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 pump’s plug in
water or attempt to plug in 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 GPH @
0’ HEAD
GPH @
3’ HEAD
GPH @
6’ HEAD
SHUT
OFF
HEIGHT
PLUMBING SIZE
(STEP DOWN
BARB FITTING)
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 GPHw 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”
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: Pumps does not turn on.
• Possible Causes: Power cord not connected. Circuit Breaker Tripped. Faulty GFI.
• Symptom: Pump turns on then shuts o.
• Possible Causes: 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.
• Symptom: Reduced water ow.
• Possible Causes: 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.
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.
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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 ellectric 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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