Thank you for purchasing one of Alpine’s Eco-Sphere™ pumps. At Alpine, our goal is to supply our customers with quality products that provide convenience and value to your life. We hope you enjoy your purchase and thank you for choosing Alpine: Your One Stop Shop for all your Solar, Gift, Garden and Pond Supplies. Our Eco-Sphere™ pumps are ideal for filtration systems, waterfalls, and ponds. Engineered to be highly energy efficient while maintaining maximum output.
INTRODUCTION Alpine’s Eco-Sphere™ high performance pumps are ideal for filtration systems, waterfalls, and ponds. Engineered to be highly energy efficient while maintaining maximum output. Our durable “pre-filter” pump cage minimizes pump damage and clogging by selectively screening larger debris particles. Pumps feature a convenient carrying handle and 360° rotating adapters for easy placement.
COMPONENTS AND PUMP PARTS (Figure 2.1) Parts List: (Figure 2.1) No. Description No. Description 1 1.5” Plastic Nut 15 Pre-filter Cage- Bottom 2 2” Hose Fitting 16 Pump Holder 3 Pump Front Cover 17 Plastic Cover 4 O-Ring 18 Lower Bracket 5 Impeller 19 (4) Stainless Steel Screw 2 6 Ceramic Bearing 20 Pond Pump 7 Rubber Bearing 21 Upper Bracket 8 (5) Stainless Steel Screw 1 22 Cable Clamp 9 Pump Body 23 (4) Clips 10 1.5” O-Ring 24 Plastic Insert 11 1.
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. B. Remove the top pre-filter cage (26) from the bottom pre-filter cage (15) by opening the four clips (23). Then push upper handle from the top pre-filter cage (26) towards the pump to release the cage.
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. Priming a pump means to feed water into the tubing both in and out of the pump, to help create a suction effect to draw the water from the source.
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. Min. 6.5ft Min. 4in Max. 13ft Min. 6.5ft (Figure 4.1) It is recommended that the pump is NOT positioned in the deepest area of the pond.
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 B. 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. C. Ensure that there is at least 4 inches of water above the pump so that the pump cannot suck in air. D. The pump should not be immersed to a depth exceeding 13 feet under water. E.
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. 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 tubing.
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. This pump is suitable for use in water temperatures from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Please follow the steps below: 1. Disconnect the plug cord from the power supply. 2.
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 PUR1400 PUR1428-OR O-Ring for PUR1400 PUR2800 PUR1428-OR O-Ring for PUR2800 PUR4100 PUR4154-OR O-Ring for PUR4100 PUR5400C PUR4154-OR O-Ring for PUR5400C PUR1400 PUR-FIT Fitting for PUR1400 (includes (2) 1.5” & 2” rotating Semi-ball, 1.
