BA-EN-HydroStar V3.1 page 5
2.1.5 Proper use
Note: The devices described here are electrical equipment for use in swimming pools and other
pools and may only be used under the following conditions:
Exceptions: The manufacturer has designed the product specifically for other applications and
ambient conditions.
The counterflow unit
• ...must only be used for the intended purposes and those confirmed in the shipping
documents.
• ... must only be operated under the operating conditions stipulated in the operating
instructions and within the power limits.
• ... is a component for use in privately-used swimming pools with a salt content <0.4% (See
Note below)
• ... complies with the valid standards and regulations.
Improper use
• Use in potentially explosive areas
• Use in harsh environments (acids, gases, vapours, dust, oil)
• Use in a sewage area
• Use of the turbine above water
Improper enviroment
• Observe the surrounding material (filling material) of the installation shaft
• Depending on the filling material, the installation shaft must be protected
• When using filler material with high chloride and sulfate fractions, the stainless steel housing
must be protected against these damaging substances with a PE film (protective film)
Note
The HydroStar is a component for use in swimming pools with a salt content <0,4%. It’s forbidden to
put the salt into the swimming pool within a radius of 2 meter around the HydroStar. For applications
with a salt content >0,4% contact company Binder.
2.1.6 Operating conditions
Control box:
Ambient temperature: 0° C to +50° C
Site altitude: up to 1000 m above sea level
Turbine:
Water temperature: +5° C to +40° C
Immersion depth: 0.30m to 1.00m below the surface of the water