Air 500 - Air pump EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Air 500 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. Explanation of symbols and notes 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. Note with useful information and tips. Reference to a 󰘰gure, in this case, reference to 󰘰gure A You are prompted for an action.

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used: ‧ for water aeration ‧ in compliance with the technical data ‧ do not use for commercial or industrial purposes ‧ do not use in swimming ponds ‧ do not immerse in water or other liquids ⌦A10 English

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 can be used by children aged from 3 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 under- stand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Electrical safety ‧ The electrical installations must comply with the international and na

tional erection speci󰘰cations. ‧ The appliance is to be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) ‧ having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 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). ‧ The safety distance of the appliance to the water must be at least 2 m. ‧ 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 the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly quali󰘰ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.11 English ‧ 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. ‧ WARNING: Unplug or switch o󰘯 all appliances in the aquarium or pond before carrying out maintenance. 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. ‧ 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 pond!12 English

Attention! Electrocution! ▶ Before all assembly and disassembly work, remove the mains plug. ▶ Please note that the minimum distance between the pond aerator and pond bank must be no less than 2 m (⌦C). ▶ Please note the maximum immersion depth of the air stones (AIR500 max. 2.20 m/AIR1000 max.

▶ The air stones should be above the pond 󰘱oor. If the air stones are too close to the pond 󰘱oor, then the 󰘱oor will be disturbed.

1. Shorten the hoses ② to the desired length with scissors (⌦A).

2. Connect the hoses to both connections on the pond aerator ① respectively.

3. Install a check valve in each hose ③.

▶ Install the check valve as close as possible to the pump. ▶ Please note the installation direction!

4. Connect the air stones ④ to the hose ends.

The pond aerator has two connections for the operation of two air stones. If you only want to operate one air stone, you can join the two connections with the Y-connector (⌦B1). Alternatively, you can also operate several air stones via the Y-connector (⌦B2).

Switching on the pond aerator Attention! Electrocution! ▶ Place the pond aerator at a minimum of 2 m from the pond bank.

1. Place the pond aerator on a stable surface.

immediately! Switching o󰓐 the pond aerator

1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.13

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 assures functionality of the pond aerator over a long period. Cleaning the 󰄈lter The air duct and 󰘰lter must be checked approximately every 8 weeks and cleaned according to the degree of soiling. To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the mains plug.

2. Push the 󰘰lter cover upwards out of the housing (⌦D1).

3. Clean the air duct underneath with a brush.

4. Remove the 󰘰lter from the 󰘰lter cover (⌦D2).

5. Clean the 󰘰lter under running water.

6. Install the 󰘰lter and 󰘰lter cover again in reverse order.

Attention! Electrocution! ▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug. Faults Possible cause Remedy Pond aerator does not pump No mains voltage ▶ Check the mains voltage ▶ Check the supply line Mains plug is not inserted ▶ Insert the mains plug in the mains socket Pond aerator pumps, but there is no air from the air stones Check valve is incorrectly installed ▶ Install the check valve in the correct installation direction Air stones are submerged too deep in the pond ▶ Please note the maximum instal

creases Air duct/󰘰lter soiled ▶ Clean the air duct and the 󰘰lter Water is not clear Air stones are too close to the pond 󰘱oor ▶ Place the air stones higher above the pond 󰘱oor. For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.14 English

1. Clean the appliance

2. Store the appliance in a frost-proof place.

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 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.