Petmate FISH MATE 1800 User manual

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 below).
• All electrical work must be carried
out by a competent electrician.
• Check that the voltage label on the
motor (I) 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.
• Connection to the power supply
should be made through a double
pole switched enclosure with
minimum 3mm (1/8
" ) contact
separation.
• 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
pump 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 (I) 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 automatically 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.
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 (K) and flow valve (L) into pump outlet (J).
Insert adapter (P) if required and connect hose to
required outlet (see Fig 2). Insert plug (Q) in unused
outlet and adjust flow using the flow control knob (M).
B. Fountain (and Waterfall/Filter)
Insert fountain components as shown in Fig. 3a
(conventional fountain) / 3b (bell fountain). If required
tube (R) may be shortened with a hacksaw. For plume
fountain do not fit any parts to tube (R). If required,
connect waterfall/filter with hose to outlet (O or P).
Alternatively, use blanking plug (Q). The Fountain heads
may be unscrewed anticlockwise for cleaning. Adjust
fountain height/width using the flow control (M) turning
clockwise for increased height. If using the bell fountain
you will also need to manually adjust the gap between
parts (U) and (V) 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 (M) is correctly set.
• No blockage or kinks in outlet hose.
B. ONCE A YEAR OR IF FLOW IS STOPPED (CHECK
POWER SUPPLY FIRST!):
Disassemble pump as follows and wash all parts in
clean water:
i) Disconnect all items fitted to pump outlet (J).
ii) Remove strainer cover (A) and foam filter (B) as shown
in Fig. 1.
iii) Remove impeller cover (D) by rotating anticlockwise
and pulling away firmly from pump body (I).
iv) Carefully pull out pump impeller assembly (G) then (H).
v) After cleaning of all components:
• Check for wear of impeller (G) on shaft (H) and
condition of rubber bushes (F). Replace with new
impeller assembly if required.
• Check cable and pump body (I) for any damage or
deterioration and discard pump if suspected faulty.
vi) Carefully reassemble all parts in reverse sequence.
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FISH MATE 1500 / 1800
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Pond Pump · Instructions www.pet-mate.com [phone]
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 claims arising from frost, accidental damage or loss of fish. Your
statutory rights are not affected.
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
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