WAT E R G A R D E N I N G T O T H E M A X
POND & FOUNTAIN
PUMPS
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by ensuring that the main power supply is disconnected before attempting any maintenance or adjustment of
the unit or the water body. Remove the unit from the water. If your unit is connected to a prefilter (optional), it will clog
up over time. Please clean regularly (at least once a month) to ensure strong water flow. Failure to maintain the unit
could result in a burnt out motor or other damage. This is not a warrantable event.
• All PondMAX Pond & Fountain Pumps are water
cooled. If pump becomes restricted, or blocked, it
could overheat and cause permanent damage.
Regular inspections, cleaning and maintenance of
impeller is necessary to ensure longer life.
• If using a fountain kit, take off the fountain set first by
unscrewing it from the top of the pump. Examine the
nozzles to ensure all ports are unblocked. Clean with a
suitable brush if necessary.
• Maintain the filter sponge regularly according to how
long it takes for the sponge to get clogged up. When
the flow starts to be reduced, check and clean if
necessary.
• To unclip the front filter screen from the front of the
pump, push in the two tabs on either side of the filter
screen and pull away from pump. See below diagram.
Take out the sponge (2) and clean. If using an optional
submersible prefilter, disasemble, and wash out pad(s)
thoroughly. It is recommended that this is done in a
bucket of pond water to ensure the good bacteria that
are present in the sponge are not killed by the chlorine
in tap water. Check for wear and tear of the sponges.
Replace if necessary.
• You can help boost the biological function of your
filter sponge with a bacterial additive, available from
your local dealer.
Using the appropriate ½” Nipple/
(1), attach onto outlet of the pump. Now
secure the Dual-Control T Piece (2) onto
the threaded portion of 1/2” Nipple/
. Now on the top of the Dual-
Control T Piece (2), connect the Threaded
Reducing
(4) on. Now extend
Telescopic Riser with Threaded Locking
Nut (10) to the desired height, then
secure onto the top (1” thread) of the
Threaded Reducing
with the
threaded locking nut provided. Align
Telescopic Riser with Threaded Locking
Nut (10) vertically.
7.
Fine Daisy
Fountain Nozzle
8.
Coarse Daisy
Fountain Nozzle
9.
Bell Fountain
Fountain Nozzle
6.
Fountain
Nozzle Threaded
Mount
10.
Telescopic Riser with
Threaded Locking Nut
2.
Dual Control
T-Piece
4.
1” Threaded to 1/2” Threaded
Reducing Adaptor
5.
Stepped
Hosetail
3.
Flow Adjuster
1.
1/2” Nipple/Adapter
Select the desired nozzle, (7) (8) or (9), and screw into the Fountain
Nozzle Threaded Mount. (6) Then attach the Fountain Nozzle Threaded
Mount to the Telescopic Riser with Threaded Locking Nut (10).
Locate the Stepped Hosetail (5). Attach this to the side outlet of the
Dual-Control T Piece to facilitate an optional accessory, for example; a
small waterfall or spitter. Now, utilizing the two different
(3), on either side of the T-Piece, you can vary the flow to the
fountain head or the optional small waterfall/spitter outlet
.
Feel free to close off the side outlet of the Dual-Control T Piece, if it is
not required. However if it is required, connect tubing to the Hosetail
provided and direct the hose to your desired location.
Place the pump in desired location; ensure the pump is on a stable
surface that is free of sludge, sand and other debris. Position the device in
the pond horizontally, on a solid base, in such a way that it is fully covered
with water and ensure that the pump is located, at a depth, in the water,
which will not allow it to suck air from the surface. This is known as
cavitation. Cavitation is a cause of premature impeller wear.
The fountain nozzle should now be protruding out of the water. Push the
plug into the power supply outlet to switch on. Use the power supply
NOTE: PondMAX #30 Jet kit has been selected as a sample. Fountain kit
NOT included with pump. O
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