AquaMax Eco Classic 17500 - Water pump OASE - Free user manual and instructions

Type of product	Pond water pump
Brand	Oase
Model	AquaMax Eco Classic 17500
Connection voltage	220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Max. power consumption	170 W
Max. delivery capacity	17 400 l/h
Max. delivery head	3.7 m
Protection rating	IP68 (dustproof and waterproof up to 4 m)
Max. immersion depth	4 m
Connection, suction side	Thread G1 1/2, hoses Ø 25/32/38 mm
Connection, discharge side	Thread G2, hoses Ø 25/32/38 mm
Max. particle diameter	8 mm
Filter inlet surface area	810 cm²
Service water temperature	+4 to +35 °C
Ambient temperature (dry installation)	+4 to +30 °C (convection) / +4 to +40 °C (forced cooling)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	280 × 230 × 140 mm
Power cable length	10 m
Weight	5.3 kg
Allowable water values	pH 6.8–8.5; hardness 8–15 °dH; free chlorine <0.3 mg/l; temperature +4 to +35 °C
Main functions	Pumping for filters, waterfalls, streams; submerged or dry installation; automatic EFC control; dry-run protection; for particles up to 8 mm
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean at least 2 times/year with clear water and a soft brush; use PumpClean or detergent without vinegar or chlorine for limescale
Safety	Residual current device (RCD) 30 mA max; do not use in a natural swimming pool; distance ≥0.2 m from pacemakers
Wear parts	Operating unit (rotor block) and bearing; replace through an authorized OASE dealer
General information	Instructions available in 22 languages; OASE after-sales service; do not dispose of with household waste

Frequently Asked Questions - AquaMax Eco Classic 17500 OASE

How to install the AquaMax Eco Classic 17500 pump?

The pump can be installed submerged (in water) or dry (out of water). For submerged installation, place it horizontally on a stable support, covered with at least 10 cm of water. For dry installation, remove the filter housing and connect hoses to the inlets and outlets. Make sure the pump is stable and protected from sunlight.

Can I use this pump in a natural swimming pool?

No, use in a natural swimming pool is prohibited. The pump is designed for ponds, basins, waterfalls and streams. Never use it in a pool or body of water intended for swimming due to risk of electrocution.

What to do if the pump does not start?

First check the mains voltage. Make sure the supply lines are not kinked or blocked. If the rotor block is stuck, clean it or remove obstacles. The pump has an automatic EFC test that can stop it in case of dry running; in this case, submerge the pump or remove the obstacle and then power it on again.

How to clean the pump?

Always unplug the power plug before any intervention. Clean the pump at least 2 times per year with clear water and a soft brush or sponge. For limescale deposits, use OASE PumpClean cleaner or a household detergent without vinegar or chlorine. Rinse all parts thoroughly after cleaning.

What is the maximum allowed water temperature?

The service water temperature must be between +4 °C and +35 °C. For dry installation, the ambient temperature must not exceed +30 °C (natural convection) or +40 °C with forced cooling.

Can I use a speed controller with this pump?

No, the pump must not be connected to a supply with a speed controller. It contains sensitive electronic components that could be damaged. Always use a standard mains socket.

How to store the pump in winter?

Take the pump out of service as soon as the water temperature drops below +4 °C or before the first frost. Clean it thoroughly and store it submerged or filled with water in a frost-free place. Do not immerse the power plug in water.

What is the warranty of the AquaMax Eco Classic 17500 pump?

OASE offers a standard warranty on its products. For precise conditions, please consult an authorized dealer or the OASE after-sales service. The warranty does not cover wear parts such as the operating unit.

What to do in case of pump blockage?

Unplug the power plug. Remove any obstacles in the pipes or rotor. Check the free movement of the rotor block. If the blockage persists, disassemble the pump (see instructions) and clean it. Ensure that particles do not exceed 8 mm.

How to replace the operating unit?

Replacement of the operating unit (rotor block) requires special tools and skills. Entrust it to an authorized OASE dealer or send the pump to OASE. The guide bearing is a wear part that must be replaced at the same time.

USER MANUAL AquaMax Eco Classic 17500 OASE

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AquaMax Eco Classic

2500E, 3500E, 5500, 8500, 11500, 14500, 17500

EN Operating instructions

FR Notice d'emploi

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Environmental Function Control (EFC)

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▶ Disconnect all electrical devices in the water from the power supply before reaching into the water. Otherwise there is a risk of severe injuries or death by electrocution.
This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the unit. Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance under supervision.

Safety information

Electrical connection

- Special regulations apply for electrical installation in outdoor spaces. Only a qualified electrician may perform the electrical installation.

