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Summary of Contents for Alpine eco-SPHERE PUR1400
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty is valid against defects due to material and the company’s workmanship only. The sole obligation is at Alpine’s discretion to replace/repair the defective unit with a suitable replacement part. Units should be checked for proper operation prior to returning as defective. No liability for loss or damage of any nature or kind, whether arising out of or from the use of the product, whether defective or not defective, is assumed by Alpine Corporation™... -
Page 3: Introduction
For a car to stay in great condition, proper maintenance is required. Therefore, Alpine suggests that once a week, you verify that the pump is performing adequately. If you detect a drop in pump performance (such as a decrease in water flow from the pump or to the waterfall), first clean the pump’s pre-filter cage and the tubing connected to the... -
Page 4: Components And Pump Parts
Cable Clamp Pump Body (4) Clips 1.5” O-Ring Plastic Insert 1.5” Rotating Semi-Ball Stainless Steel Alpine Logo Insert 2” Rotating Semi-Ball Pre-filter Cage- Top 2” O-Ring Controller (available on select models) Adapter Parts can be ordered from the store where the pump was originally purchased. -
Page 5: Dismantling And Reassembling
DISMANTLING AND REASSEMBLING WARNING: Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the pond from the electrical supply before installing, repairing, maintaining or handling the equipment in the water. Dismantling (See Figure 2.1 on page 3): A. Follow the safety instructions. Unplug the power cord. Remove the top pre-filter cage (26) from the bottom pre-filter cage (15) by opening the four clips (23). -
Page 6: Pump Information And Installation
PUMP INFORMATION INSTALLATION •Only operate the pump when it has water running through it. Failure to do so will overheat the pump and cause it to fail, thus voiding the warranty. DO NOT OPERATE DRY! If you are going to use your Eco-Sphere™ pump “in-line” or “out of the water, ” you must prime the pump before turning it on. -
Page 7: Typical Pond Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION FOR YOUR POND The Eco-Sphere™ pump is designed to be submerged directly into the pond or out of the pond as long as water is running through the pump. To maximize pond circulation, locate the pump as far away as possible from the location of the water running into the water feature. - Page 8 Starting up Pumps Installed in Water (See Figure 4.1 on page 6) Important Note: Do not run the pump dry as this can cause damage. A. Place the pump in the water and let it fill with water To prevent unnecessary soiling, install the pump on a solid stone tile to ensure that it does not stand in sludge and suck it in.
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Page 9: Operation And Maintenance
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the pond from the electrical supply before installing, repairing, maintaining or handling the equipment in the water. To avoid shortening the life of the pump, follow these simple maintenance procedures: -Once a week, verify that the pump performance is satisfactory. -
Page 10: Winter Pump Care
WINTER PUMP CARE In cold climates, Alpine highly recommends to store your pump inside during the coldest months of the year. You may still use your Eco-Sphere™ pump during the winter time, but the Eco-Sphere™ pump cannot be used in below freezing temperatures. -
Page 11: Replacement Parts List
REPLACEMENT PARTS Alpine Pump SKU# Alpine Replacement Parts Description Impeller PUR1400 RPC118 Impeller for PUR1400 PUR2800 RPC120 Impeller for PUR2800 PUR4100 RPC128 Impeller for PUR4100 PUR5400C RPC130 Impeller for PUR5400C O-Rings for Impeller PUR1400 PUR1428-OR O-Ring for PUR1400 PUR2800 PUR1428-OR...