PondMAX HP550 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions
should be observed including but not limited to
the following;
• The pump should only be used in clean water.
Do not use the pump in any solvent or gasoline
that is flammable.
• Do not operate the pump without water at any
time, permanent damage may occur.
• Do not operate the pump if the pump or any of
the components of the pump such as the power
cable have been damaged.
• If the plug does get wet, do not unplug the
cord. Disconnect the circuit breaker that
supplies power to the power point. Then
unplug and examine the plug and power point
for presence of water. If the power point has
become wet, you should consult an electrician
before using the power point again.
• Warning: Always use a properly grounded
power supply that is connected to an RCD with
a rated residual operating current not exceeding
30mA. As per AS/NZS 3350.2.41:1997
• Always unplug the pump from the power
supply when not in use or before performing
any maintenance on the pump or in the pond.
Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from
the power supply. Grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
• Do not install or store the pump where it will be
exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Keep out of reach of children or
pets. This appliance should not be used by
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Do not cut the cord as this will result in voiding
your warranty.
• Care should be taken to arrange the power cord
so that it cannot be accidently tripped over or
pulled.
• Do not attempt to repair the pump yourself.
Return to an authorized service centre or place
of purchase if a fault occurs.
• Do not use in water above 35°C.
LIMITED WARRANTY
• Warranty covers only appliance defects and
faulty material and workmanship within a 2 year
period.
• If the pump fails due to a manufacturing fault
within the warranty period, the pump will be
either repaired or replaced free of charge.
• Faults arising due to; accidents, misuse,
not following manufacturer’s guidelines/
instructions or power surges/spikes/brownouts
will not be covered.
• The impellor set is a consumable item and
is therefore not covered under warranty.
Replacement parts are available form your local
retailer/ special orders.
• Warranty will be void if any tampering removal
of warranty labels or electrical circuitry is
evident.
• Warranty will be void if the power cord is cut or
damaged in any way.
• Warranty will be void if any visible signs of
overheating are present.
• The manufacturer or distributor shall not be
held responsible for any damages caused by
defective components or materials, or for loss
incurred because of the interruption of services
or any consequential or incidental damages or
expenses arising from the manufacture, sale,
use, or misuse of this product.
• Warranty claims caused by installation or
servicing faults will not be covered.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to return
the faulty appliance for any warranty claim to
Aquatec.
• For any warranty to be valid, an original proof
of purchase must be provided.
• Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
Note: Please consult your retailer for quality original PondMAX replacement parts for your PondMAX product.
WATER PUMPS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DAT E
JULY 2021 v1.0
MODEL
HP550
HP850
HP1100
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DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES
Your PondMAX pump has been
manufactured with advanced technology to
provide you with the best quality pump for
your hydroponic, aquaponic or aquarium
setup.
• PondMAX pumps are suitable for use in
many dierent applications including;
fountains, water features, small ponds and
hydroponics.
• Your PondMAX pump has a single moving
part (an impellor set) therefore enabling
easy cleaning
and maintenance.
• The motor and electrical components are
encapsulated in epoxy resin, ensuring safe
operation under water.
INSTALLATION
1. If required, have a qualified electrician
install weather proof power point near
to the pond or waterfeature, (within the
cable length of the pump).
2. Place the pump in desired location, ensure
the pump is on a stable surface that is
free of sludge, sand and other debris and
connect tubing to the outlet or attach
fountain kit.
3. Ensure pump is submerged then plug in
power cord and switch on.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect power cord from the power
supply before performing maintenance.
Never lift the pump by the power cord. The
only serviceable item is the impellor set.
The motor unit of the pump is encapsulated
with epoxy resin and does not need
lubrication.
All PondMAX submersible pumps are
water cooled; if pump becomes restricted
it will overheat and could cause permanent
damage. Ensure pump does not become
blocked or restricted.
The power cord cannot be replaced,
if the cord is damaged, the pump must
be discarded.
The impellor set is a wearing consumable
part. Regular inspections, cleaning and
maintenance of impellor is necessary to
ensure longer impellor life.
If the impellor set becomes worn or
damaged it should be replaced (available
from your dealer or special orders). Failure
to do so may cause serious damage to
pump.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the power
supply before performing maintenance.
2. Remove the pump from water, detach
tubing/ fountain kit and remove front cage
from pump.
3. Remove the impellor locking ring/ cover
by either turning anti-clockwise and
pulling out.
4.Gently remove the impellor and shaft, use
long nose pliers if needed. Take care not to
break ceramic shaft (if applicable) because
they are brittle.
5. Clean impellor, checking for any signs of
wear or damage.
6.Reinstall the shaft, and then carefully slide
the impellor onto the shaft. The impellor
will pull itself in by magnetic force, this
is normal. (Take care not to pinch your
fingers).
7. Replace the impellor cover making sure
the shaft is located properly on the
impellor cover.
8.Replace the front cage.
9.Re-attach tubing/fountain kit, submerse in
water, connect to power supply and turn
on.
HP550 HP850 HP1100
MAXIMUM FLOW (L/H) 550 850 1200
MAXIMUM HEAD HEIGHT (m) 0.95 1.50 1.90
RECOMMENDED OPERATING HEIGHT (m) 0.60 1.00 1.30
POWER (W)* 10 14 24
VOLTAGE (V) 220 - 240 220 - 240 220 - 240
OUTLET Ø (mm) 12 12 19
1Front Cover
2Impellor Cover
3Impellor
4Hose Connector
5Motor Body
HP550 Model shown. Picture
for illustration purposes only.
* Subject to variation according to load.
Before using your pump, please read the following instructions carefully.
Operation Steps
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NOTE: Parts and features dier from model to model. All images used are for illustrative purposes only. Not all features depicted
apply to all models in the range and these are subject to change.
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments
might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use the accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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