EHEIM 2500 Water Feature Pump Play User Manual

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Operating manual

Operating manual (translation)
Water feature pump PLAY 1000 / 1500 / 2500 / 3500

General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual

▶ Before using the appliance for the first time, the operating manual must be read fully and understood.
▶ Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location.
▶ Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party.

Symbol explanation

The following symbols are used on the appliance.
The device has an immersion depth of max. x m.
The appliance is of protection class I.
IP68 The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging.
The appliance is certified according to the relevant national regulations and directives and conforms to
EU standards.
The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual.

DANGER!
The symbol indicates imminent danger from the electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
DANGER!
The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in moderate to minor injury or a health risk.
CAUTION!
The symbol indicates the danger of material damage.

Note with useful information and tips.

Typographical conventions
Reference to a figure, in this case, reference to figure A
⌦A
You are prompted for an action.

Application

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used:

• for pumping water
• for operating filter systems, water features, waterfalls, streams, etc.
• for water aeration and circulation
• in compliance with the technical data

The following limitations apply to the appliance:

• do not use for commercial or industrial purposes
• do not pump caustic, inflammable, aggressive, or explosive substances, food, or drinking water
• the water temperature may not exceed 35°C
• do not use in swimming ponds
• never operate without a water flow

Safety instructions

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded.

For your safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are under the supervision of someone responsible for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from said person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Only for European markets: This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised

• Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, is undamaged.

• Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or is damaged.

• Never use the appliance with a damaged mains cable.

• Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service center.

• Do not carry the appliance by the mains cable, and to disconnect from the mains, always pull on the plug and not on the cable or appliance

• Protect the mains cable against heat, oil, and sharp edges. If the connection cable has been laid in the ground or in gravel without an empty conduit, it must not be possible to step on it

• Only carry out the work described in these instructions.

• Never make technical modifications to the appliance.

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

• Only operate the appliance when there is no one in the water!

• The electrical installations must comply with the international and national erection specifications.

• The appliance must be protected by a residual current protection device with a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA.

• Please contact an electrician if there are any questions or problems.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before all work.

• The electrical data of the appliance must match the data of the power mains.
  This data is found on the type plate, the packaging, and in these instructions.

• Extension cables and power distributors must be suitable for outdoor use (protected against splashing water).

• Mains connection cables must not have a smaller cross-section than rubber hose lines with the abbreviation H05RN-F3G0,75.
  Extension cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.

• The main connection cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped.

• Protect the main socket and mains plug against moisture. It is recommended to form a drip loop with the mains cable to prevent any water from running along the cable to the mains socket.

• Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed protective contact mains socket.

‧ The appliance has a magnet with a strong magnetic field that can affect pacemakers or implanted defibrillators (ICD). Maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the implant and magnet.

Commissioning

Installing the water feature nozzle

1. Screw the water distributor ③ onto the pump (⌦B).
2. Screw the telescopic pipe ② onto the water distributor.
3. Push the required water feature nozzle (⌦A) onto the telescopic pipe.

Connecting the hose

1. Use a saw to shorten the outlet spigot to the diameter of your hose (⌦C).
2. Screw the outlet spigot onto the water distributor (⌦D).
3. Connect your hose to the outlet spigot.

‧ The hose connection is only required if the pump should additionally supply a filter or stream.
‧ We recommend fastening the hose with a hose clamp

Operation

CAUTION! Material damage.
The pump must not run dry.
Switching on the pump

1. Place the pump on a solid surface as horizontal as possible in the pond so that the filter housing is covered by at least 20 cm of water.
   Pay attention to the maximum pond depth (see Technical data).

2. Pull the telescopic pipe ① out to the required length (⌦J).

3. Align the telescopic pipe vertically with the ball joint ③.

4. BUBBLE water feature nozzle: Pull the insert ② out of the nozzle until the water feature has the required shape.

5. Insert the mains plug in the mains socket. Attention: The pump starts immediately!

Adjusting the water distribution

1. Regulate the amount of water for the water feature(⌦F) with rotary tap 1 ①.
2. Regulate the amount of water for the hose connection with rotary tap 2 ②.

Switching off the pump

1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

Maintenance

ATTENTION! Electrocution!
▶ Before all maintenance work, remove the mains plug.
CAUTION! Material damage.
▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.
The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation.
Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and secures the functionality of the pump over a long period.

Cleaning the water feature nozzle and telescopic pipe

1. Unscrew the telescopic pipe.
2. Remove the water feature nozzle.
3. Clean the telescopic section and water feature nozzle under running water.

Cleaning the filter housing

1. Take the pump out of the water.
2. Remove the outlet spigot with the hose.
3. Unscrew the telescopic pipe.
4. Open the filter housing by pressing in the two side latches at the same time (⌦G1).
5. Take off the housing cover (⌦G2).
6. Press the unlocking head (⌦H1).
7. Pull the pump forwards out of the guide (⌦H2).
8. Clean the filter housing with a water jet.
9. Install the pump again in reverse order.

When assembling, make sure that the mains cable is guided correctly through the strain relief and the housing opening (⌦l).

Cleaning the pump (1000 / 1500)

1. Open the filter housing (⌦G) and remove the pump (⌦H), see Cleaning the filter housing.
2. Unscrew the locking ring ② from the motor housing ① (⌦K).
3. Use a screwdriver to carefully prise the pump cover ⑤ uniformly to the front out of the motor housing.
4. Pull the impeller ④ out of the motor housing.
5. Install the pump again in reverse order.
   ‧ When assembling, make sure that the bearing bushings ③ are inserted correctly in the pump cover and in the motor housing.
   ‧ When assembling, make sure that the locking ring engages easily when being screwed on.

Cleaning the pump (2500 / 3500)

1. Open the filter housing (⌦G) and remove the pump (⌦H), see Cleaning the filter housing.
2. Unscrew the locking ring ② from the motor housing ① (⌦K).
3. Use a screwdriver to carefully prise the pump cover ⑤ uniformly to the front out of the motor housing.
4. Pull the impeller ④ out of the motor housing.
5. Install the pump again in reverse order.

‧ When assembling, make sure that the lugs on the pump cover engage in the recesses in the motor housing.
‧ Make sure that the impeller is installed complete with the two bearing bushings ③ (⌦F).
‧ When assembling, make sure that the locking ring engages easily when being screwed on.

Clearing faults

ATTENTION! Electrocution!
▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug.

Faults

| Possible cause|

Remedy

---|---|---
The pump does not start| No mains voltage| Check the mains voltage
Check the supply line
The pump does not pump| The mains plug is not inserted| Insert the mains plug in the mains socket
Impeller is blocked| Clean the pump
The thermal cut-out has activated (except PLAY1000)| ‘1. Remove the mains plug and let the pump cool down.
2. Insert the mains plug again after approx. 1 hour.
Pump not pumping sufficiently| The filter housing is soiled| Clean the filter housing

For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.

Decommissioning

Storing and overwintering

1. Take the appliance out of the pond.
2. Clean the appliance
3. Store the appliance in a frost-proof place.

Store the appliance in a water-filled container to avoid starting difficulties in the spring. The mains plug must not be submerged.

Disposal

When disposing of the appliance, heed the respective statutory regulations.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union:
Within the European Union, disposal of electrically operated appliances is governed by national regulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be disposed of with municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centers. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.

Technical data

Reproduction or copying – even parts thereof – only with the express permission of the producer.

EHEIM GmbH & Co.KG
Plochinger Str. 54
73779 Deizisau Germany
Tel. +49 7153/70 02-01
Fax +49 7153/70 02-174
www.eheim.com

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