Sears 390.160500 User manual

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Typical Remote Installation Typical ‘Discharge toWaterfall’ Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL
Pond Filter
Models 390.160500,390.162000
390.161000,390.163000
Printed in England F642-9704BF (1/23/97)
• Installation
• Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Installation 2
INTRODUCTION
Pond filters maintain a natural balance, clear water, and
healthy fish and plants in your pond.
Pond pollutants can accumulate at the bottom of the
pond. The pollutants dissolve into the pond water, pro-
ducing harmful toxic by-products. These by-products will
affect fish health and cause cloudy water. Pond filter has
been specifically designed to remove harmful pollutants
by converting them into harmless gases which will
evaporate into the atmosphere. No chemical additives
are required.
How it works (Figure 1)
1. Water is pumped from the pond into the filter.
2. A spray bar oxygenates the water, promoting growth of
friendly bacteria.
3. Special reticulated foam filters are layered for mechan-
ical filtration.
4. Patented Flocor® filter medium creates a home for
friendly bacteria that consume harmful toxins in the
water.
5. Healthy water is returned to the pond.
SELECTION
Refer to Table I to compare pond size with filter model
required to ensure system will provide adequate condi-
tions to maintain proper fish health.
TABLE I
* If additional fountain height is desired, use next larger size
rather than the pump specified. This allows for extra fountain
height and provides sufficient water volume for proper pond
filter operation.
INSTALLATION
Pond filters are typically installed in one of two ways:
1) at a remote location away from the pond, and 2) at
the pond site with the filter discharge as the starting point
for a waterfall that cascades down into the pond. See
Page 1 for examples of typical installations.
NOTE: In either installation, water is discharged using
gravity, so filter must be higher than the pond.
The remote installation requires two sections of flexible
tubing for both the discharge (outlet) to pond, and to
make the connection from the pond pump to the filter
inlet. A waterfall installation requires only one length of
flexible tubing which is used to connect the pond pump
to the filter inlet. Check the model number of your filter
against Table II for inlet and outlet connection size. This
determines what size flexible tubing is needed. Measure
distance from the pond to the filter and purchase an ade-
quate length of tubing.
After installation the filter and tubing may be hidden by
landscaping rocks, plants and shrubs, wood chips, etc.
TABLE II
NOTICE: If water is pumped into the filter faster than the
maximum gallons per minute (GPM) shown in the chart
above, the filter may overflow causing loss of water from
the pond. If this occurs, simply restrict the water flow
into the filter by installing an inline restrictor clamp or
flow valve on the tubing that leads to the filter.
Spray Bar
Water Inlet
From Pump
Filtration
Foam
3
Flocor
Filter Media
4
Outlet
to pond
5
1
2
Overflow
Model Inlet Size Outlet Size Max. GPM
390.160500 3/4” 3/4” 5
390.161000 3/4” 1” 8
390.162000 1” 1-1/4” 16
390.163000 1” 1-1/4” (2) 24
Sears Maximum Fountain Filter model
Pump Pond Spray required for
Model Size Height* Goldfish Koi fish
390.137500 5 x 8 36” 390.160500 390.161000
390.139600 6 x 9 36” 390.161000 390.161000
390.131130 8 x 12 36” 390.161000 390.161000
390.131340 10 x 12 36” 390.162000 390.162000
390.131560 12 x 14 36” 390.162000 390.163000
390.132100 16 x 16 36” 390.163000 390.163000
Figure 1

Operation / Maintenance 3
OPERATION
During the first thirty days aquatic plants will adjust to
their new environment and begin to grow. During this
period your pond may turn green from algae. If the water
does not stabilize after 30 days, use a non-chemical
additive, such as MydorTM Clear-EaseTM which will cause
the free-floating algae to coagulate for easy removal.
NOTICE: Do not use a chemical algicide. Chemical algi-
cides will kill plants, fish, and the friendly bacteria in the
filter, and the start-up cycle will need to begin again.
It will take 4 - 6 weeks for the friendly bacteria to grow
inside the filter at sufficient levels to properly consume
toxins in the pond. Do not empty pond and start over
with fresh water. This will only start the cycle from the
beginning and will require another 30 days for the pond
to stabilize.
NOTICE: Do not add any fish to pond during the first
thirty days.
Chlorine from city water will dissipate and the water
chemistry will stabilize. Check with local water supplier
to determine if chloramine has been added to the water
supply. Unlike chlorine, chloramine will not dissipate
and must be chemically treated before any fish are
added to the pond. To remove chloramine use MydorTM
Dechlor-EaseTM and follow package instructions.
MAINTENANCE
Check top two layers of reticulated foam filters for sedi-
ment build-up on a regular basis. Excessive sediment will
block the pores within the foam, preventing proper oper-
ation of the filter. If water is flowing through the bypass
drain inside the filter, remove the top two layers of foam
and rinse from the back side with a garden hose. Proper
operation of the filter depends on bacteria growth inside
the filter media. Do not clean the entire filter.
On an occasional basis, inspect for and remove exces-
sive sediment build-up in the bottom of the filter using a
sponge. Do not use any chemical cleaners in your filter.
Rinse with tap water only.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
1
2
390.160500 390.162000
Key Description 390.161000 390.163000
1Foam filter (set of 3) FPWG-RP26 –
1 Foam filter (set of 4) – FPWG-RP27
2 Flocor®media (1 cu. ft.) FPWG-RP28 FPWG-RP28
FULL ONEYEARWARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will replace this filter, free of charge, if defective in material
or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover repairs or replacement parts necessary because of abuse or negligence
including failure to install, adjust and operate this filter according to the instructions in the owner’s
manual. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
SEARS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR EXPENSE FROM PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while the product is in use
in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

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OWNER’S
MANUAL
Model No.
390.160500
390.161000
390.162000
390.163000
The model number of
your Pond Filter will be
found on a plate
attached to the filter.
When requesting service
or ordering parts,
always give the follow-
ing information:
• Product Type
• Model Number
• Part Number
• Part Description
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
POND FILTER