ViaAqua BH-1000AD Installation and operation manual

Three Tier Head
For model:
BH-1000AD
BH-2000AD
Water Bell Head
For model:
BH-1000AD
BH-2000AD
Two Tier Head
For model:
BH-1000AD
• Compact and user friendly design
• Easy to install and maintain
• Encapsulatedpre-lterwithbase
• Fountain head kits included
• Energyefcient
• 16 ft. grounded cord
• For freshwater environments
WARNING
Buyer/User assumes all responsability for safety and proper
use not in accordance with the directions and sately labels.

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POND PUMP
ViaAqua® Pond Pump is a high performance garden water pump that is ideal for ponds,
largefountains,waterfalls, streamsand externalltration.TheViaAqua® PondPump uses
alargedebrisstrainerthatfullyencapsulatesthepumptopreventwaterowblockage.The
sophisticated design makes installation and maintance easy. ViaAqua® Pond Pump includes
completefountainheadkitsandattachmentstooperatethepumpsubmersibly.
WARNING AND SAFEGUARD
WARNING
»This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/
or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash you hand after handling the product.
»It is your sole responsability to verify that the plug and receptacle are clean/free of
moisture and salt build up at all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium,
and magnesium. Failure to do so may cause re and/or loss of life.
»Do not plug into an extension cord or power strip.
»A drip loop must be used when plug into any electrical devices. A drip loop is part of the
cord hanging below the receptacle.
»The national code requires all aquarium equipment to be plugged into a G.F.C.I. (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical outlet. If you do not have a G.F.C.I., have an electrician
install one prior to operating any aquarium components.
1.Read and follow all the safeguards, warning and safety guidelines.
2.Use this product for its intended use only.
3.Do not operate ViaAqua®PondPumpwithoutbeingsubmersedin
water at all times. Failure to do so cause permanent damage to the
pump.
4.Prior to maintenance on any electrical aquarium appliance or
aquarium, you must disconnect all electrical aquarium devices.
5.Never operate a ViaAqua®Pond Pump with an electronic wavemaker
or on/off timing device. Such devices will cause permanent damage
to the pump and/or demagnetize the impeller.
6.Routine maintenance is required to ensure the maximum erformance
and the longevity of the ViaAqua®Pond Pump. See maintenance
guidelines.
7.The use of a surge suppressor is strongly recommended.
8.Verifythatthepumpsizetstheapplicationwithoutdramatically
restrictingthewaterow.Consultwithyourlocaldealeror
manufacture’sguidelinesforthesizepumpneededforyouspecic
application.
9. Do not reduce the input or output diameter of the pump.
10.Donotreducetheintakeoroutputtubingsize.
11.Youmustincorporatethepre-lterwhenoperationisforwatercirculation,waterfalls,
ponds and fountains.
Drip
Loop
GFCI
ONLY

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12.Replace the impeller if there are any signs of damage or excess wear.
13.Failure to maintain the ViaAqua® Pond Pump will cause permanent damage to the
impeller and/or pump. Routine maintenance is of the utmost importance to keep your
pump working well.
14.Neveryank/pullthepumpbythecord.Failuretodosowillcausethepumptofail
prematurely and/or cause electrical shock.
15.Frequentcleaningofthepre-lterandpumparerequiredduetotheextremeconditions
of the pond. If the intake of the pump is clogged and is not remedied on time, it will cause
the pump to fail prematurely.
16.WhenoperatingaViaAqua®PondPumpinsideapondorafountain,alargepre-lter
mustbeused.Failuretousepre-lterwillcausedamagetotheimpellerand/orpump.
17.Sincetherearemanybrandofltrationsystems,pleaserefertoparticularmanufacture
instructions for installation and maintenance guidelines.
18.Thedivertervalveenableswaterowtobedirectedforeitherawaterfeatures,a
TerminatorTMUVCSterilizer,orapondlter.
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PART LIST
MODEL: BH-1000AD
1. Three tier head
2. Two tier head
3. Fountainheaduplifttubeadapter
4. Waterbellhead
5. Fountain head adapter
6. Uplifttubes
7. Valve and water diverter
8. Diverter cap
9. Pump strainer
10. Impeller cover
11. Impeller
12. Pump
13. Additionalpre-lter
14. Additionalpre-lterbracket
15. Mainpre-lter
16. Clasp

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MODEL: BH-2000AD
1. Waterbellhead
2. Dual tier head
3. Three tier head
4. Uplifttube
5. Uplifttubecoupler
6. Valve and water diverter
7. Diverter cap
8. Barbedpipeadapter
9. Pump strainer
10. Impeller cover
11. Impeller
12. Pump
13. Additionalpre-lter
14. Additionalpre-lterbracket
15. Mainpre-lter
16. Clasp
Diagram 3.1 Two Tier Head. Diagram 3.2 Three Tier Head.

