Cleaning the pump – BluFountain 20.000

Installation & Maintenance 12 steps 20 min Watch the video
Beluchtingfontein Beluchtingsfontein BluFountain 20.000 drijvende fontein, zwarte drijvende fontein met 3 meter brede waterkelk, voor beluchting en ijsvrij houden van vijvers vanaf 50 cm diepte.

In brief

The pump is low-maintenance, not maintenance-free. Growth narrows the basket passage and lime can block the rotor. If the motor protection keeps switching the pump off and on, clean the pump.

You need: A screwdriver and a bucket of clean water

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Beluchtingfontein Beluchtingsfontein BluFountain 20.000 drijvende fontein, zwarte drijvende fontein met 3 meter brede waterkelk, voor beluchting en ijsvrij houden van vijvers vanaf 50 cm diepte. BluFountain

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12 steps

Caution: Disconnect the mains plug first. Lift the pump out of the water by the Floating ring or the housing, never by the cable.

  1. Step 1: Disconnect the mains plug and lift the pump out of the water.

    Unplug · Take out

  2. Step 2: Twist the pump loose from the Floating ring.

    Unscrew

  3. Step 3: Press the clip down to open it.

    Press

  4. Step 4: Open the top half of the Filter cover.

    The impeller and rotor are now exposed; handle them carefully.

    Unscrew

  5. Step 5: Remove the two locking screws.

    Unscrew · Screwdriver

  6. Step 6: Carefully lift the rotor out of the pump motor.

  7. Step 7: Check the Rotor, Impeller and strainer for damage and limescale deposits. Replace damaged parts. Clean with water; do not use chemicals.

    No chemicals · Rinse

  8. Step 8: Reassemble the parts in reverse order.

  9. Step 9: Put the Filter cover back onto the pump and turn it clockwise until the blue lock engages.

    Plug in · Tighten

  10. Step 10: Push the clip up to lock the filter cover.

    Press

  11. Step 11: Attach the Floating ring to the pump.

    Tighten

  12. Final check: Put the fountain back in the pond, plug it in and check the spray.

    Plug in

Didn't work?

Pick what you see. The most likely cause is listed first.

Pump does not start 3 possible causes
  1. 1

    There is no power

    Check the socket, the RCD and the plug.

  2. 2

    The rotor is blocked

    Unplug the pump, open the filter cover and clean the rotor.

    Go to step 1
  3. 3

    The motor protection has switched it off

    Let the pump cool down, then clean the stainless steel strainer and the rotor.

    Go to step 1
Low or no fountain 2 possible causes
  1. 1

    The stainless steel strainer is blocked

    Open the filter cover and clean the strainer.

    Go to step 3
  2. 2

    The rotor or impeller is worn

    The rotor isn't sold separately yet. Contact us and we'll help you.

    Contact us
Pump is noisy 2 possible causes
  1. 1

    Debris or a small stone in the filter cover

    Unplug the pump, open the filter cover and remove it.

    Go to step 1
  2. 2

    The rotor and shaft are worn

    Contact us and we'll help you.

    Contact us
Pump stops after a while 1 possible cause
  1. 1

    The motor overheats because the strainer or rotor is blocked

    Clean the pump. If it still stops, contact us.

    Go to step 1
RCD trips 1 possible cause
  1. 1

    The cable is damaged or there is water in the plug

    Stop using the pump and contact us.

    Contact us

Still stuck? We're happy to help.

From the manual (PDF) Contact us