SAFETY FIRST
Always disconnect the unit from the main electricity supply before carrying
out any maintenance.
Always switch off the unit if there is no water running through it to prevent
overheating and possible damage. Operate the pump only under water.
Do not run the pump dry!
Always connect the pump to a GFCI circuit for specified outdoor use. Never
submerge the pump when the impeller assembly is removed.
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP WITHOUT THE PRE-FILTER CAGE IN PLACE.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS PUMP UNIT WITHOUT THE BALL NOZZLE
IN PLACE
CAUTION: If the pump fails to operate, check the following:
A. Check the GFCI and circuit breaker and try another outlet to ensure the
pump is getting electrical power. Note: Always disconnect from electrical
outlet before handling the pump.
B. Check the pump discharge and tubing for kinks and obstructions.
Algae build-up can be flushed out with a garden hose.
C. Check the pre-filter “cage” for buildup of large debris such as leaves
and plant material. Clean if necessary.
D. If the pump still does not operate do the following:
•Openthecageandcheckthattheimpellerspinsfreely.
•Dismantlethepumpcleanthecomponentsoutlinedinthemaintenance
section of this instruction guide.
•DONOTFORCEROTATIONOFTHEIMPELLER–THISMAYDAMAGETHEPUMP.
Debris Handling Pumps
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TetraPond®isatrademark
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26570-901Rev.B
DHP3600: Item #26569
3690 gallon per hour pump
DHP4200: Item #26570
4235 gallon per hour pump
BEFORE YOU START:
Pleasevisitwww.tetrapond.com
formoredetailedinstallationinstructions,
time-savingtips,andinspirationalideas.
Before operating this pump for the first
time,pleasereadthesafetywarnings
contained within this instruction guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – Toguardagainstinjury,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
observed,includingthefollowing:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. DANGER— Toavoidpossibleelectricshock,specialcareshouldbetaken
since water is employed in the use of this equipment.
3. Donotoperateanyapplianceifithasadamagedcordorplug,orifitis
malfunctioning,orifitisdroppedordamagedinanymanner.
4. Alwaysunpluganappliancefromanoutletwhennotinuse,before
puttingonortakingoffparts,andbeforecleaning.Grasptheplugand
pull to disconnect; never yank the plug.
5. Donotallowthepumptobecomeicedup.
6. Donotexposethepumptodirectsunlightforalongperiodoftime.
7. Makesurethepumpissecurelyinstalledandstablebeforeoperatingit.
8. CAUTION— Thispumphasbeenevaluatedforfreshwateronly.
9. Donotuseinsaltwaterorhighlychlorinatedwater.
10.Thesepumpsmustnotbeusedinswimmingpoolsorareaswherepeople
are in contact with the water.
11. Do not use an appliance for other than its intended use.
12.Readandobservealltheimportantnoticesontheappliance.
13.Donotallowchildrentohandlethisequipment.Thisequipmentshouldbe
kept away from children.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock—Thisplugissuppliedwithagrounding
conductorandgroundingtypeattachmentplug.Toreducetheriskofelectric
shock,becertainthatitisconnectedtoagroundingtypereceptacle.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock—Thispumphasnotbeeninvestigatedfor
use in swimming pools or marine areas.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
TocomplywiththeNationalElectricalCode(NFPA70),andtoprovideadditional
protectionfromtheriskofelectricshock,thisunitshouldonlybeconnectedtoa
receptaclethatisprotectedbyaground-faultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI).
Extension Cords
Useonlyextensioncordsthatareintendedforoutdooruse.Theseextension
cords are identified by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances;
storeindoorswhilenotinuse”.Useonlyextensioncordshavinganelectrical
ratingnotlessthantheratingoftheproduct.Donotusedamagedextension
cords;examineextensioncordscarefullybeforeuseandreplaceifdamaged.Do
notabuseextensioncordanddonotyankonanycordtodisconnect.Keepcord
awayfromheatandsharpedges.Alwaysdisconnectextensioncordscarefully;
disconnect them from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the
extensioncord.
NEVER RUN THE PUMP UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED (UNDERWATER).
WARNING—THIS PUMP IS FITTED WITH A THERMAL CUT-OFF DEVICE
THAT TEMPORARILY SWITCHES OFF THE PUMP IN THE EVENT
OF OVERHEATING. THE PUMP MAY START AUTOMATICALLY AFTER THE
PUMP COOLS DOWN.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR USE = CSA ENCLOSURE 3.
FOR USE WITH MAxIMUM 86ºF WATER.
THIS PUMP HAS BEEN EVALUATED FOR USE WITH WATER ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
How the TetraPond Debris Handling (DHP) Pump works
TetraPondDHPpumpsareengineeredtocirculatelargevolumesof
pondwaterwithoutclogging.Thisallowsthepumptooperatefor
long periods of time without any maintenance.
Water,dirtanddebrisaredrawnthroughthe¼in.holesinthelarge
pre-ltercagethatsurroundsthepump.Thepre-ltercageprevents
leaves,sticksandotherlargedebrisfromenteringthepump.Italso
protects the fish from the pump’s impeller.
Theopen-faceimpellerallowsdebrisupto¼in.indiametertopass
through the pump without clogging.
Thepondwaterwithdirtanddebrisarepumpedtoanexternallter
for removal or directly to a waterfall or stream.
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Diagram 2
Changing the Outlet Direction
(seeDiagram2)
1. Loosentheretainingnutbyhand
2. Rotatetheballnozzletothe
desired position
3. Tightentheretainingnutbyhand
Attaching tubing to the DHP Pump
Inordertomaximizethispump’sperformance,
we recommend the use of tubing with an internal
diameter(ID)of1½in.Whenusing1½in.IDtubing,
thenarrowendoftheballnozzleshouldbecut-off
tomaximizeowfromthepump(seeDiagram1).
1-1/4intubingcanalsobeused.Attachtothenarrowendoftting.
Securetubingconnectionswithhoseclamps(notincluded).
Diagram 1
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TetraPond Debris Handling Pump Parts
Pre-Filter
Cage
Handle
Electrical
Cable
BallNozzle
Retaining
Nut
BallNozzle
Adapter
(Inside)
C-Ring
PumpBody
Nut(x5)
Screw(x5)
RotorAssembly
Impeller
Impeller Cover
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