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GARDENA Submersible Pump 5000 S 2. For Your Safety
Welcome to the garden of GARDENA ... Residual-current device According to DIN VDE (German Electrical Engineers’ Associa-
tion) 0100, submersible pumps may only be used in swimming
Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe pools, garden ponds, and fountains if the pump is operated via a
the notes given. Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with residual-current device with a residual-current rating of ≤ 30 mA.
the submersible pump, its correct use, and the notes on safety. The pump must not be operated
when there are persons in the swimming pool or garden pond.
For safety reasons, children under 16 as well as persons not For safety reasons we recommend that you always operate
familiar with these operating instructions should not use this the submersible pump via a residual-current device (DIN VDE
submersible pump. 0100-702 and 0100-738).
v Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. v Please contact your electrician.

In Austria In Austria, according to ÖVE B / EN 60 555 part 1 to 3, pumps

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Contents 1. Applications Range of Your GARDENA Submersible Pump . . 10
2. For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 which are used in swimming pools and garden ponds, and
equipped with firm power cable should be fed via an ÖVE
3. Initial Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
approved isolating transformer – rated voltage must not exceed

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4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 230 V.
5. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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6. Trouble-Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 In Switzerland In Switzerland mobile appliances which are used outdoors,
7. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 must be connected via a residual-current device.

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8. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mains power According to DIN VDE (German Electrical Engineers’ Associa-
9. Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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tion) 0620, mains power cables must not have a smaller cross-
section than the rubber-sheathed cables of the designation
H05 RNF. The cable length must be at least 10 m.
1. Applications Range of Your GARDENA Submersible Pump

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Data indicated on the type plate must match technical data of
the mains supply.
Intended use GARDENA Submersible Pumps have been designed for private v Take care that the electrical connections are made within dry
use around your house and garden. They are predominantly desti- area, protected from flooding.

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nated for drainage after flooding, transfer of liquids, draining con- Protect plug and power cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
tainers, taking water from wells and shafts, draining boats and

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yachts as well as for water aeration and circulation for a limited v Don’t use the power cable for plugging off.
period of time. The power cable or the float switch must not be used for mount-
ing or relocating the pump. For submerging or lifting / securing
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Liquids to be pumped Liquids which can be handled by the GARDENA Submersible the pump, fix a rope to the pump’s carrying handle.
Pump are the following: clean and slightly contaminated water Extension cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620.
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(max. particle size 5 mm), swimming pool water (prerequisite
is the recommended dosage of additives) and soapy water. Visual check v Before operating the pump, first make a visual check, if there
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The pump is fully submersible (waterproof sealed) and can be is any damage of the pump (esp. regarding power cable and
immersed in the liquid down to a depth of 9 m. plug).
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v Observe the minimum water level and the max. delivery

Please note The GARDENA Submersible Pumps are not designed for height (see 8. Technical Data).
continuous operation (e.g. continuous circulating opera- A damaged pump must not be used.
tion) in a pond. Your pump’s life will be shortened corre-
spondingly by such operation. v In case of damage, please have the pump checked by our
Corrosive, easily combustible or explosive substances GARDENA Service Centre.
(e.g. gasoline, petroleum, nitro thinner), fats, oils, salt-water During manual operation, the pump must be switched off as
Manual operation
and waste water of toilets and urinals must not be pumped. soon as all the liquid has been pumped away.
The temperature of the liquid handled should not exceed
35 °C. v Observe the pump at all times during manual operation.

Notes on use v Clear the outlet line before use.

Dry-running operation causes increased wear and is to be
avoided. Therefore, in manual operation the pump must be
immediately unplugged when water fails to flow.

