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Waterfall and Filter Pump - For freshwater and submersible use only - Read thoroughly prior to installation and operation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
- To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
And all the important notices on the use and maintenance of this appliance. Disregarding this advice may result in damage to the pump or
personal injury.
2. DANGER
– To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of pond equipment. For each
of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to the store where it was purchased if still under warranty:
A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage or if RCD (or GFCI- Ground Fault Current Interrupter) switches off, disconnect
the power supply cord from mains (main power supply) and remove pump from water.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner. The
power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord.
3. WARNING – Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts.
5. CAUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the pond from the electrical supply before placing hands in water, before putting
on or taking off parts and while the equipment is being installed, maintained or handled. When inserting or removing the pump from the
water, always pull out the main electrical plug. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from outlet.
Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use. Never lift the Pump by the cord. Use
the unit handle.
6. CAUTION – This is a pond pump for freshwater, submersible and Household use only. This pump has been evaluated for use with water
and in ornamental ponds only. Do not use this pump for other than intended use (i.e.: do not use in swimming pools, bathrooms, etc.). The
use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• Do not use this pump in swimming pools or other situations where people are immersed;
• This pump is suitable for use in water temperatures up to 35 °C;
• Do not use this pump with inflammable or drinkable liquids.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed the weather or to temperatures below freezing. Remove and store the pump
in a sheltered place. Shelter pump also from direct sunlight. The materials have high stability to sunlight but direct rays may overheat the
motor and speed up insulator aging.
IMPORTANT
8. – This pump can be operated only when it is correctly installed inside its cage and the cage securely locked with the fasten-
ing screws located on the pump handle or outside the cage with an intake strainer attached to the intake of the pump.
Make sure that the pump is securely installed before operating it. Do not allow the pump to run dry. The pump must be immersed in water
completely. This pump must never operate outside of water.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, ensure connection is watertight and dust proof. A cord with proper rating should be used. A cord rated for
less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or
pulled. The connection should be carried out by a qualified electrical installer.
IMPORTANT
10. – Electrical connection must be in accordance with data on the rating label; the appliance can be operated only after having
been correctly installed. The electrical safety is guaranteed only when the item is connected to a residual current device (RCD) or Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
WARNING
11. – Risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a grounded, type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into
an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace
the outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin part of the 3-prong plug. Ensure that it is connected only to a
properly grounded RCD or GFCI equipped receptacle rated at 30mA.
• For U.S.A. only - Use only on portable self-contained fountains no larger than 5 feet in any dimension.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR U.K.: IMPORTANT
– This product is supplied without plug and is designed to be permanently wired to the mains supply;
the connection must be made in a dry, weatherproof enclosure through the use of a double pole switched fused which complies to BS3676 fitted with a
3 amp fuse. The installation must conform to the regulations of the Local Electricity Authority which could include the use of plastic or metal conduit to
protect the cable. A 30mA Residual Current Device (RCD) must be fitted to the mains supply.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
- The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BROWN-LIVE • BLUE-NEUTRAL • GREEN/YELLOW-EARTH
• The Brown lead should be connected to the live terminal, which may be marked with an 'L' or coloured brown or red.
• The Blue lead should be connected to the Neutral terminal, which may be marked with an 'N' or coloured blue or black.
• The Green/Yellow lead should be connected to the Earth terminal which may be marked with an 'E' or coloured green or yellow.
• The cord should be protected from abrasion, cuts or any other damage.
• The socket must be positioned in a dry and protected place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PUMP INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GenerAl inForMAtion
Because of their ability to process water moderately loaded with
suspended solid particles (or solids), the Waterfall and Filter Pumps
are ideal for use with filtration systems and for creating waterfalls
and watercourses. The pumps are designed to transport suspended
solids to suitable external filter systems (including pressurized filters
which then trap any debris that could potentially pollute pond water,
effectively filtering the pond. The pumps are not suitable for supplying
water to fountainheads, because the fountainhead jets could easily
become clogged by solids processed by the pumps.
The pump motor sits inside a uniquely-shaped cage that is designed
to allow the passage of solids up to a determined size only (from 6
mm to 10 mm depending on the model), as bigger solids may clog
and damage the pump. Max-Flo pumps must never be used without
its cage.
