Esotec Rimini plus Operating Manual

Usage instructions

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Solar pump kit “Rimini plus”

hese instructions relate ONLY to this product and contain important informa-

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tion for using the product for the first time. Please keep these instructions for
later reference and should always accompany the product in the event of trans-

erence to a new user.

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. Introduction

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Dear Costumer, thank you for purchasing the solar pump kit.

ith this solar pump kit you purchased a product manufactured according to the cur-

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ent state of technology.

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This product fulfils all requirements of the valid European and national regula­tions. The conformity was proved. The relevant declarations and documentati-

n are deposited with the manufacturer.

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o maintain this state and guarantee a safe operation, you as the user will have to fol-

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low this operating manual!

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2. Safety Instructions

- In case of damages caused by not following
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ill expire! We exclude liability for any

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ue to safety and admission reasons (CE) it is not allowed to arbitrarily reconstruct

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nd/or change the solar pump kit.

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herefore, please keep to the operating manual.

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The accident prevention rules of the association of the industrial trade cooperative

ssociation for electric plants and working material are to be considered in industrial

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environments.

consequential damages!

- We exclude liability for property or

personal damages caused by inappropriate

andling or not following the safety instructions.

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- In these cases any guarantee rights will expire.

3. Proper use according to manufacturer
specifications

The pump system is conceived for outdoor use in garden ponds. Depending on

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he sunlight exposure on the solar module, the integrated rechargeable batteries

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are charged and the pump forces the corresponding volume of water.

- Direct sunlight is required for the pump to function.

- During start-up, the integrated rechargeable batteries can be discharged

partially and the pump may not force any water in the Battery mode.
Please charge the batteries for a day in sunlight and keep the pump swit­ched off during the charging period.

- The pump system is extremely easy to install. No tool is required to install it.

The system requires full sunlight exposure on the solar module for the pump to
start.

- The pump should not be used to pump drinking water.

- The output can be altered by attaching a regulator to the pump.

- The size of the rising pipe can be reduced to avoid a possible disturbing gurg-

ling.

- To stop the pump safely, you must either switch the pump off or disconnect the

cable connection between the solar module and the pump.

4. Installation and start-up

The pump system consists of the following components:

1 piece solar module with rechargeable batteries, wall-, floor- and mast holder, 1
piece submersible pump in a plastic casing with 5 m connecting cable, 4 rising
pipes and 4 water nozzles.

1. Unwind the connecting cable of the pump fully.

2. Insert the rising pipes in the pump and then set one of the desired sprinklers on

the rising pipe.

3. Place the pump in the pool on a few stones. Avoid a location that is directly on

the pond floor, as far too much dirt is sucked in through the pump here and it
gets polluted very fast.

4. Now insert the plug of the pump into the socket at the end of the cable of the

solar module and screw the cap tightly.
Place the solar module in a sunny, shade-free place facing the south. The
module can also be screwed to a wall, plugged into the earth with the help of a
ground spike or installed on a railing or a mast (see pictures).

Note: Do not use force while inserting the plug into the socket. The front side of the
solar module can break.

Caution: Risk of injury! A broken module cannot be repaired and must be disposed
of in an environment-friendly manner

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ote: For further installation instructions, please refer to the manual of the water

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pump.

The solar pump system has different adjustment options and modes of opera-

ion. These can be set with the help of two slide switches located on the rear

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side of the solar module.

Switch positions:

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OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Note: Because of the higher operating voltage, the output of the pump is more in

the Direct mode without the batteries than in the Battery mode.

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Battery mode!

Pump runs in the battery mode. The in-built recharge­able batteries are charged when there is abundant

unlight. In shade, the pump is operated by the current

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in the rechargeable batteries till the exhaustive-disch-

rge protection device switches off the pump!

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Direct mode!

The pump runs directly, depending on the sunlight
exposure. The rechargeable batteries are not charged.

he pump does not function in shade or in areas

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where the sunlight is inadequate.

Charging position!

The pump does not operate! The rechargeable batte­ries are charged, depending on the sunlight exposure.

Off! (during winter)

Module and pump off! The rechargeable batteries are
not charged!

5. Replacing the rechargeable batteries

The capacity of the rechargeable batteries starts to decline after one or two years
and they must be replaced. The rechargeable batteries are available in the market
or can be purchased from the manufacturer.