- The qualified electrician has the necessary professional training, knowledge and experience to perform electrical installation in outdoor spaces. The electrician can detect potential dangers and knows how to adhere to regional and national standards, regulations and directives.

- For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.

• Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power supply match.
• Only plug the unit into a correctly installed outlet.
• The device is to be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
• Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-proof).
• Protect open plugs and sockets from moisture.

Safe operation

• Do not use the unit, if electrical lines or the housing are damaged.
• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the appliance should be scrapped.
• The impeller unit in the pump contains a magnet with a strong magnetic field that may affect the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Keep a distance of at least 0.2 m between the implant and the magnet.
• Do not carry or pull the unit by its power cable.
• Route lines in such a way that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
• Never carry out technical changes to the unit.
• Only carry out work on the unit that is described in this manual.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories.
• Should problems occur, please contact the authorised customer service or OASE.

Intended use

Only use the product described in this manual as follows:

• For pumping normal pond water for filter systems, waterfall systems and water course systems.
• While adhering to the technical specifications. (→ Technical data)
• Adherence to the permissible water quality. (→ Permissible water quality)

The following restrictions apply to the unit:

• Do not use in swimming ponds.
• Never use the unit with fluids other than water.
• Never run the unit without water.
• Do not connect to the domestic water supply.
• Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.

- Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.

- According to EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), this is a class A unit. The unit may cause malfunctions in living environments. It is the user's responsibility to take suitable counter-measures.

Product Description

Overview

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1 Inlet 1 (suction side)

- Filter housing

2 Inlet 2 (suction side)

• Connection of the supply line from a pond for dry installation.
• Dry installation requires the pump to be installed without a filter housing.

3 Outlet (pressure side)

- Connection of the return line into the pond (e.g. via a water course).

4 Stepped hose adapter with ball joint for outlet.
5 Stepped hose adapter for inlet 2 (dry installation).
6 Hose clips for fastening hoses on the hose sleeves.
7 Power cable with power plug

Symbols on the unit

The unit is dust-tight and water-tight down to 4 m.

Possible danger for persons with pacemakers.

Protect the unit from direct sunlight.

Do not dispose of the unit with normal household waste.

Read the operating instructions.

Installation variants

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- Variant (a): Submerged pump installation

— The pump is positioned in the pond or basin.

— Water flow via the filter cage.

- Variant (b): Dry pump installation

- The pump is installed without the filter cage outside of the pond or basin but lower than the water level.

— Water flow via a satellite filter or skimmer.

Installation and connection

The pump can be installed submerged (in water) or dry (outside the water).

WARNING

Severe injuries or death due to operation of this unit in a swimming pond. Defective electrical components will electrify the water with dangerous electrical voltage.

▶ Never operate the unit in a swimming pond.

CAUTION

Rotating components in the intake and pressure socket area. Risk of injury when reaching into the sockets.

In particular, observe the following: A unit that has stopped due to overload can start up unexpectedly!

▶ Do not reach into the opening of the intake socket or pressure socket while the power plug is plugged in.
▶ If the sockets are freely accessible during operation, e.g. if no hoses are connected, use a hand guard to secure the sockets. The hand guard is available as an accessory.

Avoid exposing any unit components to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, as this can lead to damage. If necessary, use a protective cover.

Submerged installation of the pump

Connecting

• The larger the hose diameter, the smaller the friction losses in the lines and the better the flow rate.
• The hose diameter must not be limited unnecessarily by a hose sleeve. Shorten the hose sleeve based on the hose diameter, if necessary.

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Installation

• Place the pump horizontally on a stable surface.
• Ensure secure and stable positioning of the pump.
• For muddy or soiled water, we recommend installing the pump or intake-side components (skimmer, satellite filter, base outlet, etc.) above ground level. This decreases intake of particles and increases the service life of the impeller unit.
• Only operate the pump when it is covered in at least 10 cm of water. Otherwise it may draw in air.

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The pull rope allows you to simply pull the pump from the water.

- Fasten the pull rope on the bottom filter casing through the round openings and make a knot.

Install the unit at a dry place

Dry installation requires the pump to be installed without a filter housing.

Conversion

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Connecting

• Hoses or pipes can be connected to the inlet (IN) and outlet (OUT).
• Connections for hoses are part of the scope of delivery. Instructions for their installation can be found below.
• Ensure that the intake-side hose (IN) does not have a smaller diameter than the pressure-side hose (OUT).
• The larger the hose diameter, the smaller the friction losses in the lines and the better the flow rate.
• The hose diameter must not be limited unnecessarily by a hose sleeve. Shorten the hose sleeve based on the hose diameter, if necessary.
• The pump can handle particles with a size of up to 8 mm. Larger particles will clog the pump. We recommend installing a filter or skimmer on the intake side.

