SAFETY
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING. SHOULD THE UNIT
APPEAR TO BE NOT WORKING, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH, REMOVE, OR
DISASSEMBLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
1. ALWAYS use a properly grounded AC outlet. Do not immerse the UtilityFlo™
pump’s plug in water or attempt to use a wet plug.
2. Provide a “drip loop” for the power cord. This is a loop in the cord below the level
of the receptacle or plug that prevents water from traveling along the cord in the
direction of the receptacle.
3. Be sure that a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is installed in the branch
circuit supplying the pond equipment.
4. NEVER remove the ground pin from the plug.
5. The UtilityFlo™ is not suitable for use in swimming pools, swimming ponds, or
other situations where humans may make bodily contact with the water.
6. The power cable cannot be replaced. If the power cable becomes damaged, the
UtilityFlo™ should be discarded.
IMPORTANT: The Pond Guy®, Inc. is not responsible for losses, injury
or death resulting from a failure to follow these safety precautions,
misuse or abuse of equipment.
TECHNICAL SPECS
MODEL
VOLTAGE
WATTAGE
GPH @
0’ HEAD
GPH @
5’ HEAD
GPH @
10’ HEAD
SHUT OFF
HEIGHT
PLUMBING SIZE
UtilityFlo™ 2000
120V / 60 Hz 140 Watts 2,000 GPH 1,200 GPH 630 GPH
13’
¾” – 1 ¼” Barb
or 1” FPT
UtilityFlo™ 3000
120V / 60 Hz 190 Watts 3,000 GPH 1,900 GPH
1,250
GPH
16.5’
¾” – 1 ¼” Barb
or 1” FPT
INSTALLATION
Always cut the step down fitting to the largest connection that will work with
your tubing to maximize water flow. After you have connected the tubing pump is
ready for operation. Simply place the pump directly in the pond and connect the
power outlet. The pump must be completely submerged in water when operating.
For best results the pump should be placed on a flat surface away from sludge or
algae mats.
The UtilityFlo™ pump should not be frozen in the water.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
This pump will require minimal maintenance although some maintenance
will be required.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Pump does not turn on.
Power cord not connected. Circuit breaker tripped. Faulty GFI.
Pump turns on then shuts off.
Pump is getting hot due to low water level or because intake is clogged.
Pump is plugged into an extension cord resulting in low voltage.
Reduced water flow.
Pump is plugged with debris and pump intake needs cleaning. Tubing is
clogged with debris. Low water level.
3
2
UtilityFlo
™
Series
Submersible Pumps
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
!
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use only on portable self-contained
fountains no larger than 5 feet in any
dimension.
• Risk of electric shock, do not remove
cord and strain relief. Do not connect
conduit to pump.
• This pump has been evaluated for use
with water only.
• Reduce risk of electric shock during
operation of this pump requires the
provision of acceptable grounding.
• Risk of electric shock – This pump
has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool or marine areas.
• Do not connect to any voltage other
than that shown on the pump.
• Always disconnect from electrical
outlet before handling the pump.
• Operate pump completely
submerged for proper cooling.
