VAC40 - Vacuum Cleaner EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Pond sludge vacuum, wet/dry vacuum
Brand	EHEIM
Model	VAC40
Type	5360
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power	1300 W
Weight	8.5 kg
Protection rating	IPX4 (protected against water splashes)
Protection class	II
Maximum immersion depth	1.2 m
Maximum working height	1.5 m
Minimum distance from pond edge	2 m
Sound pressure	75 dB(A)
Operating mode	Automatic (cycle 50s on / 20s off) or continuous manual
Tank capacity	Approximately 30 L
Included filters	Blue sponge filter, pleated paper filter
Included accessories	Suction hose (4 parts), pond nozzle, brush nozzle, flat nozzle, connector, dirt collector, drainage hose
Use	Cleaning pond bottoms and natural pools, wet or dry vacuuming
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of the sponge filter and dirt collector
Repairability	Repairs exclusively by EHEIM customer service
Warranty	According to EHEIM conditions

Frequently Asked Questions - VAC40 EHEIM

What is the difference between automatic and manual mode?

The automatic mode (symbol "—") alternates between 50-second suction cycles and 20-second pauses for drainage. The manual mode (symbol "==") runs continuously until you stop it.

Can I use the vacuum to completely empty a pond?

No, the device is designed for bottom cleaning but not for completely emptying a pond, pool, or container.

What types of waste can I vacuum?

You can vacuum sludge, plant debris, and other pond dirt. Prohibited for flammable, explosive, toxic substances, salt water, or drinking water.

How to install the device near the pond?

Place the device on a flat surface, at least 2 meters from the pond edge. Form a drip loop on the cable to protect the plug from moisture.

What if the device does not start in automatic mode?

Check that the switch is in automatic position (\—). The device has a 10-second delay before starting. Ensure the plug is properly connected and the container is not full.

How to clean the filter?

For the sponge filter: rinse with clean water. For the pleated paper filter: shake or replace. Do not use aggressive chemicals.

Can I use the vacuum without filter?

No, never use the device without the appropriate filter (sponge for wet, paper for dry). This could damage the motor.

What is the maximum immersion depth of the nozzle?

The maximum depth is 1.2 meters. The working height must not exceed 1.5 meters.

How to empty the tank in automatic mode?

In automatic mode, the device stops every 50 seconds to empty the tank via the drainage hose. Ensure the drainage hose is not blocked.

What if the float does not work?

Check that the float is clean and undamaged. If the tank is full and suction does not stop, immediately turn off the device and empty the tank.

USER MANUAL VAC40 EHEIM

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Translation of the original operating manual Pond sludge suction cleaner VAC40, type 5360

1. 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 appliance is of protection class II.

IPX4 The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against splashing water.

The appliance fulfils the requirements of the EN 60335-2-2 and EN 60335-2-69 standard.

The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual:

DANGER!

The symbol indicates imminent danger from 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.

☒A Reference to a figure; in this case, reference to figure A

You are prompted for an action.

Type label

EHEIM VAC40 Made in Italy 220-240V 50/60Hz 1300W IPX4 EHEIM GmbH & Co. KG Plochinger Straße 54 73779 Deizisau Germany Type 5360XXX Series YYWW01 8,5 Kg Serial No. 8.227.0013-ODL-0000

2. Areas of application

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

• The appliance is used to clean the ground surfaces of garden and swimming ponds.
· The appliance can be used as a wet and dry suction cleaner.

The following limitations apply to the appliance:

· do not use for commercial or industrial purposes
- do not use together with caustic, inflammable, aggressive or explosive substances, salt water or drinking water

3. Safety information

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

• Do not let the appliance packaging get into the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle it, as hazards can arise (danger of suffocation!). Keep away from animals.
• 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.
• When the appliance is operating, make sure that the suction nozzles are not held to sensitive parts of the body, such as the eyes, mouth or ears.

