Aqua Medic SP 3000 Mode D'emploi page 6

The SP 3000 dosing pump is designed to pump small volumes of water and for dosing additives. It has been
specifically developed for aquaristic purposes and been tested by experts.
1. 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 feeding pump for low flow reactors, like Nitratereductors, Calciumreactors or Phosphate filters
- as dosing pump for fertilizers in fresh water aquaria and for trace elements, calcium and bicarbonates in salt
water aquaria.
The dosing pump is supplied with a long lasting synchronous motor and the pump hose is made of Santoprene®,
a specially developed material resistant to many chemicals and with a very long life – normally in excess of 3
million compressions.
Important note:
The pump must be operated at the correct voltage (see type label).
2. Technical Data
Type
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Maximum flow:
Connections:
Motor:
Speed:
Motor life:
Pump hose life:
Continuous running possible:
3. Connections
The pump is connected with aquarium air hose (6 mm), ¼". However, it should be assured that the hose is
suitable for the chemical characteristics of the liquid being pumped.
4. Installation
The pump may only be operated in the dry, it is not designed for submersed use. It should be securely mounted
using the keyhole slots provided in a dry place.
The pump may only be operated with check valve and should always be set up in such a way that it is placed
above the water level of the storage vessel, tank or filter basin (see Fig. 1).
The outlet should always be positioned above the aquarium or sump. If the pump stops with the drive axle in the
horizontal position then the pump will not act as a check valve. The air gap between the outlet hose and water
prevents aquarium water being syphoned back into the liquid storage tank. If small amounts of water need to be
precisely dosed then a check valve should be placed in the inlet hose of the pump. This prevents the pressure
tube emptying and ensures that the same volume is dosed during each operating cycle.
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Operation Manual ENG
Dosing pump SP 3000
230 V / 50 Hz
4.5 w
3 litres/hour - 50 ml/min – 0.8 gph
6/4 mm hose (¼")
synchronous
20 rpm
> 10,000 hrs
> 3 million turns
yes