Starting Your Pump
9
Pump Maintenance / Cleaning
YOU MUST DISCONNECT THE POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE WORK OR HANDLING THE
FILTER OR PUMP IN ANY WAY.
To maximise the life of your pump it is
recommended to clean the pump casing and
the impeller every 4-8 weeks or earlier if flow
has decreased significantly.
Prior to cleaning, disconnect the pump from the
electrical power supply.
The casing of the pump can be cleaned with a
firm brush.
DO NOT USE DETERGENTS AS
THE USE OF THESE WILL BE POTENTIALLY
LETHAL TO POND INHABITANTS
. Leafs,
grass or algae should be removed.
Under normal circumstances your pump should
start immediately. If it does not then possible
explanations could be:
Lack of back pressure on the pump. Place a
hand over the end of the hose to create back
pressure until water flows.
Occasionally the impeller may stick from new.
This is a result of the amount of time the pump
has sat in a box since production and is
perfectly normal. If this happens
ALWAYS
switch the pump off from the mains power
supply before handling it in any way. Turn the
impeller with a tool like a screw driver to release
it. Submerse back in to position and switch on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN THE IMPELLER
WITH YOUR FINGERS.
The pump should ideally be positioned at the
opposite end of the pond from were the water
returns to the pond. This helps the circulation of
water. However, it is always a good idea to
occasionally move the pump around larger
ponds to reduce dead spots. (Static water)
All pumps on the market are affected by loss of
flow in the pipe fitted to them. Hence hose
length should be kept to a minimum and size
as large as possible to minimise the flow
reduction.
Positioning of Your Pump
Notes
