Alpine Eco-TWIST PXX1500 Instruction Manual

Alpine Eco-TWIST PXX1500 Instruction Manual

Pond & waterfall pump

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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

    COMPONENTS AND PUMP PARTS (Figure 2.1) Parts List: (Figure 2.1) KEY - Part #A designates PXX1500, PXX3000. Part #B designates PXX4000, PXX5300, PXX5300C Description Description Stainless Steel Alpine Logo Insert 1.5” O-Ring Pre-filter Cage 2” O-ring Pump Front Cover 1.5” Hose Fitting O-Ring 2”...
  • 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 pre-filter cage (2) from the pump front cover (3).
  • 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-Twist™ 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-Twist™ 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.
  • 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-Twist™ pump during the winter time, but the Eco-Twist™ pump cannot be used in below freezing temperatures.
  • Page 11: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Alpine Pump SKU# Alpine Replacement Parts Description Impeller PXX1500 RPC118 Impeller for PXX1500 PXX3000 RPC120 Impeller for PXX3000 PXX4000 RPC124 Impeller for PXX4000 PXX5300 RPC126 Impeller for PXX5300 PXX5300C RPC126 Impeller for PXX5300C O-Rings for Impeller PXX1500 PXX1530-OR...

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