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Installation

• Place the pump horizontally on a stable surface.
• Ensure secure and stable positioning of the pump.
• Do not expose the pump to direct sunlight.

- Ensure that the installation site is sufficiently ventilated to prevent overheating of the pump.

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Commissioning/start-up

NOTE

The unit will be destroyed if it is operated with a dimmer. It contains sensitive electrical components.

▶ Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.

NOTE

Never allow the pump to run dry. Otherwise the pump may be destroyed.

▶ Only operate the pump when it is submerged or flooded.

Switching ON/OFF

• Switching on: Plug the power plug into the outlet.
  – The unit switches on immediately.
• Switching off: Pull the power plug from the outlet.

Environmental Function Control (EFC)

When started up and then every 20 ... 40 minutes the pump automatically performs a pre-programmed self-test (Environmental Function Control (EFC)). The pump detects if it is running dry / clogged or submerged. The pump shuts down automatically after 60 to 120 seconds if it runs dry/is blocked. In the event of a malfunction, disconnect the power supply and "flood the pump" or remove the obstacle. Afterwards, the unit can be restarted.

Maintenance and cleaning

CAUTION

Risk of injury due to unexpected start-up. Internal monitoring functions may switch off the unit and automatically reactivate it.

▶ Disconnect the power plug before carrying out any work on the unit.

NOTE

Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions. These agents can damage the housing, impair the function of the device and harm animals, plants and the environment.

▶ If possible, clean the unit with clear water and a soft brush or a sponge; remove stubborn dirt with the aid of the recommended cleaning agents.

Dismantling the unit

• Pull the power plug and remove all connections.
  • Dismantle the unit as shown in the figure.

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• Reassemble the unit in reverse order.
• During assembly check that

- the pump is fastened in the holder.

- the power cable is guided out through the groove on the housing and is not significantly kinked or pinched.

Cleaning the device

i Clean the unit as required but at least twice per year.

- When cleaning the pump, pay particular attention to the impeller unit and the pump housing.

- Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits:

— Pump cleaning agent PumpClean from OASE.

— Vinegar- and chlorine-free household cleaning agent.

• After cleaning, thoroughly rinse all parts in clean water.

Replacing the impeller unit

NOTE

The impeller unit is guided in the motor block by a bearing. This bearing is a wear part and should be changed at the same time as the impeller unit.

▶ Changing the bearing requires specialist knowledge and tools. Have the bearing changed by the OASE specialist dealer or send the pump to OASE.

NOTE

The impeller unit contains strong magnets that attract magnetic particles (e.g. iron filings). Any remaining particles can cause irreparable damage to the impeller unit and motor block.

▶ Carefully remove any adhering particles from the impeller unit prior to installation.

• Dismantle the motor block as shown in the figure.
- Use a brush under clear water to clean the components.
- Check all components for damage. Replace damaged or worn components.
• Reassemble the motor block in reverse order.

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Storage/winter protection

Shut down the unit at water temperatures below +4 °C or at the latest when freezing temperatures are expected.

• Thoroughly clean the unit.
- Check the unit for damage and replace damaged components.

- Store the pump immersed in water or filled with water in an environment protected against freezing. Do not immerse the power plug in water!

Malfunction remedy

Malfunction	Cause	Remedy
Pump does not start	No mains voltage	Check the mains voltage.
	Supply lines kinked	Route the supply lines without kinks
	Supply lines blocked.	Check/clean the supply lines
	Impeller unit is blocked	Remove blockage, check impeller unit for ease of movement
Pump does not transport fluid Insufficient delivered quantity	Filter housing clogged	Clean strainer casings
	Excessive loss in the supply lines	Reduce hose length to the necessary minimum, remove unnecessary connection parts, use larger hose diameters
	Impeller unit is running slug-gishly	Check impeller unit for ease of movement
Pump switches off after operating briefly	Water heavily soiled	Clean pump
	Impeller unit is blocked	Remove blockage, check impeller unit for ease of movement
	Pump has run dry	Check/clean supply lines, increase immersion depth (min. 10 cmunder water surface)
	Water temperature too high	Adhere to the maximum permissible water temperature. (→ Technical data)