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Connecting the hose : The universal fitting 7 allows you to connect all the hoses listed
Avoid running of the pump for more than 10 min. against closed in the previous table.
delivery side of the pump.
1. Cut off nipples of the universal fitting 7, which are not needed,
Sand and other abrasive substances cause increased wear and to match the hose connection.
reduce the pump’s output.
2. Screw the universal fitting 7 onto the pump.
Take care that the pump is located where the inlet openings at
3. Connect the hose to the universal fitting 7.
the suction base are obstructed neither completely nor partly.
We recommend that you secure 38 mm (1 1/ 2 ”) and 25 mm (1”)
Stand the pump on a brick if using in a pond.
hoses additionally with a GARDENA Hose Clip Art. No. 1591.
Thermal motor protector The pump is automatically switched off on overheating by Only for 13 mm (1/ 2”) hose :
the built-in thermal motor protector. After having cooled down, The universal fitting 7 can also be equipped with a GARDENA
the motor automatically switches on again (see 6. Trouble 7 Regulator Valve Art. No. 977 so that the contents of the out-
Shooting). let line do not flow back through the pump after pumping.
The Regulator Valve can be ordered from GARDENA Service.
Automatic deaerating The automatic deaerating valve eliminates any air pockets in

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valve the pump. If the water level drops below the vent valve, some
water flows penetrates outside through the vent valve 4. 4. Operation
This is not a defect of your pump, but serves to deaerate the
pump.

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To ensure that the pump draws the water out, the water to be
drained must be at least 45 mm deep.

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4 Automatic operation : The float switch 5 turns the pump on automatically when the
water level exceeds the cut-in height and the water is pumped out.

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The float switch 5 turns the pump off again as soon as the water
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level falls below the cut-out height.
1. Stand the pump on a firm surface – or –
use a rope attached to the carrying handle 2 to immerse the

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3. Initial Operation pump in a well or shaft.
During automatic operation, ensure that the float switch 5
13 mm (1/ 2 ”)
3 can move freely.
Hose diameter 15 mm (5 / 8”) 25 mm (1”) 38 mm (1 1/ 2 ”) 2. Plug the power cable 1 into a mains socket.

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19 mm (3 /4”)
Adjusting the Cut-in and Cut-out Height :
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The maximum cut-in height and minimum cut-out height (see
5 8. Technical Data) can be adjusted.
a v Push the cable of the float switch 5 into the float switch lock 3.
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b 6 Do not select a cable length that is too long or short to ensure
that the float switch can turn on and off properly.
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• The shorter the length of cable between the float switch 5
and the float switch lock 3, the lower the cut-in height and the
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Hose connection higher the cut-out height.

of universal fitting 7 5
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Manual The pump remains in constant operation because the float switch
operation : is bypassed.
Hose connection Cut off topmost Do not cut off Cut off top two
nipple at a. any nipples. nipples at b. 1. Stand the pump on a firm surface – or –
1 use a rope attached to the carrying handle 2 to immerse the
The following connection kits are required for 13 mm to 19 mm pump in a well or shaft.
connections: 2. Plug the power cable 1 into a mains socket.
13 mm (1/ 2 ”): GARDENA Pump Connection Set, Art. No. 1750 2 3. Fix float switch 5 vertically above the pump (with the cable
15 mm (5/ 8 ”): GARDENA Tap Connector, Art. No. 902, and
at the bottom).
Standard Hose Connector, Art. No. 916
As long as the float switch is positioned vertically above the
19 mm (3 /4 ”): GARDENA Pump Connection Set, Art. No. 1752
pump, the pump will operate regardless of the water level.
Best results in delivery capacity are achieved when using 38 mm
The residual water height of approx. 5 mm is only reached
(1 1/ 2 ”) hoses.
during manual operation since the float switch turns off the
pump during automatic operation before this water level is
reached.

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5. Cleaning Attention ! Repairs on electrical parts should only be done by our
GARDENA Service Centres.
The pumps are virtually maintenance-free.
If you have any problems with your Pump, please contact our Service.
Flushing the Pump : After having pumped chlorinated swimming pool water or other
liquids leaving residues, the pump should be rinsed with clear
water.
7. Storage
Cleaning the suction Warning ! Electric shock !
base and turbine : A Risk of injury due to electric shock.
Frost-free storage Store the pump away from frost before the first frost sets in.
V Disconnect the pump from the mains before clean-
9 6 8 ing the suction base and turbine.

