PondoCompact 300iL - Pump Pontec - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PondoCompact 300iL Pontec

GB Operating instructions

FR Notice d'emploi

Technical line drawing of electrical components including a transformer, switch, and power plug (no text or labels)

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PondoCompact 300 / PondoCompact 300i

Technical diagram of a mechanical device with labeled parts 1, 2, and 5, showing internal components and wiring.

PondoCompact 300iL

Technical diagram of an electrical component with labeled parts including a motor, cable, and terminal block

PCT0008

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1. 2. MIN MAX

PCT0005

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Diagram illustrating two electrical grounding or safety scenarios with warning symbols and grounding points

PondoCompact 300iL

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E PondoCompact 300iL 1. PCT0007

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Information about these operating instructions

You made a good choice with the purchase of this product PondoCompact.

Prior to commissioning the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit.

Ensure that all work on and with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions.

Adhere to the safety information for the correct and safe use of the unit.

Keep these instructions in a safe place! Please also hand over the instructions when passing the unit on to a new owner.

Symbols used in these instructions

The symbols used in this operating manual have the following meanings:

Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltage

This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Risk of personal injury caused by a general source of danger

This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Important information for trouble-free operation.

Reference to one or more figures. In this example: Reference to Fig. A.

Reference to another section.

Product Description

PondoCompact pumps are designed for water features.

• PondoCompact 300i: Suitable for indoor use.
• PondoCompact 300iL: Suitable for indoor use, with integrated lighting.
• PondoCompact 300: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
• Simple regulation of the water volume.
• 13 mm (½") hose connection.

Delivery scope and unit configuration

☐ A	PondoCompact		Description
	300/300l	300IL
	Quantity	Quantity
1	1		1	Motor	housing
2 1 1	Pump casing with outlet
3	-		1	Halogen	lamp
4	-		1	Plug-in	transformer
5	2		2	Suction	cups

Intended use

PondoCompact, referred to in the following as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:

• For operation with clean water.
  • Operation under observance of the technical data.

The following restrictions apply to the unit:

• Do not use in swimming ponds.
• Never use the unit to convey fluids other than water.
• Never run the unit without water.
• Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
• Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
• Do not connect to the domestic water supply.

Safety information

Hazards to persons and assets may emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not in accordance with its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.

This unit can be used by children from the age of 8 and by persons with physical, sensory or mental impairments or lack of experience and knowledge, as long as they are supervised or instructed on how to use the unit safely and are able to understand the potential hazards. Do not allow children to play with the unit. Do not allow children to clean or maintain the unit without close supervision.

Hazards encountered by the combination of water and electricity

• The combination of water and electricity can lead to death or severe injury from electrocution, if the unit is incorrectly connected or misused.
• Prior to reaching into the water, always switch off the mains voltage to all units used in the water.

Correct electrical installation

• Electrical installations must meet the national regulations and may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
- A person is regarded as a qualified electrician, if, due to his/her vocational education, knowledge and experience, he or she is capable of and authorised to judge and carry out the work commissioned to him/her. This also includes the recognition of possible hazards and the adherence to the pertinent regional and national standards, rules and regulations.
- For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
- The unit may only be connected when the electrical data of the unit and the power supply coincide. The unit data is to be found on the unit type plate or on the packaging, or in this manual.
- Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA by means of a fault current protection device.
- Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use.
- Ensure that the power connection cable cross section is not smaller than that of the rubber sheath with the identification H05RN-F. Extension cables must meet DIN VDE 0620.
- Protect the plug connections from moisture.
- Only plug the unit into a correctly fitted socket.

Safe operation

• Never operate the unit if either the electrical cables or the housing are defective!
• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.
• Route cords/hoses/lines in a way that they are protected against damage, and ensure that they do not present a tripping obstacle.
• Only open the unit housing or its attendant components, when this is explicitly required in the operating instructions
• Only execute work on the unit that is described in this manual. If problems cannot be overcome, please contact an authorised customer service point or, when in doubt, the manufacturer.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
• Never carry out technical modifications to the unit.
• The power connection cables cannot be replaced. When the cable is damaged, the unit or the component needs to be disposed of.
• Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water!
• Keep the socket and power plug dry.

