The Pond Masters Guide to Complete Cleaning System
The Pond Masters Guide to Complete Cleaning System Congratulations on buying a Pond Monsta cleaning system. Manufactured to the highest quality with leading market technology to create a clean and healthy pond for your fish. ~ IMPORTANT ~ Please attach proof of purchase to this manual and file in a safe place. 2
Table of Contents Getting to know your Pond Monsta... 4-5 Parts and Description... 4-5 Getting to know your Monsta Collector... 6-7 Parts and Description... 6-7 Technical Specification...7 Installation... 8-9 Electrical Installation... 8-9 Radio Frequency Receiver...9 How to use Pond Monsta... 10-13 Minimum Start Depth...10 Handle Activation and Battery Installation...11 Clearing Blockages...12 Monsta Collector Recycling Water Options...12 Cleaning Collected Waste...13 Storage...13 Maintenance...14 Removing and Fitting Impeller...14 Troubleshooting...15 Faults and Problems Procedure...15 Consumer Contact Details...15 Warranty... Back Cover 3
Getting to know your EasyPro Part #PMV35 4
Getting to know your 1...Handle 2... Extendable pole, top section 3...Pole cap 4... Extendable pole base section 5...Locking nut, hose/cable clip 6...Hose/cable clip 7... Fixed pole section 8...Optional 1.2m (3.91') extension pole section 9...Hose guide 10... Carry handle 11... Electrical cord guide 12... 10m (32.8') electric power cord 13...Motor housing 14...Air outlet 15...Air outlet cleaning spike 16...Clear impeller housing 17...Impeller cover clip spacers 18...Impeller cover clips 19... Impeller cover clips screws 20... Stainless steel clip spacer retainer 22... Outlet clear elbow 23...Outlet clear hose tail 24... Outlet locking nut 25...Optional hose clip fixing point 26... 6m (19.6') 1 1 /2" hose supplied 27... Impeller shaft 30... Pond impeller, 70mm (2 3 /4") 31... Impeller washer 32...Impeller lock nut 33...Impeller cover 34... Monsta head clip, spacer & screws 35...Monsta head clip, spacer retainer 36... Monsta head clip 37... Monsta head back clip 38... 10cm (4") power brush head 39... 20cm (8") optional wheeled brush head 41... Power connector plug 42...Red power on standby indicator light 43... Green power on indicator light 44...Radio frequency receiver 45...3m (9.8') rubber cable 46...Three pin plug 47... Remote control handle battery 5
Getting to know your COLLECTOR 6
Getting to know your COLLECTOR 1...Filter net handles 2...Collector water tight body 3... Monsta waste inlet locator, support clip 4... Filter mesh 5... Top left collector pole 6...Bottom right collector pole 7...Bottom left collector pole 8... Top right collector pole 9... Hose reel 10...Center screw 11... Center washer 12...Center back washer 13...Center nut 14...Hose reel screws 15... Hose reel washers 16...Hose reel nuts 17...Collector outlets 18... Rubber outlet washer 19...Outlet back nuts Technical Specifications & Performance Voltage...115V Hertz...60Hz Watts... 350 Safety rating...ipx8 CE Cable fitted...10m + 3m (32.8' + 9.8') Remote control handle battery... GA 23A Alkaline Battery Maximum submerged depth... 5m (16.4') Maximum flow impeller... 5400 It/hr (1188 gal/hr) Maximum lift impeller... 2.9m (9.5') 7
Installing your Electrical Installation All electrical work must be performed by a qualified technician. Always follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) or the Canadian Electrical Code as well as all local, state and provincial codes. Code questions should be directed to your local electrical inspector. Failure to follow electrical codes and OSHA safety standards may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Failure to follow manufacturer s installation instructions may result in electrical shock, fire hazard, personal injury or death, damaged equipment, provide unsatisfactory performance and may void manufacturer s warranty. Always connect to a Ground Fault Circuit (GFCI). Always disconnect the electricity supply before handling, maintaining, repairing or installing any pond equipment. 8
Installing your For permanent installations to the main supply, it is necessary to conform to the regulations of your electric company and electrical ordinances for your area. This would include the use of metal or plastic conduit to protect the cable. Attention has been drawn to the fact that special rules may exist concerning the permanent installation of your Monsta (i.e. local building codes and regulations). Pond Monsta must not be used in swimming pools or areas where people are in contact with the water. Always disconnect the main electrical supply while the equipment is being installed, repaired or maintained. Contact a qualified electrician to install and wire this product to the main supply. Warning - The Monsta pump has a thermal shut off that temporarily switches off the pump in case of over heating and the pump may automatically restart. Never run the Monsta out of the water for prolonged periods as this may cause irreparable damage. Radio Frequency Receiver 1. No Lights - Main plug is not switched on or plug fuse/gfi/breaker has activated. 2. Red Light - Receiver is on standby, power is received, handle lever not compressed. 3. Green Light - Power on, Monsta motor receiving power, handle lever compressed. 9
How to use your Minimum Start depth Water level MUST submerge the air outlet before starting the Monsta. Minimum water depth - 30cm (11.81") Maximum water depth - 5m (16.4') MIN: 30cm (11.81" MAX: 5m (16.4') 10
