Permanent installations to the mains supply (hard wiring) must comply with the regulations
of the local electricity authority which may stipulate the use of metal or plastic conduit to
protect the cable.
If in any doubt about wiring to the mains supply contact a qualified electrician or your local
electricity authority.
Protect from frost. In cold winter weather (when fish are inactive and algae growth ceases)
the unit may be switched off. It should then be drained of water, removed (if possible) from
its installation and stored in a dry, frost-protected area.
Directions for use
Remove fountain secondary strainer cage (3500/4500 models Only)
Flowmaster 3500 & 4500 ship with twin strainer cages. (The 5000 model is too powerful
and would rapidly block a second strainer if fitted).This allows the filter pump to be used as
a fountain pump (fountainhead set required – supplied with certain models). To run the
pump as a filter pump the secondary fine strainer cage needs to be removed to allow solids
to pass through to the impellor. If the secondary strainer is not removed then larger debris
will not be transferred to the filter (if installed) and your pump will block with sludge more
frequently. Here is a guide showing how to achieve this:
Fig 1 Accessing Pump
2, Twist off secondary strainer (keep safe)
First locate the outer strainer cage locking bolt at the bottom rear of the unit (see fig 1).
Unscrew and keep safe then the four plastic locking clips can be released by carefully
pressing down with a screwdriver (see fig 1). Once the pump itself can be accessed the
secondary strainer can simply twisted off (and kept safe for future use). Then simply re-
assemble the pump following the steps above in reverse order.
Installation
Once installed the pond water will flow through the pump as the pump’s impellor draws in
water. It is always best to position your pump at the opposite end to where the water returns
to the pond to provide maximum circulation.
Your pond is supplied with a hosetail. This should be screwed into the threaded pump inlet.
Pond hose size 20-40mm (3/4” to 11/2”) can be attached to the inlet hosetail. Cut the inlet
hose to the size appropriate to the size of hose you are using. Then connect the hose from
your pump to your filter system or position it where you want the water to return. Ensure a
watertight seal by the use of hose clips.
