Congratulations!
You have purchased a quality pump from PondBuilder, manufacturers of quality pond products.
If you
experience trouble with your pump please reference the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If
you
are unable to remedy the problem please contact your local PondBuilder dealer for further assistance.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR PUMP
To insure proper operation of your pump and receive maximum life of this product, it is important that you
read the owners manual completely.
PondBuilder™ PUMP INFORMATION
PondBuilder™ products are created by experienced pond professionals. These multi-purpose submersible
pumps are designed for use in water garden and Koi pond filtration systems, and to create waterfalls, streams
and water features. They can also be used for other drainage applications, such as draining swimming pools,
and clearing water from a flooded basement.
Clear Water models are suitable for pumping clear filtered water, such as when using a PondBuilder™ Pond
Skimmer. Solids Handling pumps can be used for dirty water containing solid particles up to 1.18 inches
(30mm) in size. The temperature of the water being pumped must never exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do
not pump salty water, sewage, inflammable, corrosive or explosive liquids (e.g. petrol, fuel, diluents),
greases, oils, or foodstuffs.
For Your Safety
The power cord must never be used to carry or move the pump.
Always use the pump’s handle.
The pump should be unplugged before taking any action on the pump including placing it
into or removing it from the water.
Never remove the plug from the power socket by pulling on the power cord.
If the power supply cord has been damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his
authorized customer support service in order to avoid all risks.
Installing the pump
• These pumps can be installed in a pond skimmer or directly into a pond in either a vertical or
horizontal position.
* The Solids Handling 5040 & 6600 models are vertical installation only.
• All models include an elbow. Use Teflon tape when attaching fittings to the pump.
• The pump must remain submersed while running. Running the pump dry will void the warranty.
• Do not place the pump where it can become clogged with debris or gravel. Do not set the pump on the
bottom of the pond to prevent the pump from draining the pond. Monitor the pump regularly to make
sure the intake remains unclogged.
• Plug the pump into a ground fault interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet that is in a dry place, protected
against any risk of flooding. Verify that the power supply voltage and frequency match the specifications
on the pump nameplate.
Winter Operation
The pump may be run during cold weather, but it is absolutely essential to prevent the pump housing and
PVC pipe from freezing. In the event ice may freeze around the pump, remove the pump from the water,
empty it and place it where it cannot freeze.
Overload Protection
The pump has a thermal overload safety device. In the event of any overheating of the motor, this device
automatically switches off the pump. The cooling time is roughly 15 to 20 minutes, then the pump auto-
matically comes on again. If the overload cutout is tripped, it is essential to identify and deal with the cause
of the overheating.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking any troubleshooting action, disconnect the pump from the power supply by
removing the plug from the socket.
Problem
The pump does not run.
The pump runs but
does not deliver water.
The pump stops
running automatically.
Possible causes
• Power cord unplugged.
• Impeller jammed.
• Water level under the
suction minimum.
• Air bubble in the pump,
produced during the plunge.
• Suction filter clogged.
• Discharge tube clogged or
obstructed.
The thermal overload protection system
stopped the pump. A foreign object has
jammed the pump. The pump was used in
hot water. The pump ran dry.
Solutions
• Plug cord securely into the socket and check
if there is voltage on the line.
• Disconnect the power cord, disassemble hydraulic
part and check if impeller is free to run.
• Check to see if the circuit protector needs
to be reset.
• Stop the pump, do not run the pump dry.
• Get the air out by plunging again the pump
while in a tilted position and shake it with the
discharge tube open.
• Disconnect the power cord, clean the
pump bottom.
• Disconnect the power cord: take off the tube
and clean it.
Disconnect the power cord, correct the reason
for overheating; then wait until the pump is
cooled, plug the cord and resume operation.
Model
CLEAR
CLEAR
CLEAR
SOLIDS
SOLIDS
SOLIDS
SOLIDS
SOLIDS
WATER
WATER
WATER
HANDLING HANDLING HANDLING HANDLING HANDLING
1800
2340
4200
1420
2160
3840
5040
6600
Voltage/frequency
115V/60Hz
115V/60Hz 115V/60Hz
115V/60Hz 115V/60Hz
115V/60Hz
115V/60Hz
115V/60Hz
Power Consumption
170-240Watts* 195-280Watts* 330-630Watts* 210-270Watts* 250-360Watts* 380-670Watts* 660Watts*
750Watts*
Max flow rate
1800 gph
2340 gph
4200 gph
1420 gph
2160 gph
3840 gph
5040 gph
6600 gph
Max Pumping Ht.
18 ft
22 ft
30 ft
12 ft
14 ft
26 ft
28.5 ft
35 ft
Amp Draw
2.2
2.5
6.2
2.4
3.3
6.2
6
6.1
PondBuilder Pump Specifications
* Wattage will vary based on head pressure.
