Exo Terra REPTI FLO 200 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

Installation:
Attach the output hose
The pump accepts a hose on the output only
Important:
Avoid prickly bends in the hose, gentle cur ves present less
resistance and wa ter flo w loss
Location:
The pump should be placed on a fla
water. Sand or silt entering the intake will wear out the impeller
prematurely or stop the pump from functioning.
water does not contain particula te matter tha t may enter the pump
and dama ge the impeller or block its shaft.
Install pump in desired loca tion. Press down firmly on the pump to
ensure the suction cups on the bottom of the pump are holding it
securely in place. Connect the po w er cord to the electrical outlet.
In order to start, the pump must be submersed in c lean water. If
the unit does not start immedia tely, verify tha t the water level is
sufficient to immerse pump during opera
see the "T rouble-shooting" and "Maintenance" sections of this
manual for further informa
Important:
Caution:
• Disconnect the plug of this and an
before placing hands in the wa ter.
• The pump must not be allo wed to run dr y. Check the wa ter level
periodically to ensure wa ter level is sufficient to immerse pump
during opera t ion. Refill wa ter level as necessary.
Flow Control:
Note: water flo w can be increased or decreased by adjusting the
flow control tab loca ted on the impeller cover . T o access the impeller
cover: remove the intake screen from the pump; move the fl
trol tab on the impeller cover either up (decrease) or do
to adjust the wa t er flo w; replace the intake screen on the pump. If
you ha ve trouble moving the flo w control tab: simply remove the
impeller cover totally; turn the impeller cover so tha
tab is in the desired position; replace the impeller cover with the tab
in the desired position; replace the intake screen.
Maintenance:
T o avoid injur y, always unplug all a p pliances from the outlet when
not in use; before putting on or taking off parts; and before c
The pump' s motor is hermetically sealed, thereby requiring no
lubrica tion or maintenance.
The impeller ca v ity , although it is self c l eaning, requires regular
maintenance to remove dirt, slime and debris build-up to ensure
smooth running and to extend the life of the pump.
To clean the pump:
1. Unplug pump and remove it from the installa
2. Disassemble the complete impeller ca vity by first removing the
t level surface in c l ear, clean
tion. If problem persists,
tion.
y other submersed a p pliance
.
Ensure tha t the
ow con-
wn (increase)
t the flo w control
leaning.
tion.