Petmate FISH MATE 1200 User manual

FISH MATE 1200
®
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To guard
against injury or death,
basic safety precautions
should be observed,
including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Register your purchase on-line
at www.pet-mate.com/uk (see
guarantee overleaf).
• All electrical work must be carried out
by a competent electrician.
• Check that the voltage label on the
motor (H) (see Fig. 1) conforms with
your supply voltage.
• The pump MUST be wired into an
R.C.D./G.F.I. circuit breaker
(maximum 30mA) and a 3 AMP
(maximum) fuse. Ensure breaker is
regularly tested in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
• Connection to the power supply
should be made through a CE
approved weatherproof outdoor
socket or double pole switched
enclosure with minimum 3mm (1/8”)
contact separation in all poles. If
product is hard wired to electrical
supply this must comply fully with the
wiring regulations of the national and
local electricity authority. The pump
must be protected by a 3 AMP
(maximum) fuse.
• This appliance must be earthed. It is
essential that all connections are
securely made using the following
code:
Brown - Live
Blue - Neutral
Green/Yellow - Earth
• Do not carry or pull the pump using
the supply cord.
• Disconnect electrical supply from all
appliances in the pond including
pumps and filters before contact with
the pond water or pump.
• Closely supervise children when near
to pond or pond equipment.
• Use pump only for ponds - do not use
pump in connection with swimming
pools, showers, etc.
• Use conduit approved by your
electricity authority to protect supply
cord where damage from gardening
equipment, children and animals may
occur.
• Discard pump if motor (H) shows
visual defects (e.g. cracks or
swelling).
• The supply cord of this appliance
cannot be replaced; if the cord is
damaged the appliance should be
discarded.
• Do not allow the pump to run dry.
• Do not operate the pump in freezing
conditions. Remove, disassemble and
dry pump if there is a risk of pump
being frozen.
• This pump is provided with a thermal
cut-out switch that temporarily
switches off the pump in case of
overheating. The pump may restart
when it has cooled.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. PUMP INSTALLATION
For convenience the pump should be positioned
within reach from the side of the pond on a solid
platform (e.g. paving slabs) approximately 250mm
(10") below the pond surface. The pump should be
at least 200mm (8") below water level to avoid
problems of freezing and low water levels in summer
and no more than 1000mm (40") deep. We
recommend using the foam filter (B) only if clogging
of the fountain head is a major problem.
Only use pump if completely immersed in water.
A. Waterfall/Filter Only
For use with a pond filter you will often get improved
results with the pump sited at the opposite end of the
pond to the filter return.
The pump may be connected to a waterfall or filter
using 12mm (1/2") or 19mm (3/4") bore hose. Fit
outlet adapter (J) and flow valve (K) into pump outlet
(I). Insert adapter (O) if required and connect hose to
required outlet (see Fig 2). Insert plug (P) in unused
outlet and adjust flow using the flow control knob (L).
B. Fountain (and Waterfall/Filter)
Insert fountain components as shown in Fig. 3a
(conventional fountain) / 3b (bell fountain). If
required tube (Q) may be shortened with a hacksaw.
For plume fountain do not fit any parts to tube (Q). If
required, connect waterfall/filter with hose to outlet
(N or O). Alternatively, use blanking plug (P). The
Fountain heads may be unscrewed anticlockwise for
cleaning. Adjust fountain height/width using the flow
control (L) turning clockwise for increased height. If
using the bell fountain you will also need to manually
adjust the gap between parts (T) and (U) for the
required effect. (Try starting with approximately 1mm
(1/16”) gap.)
2. MAINTENANCE / FAULT FINDING - IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Disconnect electrical supply from pump before
removing from pond or contacting pond water.
• Do not carry or pull the pump by the cable.
A. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR WHEN FLOW
FROM YOUR PUMP IS NOTICEABLY REDUCED
OR FOUNTAIN DISPLAY HAS DETERIORATED:
i) Remove strainer cover (A) and foam filter (B) as
shown by arrow in Fig.1.
ii) Rinse foam filter (B) in water until clean.
iii) Remove and clean fountain head in water with a
brush.
iv) Reassemble.
IMPORTANT
If flow is still poor check:
• Flow control (L) is correctly set.
• No blockage or kinks in outlet hose.
B. ONCE A YEAR OR IF FLOW IS STOPPED
(CHECK POWER SUPPLY FIRST!):
Completely disassemble pump to the component
parts shown in Fig. 1. Wash all parts in clean water
and replace impeller assembly if required as follows:
i) Disconnect all items fitted to pump outlet (I).
ii) Remove strainer cover (A) and foam filter (B) as
shown in Fig. 1.
iii) Remove impeller cover (C) by rotating anticlockwise.
iv) Carefully pull out pump impeller assembly (F) then
(G).
v) After cleaning of all components:
• Check for wear of impeller (F) on shaft (G) and
condition of rubber bushes (E). Replace with new
impeller assembly if required.
• Check cable and pump body (H) for any damage
or deterioration and discard pump if suspected
faulty.
vi) Carefully reassemble all parts in reverse sequence.
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
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Pond Pump · Instructions www.pet-mate.com [phone]
IMPORTANT: Dispose of damaged/faulty/end-of-
life products in accordance with locally applicable
regulations for your country. EU: Refer to Terms
and Conditions section
EU Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
on
www.pet-mate.com for more information.
Hereby, Pet Mate Ltd., declares that this product is
in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of EU Directives. All
Declarations of Conformity (DoC) may be viewed
at www.pet-mate.com/eudoc.

© PET MATE Ltd · Lyon Road · Hersham · Surrey · KT12 3PU · England
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19mm
(3/4”)
19mm
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Pet Mate Ltd. guarantees your product for a period of 3 years from the date of
purchase, subject to the registration of your purchase details on our website
www.pet-mate.com/uk within 14 days of purchase. (If you do not have access to
a computer, please send details of your purchase with copy of receipt along with
your name and address.) In the event of a fault developing contact Pet Mate
customer services for a returns authorisation number. The guarantee is limited to
any defect arising due to faulty materials or manufacture. Any defective item will
be repaired or replaced free of charge at the manufacturer’s discretion, provided
that the defect has not been caused by neglect, misuse or normal wear and tear.
The guarantee excludes moving parts and claims arising from frost, accidental
damage or loss of fish. Your statutory rights are not affected.