EHEIM THERMO200 Owner's manual

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Translation of the original operating manual

Ice preventer Thermo200

1. General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual

▶ Before using the appliance for the rst time, the operating manual must be read fully and

understood.

▶ Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location.

▶ Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party.

Symbol explanation

The following symbols are used on the appliance:

The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging.

The appliance fulls the requirements of the EN 60335-2-74 standard.

The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual:

DANGER!

The symbol indicates imminent danger from electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

DANGER!

The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!

The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in moderate to minor injury or a health risk.

HOT SURFACE!

The symbol indicates imminent danger due to hot surfaces, which may result in burning.

CAUTION!

The symbol indicates the danger of material damage.

Note with useful information and tips.

Reference to a gure, in this case, reference to gure A

You are prompted for an action.

IPX8

⌦A

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2. Application

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be

used:

‧ to keep the surface of garden ponds ice-free

‧ in compliance with the technical data

The following limitations apply to the appliance:

‧ do not use for commercial or industrial purposes

‧ do not use together with caustic, inammable, aggressive or explosive substances, salt water or

drinking water

‧ do not use in swimming ponds

3. Safety instructions

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance

is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not

heeded.

For your safety

‧ Do not let the appliance packaging get into the hands of children as

hazards can arise (danger of suocation!).

‧ This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 and by per

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sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been

instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the

resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they

are supervised.

‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance,

especially the mains cable and plug, are undamaged.

‧ Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or is damaged.

‧ Never use the appliance with a damaged mains cable.

‧ Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre.

‧ Do not carry the appliance by the mains cable, and to disconnect from

the mains, always pull on the plug and not on the cable or appliance.

‧ Protect the mains cable against heat, oil and sharp edges. If the con-

nection cable has been laid in the ground or in gravel without an empty

conduit, it must not be possible to step on it.

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‧ Only carry out the work described in these instructions.

‧ Never make technical modications to the appliance.

‧ Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance.

‧ Only operate the appliance when there are no persons in the water!

‧ This heater is equipped with a thermal protector. In order to avoid a

hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cu-out, this appliance

must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a

timer, or a separated remote-control system.

‧ Danger of burning! The appliance is very hot during and directly after

operation. Never touch the heating element

b

!

‧ Do not operate the appliance outside of the water.

‧ A hot appliance must never be placed on heat-sensitive surfaces!

‧ After disconnection from the mains, the appliance must be left in the

water for 30 minutes in order to cool down.

‧ The electrical installations must comply with the international and

national erection specications.

‧ The appliance must be protected by a residual current protection device

with a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA. Please contact an

electrician if there are any questions or problems.

‧ If they are not being used, always disconnect all devices in the pond

from the power supply before you install/remove any parts and before

all cleaning and maintenance work.

‧ The electrical data of the appliance must match the data of the power

mains. This data is found on the type plate, the packaging and in these

instructions.

‧ Extension cables and power distributors must be suitable for outdoor

use (protected against splashing water).

‧ Mains connection cables must not have a smaller cross-section than

rubber hose lines with the abbreviation H05RN-F3G0,75. Extension

cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.

‧ The mains connection cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the

cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped.

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‧ Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture

and wetness. A drip loop must be formed with the mains

cable.

This prevents any water running along the cable to the

mains socket, which would result in a short-circuit.

‧ Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed protective contact

mains socket.

4. Commissioning

Assembly (⌦A/B)

1. Plug the heating element

b

into the socket of the oating device

a

.

2. Rotate the heating element in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.

5. Operation

Switching on the ice preventer

WARNING! Burning and re hazards due to hot surfaces.

▶ Do not operate the appliance outside of the water.

▶ Prior to removal, allow the appliance to cool down in the water for at least 30 minutes.

‧ Install the ice preventer before your pond is frozen. If a layer of ice has formed already, do not break

up that layer of ice. That may not only frighten the sh but even kill them. Carefully thaw an opening

with hot water.

‧ Install the ice preventer at the deepest part of your pond.

1. Place the ice preventer in your garden pond.

2. Insert the mains plug in the mains socket.

Attention: The ice preventer is operating immediately!

Switching o the ice preventer

1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

Thermal circuit breaker

The heater is equipped with a thermal circuit breaker as protection against overheating and any associated re

hazards. In the event of the heater being accidentally operated outside the water, it will be switched o. After

diconnecting from the electrical supply, the heater will switch back on automatically after 60 minutes.

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6. Maintenance

Attention! Electrocution!

▶ Before all maintenance work, remove the mains plug.

Caution! Material damage.

▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.

The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation.

Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the appliance over a long

period.

Cleaning

1. Disconnect the ice preventer from the power supply.

2. Allow the appliance to cool down in the water for at least 30 minutes.

3. Take the appliance out of the pond.

4. Clean the appliance with a soft brush under running water.

7. Clearing faults

Attention! Electrocution!

▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug.

Faults Possible cause Remedy

Ice preventer does not heat No mains voltage ▶ Check the mains voltage

▶ Check the supply line

Mains plug is not inserted ▶ Insert the mains plug in the mains

socket

For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.

8. Decommissioning

Storage

1. Clean the appliance.

2. Store the appliance in a dry place.

Disposal

When disposing of the appliance, heed the respective statutory regulations.

Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union:

Within the European Union, disposal of electrically operated appliances is governed by national reg

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ulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment

(WEEE). The appliance may no longer be disposed of with the municipal or household waste. The

appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The prod-

uct packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible

manner and take them for recycling.

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9. Technical data

Type THERMO200

Rated power 200 W

Pond size 5 m

2

Dimensions (H × W × D) 322 × 160 × 160 mm

Cable length 10 m

Media temperature max. –20°C

Mains voltage/frequency 220 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz

10. Spare parts

See page 2.

Item Designation THERMO200

a

Floating device

7427930

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