· Never leave the appliance unsupervised when it is in 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.
· Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre.
- Do not carry or pull the appliance by the mains cable or hose.
- Pull on the plug and not on the cable or appliance in order to disconnect from the power supply.
· Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
- 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 are no persons in the water!
- Prior to its use, the appliance must have been correctly assembled with all parts.
- When cleaning, do not submerge the appliance in water or clean it with a water jet.
- Only place the appliance on an even surface.
- Only move the appliance on an even surface.
- Never use the appliance to empty ponds, tubs, containers, swimming pools etc.
- Never use the appliance to suck up inflammable (e.g. ash or soot from fireplaces, barbecue grills etc.), explosive, poisonous or harmful substances.
- Do not use any aggressive solvents or cleaning agents.
- If the appliance tips over, switch it off immediately and remove the mains plug. Only then can the appliance be correctly set back up.
- Before sucking up liquids, check the functionality of the float. When sucking up liquids with a full container, the suction opening is closed via a float and the suction process is disrupted. In that case, switch off the appliance immediately and disconnect it from the power supply and

empty the container. Regularly check that the float (device to limit the water level) is clean and does not show any signs of damage.

· This appliance shall be stored indoors only.
- If liquid or foam escapes, immediately switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.
- Never use the appliance without the appropriate filter.

- When setting up the appliance, maintain a safety distance of a minimum of 2 m (6' 7") to the pond or pool.

· Acoustic pressure Lpa 75 dB(A)

- 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.

- Before emptying the container or carrying out maintenance work on the appliance, remove the mains plug from the socket.

- 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). The usage of extensions, electrical plug connections and adapters that do not comply with the applicable regulations is FORBIDDEN!

- 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.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an EHEIM service centre.

- Never use the appliance with a damaged mains cable. Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture and wetness. A drip loop must be formed with the mains cable. This prevents any water running along the cable to the mains socket, which would result in a short-circuit.

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

4. Commissioning

Assembly type 5360 (☒C)

1. Connect the metal bracket ① to the container base.
2. Tighten with both screws from below (◆ size 5).

Switch illustration ③

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Automatic mode for pond or pool floor cleaning

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Continuous operation as wet/dry suction cleaner.

5. Usage as pond sludge suction cleaner, type 5360 (☒A/D)

• Ensure that the appliance is switched off. Switch⑬ in position (0) = OFF.
  ▶ Never use the appliance without the appropriate filter.

Assembling the appliance (☒D)

1. Open both closing brackets ④ on the container ⑧ and remove the motor head ②.
2. Pull the blue filter foam ⑤ over the suction cage ( ) and put the motor head ② back onto the container ⑧.
3. Close the appliance once again with the aid of both closing brackets ④.
4. Remove the plug ⑦ on the container base.
5. Fix the outlet hose ⑬ to the container outlet and put the strainer ⑭ over the end of the outlet hose (⊗D).
6. Put the suction hose ⑨ into the intake nozzle ⑥ on the top of the container.
7. Connect the pipe sections ⑪ (up to 4 sections) to the connection piece ⑩ according to the water depth and put the pond suction nozzle ⑫ (used for the suction of pond sludge, plant residue etc.) on the pipe end.

▶ Observe the max. immersion depth of 1.2 m and the max. working height of 1.5 m (☒G).

Operation

• When setting up the appliance, maintain a minimum distance of 2 m to the bank or pool edge (☒G).
  ▶ Ensure that there are no people in the water.
• Ensure that the dirty water can flow out of the outlet hose without any problems and is aimed in the direction in which the dirty water should flow.

Procedure

1. Insert the mains plug in the socket.
2. Guide the suction pipe ⑨ into the water until you touch the bottom with the pond suction nozzle ⑫.
3. Operate the switch ③ of the appliance in the position (→) automatic mode.

ATTENTION: The appliance switches on with a 10-second delay in order to align the pond suction nozzle into the desired position within this time.

1. Following a working interval of approx. 50 seconds, the appliance switches off for approx. 20 seconds so that the filled container can empty itself again. The appliance now continues to work in these time intervals.
2. Regularly check the level of contamination of the strainer ⑭ and filter foam ⑤ and clean them if required, following the end of the cleaning task at the latest.

6. Usage as pool floor cleaner, OPTIONAL only with accessories 5360005 (☒B/D)

▶ Ensure that the appliance is switched off. Switch③ in position (0) = OFF.
▶ Never use the appliance without the appropriate filter.