How to use your Ensure that the remote control handle battery is installed (see diagram below). Note - Remove large objects over 32mm (1 1 /4") in size with a net to prevent excessive blocking of Pond Monsta during operation. It is normal for Pond Monsta to block and require clearing occasionally. Pond Monsta has been designed so that this requires a minimum of time and effort (see clearing blockages on page 12). 1. Plug in GFI (not supplied). 2. Plug in fitted three prong RF receiver plug. 3. Plug in RF receiver connector plug. 4. Connect hose to outlet hose tail firmly, a hose clip may be used to secure (not supplied). 5. Choose Collector recycling option/position for Collector outlet returns (see page 12). 6. Place hose in Collector locator. 7. Connect hose and cable to hose cable clips. Adjust so that the hose is level with the water surface when the Monsta is fully submerged. 8. Adjust pole by twisting and locking to a comfortable height. 9. Switch on main electrical supply, standby light will show red on the RF receiver. 10. Submerge Pond Monsta fully until air stops releasing from air outlet (the Monsta will not pump effectively until all air is released). 11. Compress safety button and squeeze lever to activate pumping on, release to turn off. 12. Waste will now start to flow into the Collector, it is recommended that the higher shelf areas are cleaned first. Always move the Pond Monsta in a slow back and forth motion to prevent disturbing the sediment and waste. 13. Secondly, clean the base of the pond, again use a slow back and forth motion using the clear hose as a visual guide to indicate which areas have been cleared. 14. When the Collector basket is full or over flowing, turn off the Pond Monsta by releasing the handle and remove the collected debris to waste or compost. RELEASE OFF ON 11
How to use your Clearing Blockages Always turn the Pond Monsta off at the main circuit before opening impeller cover. Monsta Collector Recycling Water Options With the use of the Pond Monsta Collector you can either recycle your pond water back into the pond, directly into your plant beds as pond water is an excellent feed source your plants can use to grow tall and healthy or the waste water can go into a drain. Pond Monsta is completely safe to healthy adult pond fish. 12
How to use your Cord Storage Wind cord between hose guide & adjustable hose/cable 13
Maintenance of your 14
Troubleshooting your Poor Flow from the Pond Monsta Follow clearing blockages procedure on page 12. Check the hose attachment, the motor housing and the brush head inlet for blockages like large clumps of blanket weed, large stones, sticks or any other large pond debris. If the impeller has been changed, check to see that it has been correctly fitted (see page 14). Ensure the outlet hose is not kinked or crushed. Only use smooth bore hose as hose with ridges on the inside wall will greatly restrict flow. Check all air is released from air outlet. No Power to the Motor The LED is glowing red on the RF receiver but there is no action when activating the handle lever - check the batteries are correctly fitted in the remote control handle and the handle does not have any water inside the casing. If there is water present, place inside a warm area to let the water evaporate. If the Pond Monsta has been used for prolonged periods the battery will need replacing. The LED on the receiver are not glowing when plugged into the main circuit - check your plug in the GFI, your fuse box or breaker box. Check fuse in three prong plug, if needed replace and test again. The LED is glowing red on the receiver and turning green when the trigger on the handle is compressed but still no action from the motor - this may indicate that the motor has overheated, the motor will reset when cooled after fifteen minutes. Handle Activation Control Occasional loss of squeeze on, release off control is normal. Ensure line of sight between handle and receiver, adjust hands and body position - this will improve receiver signal reception. Faults - Problems Procedure Before returning your Pond Monsta to your dealer or contacting our customer advice department, please try the following steps. This will solve most problems quickly and easily. 1. Ensure electrical procedure has been followed fully. Check fuse and any cable connectors or switch boxes. NOTE - If the pump has overheated the thermal overload will temporarily switch off pump. 2. Follow clearing blockages on page 12 and troubleshooting guide above. 3. Return pump to point of purchase for inspection and advice (you will need proof of purchase). If there is a warranty issue please call EasyPro Pond Products for an RA number and shipping address at 800-448-3873. Consumer Contact Details EasyPro Pond Products 4385 East 110th, Grant, MI 49327 231-834-7720 800-448-3873 info@easypropondproducts.com www.easypropondproducts.com 15
warranty This product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase, under normal usage. The guarantee DOES NOT APPLY in case of improper use, negligence, lack of maintenance or accidental damage to either the Pond Monsta or the Pond Monsta Collector. If the Pond Monsta or the Pond Monsta Collector fails due to manufacturing fault within this period it will be either repaired or replaced free of charge. Liability is limited to replacement of the faulty product only, no other costs will be reimbursed. The warranty is not transferable and does not affect your statutory rights. This warranty does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above. Excludes consumable parts (batteries, filter mesh, impellers and hose). If any parts are needed, spares are available from your dealer. Please see getting to know your Pond Monsta on pages four through six for spare part descriptions. Pond Monsta can be returned with an RA number for warranty issues. Please call EasyPro Pond Products for an RA number and shipping address at 800-448-3873. www.easypropondproducts.com 800-448-3873