EHEIM AIR 500 Mode D'emploi page 12

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4. Commissioning
Attention! Electrocution!
▶ Before all assembly and disassembly work, remove the mains plug.
▶ Please note that the minimum distance between the pond aerator and pond bank must be no less
than 2 m (⌦C).
▶ Please note the maximum immersion depth of the air stones (AIR500 max. 2.20 m/AIR1000 max.
2.80 m) (⌦C).
▶ The air stones should be above the pond floor. If the air stones are too close to the pond floor, then
the floor will be disturbed.
1. Shorten the hoses ② to the desired length with scissors (⌦A).
2. Connect the hoses to both connections on the pond aerator ① respectively.
3. Install a check valve in each hose ③.
▶ Install the check valve as close as possible to the pump.
▶ Please note the installation direction!
4. Connect the air stones ④ to the hose ends.
The pond aerator has two connections for the operation of two air stones. If you only want to operate one
air stone, you can join the two connections with the Y-connector (⌦B1). Alternatively, you can also operate
several air stones via the Y-connector (⌦B2).
5. Operation
Switching on the pond aerator
Attention! Electrocution!
▶ Place the pond aerator at a minimum of 2 m from the pond bank.
1. Place the pond aerator on a stable surface.
2. Place the air stones above the pond floor.
3. Insert the pond aerator's mains plug in the mains socket. Attention: The pond aerator starts
immediately!
Switching off the pond aerator
1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
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