Tetra WP 300 Reliable Aquarium Pump Instruction Manual

Tetra WP 300 Reliable Aquarium Pump Instruction Manual

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WARNING

• This device is suitable for use by children aged 3 and over as well as people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of expe- rience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the device and understand the resultant
• Children must not play with the
• Children must not conduct cleaning or user maintenance activities without
• Switch off and unplug all de- vices in your aquarium before reaching into the
• Do not use the device if the electrical cables or housing are

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Preventing hazardous situations

• Only connect the WP 300 / WP 600 / WP 1000 to a professionally installed plug
• Only connect the WP 300 / WP 600 / WP 1000 to the mains if the local supply voltage corre- sponds to the specifications in the technical
• Protect the power plug from
• Always disconnect the water pump from the mains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance
• Do not allow children to play with small parts as there is a risk of
• The power plug must be freely accessible so that the water pump can be easily and quickly disconnected from the mains in an
• Never make any technical changes to the
• Damaged connection cables cannot be re- Dispose of the device.

Preventing material damage

• Do not bend or crush the mains connection
• The device must not be exposed to
• Only use original spare parts and

Note the symbols on the device

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The manual goes with the WP 300 / WP 600 /
WP 1000 and must be stored for future reference.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Fig. A

1| Pump body
2| Friction bearing, spare part (only for WP 600 / WP 1000)
3| Impeller
4| Pump housing
5| Suction cups (WP 300: 2x, WP 600 and WP 1000: 4x)
6| Flow regulator

INTENDED USE

Only use WP 300 / WP 600 / WP 1000

• for water circulation in aquariums,
• in indoor areas,
• for private use,
• in line with the technical data,
• at water temperatures of +4 °C … +35 °C.

SET-UP

1. B: Fix the suction cups to the underside of the pump body and pump housing.
2. C: Fix the water pump to the aquarium wall or bottom beneath the surface of the water with the suction cups.

INITIAL USE

1. D: Use the flow regulator to adjust to the desired water flow.
2. E: Form a “drip loop” with the mains cable below the socket. This prevents water from running along the cable into the socket.
3. To switch ON the water pump: insert the power supply plug in the
4. To switch OFF the water pump: pull out the

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Before performing any work on the device, remove the plug from the socket to prevent a harmful electric shock.

Clean the water pump/replace the impeller

NOTE

Do not use chemical cleaning agents as these can be harmful to your plants and the environ- ment.

• Only use clean water or special cleaning products for

The water pump must be cleaned regularly. Pull out the plug and remove the water pump from the aquarium. If the impeller in the pump is worn, replace it.

Fig. F

1. Remove the pump housing from the motor
2. Remove the impeller and clean it with a soft brush or replace
3. Perform the procedure in reverse order to reassemble the water

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are unable to rectify any faults yourself, contact your local retailer or Tetra Customer Service.

DISPOSAL

**** The WP 300 / WP 600 / WP 1000 contains electronic components and cannot be disposed of with standard household waste.

• Dispose of the device using the return system for your area so that the raw materials can be
• Cut off all cables prior to disposal to prevent the device from being

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 | WP 300| WP 600| WP 1000|
---|---|---|---|---
Mains voltage| 230| 230| 230| V AC
Rated mains frequency| 50| 50| 50| Hz
Power consumption| 5| 11| 25| W
Max. flow rate| 300| 600| 1000| l/h
Max. head height delivery| 0.5| 1.3| 2.0| m
Protection rating| IP X8| IP X8| IP X8|
Max. immersion depth| 1| 1| 1| m
Recommended for aquaria| 10 – 80| 80 – 200| 200 – 300| l
Length of mains cable| 1.5| 1.5| 1.5| m
Weight| 0.18| 0.34| 0.54| kg

WARRANTY

Thanks to state-of-the-art production technology, premium-quality components and stringent quality controls, the WP 300 / WP 600 / WP 1000 comes with a two-year warranty from the purchase date. Please save your receipt. The guarantee does not cover the following wearing parts:

• Impeller

The warranty shall not apply in the event of im- proper handling, standard wear and tear or inter- ference with the device technology. Your statutory warranty claims remain unaffected. In the event of complaint, please contact your retailer or Tetra: Tetra Technical Support Centre, Postfach 1580, 49304 Melle, GermanySpare parts are available from the Tetra GmbH Service Centre at www.tetra.net.

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