Pico Evomag - Pump Ferplast - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pico Evomag Ferplast

• Attention. Pumps are specially designed for use in aquariums and tanks for water movement. It is not a ltration pump. Please refer to your dealer for any other application.

• Please verify that all components of the pump are undamaged before putting it into function. Before any kind of intervention, ALWAYS disconnect electrical supply of the pump and any other appliance placed in the water. Be sure that the voltage of the mains supply corresponds to the voltage shown on the unit’s label.

• The pump is intended for indoor use only in uid with a temperature of max. 35° C (95° F).

• Do not connect to electrical supply if pump is not completely immersed in water.

• Do not connect to electrical supply if pump is missing parts.

• Do not connect to electrical supply if pump is not positioned using the supplied suction-cup + magnet support.

• The cord of this pump cannot be replaced or repaired; in case of damage the entire unit must be substituted.

• Do not cut or pull on the electrical cord.

• Always disconnect from mains gently and make sure hands are dry.

• When in function, make sure that the pump surface is not blocked.

• When in function, make sure that the pump does not take in sand, as this could seriously 6 Englishdamage the unit and void the guarantee (read carefully the maintenance paragraph).

• Due to the high attraction level between the magnets in the support, keep out of reach of children.

• Avoid attaching the magnets directly to one- another.

• Make sure you hold the magnets from the sides and avoid placing hands, ngers in between.

• At a distance up to 5 cm (1,97 inches) the magnets attracts metal objects and other magnets with a high force: to prevent injuries, avoid closeness with blades, sharp objects or other magnets.

• The magnet can cause permanent damage to electrical devices or articles that are aected by a magnetic eld such as pacemakers, credit cards, or keys: always maintain them at a minimum distance of 30 cm (12 inches).

• When not in use, always place the carton separator between magnets.

• If exposed to temperature higher than 50° C (122° F) the magnets can lose part or all the attracting power.

• Always clean the aquarium side before placing the suctions cup+ magnet support: any dirt on the surface might prevent the suction cup from attaching properly and the pump might slip on the bottom of the aquarium causing damage to things and itself.

• Please keep these instruction in a safe and dry place. English 7• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years. IMPORTANT - Within the European Union, a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, documentation or packaging indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in the regular household waste stream, in compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EC and with current local regulations. The product must be disposed of at recycling centres or authorised waste disposal centres for electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance with current legislation in the country where the product is found. Incorrect disposal of this type of waste can have a negative impact on the environment and human health, caused by the potentially hazardous substances produce by electrical and electronic equipment. Correct disposal of these products will also contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. Further information is available from the product retailer, the competent local authorities and national manufacturer’s organisations. INSTALLATION ATTENTION: PLEASE VERIFY THAT ALL COMPONENTS OF THE PUMP ARE UNDAMAGED BEFORE PUTTING IT INTO FUNCTION. BEFORE ANY KIND OF INTERVENTION, ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OF THE PUMP AND ANY OTHER APPLIANCE PLACED IN THE WATER. BE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE MAINS SUPPLY CORRESPONDS TO THE VOLTAGE SHOWN ON THE UNIT’S LABEL. IN ORDER TO PREVENT NOISE AND DISTURBANCE CAUSED BY VIBRATION WE SUGGEST TO POSITION THE PUMP AVOIDING LATERAL CONTACT WITH THE AQUARIUM GLASS OR IN AN UPWARD POSITION ON THE BOTTOM.

• Unwind the electric cable.

• Insert the rotation sphere of the base in the proper slot on the suction cup-magnet support. - Fig. 2/2a -

• Immerse the pump completely and turn it in a vertical position in order to allow any air to come out of the impeller chamber.

• Attach the pump with the internal part of the suction cup + magnet support to the aquarium side as desired - Fig. 3/3a - (remember to clean the surface before attaching the support).

• Holding with one hand the pump attached inside the aquarium, place the external part of the magnetic support on the outside of the aquarium at a distance of approx. 10 cm (3.93 inches) from the centre of the internal support. Slowly move the external support until you feel the attraction between the magnets and place them so that the centres are on the same axis. - Fig. 4/4a -

• Direct the water ow as desired.

• Connect to electrical supply. 8 EnglishREGULATION The ow is regulated through the control knob, built in the rotor chamber, where the water suction is also located. -g. 6-. MAINTANEANCE ATTENTION: BEFORE ANY KIND OF INTERVENTION, ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OF THE PUMP AND ANY OTHER APPLIANCE PLACED IN THE WATER.

• Regular cleaning and maintenance will guarantee the pump better and longer performance.

• With one hand hold the pump assembly, with other hand remove the external magnet to release. (use the appendix on the outside of the suction cup to help you in this operation).

• Disassemble as shown. - Fig. 5/5a -

• Clean the impeller assembly removing deposits with a soft brush. Do not use detergents or solvents.

• Reassemble everything in reverse order, make sure the notches on the pump chambers correspond and that the shaft is placed correctly.

• In case of abnormal noise and /or reduced performance caused by sudden changes in electricity supply, it is sucient to restart the pump. GUARANTEE This product, all its parts and accessories are covered by warranty within the limits provided for in this paragraph and the legal regulations currently in force. The guarantee only covers manufacturing defects and includes the repair or replacement of the product free of charge. The guarantee does not cover damage and/or defects caused by carelessness, wear, unsuitable usage not complying with the instructions and warnings in this manual, accidents, tampering, incorrect use, bad repair work or purchases not accompanied by a scal receipt.