Technical data

Unit data

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AquaMax Eco Classic			2500 E	3500 E	5500	8500
Connection voltage		V AC 220 ... 240
Power frequency		Hz	50	50	50	50
Max. power consumption		W	23	35	60	80
Max. delivery rate		l/h	2600	3500	5300	8300
Max. pumping head		m	2.2	2.6	2.8	3.2
Protection type			IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
Max. immersion depth		m	4	4	4	4
Suction side	Thread		G1	G1	G112	G112
	Hose connection	mm	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38
Pressure side	Thread		G1	G1	G112	G112
	Hose connection	mm	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38
Max. grain size of coarse dirt		mm	8	8	8	8
Filter inlet area		cm^2	810	810	810	810
Water temperature (sub-merged installation)	During operation	°C	+4... +35	+4... +35	+4... +35	+4... +35
	Outside of opera-tion	°C	+4... +35	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35
Ambient temperature (dry installation)	During operation and convection	°C	+4 ... +30	+4 ... +30	+4 ... +30	+4 ... +30
	During operation and forced cool-ing	°C	+4 ... +40	+4 ... +40	+4 ... +40	+4 ... +40
Dimensions	Length	mm	280	280	280	280
	Width	mm	230	230	230	230
	Height	mm	140	140	140	140
Length of connection cable		m	10	10	10	10
Weight		kg	2.8	3.0	3.2	4.4

AquaMax Eco Classic			11500	14500	17500
Connection voltage		V AC		220 ... 240
Power frequency		Hz	50	50	50
Max. power consumption		W	100	135	170
Max. delivery rate		l/h	11000	13600	17400
Max. pumping head		m	3.3	3.4	3.7
Protection type			IP68	IP68	IP68
Max. immersion depth		m	4	4	4
Suction side	Thread		G1 12	G1 12	G1 12
	Hose connection	mm	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38
Pressure side	Thread		G2	G2	G2
	Hose connection	mm	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38	25, 32, 38
Max. grain size of coarse dirt		mm	8	8	8
Filter inlet area		cm ^2	810	810	810
Water temperature (submerged installation)	During operation	°C	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35
	Outside of operation	°C	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35	+4 ... +35
Ambient temperature (dry installation)	During operation and convection	°C	+4 ... +30	+4 ... +30	+4 ... +30
	During operation and forced cooling	°C	+4 ... +40	+4 ... +40	+4 ... +40
Dimensions	Length	mm	280	280	280
	Width	mm	230	230	230
	Height	mm	140	140	140
Length of connection cable		m	10	10	10
Weight		kg	5.0	5.0	5.3

Permissible water quality

Fresh water, pond water

pH value		6.8 ... 8.5
Hardness	°dH	8 ... 15
Free chlorine	mg/l	<0.3
Chloride content	mg/l	<250
Salt content	%	<0.4
Overall dry residue	mg/l	<50
Temperature	°C	+4 ... +35

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Wear parts

- Impeller unit

Disposal

NOTE

Do not dispose of this unit with household waste.

▶ Dispose of the unit by using the return system provided for this purpose.
▶ Should you have questions, please contact your local disposal company. They will give you information on how to correctly dispose of the unit.
▶ Render the unit unusable by cutting the cables.

AVERTISSEMENT

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- Variante (a) : Installer la pompe immergée

Environmental Function Control (EFC)

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- Variant (a): Pomp ondergedompeld opstellen

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- Variante (a): Posicionamento da bomba dentro do tanque

— A bomba deve ser posicionada no tanque ou na piscina.

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- Variant (a): Plassere pumpe nedsenket

— Pumpen plasseres i dammen eller bekken.

— Vanninntak via filterkurven.

- Variant (b): Plassere pumpe tört

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- Variant (a): Installera pumpen nedsänkt

— Pumpen placeras i dammen resp. bassängen.

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• Napravo sestavite v obratnem vrstnem redu.
• Pri sestavljanju preverite, da je

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- Varijanta (a): Pumpu postaviti pod vodom

— Pumpa se postavlja u ribnjak odn. bazen.

— Potiskivanje vode preko filtarske košare.

• Varijanta (b): Pumpu postaviti na suhom

— Pumpa se postavlja bez filtarske košare izvan ribnjaka odn. bazena, ali ispod razine vode.

— Potiskivanje vode preko pumpe filtra ili skimera.

Environmental Function Control (EFC)

Pumpa prilikom stavljanja u pogon, a zatim tijekom rada svakih 20 ... 40 minuta automatski obavlja unaprijed programiranu samoprovjeru (Environmental Function Control (EFC)). Pumpa prepoznaje radi li pritom na suho, je li blokirana ili uronjena. U slučaju rada na suho ili blokiranja, pumpa se automatski isključuje nakon otprilike 60 do 120 sekundi. U slučaju neispravnosti prekinite dovod elektroenergije i „potopite pumpu“ ili uklonite prepreku. Nakon toga možete uređaj ponovno staviti u pogon.

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- 方式（a）：在水下安装泵

- 将泵放置在池塘或水槽中。

- 通过过滤筐输水。

- 方式（b）：在干燥环境下安装泵

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先不要将电源插头插入插座！

安装

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• 以相反顺序组装好设备。
• 组装时请检查

- 泵是否固定在托架中。