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- Page 1 Dosing pump SP 3000 The SP 3000 dosing pump is designed to pump small volumes of water and for dosing additives. It has been specifically developed for aquarium use, has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards and has been extensively tested.
- Page 2 Features The SP 3000 is a peristaltic pump in which liquid is transported by repeatedly kneading the pump hose. It can be used wherever small amounts of liquid have to be pumped. In the aquarium, the pump can be used for two purposes: as feed pump for low flow reactors, like Nitratereductors, Calciumreactors or Phosphate Filters.
- Page 3 (see fig 1). 1. Receiving vessel (Aquarium, sump etc) 2. Dosing pump SP 3000 3. Dispensing Vessel (Reservoir, liquid supplement container etc 4. Non return valve fig 1: Installation method for dosing from a dispensing vessel, including a non return valve.
- Page 4 1. Aquarium 2. Dosing pump SP 3000 3. Calcium / Nitrate Reactor fig 2: Installation method for operating a Calcium reactor or Nitratereductor with the SP 3000. The pump should be mounted above the aquarium or sump to prevent any problems that may arise should the pump hose leak.
- Page 5 6. Parts List Dosing pump SP 3000 1. cover 2. pump hose with fittings 3. gland nut 4. pump housing 5. drive wheel with rollers 6. motor 7. housing 8. brass pillar (4) 9. power cable 10. protection plate 11. screw (8)
- Page 6 If the pump is operated continously the hose should be changed every 3 – 4 months. We recommend using only an original Aqua Medic spare pump hose assembly which is supplied complete with fittings. Grease: Before the hose is installed it has to be greased. The pump will only operate properly if the hose is effectively greased.
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