DESCRIPTIONS AND FEATURES
Your Pondmax pond pump has been manufactured
with advanced technology to provide you with the
best quality pump for your pond or waterfeature.
• Pondmax pumps are suitable for use in many
different applications including; fountains,
water features, either submersible or inline.
• Pondmax pumps are a magnetically driven
centrifugal pump, therefore they cannot pump
from a lower level when used inline.
• Your Pondmax pump has a single moving
part (an impellor set) therefore enabling easy
cleaning and maintenance.
• The motor and electrical components are
encapsulated in epoxy resin, ensuring safe
operation under water.
• The pump has a robust bearing and
shaft design so no oil / grease lubrication
is required.
• The Pondmax pumps that have plastic encased
impellor parts and ceramic shafts (no exposed
metal) may be used in salt water applications.
• Pondmax Fountain pumps are fitted with
suction cup feet enabling use on both
horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Check out the Pondmax range of pond lights
and accessories.
• Pondmax Low Voltage fountain pumps have a
transformer that converts the power to a safe
12 volt for peace of mind.
INSTALLATION
1. If required, have a qualified electrician install
weather proof power point near to the pond
or waterfeature, (within the cable length of
the pump).
2. Place the pump in desired location, ensure
the pump is on a stable surface that is free of
sludge, sand and other debris and connect
tubing to the outlet or attach fountain kit.
3. Ensure pump is submerged or properly
installed inline then plug in power cable and
switch on.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the power cord from the power unit
before performing maintenance. Never lift pump
by power cord.
The motor unit of the pump is encapsulated with
epoxy, therefore there is no need for lubrication
of the motor.
The only serviceable item is the impellor set, no other
maintenance is required.
The power cord can not be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the pump must be discarded.
If the impellor set becomes worn or damaged it
should be replaced (available from your dealer).
Failure to do so may cause serious damage to
pump.
1. Disconnect the power cable from the power
supply before performing maintenance.
2. Remove from water, detach tubing/fountain kit
and remove front cage or foam prefilter from
pump.
3. If using a prefilter block sponge, slide the
sponge off the threaded core and wash out
on a bucket of pond or dechlorinated water. If
you are using the internal sponge that comes
with the pump, take it out of the cage and
wash it out as above.
4. Remove the impellor cover by turning
anticlockwise and pulling out (it may be quite
stiff due to algae and grime build up. Gently
remove the impellor and shaft, use long nose
pliers if needed. Take care not to break ceramic
shaft (if applicable) because they are brittle.
5. Clean the impellor with a brush, checking for
any signs of wear or damage. If impellor/ shaft
are damaged or broken, replace immediately.
If pump is run with a damaged impellor
permanent damage may occur.
6. Reinstall the shaft, and then carefully slide the
impellor onto the shaft. The impellor will pull
itself in by magnetic force, this is normal. (Take
care not to pinch your fingers or break the
shaft).
7. Replace the impellor cover making sure the
shaft is located properly on the impellor cover
You may need to place rubber impellor locator
on end of shaft to locate in impellor cover
properly.
8. Replace the internal sponge and front cage
or foam prefilter.
9. Re-attach tubing/fountain kit, submerse in
water, connect to power supply and turn on.
1
9
8
7
OR
12
10
13
2
3
11
4
5
6
1.
Front Cover
2.
Biosponge
3.
Intake Screen
4.
Impellor Cover
5.
Impellor
6.
Motor Body
7.
Extendable Riser
8.
Bell Nozzle
9.
Daisy Nozzle
10.
Tubing Adaptors
11.
Inlet Adaptor*
12.
Flow Controller
13.
AC Adaptor
* For non-submersible applications
PL2500 Model shown, picture
for illustration purposes only.
LOW VOLTAGE SUBMERSIBLE FOUNTAIN PUMP
MAXIMUM FLOW (L/H)
MAXIMUM HEAD (m)
POWER (W)
VOLTS (V)
OUTLET Ø BSP (mm)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
CABLE LENGTH (m)
1000
PL1000
1.95
20
12
15
50
10
2400
PL2500
2.40
50
12
19
50
10
4000
PL4000
4.00
100
12
19
50
10
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