12GB 3. Initial OperationHose diameter Pump connection13mm (1/2") GARDENAPump Connection Set Art. 175016mm (5/8") GARDENA Tap Connector Art. (2)902GARDENA Hose Connector Art. (2)91619mm (3/4") GARDENAPump Connection Set Art. 1752The pump connection component 1 is already pre-installed bythe manufacturer together with the check valve ßv .v Connect hose via the relevant GARDENA Connection System.Backflow preventer ßv :The backflow preventer ßv prevents the hose from running emptyafter the pump has been turned off or taken out of operation.With a parallel connection of more than one hose or connecteddevices, the GARDENA 2- / 4-Way Valve (Art. 8193 / 8194) canbe used, which is screwed straight onto the pump connectionpiece 1.1. Attach the fastening rope 3 to the handle 4.2. Submerge pump in the fountain or water reservoir via thefastening rope 3.3. Secure fastening rope 3.4. With deep fountains or shafts (from approx. 5m), route theconnection cable 5 along the fastening rope 3 with clips.Thermal protection switch:In the event of an overload, the pump is switched off by thebuilt-in thermal motor protection. After sufficient cooling of themotor, the pump is operational again. 3465ßtThe pump must always be submerged in the fountain or waterreservoir with the fastening rope 3 provided. For the pumpto be primed, the pump must be submerged to the minimumsubmersion depth ßt (see 8. Technical specifications).So that the filter does not become dirty, the pump should befixed at least 30cm above the ground.Pump installation:1ßv19mm (3/4")- / 16mm (5/8") and 13mm (1/2") hoses can beconnected via the GARDENA Connection System.Connect hose via the GARDENAConnection System: