Flint & Walling 115V Pond and Fountain Systems FPS0501 User Manual

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Never enter the water

either wading, swimming or in a boat with the
pump power on, as this may result in severe
electrical shock.

Read these warnings and instructions

carefully. Failure to follow could result in serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.

Electrical installations

shall be in accordance with National Electric
Code (NEC) and all applicable local codes
and ordinances. A licensed electrician should

perform installation.

“NO SWIMMING” AND

OR WARNING SIGNS SHOULD BE POSTED PER
STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
Please affix included warning label to power

receptacle or junction box.

System furnished with a

100ft power cord with three prong GFI plug. –
Must connect to properly grounded receptacle
of grounding type. Do not remove ground

pin on plug. Do not extend the cord length by splicing or
with an extension cord.

FAILURE TO CONNECT

THIS UNIT, WITH THE GFI, TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED RECEPTACLE MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Be sure system is connected

to a circuit equipped with a fuse or circuit
breaker of ample capacity.

Always disconnect power

source before performing any work on or
near the motor or its connected load. If the
power disconnect point is out-of-sight, lock it

in the open position and/or tag it to prevent unexpected
application of power. Failure to do so could result in fatal
electrical shock or bodily injury.

DO NOT handle pump with

wet hands or when standing in water as
fatal electrical shock could occur. Disconnect
main power supply before handling system

for any reason.

Protect the power cable

from coming in contact with sharp objects,
oil, grease, hot surfaces or chemicals. DO
NOT kink the power cable. If damaged

replace immediately.

NEVER leave the control

box, fused disconnect switch, or covers open
(either partially or completely) when not
being worked on by a competent electrician

or repairman.

Always use caution when

operating electrical controls in damp areas.
If possible, avoid all contact with electrical
equipment during thunderstorms or extreme

damp conditions.

Install all electrical

equipment in protected area to prevent
mechanical damage which could produce serious
electrical shock and/or equipment failure.

DO NOT use this system to

pump flammable liquids such as gasoline, fuel
oil, kerosene, etc. Failure to follow the above
warning could result in property damage and/

or personal injury.

Do not pump water above 120 degrees

Fahrenheit.

Water leaving nozzle is at high velocity

and can cause bodily injury if contact is made.

This unit not tested for use

in swimming pool areas.

GFI plug must be oriented with cord

coming out the bottom and protected from direct rainfall.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Only install this system in ponds where no swimming,

wading, boating or fishing is allowed while fountain is
operating. Disconnect power to pump before fishing or
entering the water.

2. Post appropriate warning signs per local and state codes.
3. Inspect pump system for damage before installing in

pond. Check that all bolts and screws are tight. Check for
any bent prongs or a cracked case on the GFI.

4. The unit ships with one spray nozzle attached. To change

to one of the other 2 nozzles, remove the 4 screws from
the nozzle then replace with desired nozzle. Refer to
Figures 1, 2 & 3 for spray pattern appearance. Nozzles
are marked “This side up.” Make sure the o-ring is
seated in groove before installing nozzle. Tighten screws
until seated, approximately 10 to 12 in-lbs.

5. Attach nylon anchor ropes to 2 eyebolts located at top

of screen. Secure (make sure rope is tight) to weights
placed on pond floor or stakes on pond shore. When
using weights to anchor the pump, place weights
approximately 10 feet from unit, 180 degrees apart.

This manual is related to the following products:

115V Pond and Fountain Systems SPS0501