Modul 4000 - Water pump EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Modul 4000 EHEIM

1. General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual ▶ Before using the appliance for the 󰘰rst time, the operating manual must be read fully and under

stood. ▶ 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 appliance has an immersion depth of max. 1 m. The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging. The appliance is certi󰘰ed 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. Risk of personal injury from dangerous voltage The symbol denotes imminent danger causing severe personal injury or death if the corresponding measures are not taken. Risk of personal injury from a general source of danger The symbol denotes imminent danger causing severe personal injury or death if the corresponding measures are not taken. Danger from magnetic 󰄈elds The symbol denotes imminent danger causing severe personal injury or death if the corresponding measures are not taken. Note with useful information and tips. Reference to a 󰘰gure, in this case, reference to 󰘰gure A You are prompted for an action. IP68 ⌦A16 English

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used: ‧ for cleaning garden ponds with and without 󰘰sh ‧ for pumping water ‧ for operating 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 ‧ the water temperature may not exceed 35°C ‧ do not pump caustic, in󰘱ammable, aggressive or explosive substances, salt water or drinking water ‧ do not use in swimming ponds ‧ never operate without a water 󰘱ow

3. 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. ‧ Do not let the appliance packaging get into the hands of children as hazards can arise (danger of su󰘯ocation!). ‧ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe

rience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of some- one 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 per- sons 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.17 English Electrical safety ‧ The electrical installations must comply with the international and na

tional erection speci󰘰cations. ‧ 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 mains connection cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped. ‧ Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture. It is recom- mended to form a drip loop with the mains cable to prevent any water running along the cable to the mains socket. ‧ Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed protective contact mains socket. Safe operation ‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, are 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 centre. ‧ 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 con

nection 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.18 English ‧ Never make technical modi󰘰cations to the appliance. ‧ Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance. ‧ Only operate the appliance when there are no persons in the water! ‧ The appliance has a magnet with a strong magnetic 󰘰eld that can a󰘯ect pacemakers or implanted de󰘰brillators (ICD). Maintain a distance of at least 30 cm between the implant and magnet.

The MODUL4000 interior pond 󰘰lter is ready for operation, complete with 󰘰lter cartridges. 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.

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 water spout or stream. ‧ We recommend fastening the hose with a hose clamp. ‧ Hint: Moisten the hose with water for easier installation.

Placement of the 󰄈lter (⌦E)

1. Place the 󰘰lter on a solid surface as horizontal as possible in the pond so that the 󰘰lter housing is

covered by at least 20 cm of water. Pay attention to the maximum immersion depth (see Technical data). ‧ Do not place the 󰘰lter on the soft substrate. ‧ Ensure that the 󰘰lter housing’s suction openings are open. Open the suction openings with the slider (⌦K). ‧ The 󰘰lter will remain buoyant after being placed in the pond. Weigh the 󰘰lter down with some stones. Adaptation/expansion of the 󰄈lter (⌦J) The 󰘰lter’s lifetime can be increased by installing additional modules to expand the 󰘰lter surface area. The 󰘰lter can be individually adapted to conditions in the pond through the utilisation of container parts.

1. Press on the locks (⌦H1) and separate the 󰘰lter housing(⌦H2).

2. Remove the cover of the desired 󰘰lter housing (⌦I).

3. Insert the 󰘰lter housing until it clicks into place on the 󰘰lter housing.19

English ‧ Ensure that the 󰘰lter housing’s suction openings are facing upward. ‧ When a 󰘰lter has been expanded, take into account its additional weight and the changed weight distribution – hold the 󰘰lter at the handle as well as the longest side (⌦L). Switching on the pump Caution! Material damage. ▶ The pump must never run dry.

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

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

3. BUBBLE water feature nozzle: Turn the insert ② out of the nozzle until the water feature has the

4. 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 o󰓐 the pump

1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

Attention! Electric shock! ▶ Before all maintenance work, remove the mains plug. Caution! Material damage. ▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning. ▶ The appliance components are not dishwasher-proof! The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation. Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the appliance 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.

2. Remove the 󰘰lter from the water (⌦L).

3. Remove the outlet spigot with the hose.

4. Press on the locks (⌦H1) of the 󰘰lter housing and separate it(⌦H2).

5. Remove the 󰘰lter cartridges from the 󰘰lter housings (⌦I).

6. Place the 󰘰lter cartridges under running lukewarm water.20

English ‧ Do not use hot water! ‧ Hint: It is recommended to only clean or replace some of the 󰘰lter cartridges at a time so as not to interrupt the biological 󰘰lter e󰘯ect. ‧ Replace the 󰘰lter cartridges after cleaning for the second or third time.

7. Clean the 󰘰lter housing and connecting parts under running water.

8. Install the 󰘰lter housing again in reverse order.

2. Remove the 󰘰lter from the water (⌦L).

3. Remove the outlet spigot with the hose.

4. Press on the lock (⌦M1) and remove the pump from the grip housing (⌦M2).

5. Loosen and remove the two lateral fastening screws ③ (⌦N).

6. Remove the adapter ② from the motor housing ① .

7. Unscrew the locking ring ④ from the motor housing.

8. Use a screwdriver to carefully prise the pump cover ⑦ uniformly to the front out of the motor hous

9. Pull the impeller ⑥ out of the motor housing.

10. Clean all components under running water.

11. Install the pump again in reverse order.

▶ When assembling, make sure that the bearing bushings ⑤ 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.

Attention! Electric shock! ▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug. Fault Possible cause Remedy Pump does not start No mains voltage ▶ Check the mains voltage ▶ Check the supply line Pump does not pump Mains plug is not inserted ▶ Insert the mains plug in the mains socket Impeller is blocked ▶ Clean the pump Thermal cut-out has activated 1. Remove the mains plug and let the pump cool down.

2. Insert the mains plug again after

approx. one hour. Pump not pumping su󰓑ciently Suction openings are dirty ▶ Clean the suction openings For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.21 English

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-󰘰lled container to avoid starting di󰘲culties in the spring. The mains plug must not be submerged. Disposal When disposing of the appliance, pay attention to the relevant 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 reg

ulations 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 the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The prod- uct packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.