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.
Before immerse your pump in the pond make
sure the end of the cable (Plug end) never falls
into the water.
The pump should be immersed in the pond and
left for a few minutes before switching on.
Positioning of your pump
Please observe the maximum immersion depth
on the pump model plate! If you wish to raise
your pump off of the bottom of the pond this is
ok. The minimum water depth above the pump
should be 30cm.
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)
Installation
Please refer to the following page for suggested
installation of the fountain head fittings which
are supplied with your pump.
Your Shark pump is supplied with a stepped
hose tail which can be attached to the flow
control adjuster and used to run a waterfall or
second feature. Simply remove the blanking
plug and attach the stepped hose tail, then
press your selected hose onto the stepped
hose tail. It can take a number of different sized
hoses. You should always use the largest hose
size possible to minimise flow resistance in the
pipes through frictional loss. We recommend
using 1/2” (13mm) or 3/4” (19mm) hose.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU CUT OFF
the smaller
hose sizes from your stepped hose tail that are
not being used. (A hack saw is recommended
for this) Failure to do this will result in significant
flow loss.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Shark is primarily a
fountain pump. It is only capable of running a
small second feature. Consult your pond
specialist for further advise.
Pump Installation
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1. Flow Control Adjuster
2. Blanking Plug
3. Stepped Hose Tail