1. Unscrew the 3 Phillips screws 8 and pull the suction base 6

off the pump. 8. Technical Data

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2. Clean the suction base 6 and the turbine 9.
3. Reinstall the suction base 6 and screw in the Phillips screws 8. Type 5000 S (Art. No. 1778)
Rated power 200 W

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For safety reasons a damaged turbine 9 can only be ex-
changed by the GARDENA Service Centre. Max. delivery capacity 5,000 l / h

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Max. pressure 0.5 bar

6. Trouble-Shooting Max. delivery height 5m

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Max. submersion depth 9m

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Problem Probable cause Remedy Flat suction down to approx. 5 mm

Pump is running, Air cannot escape, since v Open pressure line Contaminated water with

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but doesn’t deliver. pressure line is closed. (e.g. kinked pressure pipe). particle size of max. 5 mm

Air locks in the suction base. v Wait for max. 60 seconds Power cable 10 m H05 RNF
until the pump deaerates Pump connection 38 mm (1 1/ 2 ”) / 25 mm (1”) graduated nipple,

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automatically over the vent option GARDENA Water hose Plug-in-system
valve. If necessary, switch
Min. water level for operation 45 mm

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off and start it again.
Weight approx. 4.0 kg
Turbine clogged. v Disconnect plug and clean
turbine (see 5. Cleaning). Max. media temperature 35 °C
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When starting the pump, v Submerge pump deeper. Mains voltage /
water height falls below the mains frequency 230 V / 50 Hz
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min. water level.
Min.cut-in height 380 mm
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Pump doesn’t start or Thermal overload switch has v Disconnect plug and clean Min./ max. cut-out height 100 mm / 140 mm
suddenly stops during switched the pump off due turbine (see 5. Cleaning).
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operation. to overheating. Observe max. media temper- Noise level L WA 46 dB (A)

ature of 35 °C. 1) Measuring method according to EN 60335 -1

No power. v Check fuses and electric

connections. Cut-in / Cut-out height The cut-in and cut-out height varies.
Dirt particles are jammed v Disconnect plug and clean The residual water depth (draining in the flat position down
in the suction base. suction base (see 5. Clean- to approx. 5 mm) is only reached during manual operation
ing). (see 4. Operation).
Pump runs, but output Suction base is clogged. v Disconnect plug and clean
suddenly decreases. suction base (see 5. Clean- Safety and The GARDENA Submersible Pump is manufactured in accordance
ing). Approval with the current electrical safety regulations of the Appliance
Safety Law (GSG) and inspected by the TÜV (German institution
for technical surveillance).

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Performance characteristics
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m bar EU Certificate of Conformity
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The undersigned
GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH · Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 · D-89079 Ulm
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hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the unit indicated below is in accordance with the
harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards.
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This certificate becomes void if the unit is modified without our approval.
2 0.2 Description of the units : Submersible Pump
Types : 5000 S
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Art. No. : 1778
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EU directives : Machinery Directive 98 / 37/ EC
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 / 336 / EC
l/h Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC

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Directive 93 / 68 / EC
Harmonised
9. Service European standards : EN 292 -1 Ulm, 29.05.2001

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EN 292 - 2
Warranty GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (from date of EN 60335 -1

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purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit EN 60335 - 2 - 41
that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under
Year of CE marking : 2002 Thomas Heinl

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warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge
Technical Dept. Manager
if the following conditions apply:

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• The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping
with the requirements of the operating instructions.
• Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have

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attempted to repair the unit.
The turbine is a wearing part and is not covered by the guar-antee.
This manufacturer’s guarantee does not affect the user’s existing

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warranty claims against the dealer / seller.

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If you have any problems with your pump, please contact our
Customer Service or return the defective unit together with
a short description of the problem directly to one of the
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GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.

Product Liability We expressly point out that, in accordance with the product
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liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units
if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original
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GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were

not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised
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specialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.

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Mentone, Victoria 3194 NE13 6DS АО АМИДА ТТЦ

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София 1797 Long Mile Road Spain

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