Operation And Maintenance - AquaScape AQUAFORCE 1000 Manuel D'instructions Et D'entretien

Using the AquaForce
• The AquaForce can also be
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used to prevent winter fish loss
by keeping a hole open in the ice
during the cold winter months. The
AquaForce helps ensure there is
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sufficient oxygen levels and proper
gas exchange in the pond, helping
to prevent fish loss. For best results
use the AquaForce
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combination of the AquaForce
icer will further increase the pond's oxygen levels, remove
potentially harmful gases from the water, and allow for a
back-up in case one of the devices stops working.
• It is important to not place the
AquaForce on the bottom
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of the pond during the winter.
This may disrupt the natural
thermocline found in the
deeper portions of the pond
where the fish are overwinter.
Instead, place the pump
at least 1 foot above the
deepest point of the pond.
The rotational ball should be
turned upwards, allowing
the water to bubble at the surface of the pond. Bricks or
stones can be used, if needed, to raise the pump to the
proper level.

Operation and Maintenance

• Pump Cage – Do not remove the upper or lower pump
cage while operating the pump. Failure to operate the
pump without the filter cage or operating the pump with
a broken cage will allow large debris to enter the pump
causing the pump to fail, thus voiding the warranty.
• Pump Cage Cleaning –
We recommend inspecting
your pump on a regular basis
to ensure it is functioning
properly. If you notice the
water flow rate diminish, it
may be due to the pump's
filter cage becoming clogged
with debris. In many cases
the filter can simply be pulled
from the pond and cleaned of
any debris on the filter cage.
Always disconnect the power
before performing maintenance on the pump.
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as a Winter Bubbler
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Pond De-Icer
in combination with a de-icer. The
pump and a pond de-
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• Remove any debris stuck to the pump filter cage and/or
use a garden hose to spray off any debris stuck to the filter
cage.
• Internal Pump Cleaning – If you have thoroughly
cleaned the filter cage screens and still have diminished
flow rates, then you will need to remove the pump from the
lower cage and inspect the impeller rotor assembly.
• Pull the cage release clips outward to unlock the upper
and lower pump cages.
• With the cage clips released, the upper filter cage can be
lifted to expose the pump.