Problem
Pump runs, but the suction
action doesn't take place
Pump motor runs,
but delivery capacity
or pressure suddenly
decreases
Pump motor doesn't start
or suddenly stops
5000/5; 6000/6 inox:
Pump delivers and
LED flashes orange
5000/5; 6000/6 inox:
Pump switches off and
the LED shines red
For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA service department.
Repairs must only be carried out by GARDENA service departments or specialist
dealers authorised by GARDENA.
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Possible Cause
Leaky screw fitting
at the filler
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cap
.
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Air cannot escape, since delivery
side is closed or remaining water
is in the pressure hose.
The waiting time wasn't
observed.
Suction filter or backflow prevent-
er in the suction hose clogged.
Too high suction height.
In case of any other difficulties concerning the suction action,
use GARDENA Suction Hoses with Backflow Preventer
(see point "8. Available accessories") and fill in the liquid to
be pumped over the filler cap
Suction filter at the suction
hose is sucked free.
Suction filter or backflow
preventer clogged.
Leaks at suction side.
Impeller blocked.
No power.
Circuit breaker has switched off
the motor due to overheating /
overload.
Electric failure.
The flow sensor is dirty.
No supply of fluid to be
pumped for approx. 5 minutes /
leakage on the suction side.
The pump ran for approx.
5 minutes against the closed
delivery side.
Remedy
v Check seal (replace if neces-
sary) and tighten connection
securely (do not use pliers).
v Open shut-off valves
(e. g. nozzle) in the delivery
line, empty the delivery hose
or disconnect it from the
pump during priming.
v Switch on the pump and wait
up to 5 min.
v Clean the filter or the back
flow preventer.
v Reduce suction height.
before operation.
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v Reduce flow rate on the
delivery side with a control
valve, e.g. GARDENA
art. no. (2)977.
v Clean filter or back-flow
preventer.
v Eliminate leak.
v Release impeller.
v Check fuses and electric
connections.
v Ensure sufficient cooling /
ventilation and clean the
impeller chamber.
v Send the pump to one
of our GARDENA Service
Centres.
v Clean the flow sensor.
v Establish supply of fluid to
be pumped/check suction
line and re-start pump.
v Open the delivery side and
re-start pump.