Aquagarden 150-300 User manual

Aquagarden products by Pennington have
been exclusively designed in partnership with
Interpet UK a Leading Britsh water garden
company
Pennington,
1280 Atalanta Hwy, Madison.
GA 30650
www.PenningtonAquagarden.com
Leaflet Code: 13/10/14

Auto shut-off feature
pump for fountains
150-300 / 300-500
Congratulations on buying a
Pennington water fountain pump.
This fountain pump is designed with advanced technology, to run a wide
variety of water features. The compact powerful motors are easy to
maintain having a single moving part impeller system.
Please carefully read the following guide, which will enable you to get
the best from your fountain pump.
IMPORTANT
Please attach proof of purchase to this manual and file in a safe place.
Please visit www.penningtonaquagarden.com
for helpful hints, tips, how-to videos and spares
Instrauctions español disponible descargar en:
www.PenningtonAquagarden.com

FOR INDOOR AND
OUTDOOR USE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce The risk of elecTric shock, use only on porTable
self-conTained founTains no larger Than 5 feeT in any dimension.
WARNING - risk of elecTric shock - This pump is supplied wiTh a
grounding conducTor and grounding Type aTTachmenT plug. To reduce The
risk of elecTric shock, be cerTain ThaT iT is connecTed only To properly
grounded, grounding-Type recepTacle.
WARNING - To reduce The risk of elecTric shock, insTall only on a
circuiT proTecTed by a ground-faulT circuiT-inTerrupTer (gfci).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTION
WARNING - risk of elecTric shock – This pump is supplied wiTh a
grounding conducTor and grounding-Type aTTachmenT plug. To reduce The
risk of elecTric shock, be cerTain ThaT iT is connecTed only To a properly
grounded, grounding-Type recepTacle.
WARNING - To guard againsT injury, basic safeTy precauTions should be
observed, including The following:
a)
b) DANGER – To avoid possible elecTric shock, special care should be Taken
since waTer is employed and inTended for founTains, waTerfalls, and
ponds, which are compleTely submersed for pumping waTer and are
suiTable for ouTdoor use. for each of The following siTuaTions, do noT
aTTempT repairs by yourself; reTurn The appliance To an auThorized
service faciliTy for service or discard The appliance. if The appliance
shows any sign of abnormal waTer leakage, immediaTely unplug iT from
The power source. do noT operaTe any appliance if iT has damaged cord
or plug, or if iT is malfuncTioning or has been dropped or damaged in
any manner.
c) close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
d) To avoid injury, do noT conTacT moving parTs direcTly.
e) carefully examine The pump afTer insTallaTion, iT should noT be
energized if There is waTer on parTs noT inTended To be weT.
f) always unplug an appliance from an ouTleT when noT in use, before
puTTing on or Taking off parTs, and before cleaning. never yank cord To
pull plug from ouTleT. grasp The plug and pull To disconnecT.
g) do noT use an appliance for oTher Than inTended use.
h) read and observe all The imporTanT noTices on The appliance.
i) do noT pump flammabiliTy or heaTed liquids.
j) do noT connecT To any volTage oTher Than shown on The pump.
k) ensure ThaT The power supply cord loops below The elecTrical ouTleT
To form a “drip loop”. This will prevenT waTer from running down The
cord inTo The elecTric ouTleT.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

1
Getting to know your water fountain pump 2
Parts Description/Spare Codes 2
Pump Performance Flow Chart 3
Technical Specifications 3
Accessories Supplied 4
Auto Shut-off Feature 5
Installation 6
Electrical Installation 6
Pump Connection and Adjustment 7
Maintenance and cleaning 8
Cleaning 8
Routine Maintenance 8
Annual Maintenance & Winter Storage 10
Troubleshooting 11
Faults and Problems Procedure 12
Guarantee 13
CONTENTS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTION
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER FOUNTAIN PUMP
No. Fountain Pump Part Description Spare Code
1. Pump motor N/A
2. Pump outlet N/A
3. Impellor complete 150-300 100521201
3. Impellor complete 300-500 100521202
4. Impellor cover N/A
5. Front pump cage N/A
6. Back pump cage N/A
7. Flow adjuster N/A
8. 1
/
2"-3
/
4"-1" hose fitting N/A
9. Rubber suckers N/A
350/650
AUTO SHUT-OFF FOUNTAIN PUMP
1 2
3
4
5 7
9
8
6

