Congratulations!
You have purchased a quality pump from Blue umb, 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 Blue umb 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.
BLUE THUMB PUMP INFORMATION
Blue umb products are created by experienced pond professionals. ese multi-purpose submersible
pumps are designed for use in water garden and koi pond ltration systems, and to create waterfalls, streams
and water features.ey can also be used for other drainage applications, such as draining swimming pools,
and clearing water from a ooded basement.
IllumiFlow models are suitable for pumping clear ltered water, such as when using a Blue umb Pond
Skimmer. e temperature of the water being pumped must never exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Do
not pump salty water, sewage, inammable, corrosive or explosive liquids (e.g. petrol, fuel, diluents),
greases, oils, or foodstus.
For Your Safety
e power cord must never be used to carry or move the pump.
Always use the pump’s handle.
e 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
• ese pumps can be installed in a pond skimmer or directly into a pond in either a vertical or horizontal
position.
• e pump must remain submersed while running. Running the pump dry will void the warranty.
• Pump may also be installed in a non-submersed or external installation using a ooded-suction solution
(not suction lift)
• 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 ooding. Verify that the power supply voltage and frequency match the specications
on the pump nameplate.
DO NOT cut the cord and direct wire the pump for any reason. Doing so will void the warranty.
Winter Operation
e 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
e pump has a thermal overload safety device. In the event of any overheating of the motor, this device
automatically switches o the pump. e 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
e pump does not run.
e pump runs but
does not deliver water.
e 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 lter clogged.
• Discharge tube clogged or
obstructed.
e thermal overload protection system
stopped the pump. A foreign object has
jammed the pump.e pump was used in
hot water. e 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 o 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.
Blue umb Pump Specications
* Wattage will vary based on head pressure.
Model Max Flow Rate Max Height Watts Amps Flow Rate @ 5’ Flow Rate @ 10’
IllumiFlow 2100 2100 gph 12.5 ft 86 0.75 1780 gph 1100 gph
IllumiFlow 3200 3200 gph 14.5 ft 168 1.44 2860 gph 2080 gph
IllumiFlow 4500 4500 gph 21 ft 270 2.28 4100 gph 3360 gph
IllumiFlow 6000 6000 gph 28.5 ft 521 4.55 5250 gph 4700 gph
IllumiFlow 7800 7800 gph 27.5 ft 607 5.28 6480 gph 5725 gph
