

  1. Disconnect the pump from the mains supply and secure to prevent restarting.
  2. Disconnect suction line from pump inlet.
  3. Connect pressure line to the water line.
  4. Allow water to run through the pump housing until the blockage is removed.
  5. Switch on the pump briefly to check whether it runs smoothly.
  6. Put the pump into operation as described.

STORAGE

  1. Drain suction and pressure line.
  2. Unscrew drain plug and allow the water to drain out of the pump.
  3. Screw in the drain plug again and store pump and accessories in a frost-proof place.

NOTE
If there is the danger of frost, the system must be completely drained and the pump must be stored in a frost-proof place.

DISPOSAL

Electrical and electronic appliances do not belong in household waste, but should be collected and disposed of separately.
The packaging, device and accessories are made of recyclable materials, and must be dis-posed of accordingly.

HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

DANGER!
Danger of electric shock.
When working on the pump, there is the risk of receiving an electric shock.

  • Disconnect the mains plug before correcting any malfunc-tions!
  • Faults in the electrical system must be rectified by a quali-fied electrician.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Engine does not run. Impeller blocked Remove dirt from the suction area.

Clean through the opening on the back of the motor housing using a suitable tool.
Thermal protection switch has switched off.| Wait until the thermal protection switch on the pump switches on again. Take note of the maximum temperature of the conveying me- dium. Have the pump checked.
No mains power.| Check fuses, have the power supply checked by a qualified electrician.
Pump running but does not feed.| Water level too low.| Submerge the suction hose deeper.
Air in pump housing.| Fill the pump.
 | Pump drawing in air.| Check all connections and the cover on the filter for leaks.
 | Blockage on the suction side.| Caution!
 |  | Risk of burns from hot
 |  | water!
 |  | Remove dirt from the suction area.
 | Pressure line closed off.| Caution!
 |  | Risk of burns from hot
 |  | water!
 |  | Open the pressure lone.
 | Pressure hose kinked.| Extend the pressure hose.
Malfunction| Possible cause| Remedy
---|---|---
Delivery rate too low| Pressure hose kinked.| Extend the pressure hose.
Hose diameter too small.| Use a hose with a bigger diameter.
Blockage on the suction side.| Remove dirt from the suction area.
Feed head to high.| Observe max. feed head, see tech- nical data!
Suction head too large.| Check suction head, observe max. suction head → see technical data.

NOTE
In the event of a malfunction which you cannot rectify, please contact our Customer Service department.

AFTER-SALES / SERVICE
In the event of questions of warranty, repair or spare parts, please contact your nearest AL-KO Service Centre.
These can be found on the Internet at: www.al-ko.com/service- contacts

GUARANTEE
We will resolve any material or manufacturing faults on the appliance during the legal warranty period for claims relating to faults, in accordance with our choice either to repair or replace. The legal warranty period is determined by the legislation of the country in which the appliance was purchased.

Our warranty promise applies only if

  • These operating instructions are heeded
  • The appliance is handled correctly
  • Original spare parts have been used

The guarantee excludes

  • Paint damage that can be attributed to normal wear and tear
  • Wear parts that are marked with a frame xxxxxx (x) on the spare parts card

The warranty becomes void in the case of

  • Unauthorized repair attempts
  • Unauthorized technical modifications
  • Non-intended use

The guarantee period commences with purchase by the first end user. The date on the proof of pur-chase is decisive. In the event of a guarantee claim, please take this guarantee declaration and the ori-ginal proof of purchase, and contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre. This statement does not affect the purchaser’s statutory claims for defects against the vendor.

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