User Manual

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Information about these operating instructions
Welcome to OASE Living Water. You made a good choice with the purchase of this product PondoVac 3.
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.
Please strictly follow the enclosed instructions to ensure safe and correct handling of the product.
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 meas-
ures 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 meas-
ures are not taken.
Important information for trouble-free operation.
Scope of delivery
Figure (A) Number Description
1 1 PondoVac 3 Sludge suction unit
2 1 13 ft (4 m) suction hose
3 1 8 ft (2.5 m) drain hose
4 1 Inlet distributor
6 1 Extension tube, transparent
7 4 Extension tubes, plastic (PP)
8 1 Dirt catcher bag
9 Set of tools
a 1 Universal tool
b 1 Thread algae tool
c 1 Wet suction tool
d 1
1 Operating instructions
Intended use
PondoVac 3 , in the following text termed unit, is restricted to draw out pond sludge. This also applies to all other
components being part of our scope of delivery. The attendant filter is only suitable for fluids. Taking in of dust or dirt
will lead to its destruction.
The unit is only intended for private domestic use, not for commercial purposes or rental.
Never use the unit to collect flammable or toxic substances
− (e.g. benzene, asbestos, asbestos dust, copier toner),
− volatile substances,
− acids,
− hot or glowing ash,
− dust, sand or similar dirt.
Hazard in explosive environments
The unit is not explosion protected. Never use the unit in the presence of explosive dust, fluids or vapours!
Use other than that intended
This unit can be dangerous and cause harm to persons if not used in accordance with these instructions. Any use not
in accordance with these instructions or modification(s) to the unit will void the limited warranty.
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