Important! The unit is equipped with a permanent magnet. The magnetic field may affect the function of pacemakers.

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Installation and connection

Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.

Possible consequences: Death or serious injuries due to operation of this unit in a swimming pond.

Protective measures:

- Do NOT use this unit in a swimming pond.

- Adhere to national and regional regulations.

How to proceed:

□ B

1. Set the flow rate:

Turning the socket clockwise: Increases the flow rate.

- Turning the socket counterclockwise: Decreases the flow rate.

1. Fit the hose onto the outlet.

□ C

1. Install the pump fully submerged.

- Ensure that the maximum permissible submersion depth of 1m is not exceeded

- Route the power cable so that it forms a loop below the power socket.

NEVER allow the pump to run dry!

Possible consequences: The pump will be destroyed.

Protective measures:

- Ensure that the pump is always fully submerged in the water.

• Regularly check the water level.

- Switching on: Insert the power plug into the socket.

- The unit switches on immediately.

- Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.

Remedy of faults

Malfunction	Cause	Remedy
	No mains voltage Check the mains voltage The unit does not start up
	Impeller unit blocked Clean
Insufficient fountain height	Regulator closed too far Adjust regulator
	Pump casing or impeller unit soiled, hose blocked	Clean
	Hose defective Replace
	Hose kinked Route hose in a straight line
	Impeller unit worn Replace impeller unit

Maintenance and cleaning

Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage.

Possible consequences: Death or severe injury.

Protective measures:

• Electrical units and installations with a rated voltage of U > 12 V AC or U > 30 V DC located in the water: Isolate the units and installations (switch off and disconnect from the power supply) before reaching into the water.
• Isolate the unit before starting any work.
• Secure the unit to prevent unintentional switching on.

If necessary, clean the unit with clear water using a soft brush.

• Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These could attack the housing surface or impair the function.
• In the event of stubborn furring (calcium deposits), a common household cleaner free from vinegar and chlorine can be used. Subsequently, clean the pump thoroughly using clear water.

Replacing impeller unit

How to proceed:

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1. Pull off the pump casing.
2. Pull the impeller unit out of the motor housing.
3. Assemble the pump in the reverse order.

Replacing the bulb

PondoCompact 300iL is equipped with integrated lighting.

How to proceed:

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1. Carefully pull the glass tube from the lamp socket.
2. Pull the defective bulb out of the lamp socket and fit a new bulb.

- Only use approved bulbs: → Technical Data

- Do not touch the bulb with your fingers, use a cloth.

1. Fit the glass tube onto the lamp socket.

- Ensure that the O rings at the lamp socket are clean and undamaged.

Storage

Remove the unit at temperatures below zero degrees centigrade. Thoroughly clean and check the unit for damage.

Store the unit immersed in water or filled with water in a frost-free place. Do not flood the power plug!

Wear parts

The following components are wear parts and are excluded from the warranty:

• Impeller unit
• Bulb

Disposal

Do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste! For disposal purposes, please use the return system provided. Render the unit unusable beforehand by cutting the cables.

Guarantee conditions

PfG grants a 2 year guarantee from the date of sale on proven material and manufacturing faults. Prerequisite for our guarantee is the presentation of the purchase receipt. Our guarantee will become null and void if the unit is misused, electrically or mechanically damaged by inappropriate use and improper repair by non-authorised workshops. Repairs are reserved for workshops authorised by PfG or by PfG itself. In the case of warranty claims, please return the defective unit or part freight paid to PfG together with a description of the fault and the purchase receipt. PfG reserves the right to invoice repair costs. PfG is not liable for transport damage. Any damage must be claimed against the carrier. Further claims of whatever type, especially consequential damage, are excluded. This guarantee does not affect the final customer's claims against the dealer.

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Pos.	PondoCompact 300iL
1	26393
2	15560
3	37817
4	14363

Pos. PondoCompact 300iL 1 26393 2 15560 3 37817 4 14363

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PfG GmbH

Tecklenburger Straße 161

D - 48469 Hörstel

Germany

www.pontec.com

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37616/02-14