ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Always use a properly grounded outlet. Do not immerse plug in water. DO NOT REACH INTO WATER TO
REMOVE PLUG. TURN OFF CIRCUIT FIRST. A "drip loop" should be provided. The "drip loop" is a loop in the
cord below the level of the receptacle or plug that prevents water from traveling along the cord. The
National Electric Code requires that a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) be installed in the branch
circuit supplying fountain or pond equipment. Your dealer can supply GFCI units. NEVER REMOVE
GROUND PIN FROM PLUG. WARNING; FOR YOUR PROTECTION ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM ITS POWER
SOURCE BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING. SHOULD THE UNIT APPEAR TO BE NOT WORKING DO NOT
REACH, REMOVE OR DISASSEMBLE UNIT BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT POWER.
CAUTION
The pump is intended to pump water only. It cannot be used to pump oils, solvents, or gasoline. Although
the pump will continue to run if there is no water, after 30 minutes damage may occur if allowed to run
dry.
ZG140 Rev. B 03/18
1)
Disconnect power to pump
2)
Remove pump from water.
3)
Position pump with volute inlet facing upwards
4)
Pour PumpGuard into volute inlet until full.
5)
Allow to soak for 2 to 3 minutes.
6)
Thoroughly rinse with clean water.
7)
Place pump back into service.
PUMPGUARD
TM
pump maintenance solution is available in three si
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4
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Impeller/Volute Treatment
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Item
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03
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05
32 o
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Soak/Dunk
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Impeller treatment
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7
12
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Commercial Si
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CARE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MAGNETIC DRIVE 24/36 AND PONDMASTER® 24/36 PUMPS
ITEM# 02740, 02745, 02750, 02755, 40140, 40145
FEATURES
The pump is a magnetically driven centrifugal water pump. It has no seals to wear and contains no oil.
The pump can be used submerged or inline. lnline means connections are made directly to the pump
inlet and outlet ports, which have 1" NPT threads. All electrical components are encapsulated in epoxy
with no seals to wear or break. The energy used is approximately 1 /2 of regular motor driven pumps. The
prefilter screen is provided for use in situations where deposits in the water could clog or damage the
pump. This helps give uninterrupted service.
INLINE PIPING
Centrifugal pumps cannot pull water from a lower level. In order to start, pump must be below water level
and filled with water. Unless the air can escape from the outlet, the pump will not start. Do not use glues
or solvents to connect the pumps threaded fittings. Use Teflon pipe tape. The pump cover is not designed
to support long pipe runs or correct pipe misalignment.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
The pump cover should occasionally be removed to clean and inspect the impeller assembly. The
impeller is the only serviceable item and can be pulled out of the body. Do not take the impeller apart. If
it is worn or broken the entire impeller assembly should be replaced. This will restore the pump to original
capacity. Pumps taken out of service for an extended period with fluid inside run the risk of forming a crust
which may prevent subsequent starting. Saltwater should be flushed out with fresh water. Always check
cord for sharp bends which can cause premature cracking. Do not use power cord to lift or move pump.
Magnet impeller assembly must be routinely cleaned to remove accumulations of scale or calcium. This procedure
should be done at least once every three months
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or more often if the water conditions require it. Salt water and hard
water environments require more frequent cleaning.
Pondmaster
®
PUMPGUARD
TM
WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE SOLUTION (sold separately) will instantly loosen scale, lime, rust
and other detritus from moving parts and impeller chamber. Most build
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up can be removed without disassembling the
pump.