3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER FOUNTAIN PUMP
TECHNICAL DATA
•120 Volt
•60Hz
•42 Watts
•528 gal/hr
•6’2” max head
•16 ft of cable
Dimensions
150-300 300-500
TECHNICAL DATA
•120 Volt
•60Hz
•21 Watts
•292 gal/hr
•5’6” max head
•16 ft of cable
FLOW CHART
5’ (1.5m)
248 gal l hr (939 ltr l hr)
4’ (1.2m)
333 gal
l hr (1261 ltr l hr)
3’ (0.9m)
398 gal
l hr (1508 ltr l hr)
2’ (0.6m)
447 gal
l hr (1692 ltr l hr)
1’ (0.3m)
491 gal
l hr (1861 ltr l hr)
0’ (0m)
528 gal
l hr (2000 ltr l hr)
FLOW CHART
Dimensions
3.6”
(90mm)
3.4” (85mm)
5.6” (140mm)
4.3”
(110mm)
6.3” (160mm)
4” (100mm)
5’ (1.5m)
76 gal l hr (288 ltr l hr)
4’ (1.2m)
115 gal
l hr (435 ltr l hr)
3’ (0.9m)
170 gal
l hr (644 ltr l hr)
2’ (0.6m)
221 gal
l hr (836 ltr l hr)
1’ (0.3m)
264 gal
l hr (1000 ltr l hr)
0’ (0m)
292 gal
l hr (1105 ltr l hr)

4
Auto shut-off turns off the pump when the
water is low, preventing burnout
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER FOUNTAIN PUMP
Accessories supplied
Economical, compact
motor
Reduced cleaning – high
surface area inlet pre-filter
cage minimizes blocking
For hose
1
/
2”
/
3
/
4”
/
1”
Adjustable flow
control valve
Auto shut-off turns
off the pump when
the water is low,
preventing burnout

5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WATER FOUNTAIN PUMP
Auto shut-off feature (prevents burnout)
WARNING - THE SENSORS CANNOT FUNCTION
PROPERLY IF THE PUMP IS NOT LEVEL.
Sensors automatically
turn off the pump when
the water level is low
Sensors automatically
turn on the pump when
the water is topped up

INSTALLATION
6
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION:
Caution: Household indoor and outdoor use.
The power supply must meet the specification of the product.
Pump
The electric cord is permanently connected and sealed in the motor body. If the supply cord is damaged
the pump must not be used. Do not use the supply cord to lift the pump as this may cause damage.
Do not remove the grounding pin from the power cord plug. This pump has been evaluated
for use with fresh water only. Attention has been drawn to the fact that special rules may exist
concerning the installation of your pump. These pumps must not be used in swimming pools, or
areas where people are in contact with the water. Always disconnect the power source whilst the
equipment is being installed, repaired, maintained or handled.
WARNING - All models must be used with an GFCI. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, connect only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, install only on a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI).
WARNING - The pump is provided with a thermal cut out that temporarily switches
off the pump in case of overheating and the pump may automatically restart.
WARNING - Never run the inpond out of water for prolonged periods as this may
cause irreparable damage.
WARNING - Risk of electric shock - This has not been investigated for use in swim-
ming pools or marine areas.
WARNING - Risk of Electric Shock. Mount the unit at a height greater than 1 foot
from the ground surface. Install only to covered Class A GFCI receptacle that has an
enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed.

Locating your Feature Pump
The pump should be located on a firm and level base in the pond or water feature. The
pump should be covered with water at all times. Make sure there is ample cable from the
mains supply.
Place the pump in the desired location and then attach the hose connector that is suited to
your water feature.
Tip: The larger 1” hose fitting will give maximum performance when fitted to the pump.
The flow control can now be adjusted, as seen in the adjusting flow control diagram.
INSTALLATION
7
Turn flow adjuster
clockwise to
increase flow,
anticlockwise to
decrease flow.
Cut & Remove
unwanted Hosetails
1"/25mm
Pump outlet
1"/25mm
Hose
Recommended
Cut Cut Cut
3/4"/19mm
1/2"/12mm
Connecting Outlet Hose
Warming the hose in a bucket of
boiling water can aid fitting.
Always ensure that the
smaller diameter hosetail
is cut off and removed to
prevent reduced pump
performance.
Use the shortest possible
hose lengths to minimise flow
restrictions. Avoid folds and
kinks in the hose, which will
reduce flow and filter performance.

