MAINTENANCE
PUMP
Regular cleaning of the pump may be necessary depending upon
the environment which it is operated. Clean the pump when it is
visibly soiled or when a drop in performance is detected. Clean
pump in 4 easy steps!
Step 1: Before cleaning, always
disconnect the pump from the
power source and remove the
pump cover.
Step 2: Remove the impeller
cover to expose the impeller
assembly. Remove the impeller
assembly by gently pulling
on the impeller blades. The
impeller is held in place by a
magnet.
Step 3: Use a soft cloth or
brush and warm water to clean the impeller and the inside of the
impeller housing.
Step 4: Reassemble all pump parts and place in water before
reconnecting to the power source.
FILTER
• Occasional cleaning of the filter pads will be necessary to
ensure the proper functioning of the filter. The coarse filter pad
is a designed to trap large debris. The fine filter pad catches
smaller particles. All pads should be removed and washed
with clean water when they are visibly soiled - for best results,
clean the filter pads weekly.
• Before cleaning, always disconnect the pump from the power
source.
• Filter pads should be replaced annually. Use smartpond
Replacement Filter Pads Model #52286.
• The exterior surface of the filter box may also need occasional
cleaning. Particularly if the openings in the top of the filter
box are obstructed. When cleaning the filter box use warm
water only. Do not use any chemicals that may destroy the
beneficial bacteria.
NOTE: The bio-balls in your filter system and the inside
surfaces of the filter box contain the beneficial bacteria. At
least once a year the entire system should be disassembled
and cleaned thoroughly using warm water. This should not be
done during the warm season as it may take up to 8 weeks to
re-establish the environmental balance. The best time of the
year to "breakdown" your system is in early spring before the
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