PondMAX PS200 User manual

SOLAR PUMP KIT USER’S MANUAL
Design for fountain
Item No.: 02PS011
1. OVERVIEW
1) The solar pump is designed for outdoor or indoor fountain use, and is powered by a solar
panel. In order to make the pump work through solar energy, the solar panel needs to be
placed in the sunlight with its solar cells facing the sun as much as possible.
2) The performance of the pump depends on sunlight intensity and the incident angle at
which sunlight strikes the panel surface.
3) The latest DC brushless motor technology is introduced in the pump design and
manufacturing, so that the pump has high efficiency and long service life.
4) The pump flow rate can be adjusted by the flow valve (referring to the right figure).
2. COMPONENTS
1) Solar panel 2) Pump 3) Nozzles
3. ASSEMBLING
1) Unpack all components carefully.
2) For the application of producing a waterfall feature with a small garden water
decoration, fit the pump outlet to the water inlet of the decoration.
3) For the application of creating a small spraying up fountain, please follow the steps
below:
a) Fit the nozzle on the top of the pump tube, as shown in the right schematic, the
nozzle can produce 4 different jet shapes.
b) Fix the pump at the base of a basin or bottom of a small shallow pond etc..
c) It is best to keep the pump off the pond base to avoid drawing the pond waste into
the pump, which will lead to blockage in the pump. Use a brick or similar to
elevate the pump.
d) To produce excellent fountain effect, please leave the fountain head above the
water surface by using the extension tubes. If these 4pcs of extension tubes are all used and the pump
head is still immerged in the water, please uplift the pump body somehow.
4) Connect the pump to the solar panel, and tighten the protection screw.
5) Install the solar panel in garden lawn or soft ground by jabbing the spike into the ground. Adjust the knob at
the back of the panel and make the panel face the sun.
6) Make sure to keep the pump fully underwater while the pump is operating.
7) The solar pump is now ready to operate.
4. CAUTIONS
1) Any altering of the product itself or changing of the components voids warranty.
2) Do not connect the pump to anyAC power supply directly; it’s ONLY for DC power.
3) Operate the pump in water only (never above 40℃), especially keep it away from flammable liquids.
4) Do not strike the solar panel.
5) Do not let the pump run dry.
5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

If the pump starts losing power or stops working after operating for a certain time, please clean
the pump following the steps below (See the above figures for demonstration):
1) Disconnect the pump.
2) Press on the bottom of the filter housing and meanwhile move the filter housing apart form the pump.
3) Turn the impeller cover counterclockwise to the end and then carefully pull the impeller cover apart from the
pump.
4) Remove the impeller wheel from the pump.
5) Wash every part to clean the debris.
6) Assemble the pump in reverse sequence.
7) Connect the pump.
*Be careful not to drop the ceramic axis while cleaning the impeller, it breaks easily.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
*Pump does not operate even though the solar panel is in full sunlight.
1) No connection to the solar module—check connection to the solar module.
2) Impeller is blocked—clean the pump as described in “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”.
*Pump does operate but there is no water running through the tubes: Clear the tube and the filter to make sure
the tube is through completely.
7. TECHNICAL DATA AND PUMP CURVE
Operation voltage
6 V
Peak power of solar panel
2 W
Maximum water lift height
0.7 M (2.3 FT)
Maximum flow rate
170 L/H (45 GPH)
Cable length
5 M (16.4 FT)