Warning - Failure to carry out routine maintenance will
result in a shorter pump life and may invalidate the guarantee.
Routine Maintenance
Carry out routine maintenance when pump flow is visibly reduced.
1. Switch off electricity.
2. Remove the pump from the feature or pond (do not use the cable to lift the pump).
3. Follow steps 1, 2 and 3.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
STEP 1
Firmly pull the front and back filter cage from the motor body.
Thoroughly wash both parts and motor section in fresh water.
8
350/650

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
STEP 2
Remove yellow impellor cover by turning anti-clockwise to release lock.
Then pull firmly away from pump motor.
9
STEP 3
Remove impellor from the pump motor. Wash parts with fresh water carefully.

Annual Maintenance
Dismantle the pump and examine all parts for wear or damage, replacing any parts that
show obvious wear and/or damage. See getting to know your pump for parts/description
and replacement parts codes.
Particular care should be taken to examine the cable entry point and the cable. If there is
any sign of damage the pump should be discarded.
Winter Storage
The pump can be run in the pond or feature during the winter but care should be taken to
ensure that it is fully immersed and cannot freeze solid. If the pump is not used during the
winter, follow annual maintenance procedure and store frost-free in the house or garage
until Spring.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
10

Problem
Low flow from the pump
1. Ensure that the feature pump is fully submersed and not sucking air due to
lack of water in your feature.
2. Follow routine maintenance.
3. Ensure pipe work is not blocked, leaking or is laid so that it gets crushed
or kinked.
4. Keep the height that water is to be pumped from the water surface (known
as head) to a minimum. The higher the head the lower the flow rate and the
more wear on the pump.
5. Use the largest diameter, smoothest bore pond hose over the shortest
distance and keep hose fittings to a minimum. This removes frictional loss
of flow and so increases pump flow rates.
6. If the pump turns off before the water level is low, adjust the pump to a level
position so the sensors work properly.
7. If the pump doesn’t turn off when the water level is low, adjust the pump to
a level position so the sensors work properly.
No flow from the pump
1. Check that the water is topped up.
2 Check power supply is on.
3. Check fuse and wiring (see Installation).
4. Follow low flow procedure as above.
If none of the above works see faults problem procedure on page 12 or visit
www.penningtonaquagarden.com for helpful videos.
TROUBLESHOOTING
11

12
FAULTS - PROBLEMS PROCEDURE
Before returning your pump to your retailer, please carry out the following steps. This will
solve most problems quickly and easily.
1. Ensure electrical procedure has been followed fully. Check fuse and any
cable connectors/switch boxes.
NOTE: If the pump has overheated the thermal overload will temporarily
switch off the pump.
2. Follow the steps below:
(a) Follow routine maintenance and check pump.
(b) Follow troubleshooting guide.
(c) Follow annual maintenance guide.
3. Return pump to point of purchase for inspection and advice.
You may need proof of purchase.
Please visit www.penningtonaquagarden.com for helpful hints, tips, how-to
videos and spares
Consumer Advice contact details
Pennington
1280 Atlanta Hwy.
Madison,GA
30650
Tel: 1- 800 - 285 - 7333
www.penningtonaquagarden.com
IMPORTANT
Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment. Please remember to respect the local
regulations by handing in non-working electrical equipment to an appropriate
waste disposal centre.

This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from
the date of purchase, under normal usage. The guarantee DOES NOT APPLY in case of
improper use, negligence, lack of maintenance or accidental damage to the pump. If the
pump fails due to a manufacturing fault within this period it will be either repaired or replaced
free of charge. Liability is limited to replacement of the faulty product only; no other costs will
be reimbursed. The guarantee is not transferable and does not affect your statutory rights. This
guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above. Excludes the
pump impellor which may require replacing annually. If any parts need replacing, spares are
available from your retailer.
GUARANTEE