Electrical installation
The power supply must meet the specifications on the product.
The pump is intended to be used with either a weather-proof
cable connector or connected by means of a plug and socket.
The cores in the supply cable are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Brown = Live, Blue = Neutral, Green/Yellow = Earth.
The electric cable is permanently connected and sealed in the motor body.
If the supply cable is damaged the pump must not be used.
Do not use the supply cable to lift the pump as this may cause damage.
WARNING - THIS PUMP MUST BE EARTHED
A Residual Current Device (RCD), also know as the Residual Current
Circuit Breaker (RCCB), with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA
must be installed in the supply circuit. A means of disconnection from the
supply having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles must be
incorporated in the fixed wiring.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
If this product is installed using a Blagdon Powersafe armoured garden
power supply fitted with a flexible lead to a three pin plug, in conjunction with
a circuit breaker as recommended. It would not therefore be deemed to be a
permanent part of the house wiring and would not fall within the scope of Part P of
the building regulations. However if the product is wired directly into a fixed wiring
spur, it will fall under part P of the building regulations and must be installed by a
qualified electrician or in consultation with a building control officer.
ELECTRICAL STANDARDS STATE THAT:
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All outdoor power supplies must be protected by a circuit breaker.
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All outdoor electrical components must comply with outdoor weatherproof
safety standards.
INSTALLATION
For permanent installations to the mains supply, it is necessary to conform to the
regulations of the local electricity authority and this would include the use of a metal
or plastic conduit to protect the cable.
Attention has been drawn to the fact that special rules may exist concerning the
installation of your pond pump (i.e. local building regulations). These pumps must
not be used in swimming pools, or areas where people are in contact with the water.
Always disconnect and isolate the mains electricity supply whilst the equipment
is being installed, repaired, maintained or handled. Consult a qualified electrician
if in any doubt about wiring this product to the main supply.
Warning -
The Force-Hybrid pump is provided with a thermal cut out
that temporarily switches off the pump in case of overheating and
the pump may automatically restart.
Locating your Force-Hybrid Pump
The Force-Hybrid pump should be located on a firm and level base in the pond/water
feature in a depth of at least 15cm, but no more than 3m.
Water Feature / Filter / Waterfall
Depending on water feature to be supplied, your pump can be used with
1
1
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2
”
1
/
4
” 1”
1
/
2
” hose fitting. Hose clips should be used to secure hose.
Tip:
The larger 1
1
/
2
” hose fitting will give maximum pump flow performance.
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Ensure pipe work is not blocked, leaking or is laid so that it gets crushed
or kinked.
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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.
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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 page 2.
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