Use and Care Guide

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Mechanical Filter Box Kit

MODEL #MFBX500P

PACKAGE CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING

• Risk of electrical shock. This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding–type

attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly

grounded, grounding- type receptacle.

• Do not exceed the voltage shown on the pump.

• Always disconnect pump from the power source before beginning any maintenance or work on the

pump.

• Inspect cord for damage before installation and/or maintenance. Replace the entire pump assembly if

damage is found.

• Do not remove the grounding pin from the power cord plug.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only on portable, self-contained fountains no larger than 5 ft. in

any dimension.

• Risk of electrical shock – This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool or marine

areas.

Part

Description

Quantity

Filter box top

Filter box bottom

Coarse filter pad

Fine filter pad

Bio media balls

3-Tier fountain head

Diverter valve

Extension tube

Pump

Coupler

Adapter for 3/4” outlets

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning

to your retailer, call our customer service department at

1-888-755-4497, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or

email us at customercare@smart-pond.com.

REMINDER

CALL 1-888-755-4497

BEFORE RETURNING TO STORE.

PLEASE CALL 1-888-755-4497 BEFORE RETURNING TO THE STORE.

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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Mechanical Filter Box Kit ® MODEL #MFBX500P REMINDER CALL 1-888-755-4497 BEFORE RETURNING TO STORE. Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-755-4497, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email us at customercare@smart-pond.com.
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CAUTION • This pump has been evaluated for use with fresh water only. • Use a proper power source as indicated on the pump label. • Keep the cord away from high temperatures or other heat sources. • Do not pump heated liquids. • Do not let the pump run dry. Pump must be completely submerged for proper operation and cooling. • Operate in freshwater only. Avoid heavily chlorinated water and water with high pH levels. • Do not lift the pump by its power cord.
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. Connect the extension tube to the outlet of the pump using the supplied adapter for 3/4" outlets. Fig. 3 Extension tube Adapter for 3/4” outlets Pump Fig. 3 4. Place one of the fine filter pads over the bio media balls and pump. Then place one of the coarse filter pads over the fine filter pad. Fig. 4 Coarse filter pad NOTE: The fine filter pad is blue and the coarse filter pad is black. Fine filter pad Filter box bottom Fig. 4 5. Place the filter box top on top of the filter box bottom.
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7. Connect the fountain head on the top extension tube. Fig. 7 Fountain head Filter box top Fig. 7 8. Place the filter assembly in the water. Fig. 8 Fig. 8 9. Connect the extension tubes to the diverter valve. Make sure the arrow on the valve is positioned as shown and the diverter valve is connected as shown. Fig. 9 Extension tube NOTE : Use diverter valve to simultaneously run a spitter and fountain head from one pump. Diverter valve . Extension tube Fig. 9 10. For 1/2 in.
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11. Connect the fountain head to the top extension tube. Adjust the diverter valve to split the flow between the fountain head and the spitter. Fig. 11 Fountain head Extension tube Connect to spitter Diverter valve 1/2 in. tubing Fig. 11 12. Place the filter assembly in the water. Fig. 12 Fig. 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE - FILTER • Occasional cleaning of the filter pads will be necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the system. The coarse filter pad is a designed to trap large debris.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE – PUMP • Regular cleaning of the pump may be necessary depending upon the environment in which it is operated. Clean the pump when it is visibly soiled or when a drop in performance is detected. • Before cleaning, always disconnect the pump from the power source. • Remove all parts from the pump and clean in warm, soapy water. • Disassemble the front cover and remove the impeller cover to expose the impeller assembly.
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LIMITED WARRANTY All pumps and electrical products are warranted to the user against defective material and workmanship, under normal working conditions. This warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Unless otherwise specified all smartpond® electrical products are warranted to the user against defective material and workmanship, under normal working conditions for 1 year from the date of purchase.