ThePondguy SolidFlo 600 Maintenance and service guide

SolidFlo™ Series
Asynchronous Pond & Filter Pumps
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Installation & Maintenance
For Models:
• SolidFlo™ 600
(Item #120845)
• SolidFlo™ 1200
(Item #120842)
• SolidFlo™ 1600
(Item #120843)
• SolidFlo™ 2100
(Item #120844)
• SolidFlo™ 2600
(Item #120846)
3-YEARWARRANTY
REPLACEMENT PARTS
MODEL DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBER
SolidFlo™
600 - 2600 Replacement tting kit (includes barbed tting and knuckle) #120847
WARRANTY
The Pond Guy® will repair or replace any SolidFlo™ found to be defective within 3
years of the original purchase date. This limited warranty is extended exclusively to
the original purchaser beginning from the date of original receipt. Abuse or misuse
of this product voids all warranty. In case of warranty claims, the product must be
returned to place of purchase accompanied with the original receipt.
Barbed Fitting
Knuckle
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SAFETY
WARNING: FOR YOUR PROTECTION, ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM THE
POWER SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING. SHOULD THE UNIT
APPEAR TO BE NOT WORKING, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH, REMOVE, OR
DISASSEMBLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
1. ALWAYS use a properly grounded AC outlet. Do not immerse the SolidFlo™
pump’s plug in water or attempt to use a wet plug.
2. Provide a “drip loop” for the power cord. This is a loop in the cord below the level
of the receptacle or plug that prevents water from traveling along the cord in
the direction of the receptacle.
3. Be sure that a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is installed in the branch
circuit supplying the pond equipment.
4. NEVER remove the ground pin from the plug.
5. The SolidFlo™ is not suitable for use in swimming pools, swimming ponds, or
other situations where humans may make bodily contact with the water.
6. The power cable cannot be replaced. If the power cable becomes damaged, the
SolidFlo™ should be discarded.
IMPORTANT: The Pond Guy®, Inc. is not responsible for losses, injury
or death resulting from a failure to follow these safety precautions,
misuse or abuse of equipment.
TECHNICAL SPECS
MODEL POWER WATTAGE GPH @
0’ HEAD
GPH @
3’ HEAD
GPH @
6’ HEAD
SHUT OFF
HEIGHT
PLUMBING SIZE
(STEP DOWN
BARB FITTING)
SolidFlo™ 600 120V / 60 Hz 35 Watts 600 GPH 475 GPH 250 GPH 8’ ¾”– 1 ½”
SolidFlo™ 1200 120V / 60 Hz 85 Watts 1,200 GPH 975 GPH 750 GPH 10’ ¾”– 1 ½”
SolidFlo™ 1600 120V / 60 Hz 115 Watts 1,600 GPH 1,325 GPH 975 GPH 11.5’ ¾”– 1 ½”
SolidFlo™ 2100 120V / 60 Hz 155 Watts 2,100 GPH 1,700 GPH 1,500 GPH 15’ ¾”– 1 ½”
SolidFlo™ 2600 120V / 60 Hz 175 Watts 2,600 GPH 2,100 GPH 1,700 GPH 16’ ¾”– 1 ½”
INSTALLATION
Always cut the step down tting to the largest connection that will work with your
tubing to maximize water ow. After you have connected the tubing, the pump is
ready for operation. Simply place the pump directly in the pond and connect the
power outlet. The pump must be completely submerged in water when operating.
For best results, the pump should be placed on a at surface away from sludge or
algae mats. The SolidFlo™ pump should not be frozen in the water.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
This pump will require minimal maintenance although some maintenance is
required.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Pump does not turn on. Power cord not connected. Circuit Breaker Tripped. Faulty GFI.
Pump turns on then shuts o. Pump is getting hot due to low water level or because intake is clogged.
Pump is plugged into an extension cord resulting in low voltage.
Reduced water ow.
Pump is plugged with debris. Clean lter cage or unscrew four screws
securing the lter cage to clean inside if necessary. Tubing is clogged with
debris. Low water level.
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SolidFlo™ Series
Asynchronous Pond & Filter Pumps
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
!
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use only on portable self-contained
fountains no larger than 5 feet in any
dimension.
• Risk of electric shock, do not remove
cord and strain relief. Do not connect
conduit to pump.
• This pump has been evaluated for use
with water only.
• Reduce risk of electric shock during
operation of this pump requires the
provision of acceptable grounding.
• Risk of electric shock – This pump
has not been investigated for use in
swimming pool or marine areas.
• Do not connect to any voltage other
than that shown on the pump.
• Always disconnect from electrical
outlet before handling the pump.
• Operate pump completely
submerged for proper cooling.
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