For the 120 V/60 Hz version ONLY (Max-Flo 4280/16200 - PT8256):
An add-on intake strainer (Fig. 4a - sold separately) can be connected
to the input of the pump, in the event that you want to use the pump
without its cage in instances where space is limited, such as in the
chamber of a skimmer filter (see the section: Installing the intake
strainer).
For improved operation, place the pump in the deepest part of the
pond. At minimum, it must be placed at a depth of 8 inches or 20
cm. If necessary, you can secure the pump to a fixed base by using
the keyhole-shaped slots, located at the bottom of the cage, which
are shaped to allow the fast engaging/disengaging of the pump from
the base. (Fig. 5) Use the template (Fig. 5A) to determine the exact
position of the screws on the fixed base. Note that the base must be
elevated, solid, and secure.
Check that the information on the nameplate (which is located on the
pump) corresponds to the power supply. The electrical installation
and wiring must comply with the safety standards in your area. If
unsure, ask a qualified electrician to do the wiring. The electrical cord
must be protected against any objects that may potentially damage
it. The electrical receptacle/socket must be located in a dry, protected
and easily accessible place.
WARNING: Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the
pond from the electrical supply before installing, repairing,
maintaining or handling the equipment in the water.
IMPORTANT: To achieve the best pump operation, always use
the largest bore hose possible. Avoid sharp bends in the hosing;
gradual curves are preferred.
instAllAtion:
WARNING: Do not plug in the pump before it is correctly and
fully installed.
1. Connect a flexible hose (not included) to the "Click-Fit" coupling
provided. If necessary, cut the coupling at the required size by
using a small hack saw in order to allow the hose to fit properly
and to achieve the best water flow.
2. Insert the coupling, complete with hose attached, onto the outlet of
the pump
3. Place the pump in the pond ensuring that is completely immersed
in water and securely installed on a solid, level and elevated
platform. If necessary, use the keyhole-shaped slots at the bottom
of the pump to fasten it to a secure base.
4. Connect the other end of the hose to a filter (not included) or
waterfall according to your requirements
instAllinG the intAke strAiner
(for with Max-Flo 4280/16500 only - sold separately)
The pump is sold with an add-on intake strainer that can be
connected to the input of the pump, in the event that you want to use
it without its cage in instances where space is limited, such as in the
chamber of skimmer filter.
1. Remove the pivot pin fasteners as described below in Opening and
Closing the Pump Cage.
2. Remove the pump from the cage and attach the intake strainer
over the intake of the pump (Fig. 4a)
3. Connect the hosing as described in the installation procedure
above and install the pump in the desired location, or if necessary,
place the pump in the desired location and connect the hosing to
the output of the pump. Do not allow the pump to run dry.
oPeninG AnD ClosinG the PuMP CAGe
(Fig. 6)
The upper and lower halves of the pump cage are fastened together
by pivot pin fasteners. Using a standard flat screwdriver (5 mm to 8
mm), do the following:
To open the pump cage: Gently turn the fastener counterclockwise by
1/4 to release the pin. To close the pump cage: Gently press on the
fastener and turn clockwise by 1/4 to lock the pin.
PuMP oPerAtion
Once the pump is fully installed, it can be started by inserting the plug
in the electrical receptacle/socket.
PuMP MAintenAnCe
WARNING:
Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the
pond from the electrical supply before installing, repairing,
maintaining or handling the equipment in the water.
To avoid shortening the life of the pump, follow these simple
maintenance procedures:
• Once a week, verify that the pump performance is satisfactory. If
you detect a drop in pump performance (such as a decrease in
water flow from the pump or to the waterfall) first clean the Pump
Cage and the hosing. If the water flow is still not fully restored
to its original performance, clean the Impeller, Impeller Well and
Impeller Cover (See Cleaning).
• The Pump Cage must be cleaned at least once a month.
• When necessary, or at least once a year, clean the pump motor
completely (Impeller, Impeller Well, and Impeller Cover) and check
that no limestone deposits, which could jeopardize pump opera-
tion, are present.
• To keep the pump in good working order, always replace any worn
parts.
• The pump motor has no user serviceable parts. If the motor or the
electrical cord is damaged, discard the pump
• If you have any doubts, consult your Laguna retailer or call the
appropriate customer service department listed at the back of this
manual.