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1) Install the pump in an upright position (handle upward).
2) With a 1 1⁄4” MIPT adapter and teflon tape, attach the PVC pipe (not included) to pump
discharge outlet.
3) Place the discharge end of the PVC above water level to prevent accidental
siphon draining of the pond when the pump is off.
4) Locate the power source away from water. Plug the pump into a ground fault circuit interrupt
(GFCI) to prevent electric shock. Do not attempt to install or remove the pump with the power
cord plugged in.
5) Keep the pump underwater when operating. Failure to operate the pump in water
causes overheating and will shorten its service life.
6) Place the pump so the intake is kept free from blockage by mud or fibrous materials. Set the
pump on a block elevated off the pond bottom. This prevents the pump from pulling in debris
that has settled on pond bottom. Do not place on gravel.
7) To facilitate pump priming, force trapped air out of the pump housing by
submerging it with the discharge outlet facing upward.
8) To start the pump, simply plug it in.
Pump Installation
Before performing any pump maintenance unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to
ensure that it cannot restart on its own.
Remove the pump housing from the pump body and clean it periodically or when a decrease in
flow is noted.
1) Remove only the screws holding the lower pump housing to pump body.
2) Remove the pump housing from the pump body and carefully clean any debris off the impeller
and pump housing.
3) Replace the pump housing, taking care to replace the o-ring in the o-groove on the pump body.
If used to pump very dirty water (e.g. a flooded basement) the pump must be rinsed with fresh
water and cleaned afterward.
Overload protection
The pump is equipped with an thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats, the thermal
protector automatically stops the pump. The cooling time is around 15-20 minutes. During this
time search for the cause (low water level, blockage, impeller jammed) and eliminate it.
At the end of the season remove the pump from the pond and clean it as outlined
above. Under no circumstances should the pump be left in frozen water.
Maintenance
Winterizing
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