TAAM Rio+ 800 PT User manual

WARNING AND SAFEGUARDS
Read and follow the guidelines to insure the proper use and application of this Rio®Pump.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in damage and serious injury.
•Do not operate Rio®Pump without being fully submersed at all times. Doing so can cause
permanent damage to the pump.
•Never operate Rio®Pump with an electronic wave maker or timing device. As such devices
will cause permanent damage to the pump and/or demagnetize the magnetic impeller.
•Prior to maintenance on any electrical aquarium appliance or maintenance to the aquarium,
you must disconnect all electrical aquarium devices.
•Routine maintenance is required to insure the maximum performance and the longevity of
the Rio®Pump. See maintenance guidelines.
•The use of a surge suppressor is strongly recommended.
•Do not operate if wire is damaged.
WARNING!
This product may contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling this
product.
It is your sole responsibilities to verify that the plug and the
receptacle are clean and free of moisture and salt build up at
all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium,
magnesium and dust. Failure to do so can cause re, damage
to property, permanent damage to the product and personal
injury not limited to loss of life.
Do not plug into extension cord/power strip.
A drip loop must be used when plugging all electrical
aquarium devices. A drip loop is that part of the cord hanging
below the receptacle.
The national code requires that a GFCI (Ground fault circuit
interrupter) be used in the branch circuit supplying all power
to water pumps and electrical aquarium equipment. If you
do not have a GFCI, have an electrician install one prior to
operating any aquarium component.
Drip
Loop
GFCI
ONLY
RIO®PLUS 600-800 PT AND
DUAL INTAKE VENTURI (DIV) KIT
WARNING! Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for
safety and proper use not in accordance
with the directions and safety labels.

INSTALLATION
Note: There may be variances when installing this pump directly to protein skimmer as
there are many different protein skimmer manufactures. Consult with the manufacture
of the protein skimmer for exact installation instructions for there specic skimmer.
INSTALLATION OF PUMP
The pump comes out of the box and
is ready to run.
1. Connect directly to the intake of the
protein skimmer.
2. Position the air tubing silencer outside the water.
3. Plug the unit directly to a GFCI outlet.
4. Verify that there is water and air
entering the skimmer.
INSTALLATION OF THE DUAL INTAKE VENTURI (DIV) KIT TO
AN EXISTING RIO®PLUS WATER PUMP
1. Remove the main housing strainer from the pump.
Note: you do not need this part any more.
2. Remove the impeller well cover.
3. Remove the rubber shaft bushing inside the
impeller well cover.
4. Place the rubber shaft bushing back onto
the ceramic shaft.
5. Install new venturi impeller well cover.
6. Install discharge adapter to that the tapered
side is away from the pump.
7. Connect the both air intake elbows to the
venturi impeller well cover.
8. Connect the 2.5in air tubing to the air intake
elbow closest to the discharge adapter and
then to the nipple on the discharge adapter.
9. Connect the air tubing with silencer to the
other air intake elbow.
10. Directions for installation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM: NO AIR
SOLUTION:
•Verify that the air tubing with silencer is out of water.
•The venturi needs to be cleaned: Remove the silencer and
place air tubing in a cup of warm water let the pump suck
water through pump.
•If regular maintenance has not been preformed it may be
necessary to remove the pump and disassemble the venturi.
When doing so verify that all holes are clear. It may be
necessary to soak parts in a vinegar water solution
(3 parts water to 1 part vinegar.)
•Impeller and impeller well cover needs to
be cleaned.
•The pump is positioned to deep in the water column, do not
place the pump deeper than 6in from the water level
MAINTENANCE
Routine weekly maintenance is the most importance
to ensure a well operating pump.
1. Unplug all electrical aquarium devices prior to maintenance of the aquarium or
aquarium component.
2. Unplug the pump from the GFCI outlet.
3. Remove pump from the protein skimmer.
4. Remove all tubing, elbow, impeller well cover, impeller and ceramic shaft.
5. Clean the impeller, shaft, impeller well cover and air intake elbows with a vinegar water
solution (1 part vinegar and 1 part water). Let it soak for a minimum of 15 minutes. Verify
that the impeller spins freely on the shaft and all air intake holes are free of debris. In
some cases, it may take additional soaking to break up excess calcium build-up.
6. Reassemble impeller verify that all bushing are properly installed.
7. Reassemble pump.
REPLACEMENT PART
REPLACEMENT PARTS UPC NO. 0006760
Rio 600 Plus Impeller 0828 7
Rio 800 Plus Impeller 0829 4
Rio 600 Impeller 0150 9
Rio 800 Impeller 0292 6
Dual Intake Venturi Kit 600-800 0440 1
Protein
Skimmer
Intake
6in
Max.
2.5in
Air tubing
Air tubing
with silencer
Discharge
adapter
Air intake
elbow Venturi impeller
well cover
DIV Kit
(Dual Intake Venturi Kit)

LIMITED WARRANTY
TAAM®warrants that Rio® Plus Aqua Pump/PowerHead is free from defects for a period
of 6 months from the initial date of purchase shown on the original cash register receipt. TAAM®
disclaims all other warranties of merchantability and/or tness for a particular purpose. Although this
limited warranty may give you specic rights, you may have other rights that may vary from state to
state. This warranty is void if the failure of the controller or any part, sealant or component there of
is due to (i) misuse, (ii) tampering, (iii) negligence, (iv) misapplication, (v) abuse, (vi) accident and/or
(vii) failure to properly (a) maintain, (b) clean, (c) keep free from water and moisture and/or use the
controller with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
CONSUMER REMEDIES
TAAM®’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy shall be either repair or
replacement of Rio® Plus Aqua Pump/PowerHead only if you return the defective unit directly to
TAAM®with the original receipt in its original box along with seven dollars ($7.00) for shipping and
handling. Do not send Rio® PlusAqua Pump/PowerHead by insured mail. You may send your returns
or replacements by UPS if requiring a signature upon arrival. Any replaced unit will be warranted
for the remaining time of the original warranty period. In no event shall any shipping charges be
reimbursed. In no event will TAAM®be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including
but not limited to, lost sea life, personal injury, property damage, equipment damage, lost prots, lost
wages, lost savings, lost income, etc., arising out of the use of Rio® Plus Aqua Pump/PowerHead.
Some states do not allow for the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
RETURNS
Please contact our service center at [phone] ext. 102 or fax [phone]
to arrange repair and/or replacement. Please allow 4-6 weeks for all returns.
WARRANTY CARD
Please mail warranty card and PROOF OF PURCHASE within 15 days of purchase to:
TAAM®300 South Lewis Rd. Unit J, Camarillo CA 93012, USA
Customer’s Name: Model No.
Address: Date of Purchase
Dealer Name: Phone No.
Technological Aquatic Associated Manufacturing
300 South Lewis Rd. Unit J, Camarillo CA 93012, USA
Fax: [phone]. www.riopumps.com
Specications & technical information may change without notice
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