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Lock
1. Openboth,frontandbackclasps.Seediagrams1.1
and 1.2.
2. Now,openthemainpre-lter.
3. Connecttheadditionalpre-ltertothemainpre-lter.
See diagram 2.
4. Closethemainpre-lter.
5. Closeandsecurebothclasps.
6. See part list diagrams for model BH-1000AD and
BH-2000AD fountain head installation.
7. Diagram 3 shows different options of the fountain
head.
8. Place the pump in desired location.
If pump is placed in a pond, raise the pump off the
bottomofthepondbyaminimumof6inches.
9. Start the ViaAqua® Pond Pump.
Note: The diverter valve
enables water ow to be
directed to either a water
feature, a TerminatorTM UVC
Sterilizer, or a pond lter.
INSTALLATION SETUP
INTERNAL OPERATION: FOUNTAIN HEAD
Front clasp. Diagram 1.1
Back clasp. Diagram 1.2
Main and additonal pre-lter.
Diagram 2.
Diagram 3.3 Water Bell Head. Diagram 3.4 Dual Tier Head.

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Item no. Gallons per hour Max. Head Wattage UPC #0069037
BH1000 AD 342 GPH 3.93 ft. 7.5 watt 2941 3
BH2000 AD 600 GPH 4.92 ft. 20 watt 2942 0
BH4000 AD 1105 GPH 8.53 ft. 46 watt TBA
BH6000 AD 1579 GPH 10.17 ft. 74 watt TBA
Part List Replacement Parts Model UPC #0069037
1-8 Fountain head kits-small BH-1000AD 2586 6
1-8 Fountain head kits-medium BH-2000AD 2587 3
11 Impeller All models TBA
MAINTENANCE
If the water ow decreases, it’s a clear sign that debris is in the impeller or the pre-lter
is clogged. It is the hobbyist’s sole responsability to ensure the pump is maintained
frequently. Failure to properly maintain the pump will cause premature damage to the
ViaAqua® Pond Pump.
Recommended routine maintenance: every 30 days.
1. Disconnect the pump from the G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) power supply
prior to removing the pump from the water.
2. Openboth,frontandbackclasps.
3. Removethepumpfromthemainpre-lter.
4. Cleanthemainandadditionalpre-lter.
5. Remove the impeller well cover.
6. Oncetheimpellerwellcoverisremoved,slideboththeimpellerandshaftoutofthemain
bodyofthepump,andcleanitwell.
7. Verifytheimpellerisfreeofalldirtanddebris.
8. Note: Do not use any soap or detergent during cleaning.
9. Oncetheimpellerandshaftarecleaned,useasmallbrushtocleaninsidethemotor
housing.
10.Placetheimpellerbackintothepump.
11.ReassembleabovepartsandyourViaAqua®Pond Pump is ready to use. Note: All washer
and bushing must be reassembled properly. Failure to do so will cause permanent
damage to the pump.
12.Insertthepumpbacktothemainpre-lter.Attachadditionalpre-lterandstartthe
ViaAqua®Pond Pump.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Commodity Axis, Inc.®warrants that the ViaAqua®Pond Pump is free from defects for a
period of one year from the initial date of purchase shown on the original cash register receipt.
Commodity Axis, Inc.®disclaimallotherwarranties,expressorimplied,includingbutnot
limitedtoanyimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityand/ortnessforaparticularpurpose.
Althoughthislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecicrights,youmayhaveotherrightswhichvary
from state to state. This warranty is void if the failure is due to misuse, tampering, negligence,
abuse, accident and/or submersion, a failure to properly install, maintain, clean, prelter,
reassemble, and/or use the ViaAqua®Pond Pump with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(G.F.C.I.).
CONSUMER REMEDIES
CommodityAxis,Inc.’sentireliabilityand your soleandexclusiveremedy shall beeither
repair or replacement of the ViaAqua® Pond Pump only if you return the defective unit
directly to CommodityAxis, Inc.® with the original receipt in its original box along with
fteendollars($15.00)forshippingandhandling.DonotsendtheViaAqua®PondPump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Commodity
Axis,Inc.®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 the ViaAqua® Pond Pump. 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.

Name Date
Address
City State Zip Code
Country Home Phone
Cell Phone Email
Date of Purchase Seller (Retail Name)
Seller’s Location Phone
*Afx a copy of your original purchase receipt here.Please mail warranty card and proof of
purchase within 15 days of purchase to:
Commodity Axis® Inc., 300 South Lewis Rd. Unit J. Camarillo CA 93012
IMPORTANT: Please make a copy of this warranty card and retain it for your records. Warranty
policy is subject to change without notice.
REGISTRATION CARD
ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY
Bringing Products to Life
300 South Lewis Rd. Unit J. Camarillo CA 93012
Fax: [phone]
www.ViaAquaOceanpure.com