Assembling the appliance

1. Open both closing brackets ④ on the container ⑧ and remove the motor head ②.
2. Pull the blue filter foam ⑤ over the suction cage (☒D) and put the motor head ② back onto the container ⑧.
3. Close the appliance once again with the aid of both closing brackets ④.
4. remove the plug ⑦ on the container base.
5. Fix the outlet hose ⑬ to the container outlet and put the strainer ⑭ over the end of the outlet hose (⊗D).
6. Put the suction hose ⑨ into the intake nozzle ⑥ on the top of the container.
7. Connect the pipe sections ⑪ (up to 4 sections) to the connection piece ⑩ according to the water depth and put the desired suction nozzle ⑱, suction nozzle ⑱ with brush insert ⑲ or pool floor suction nozzle ⑰ on the pipe end.

▶ Observe the max. immersion depth of 1.2 m and the max. working height of 1.5 m (☒G).

Operation

- When setting up the appliance, maintain a minimum distance of 2 m to the bank or pool edge (☒G).

▶ Ensure that there are no people in the water.
- Ensure that the dirty water can flow out of the outlet hose without any problems and displays the direction in which the dirty water should flow.

Procedure

1. Insert the mains plug in the socket.
2. Guide the suction pipe ⑨ into the water until you touch the bottom of the suction nozzle ⑫.
3. Switch the appliance to the position ( automatic mode.

ATTENTION: The appliance switches on with a 10-second delay in order to align the pond suction nozzle into the desired position within this time.

1. Following a working interval of approx. 50 seconds, the appliance switches off for approx. 20 seconds so that the filled container can empty itself again. The appliance now continues to work in these time intervals.
2. Regularly check the level of contamination of the strainer ⑭ and filter foam ⑤ and clean them if required, following the end of the cleaning task at the latest.

7. Usage as wet or dry suction cleaner, OPTIONAL only with accessories 5360005 (☒E/F)

• Ensure that the appliance is switched off. Switch⑬ in position (0) = OFF.
  ▶ Never use the appliance without the appropriate filter.

Assembling the appliance (☒D)

1. Open both closing brackets ④ on the container ⑧ and remove the motor head ②.
2. Usage as wet suction cleaner: Pull the blue filter foam ⑤ over the suction cage (☒E) and put the motor head ② back onto the container ⑧.
   Usage as dry suction cleaner: Put the paper filter ⑮ on the suction cage (☒F) and put the motor head ② back onto the container ⑧.
3. Close the appliance once again with the aid of both closing brackets ④.
4. Close the container outlet with the plug ⑦ (☒F).
5. Put the suction hose ⑨ into the intake nozzle ⑥ on the top of the container.
6. Connect the pipe sections ⑪ (up to 4 sections) to the connection piece ⑩ and put the desired suction nozzle (⑯, ⑰, ⑱) on the pipe end, depending on the cleaning task.

▶ Observe the max. immersion depth of 1.2 m and the max. working height of 1.5 m (☒G).

Operation

- When the appliance is operating, make sure that the suction nozzles are not held to sensitive parts of the body, such as the eyes, mouth or ears.

▶ Never use the appliance to suck up inflammable (e.g. ash or soot from fireplaces, barbecue grills etc.), explosive, poisonous or harmful substances.

Procedure

1. Insert the mains plug in the socket.
2. Switch the appliance to the position (==) = manual mode.
   ATTENTION: The appliance is now working in continuous operation.
3. You can now start cleaning.
4. Wet suction: As soon as the collection container has been filled with water, the suction procedure is automatically disrupted by a float. Switch the appliance off at the switch (0) = OFF. Remove the pump head, empty the container. After this, put the pump head back on and close using both closing brackets. Switch the appliance back to the position (≠) manual mode at the switch and continue cleaning.
5. Regularly check the level of contamination of the paper filter ⑮ and filter foam ⑤ and clean them if required, following the end of the cleaning task at the latest.

8. Disposal

As the owner of an electric or electronic appliance, the 2012/19/UE standard from 2012 regarding electric and electronic equipment as well as the national legislation of the EU member states in which this standard is implemented both forbid you to dispose of this product or its electric/electronic accessory components unsorted and in the household waste. Instead of this, please use the free, designated drop-off points.

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Serial No. 8.227.0013-ODL-0000

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