9- GB -Translation of the original Operating InstructionsInformation about these operating instructionsWelcome to OASE Living Water. You made a good choice with the purchase of the product Aquamax 2000, Eco3500, Eco 5500, Eco 8500.Prior to commissioning the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit.Ensure that all work 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 newowner.SymbolsThe symbols used in this operating manual have the following meanings:Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltageThis symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate meas-ures are not taken.Risk of injury to persons due to a general source of dangerThis 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.Intended useAquamax 2000, Eco 3500, Eco 5500, Eco 8500, in the following termed "unit", and all other parts from the deliveryscope may be used exclusively as follows:− For pumping normal pond water for filters, waterfalls and water courses.− 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.Attention! Risk of damage!Ensure that the unit does not take in air or run dry. Do not connect the unit to the domestic water lines.Safety informationThe company OASE has built this unit according to the state of the art and the valid safety regulations. Despite theabove, hazards for persons and assets can emanate from this unit if it is used in an improper manner or not in accor-dance with its intended use, or if the safety instructions are ignored.For safety reasons, children and young persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who cannot recog-nise possible danger or who are not familiar with these operating instructions, are not permitted to use theunit. Keep children under supervision to ensure that they do not play with the unit.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 incorrectlyconnected 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, heor she is capable of and authorised to judge and carry out the work commissioned to him/her. Working as a qualifiedperson also includes the recognition of possible hazards and the adherence to the pertinent regional and nationalstandards, 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 isto 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.- GB -