1. Unscrew the three screws on the rear side of the solar module and remove the
cover.

2. Take out the rechargeable batteries from the holders.

3. Insert the new rechargeable batteries with correct polarity and shut the housing
in the reverse sequence.

Note: Consumed rechargeable batteries must be disposed in an environment­friendly manner and should not be disposed with household garbage. Your dealer is
legally obliged to take back the old rechargeable batteries.

6. Care and maintenance

To maintain efficiency, the pump and its components must be washed with hot
water, depending on the level of water pollution.

Instructions on the care and maintenance of the pump can be taken from the
pump manual.

Wipe the solar module clean with a soft, light, slightly wet cloth occasionally.

Note: Before starting work on the pump, please switch the system off or disconnect
the plug of the pump from the socket of the solar module.

7. Problems

Solar pump does not run:

- In Direct mode:

- In Battery mode:

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Too little sunshine. Place module facing the south!

­The pump is clogged. Clean according to the pump manual!

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- Check the plug-socket connection of the cable

After the winter months, the rechargeable batteries must be charged

­in a charging device, but they must be replaced once every two years

- The rechargeable batteries are discharged. Wait for sunlight and
witch the module to the “Charging position” or to the “Direct mode”

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refer to Point 4).

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The pump is clogged. Clean according to the pump manual!

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- Check the plug-socket connection of the cable.

ump always switches on and then off:
In Battery mode:

- The rechargeable batteries are exhausted and the sunlight is not
dequate for Direct mode operation. This is an extreme situation and

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he electronics toggles permanently between operation and

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eactivation. Switch the module to the “Charging position” or to the

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“Direct mode” (rechargeable battery is not charged in this case!) and

hen wait for sunshine.

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8. Winter months

In case of frost , the pump system must be stored at a warm place. Clean the pump
with lukewarm water before storage. Switch the system “off” (refer to Point 4) and

emove the rechargeable batteries from the battery compartment. To avoid total

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ischarge through self-discharging, charge the rechargeable batteries once every

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four weeks with a battery charging device.

9. Technical data

Disposal instruction for electronic devices:

Dear customer, if you do not want to use the article any more, please dispense with
it in accordance with the current provisions.

nformation is available at the community office.

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Manufacturer, Spare Parts Service, Consulting:

esotec GmbH

Gewerbegebiet Weberschlag 9
D-92729 Weiherhammer
Tel.-Nr: [phone]
Fax.-Nr: [phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]
Internet: www.esotec.de

Hersteller Art.-Nr: 101708

Copyright, esotec GmbH

Solar pump system Rimini plus

System voltage:

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Solar module

- Rechargeable batteries: 5 x 1,2 V/ 1300 mAh NiMh-Mignon
Nominal capacity:

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- Nominal voltage: 6

- Nominal current: 3

- No-load voltage: 7,7 V

- Short-circuit current: 460 mA

- Protection type: IP 44

- Temperature range: -30°C to +75°C

Water pump:

- Operating voltage: 6 to 9 V DC

- Current consumption (at 6 VDC): ca. 180 mA

- Max. pump lift (at 6 VDC): ca. 0,6 m

- Delivery rate (at 6 VDC): ca. 175 l/h

- Protection type: IP 68

- Operating temperature range: +4 to +40°C

- Dry run: No

Note: Due to the higher operating voltage, the delivery rate of the pump is more in
the Direct mode without batteries than in the Battery mode.

Note: Protect the pump against frost!

In the cold winter months, the pump must be taken out of water and kept at a warm
place along with the solar module.

6 VDC

2,5 Wp

,7 V
50 mA

10. Safety instructions:

DANGER for children! Keep children away from the small components (rising pipe

and sprinkler) that can be swallowed and from the packaging material. Danger of
suffocation exists!

WARNING against the danger of tripping! Lay the connecting cable in such a
way that it does not cause people to trip!

CAUTION material damages! If you setup the solar module without the holder,
please ensure that it is stable. The solar module can be damaged if it topples over
or a foreign body collides with it.

Battery take-back

- Batteries must not be discarded into domestic waste.

- The consumer is legally required to return batteries after
use, e.g. to public collecting centers or to battery distribu­tors.

- Contaminant-containing batteries are labeled with the sign
“crossed-out trashcan“ and one of the chemical symbols.
Used batteries should be disposed environmentally friendly
and should not be discarded into domestic waste. Your
dealer is legally required to take back old batteries.

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