Warning -
Failure to carry out routine maintenance leaving the
pump under reduced or no flow conditions for long periods
(e.g. blocked pre-filter) will result in a shorter pump life and will
invalidate the guarantee.
Blagdon Amphibious pumps are centrifugal pumps with a magnetic impeller
movement driven by a watertight asynchronous motor. They require minimum
cleaning, only periodic cleaning of the pre-filter and impeller is necessary.
Cleaner
The use of Blagdon Pond Pump Cleaner will give improved performance and
pump life by removing built-up lime scale and waste. Use before dismantling
for easier, cleaner handling.
Tip:
New ponds and ponds in hard water areas will cause lime scale to build-up more
quickly. Dip your pump more frequently with Blagdon Pond Pump Cleaner to maintain
optimum performance.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
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INSTALLATION
Water Feature / Filter / Waterfall
Install as for Fountain. Depending on water feature to be supplied, your Amphibious
pump can be used with the dual control T-piece 1" 1/4" 1/2" hose fitting (see
"Adjusting dual control T-piece" diagram). Hose clips should be used to secure hose.
Tip:
The larger 1” hose fitting will give maximum pump flow performance. If you do not
require a fountain a significant increase in performance will be gained by connecting the
hose fitting directly to the pump outlet flange.
• Ensure pipe work is not blocked, leaking or is laid so that it gets crushed
or kinked.
• Keep the height that water is to be pumped from the water surface (called
Head) to a minimum. The higher the head the lower the flow rate and the
more wear on the pump.
• Use the largest diameter, smoothest bore pond hose over the shortest
distance and keep hose fittings to a minimum. This removes frictional loss
of flow and so increases pump flow rates.
Also see the explanatory diagram on the top face of your Amphibious pump carton.
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