Little Giant PondWorks Pond Air Pump

Amphibious air pump allows amazing pond aeration applications! The Little Giant PondWorks Pond Air Pump takes an innovative approach for versatile submerged or external use. This energy-efficient air pump runs on just five watts to deliver 0.18 CFM of air. Use fully submerged in your pond to ensure proper gas exchange during summer. Tuck inside your biological filter to enhance oxygen levels crucial for efficient bacterial processing of toxic ammonia and nitrate. When used externally and supplied with an airstone, the Little Giant PondWorks Pond Air Pump can also be used to maintain an ice-free opening during freezing winters.* Flow regulator allows convenient control of air bubble production. The Little Giant PondWorks Pond Air Pump measures 5-1/4" x 4" x 3" high and includes 17 feet of airline tubing. 30 ft cord. For ponds and water gardens up to 500 gallons.

*Note: For winter use, pump must remain indoors for proper operation and transport of warm air.

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1. Remove the cap from the Inlet Fitting.
2. Attach one end of the air tube to the fitting. Caution: Attach the tube securely; the pump will be damaged if the tube comes loose during installation or while submerged.
3. Place the other end of the air tube where it will not become clogged by debris or submerged during a weather event.
4. Place the pump in the water. Caution: Make sure that all components are secure before starting the pump. For extra stability and to prevent the pump from floating, attach the power cord to the air tube using tie-wraps and fill the two side fins with pebbles, stones or gravel.
5. Create a drip loop in the power cord and then connect the cord to an outlet.
6. Verify that the pump begins to produce bubbles. Note: It may take up to five minutes for the bubbles to appear.
7. To adjust the bubble flow:
1. Disconnect the pump and all submerged electrical components from power.
2. Rotate the Flow Regulator clockwise or counterclockwise.
3. Connect the pump and all submerged electrical components to power.

1. Remove the cap from the Inlet Fitting.
2. Remove the Flow Regulator and replace it with the Outlet Adapter, making sure the Foam Pad remains in place.
3. Connect the air tube to one of the Outlet Adapter Fittings. Place the cap onto the other fitting (or connect to the fitting to supply a second air feature).
4. Place the pump in a suitable location out of the water. Caution: Make sure that either the pump or the air tube is at least four inches above the water to prevent water from flowing back into the pump when power is removed.
5. Create a drip loop in the power cord and then connect the cord to an outlet.
6. Verify that the pump produces bubbles. Note: It may take up to five minutes for the bubbles to appear.
7. To reduce the bubble flow, connect a length of tube with a valve (not included) to the inlet fitting. Note: This will not impede the operation of the pump.

Maintenance
Warning: Do not attempt any operation in the water while the pump or any submerged electrical components are connected to power.

Caution: Do not use solvents or detergents to clean the pump.

1. Disconnect the pump and all submerged electrical components from power. If the power cord plug or power outlet is wet, disconnect the circuit breaker before removing the plug.
2. Remove the pump from the water if submerged.
3. Remove the Flow Regulator (or Outlet Adapter) and Foam Pad from the pump and rinse them with lukewarm, detergent-free water. Clean the exterior of the pump with a brush to remove or prevent any lime scale build up.
4. Re-install the Foam Pad and then the Flow Regulator (or Outlet Adapter) onto the pump.
5. Return the pump to its original operating configuration.
6. Connect pump and submerged components to power.