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Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd
30/3/06
13:32
Page 1
THE POND MASTERS
GUIDE TO
AMPHIBIOUS
A2500/A3000
A3500/A4000

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  • Page 1 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:32 Page 1 THE POND MASTERS GUIDE TO AMPHIBIOUS A2500/A3000 A3500/A4000...
  • Page 2 Page 2 THE POND MASTERS GUIDE TO AMPHIBIOUS Congratulations on buying a Blagdon Amphibious pump. Amphibious pumps are high quality pumps manufactured with advanced technology, to run pond fountains, waterfalls, filters and water features. The unique disc shaped remote magnet drive impeller and ceramic bearings delivers outstanding reliability.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 3 CONTENTS Getting to know your Amphibious pump 2, 3, 4, 5 Parts descriptions / spares / codes - with exploded diagrams 2, 3, 4 Pump performance / flow charts Technical specifications Installation 6, 7, 8 Electrical installation Installing the pump...

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Amphibious Pump

    Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AMPHIBIOUS PUMP AMPHIBIOUS PRE-FILTER Pre-filter Part Description Spare Code Pump outlet flange 1014786 Handle Pre-filtration screen Pre-filter lid 1014861 Pre-filter lock 1014878 Pre-filter base 1014885 Cable guide Base foot Motor location Foot Hinge slots...
  • Page 5 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AMPHIBIOUS PUMP AMPHIBIOUS MOTOR Motor Part Description Spare Code Threaded pump outlet Impeller/rotor housing 1018807 Impeller/rotor housing O ring 1018708 Impeller vanes Rotor 2500/3000/3500 1019378 Rotor 4000 1019385 Radial groove Ceramic shaft Ceramic thrust washer...
  • Page 6 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 6 AMPHIBIOUS FOUNTAINS AND FITTINGS No. Fountains & Fittings Spare Part Description Code Pump outlet flange 1014786 T-piece 1014793 Ball joint 1014809 30cm Telescopic extension pipe 1014816 20cm Extension pipe 1014823 Daisy jet 1014748 Triple jet Foam jet...

  • Page 7: Pump Performance / Flow Charts

    Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AMPHIBIOUS PUMP Pump performance / flow chart MODEL A2500 A3000 A3500 A4000 1080 1200 1260 1440 1500 1080 1620 1740 1260 1860 1980 1500 2100 2220 1020 1680 2340 2460 1260...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 8 INSTALLATION Electrical installation The power supply must meet the specifications on the product. The pump is intended to be used with either a weatherproof cable connector or permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the mains system other than by means of a plug and socket.
  • Page 9 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 9 INSTALLATION Locating your Amphibious Pump The Amphibious pump should be located on a firm and level base in the pond/water feature in a depth of at least 10cm, but no more than 4m. It is advisable to keep the pump off the bottom of the pond to avoid silt entering the pump causing excessive wear and increasing pre-filter cleaning.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 11 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Routine Maintenance Carry out routine maintenance when pump flow is visibly reduced. 1. Switch off electricity to the pump, and all other electrical pond equipment. 2. Remove pump from pond (do not use the cable to lift the pump). 3.
  • Page 12 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 12 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING RE-ASSEMBLY Radial groove chamfered end Impeller Fit the ceramic shaft to the pump housing with the radial groove and chamfered end towards the pump housing. The shaft and its location in the pump housing must be clean with no dirt or debris trapped between them.

  • Page 13: Annual Maintenance

    Annual Maintenance Following as for routine and monthly maintenance, once a year you should service your pump by using Blagdon Pond Pump Cleaner, (this may need to be done more frequently in hard water areas). Dismantle pump and examine all parts for wear or damage, replacing any parts that show obvious wear and/or damage.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    No flow from pump 1. Check power supply is on. 2. Check fuse and wiring (SEE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION). 3. Follow low flow procedure as above. If none of the above works contact Interpet (Blagdon) Consumer Advice Department (See Faults problem procedure Page 13).

  • Page 15: Faults - Problem Procedure

    Circulating Pumps Ltd, Pond Pump Servicing, Oldmedow Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4PP Consumer Advice contact details Interpet (Blagdon) Consumer Advice Department Vincent Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3YX 3 YEAR GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase, under normal usage.
  • Page 16 Amphibious Pump Leaflet 2.qxd 30/3/06 13:33 Page 16 Established over 40 years ago, Blagdon are committed to producing a comprehensive range of high quality, easy to use, pond equipment. An ongoing programme of research development ensures excellent performance and value for all their customers.

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