Florabest FGPA 1000 A1 - Manual (Page 6)

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your new purchase.
You have decided in favor of a high-quality pro-
duct. The operating instructions are a part of this
product. They contain information of importance
for your safety, for the use of the product and for
its disposal. Before you use the product, acquaint
yourself with all the information concerning its
operation and safety. Use the product only as
described and only for the listed areas of applica-
tion. If you hand on the product to other people,
give them all the documentation as well.
2. Safety regulations

Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instruc-
tions.
Any errors made in following the safety regu-
lations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instruc-
tions in a safe place for future use.
Protect yourself and your environment from risks
and accidents by taking the appropriate precauti-
onary measures.
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This equipment is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with limited physi-
cal, sensory or mental capacities or those with
no experience and/or knowledge unless they
are supervised by a person who is responsib-
le for their safety or they have received inst-
ructions from such a person in to how to use
the equipment safely. Children must always be
supervised in order to ensure that they do not
play with the equipment.
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Keep the plastic packaging out of the reach of
babies and children.
Risk of suffocation!
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The operator is responsible for the safety of
other people in the work area.
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Before starting, a test must be carried out by a
specialist to ensure that the required electrical
safety measures are in place.
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Caution!
In stagnant water bodies, garden ponds,
swimming ponds and their surrounding areas
the pump may only be used with an earth-
leakage circuit breaker with an actuating ra-
ted fault current of up to 30 mA (as stipulated
in VDE 0100 parts 702 and 738).
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The pump is not designed for use in any kind
of swimming pools and paddling pools or in
other bodies of water in which people or ani-
mals may be present during its operation.
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It is prohibited to operate the pump if a per-
son or animal is in the danger zone. Ask your
electrician!
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Always inspect the equipment visually before
using it. Do not use the equipment if safety
devices are damaged or worn. Never disable
any safety devices.
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Use the equipment only for the purposes indi-
cated in these original operating instructions.
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You are responsible for safety in the operating
area.
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If the power cable for this machine is dama-
ged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or the manufacturer’s after-sales service or by
similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
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The voltage of 230 V alternating voltage spe-
cified on the rating plate of the pump must be
the same as the mains voltage.
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Never use the power cable to lift, transport or
secure the pump.
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Ensure that the electrical plug connections are
in areas that are not at risk of flooding and
protect them from moisture.
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Always pull out the power plug before doing
any work on the pump!
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Do not expose the pump to a direct jet of
water.
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The operator is responsible for complying with
local safety and installation regulations (ask
an electrician if you are in any doubt).
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The user is required to take suitable measures
(e.g. installing an alarm system or a reserve
pump, etc.) to prevent damage arising as a
result of flooded rooms in the event of faults
with the pump.
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In the event of a failure of the pump, repair
work may only be carried out by an electrici-
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