Do I need to service my pump?

Yes, regularly inspect and clean the pump housing to make sure it has not accumulated too much dirt, leaves and algae on the pump cage. If left, a build-up of leaves and algae will greatly affect the flow of water to the filter. To maintain the pump, and keep it in good working order, use the following instructions.

1.  Remove hose and hose clip, then unscrew the hosetail from the pump body.
2. Locate the cage clip near the front of the pump cage, press in, and lever cage back, and off.
3. Using a screwdriver (not supplied) unscrew and remove the four screws, to release the pump from the cage.
4. Turn impeller housing anti-clockwise to expose impeller and ceramic shaft.
5. Pull out impeller (held in by magnet) and carefully remove white, ceramic shaft.
6. Clean and inspect impeller and shaft. impeller blades should be intact with no cracks in magnet. Shaft should be in one piece, with no signs of wear. Broken shaft and/or impeller should be replaced at once.