Aquascape AquascapePRO 4500 Pump (20003) - Manuel (Page 4)

Check Valve:
With the skimmer properly installed in ground, feed flex PVC discharge pipe leading to the
BioFalls ® through hole in back of skimmer (see Fig.1 on page 5). Slide collar piece over PVC
FIRST, then glue pipe end cap to PVC tubing (see fig. 2 on page 5). The fitting on the bottom
of the Aquascape check valve assembly should be threaded into the pump discharge. Stand-
ing behind the Skimmer set the pump along the right side, inside the skimmer vault (see Fig.
3 on page 6). Connect the check valve assembly by sliding the collar up to the check valve
and tightening (see Fig. 4 on page 6)*.
*See installation instructions for other aspects of pump and pond maintenance.
Submergence:
It is recommended that the pump be operated in the submerged condition. The pump is
equipped with a thermal protector which will shut down the pump temporarily in low water
conditions. However, this is not recommended for extended periods of time.
Discharge:
An Aquascape check valve is recommended for each pump being used. The Aquascape check
valve is used to prevent backflow into the sump. Excessive backflow can cause flooding
and/or damage to the pump.
CAUTION: If the pump is operated while the electrical cable is drooping, it may become
caught in the impeller, causing the cable to be cut, damaging the impeller or causing seep-
age in the pump, which can result in electrical leakage or shock.
The Aquascape Ecosystem
AquaClearer bacteria helps
establish your ecosystem and
keeps the water clean. Flexible PVC piping runs
alongside the pond and
makes pluming easy.
Flexible PVC piping runs
alongside the pond and
makes pluming easy.
A rock lid hides
the skimmer.
A rock lid hides
the skimmer.
The Aquascape Skimmer
sweeps the pond surface,
prevents the pump from
clogging, and hides
everything!
The Aquascape Skimmer
sweeps the pond surface,
prevents the pump from
clogging, and hides
everything!
Eliminate unsightly plant pots by
digging a plant pocket and filling it
with soil and cat liter.
Eliminate unsightly plant pots by
digging a plant pocket and filling it
with soil and cat liter.
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