SICCE 5.5 LPH Advanced Aquarium Return Pump Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- SICCE
Table of Contents
SICCE 5.5 LPH Advanced Aquarium Return Pump
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYNCRO ADV is made in conformity with the national and international security
laws. 1) Always isolate the pump from the main electricity before installing
or carrying out any maintenance. 2) The pump can work submerged or inline out
of water. 3) Before connecting the pump to the electricity supply, check there
are any damages on cord or plug. 4) The pump has a type Z cable link. The
cable and the plug cannot be substituted or repaired; in case of damage
replace the entire pump. 5) ATTENTION: do not operate any appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning, or if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way. 6) The pump must not work without water to avoid damages
to the motor. 7) The pump can be used in liquids or in an environment with a
temperature not higher than 35° C / 95° F. 8) Do not use the pump for uses
different to those for which it has been projected as, i.e. in the bathroom or
similar applications. 9) Avoid using the pump with corrosive and abrasive
liquids. 10) The pump cannot be used by people with handicaps or by children
if they are not supervised by a person responsible for their safety. 11) To
avoid accidental drips wet the plug or the socket, make a loop with the cord
under the socket level (Pic. 1).
12) Avoid taking the pump by the cord during
the installation or maintenance. 13) The pump can be used only in the above-
mentioned applications and it is only for internal use (3 meters long cable).
14) If the pump or the filter is supplied with a cable 10 meters long, or more
than 6 feet long for the American type (USA), these appliances are intended
for outdoor use as required by international standards.
COMPONENTS
SYNCRA ADV pumps are designed favoring the almost total dismantling of their
components, to facilitate proper use and maintenance and ensure a long life.
Below is the list of the individual parts and spare parts (Pic. A):
- Motor body completely submersible and insulated by epoxy resin
- Rotor kit with Impeller and bottom bearing
- Bottom bearing
- O-ring
- Anti-vibration rubber feet
- Turning pre-chamber
- Pre-filter grid
- 1” threaded hose fittings
PUMP INSTALLATION: USE AND REGULATION
Proceed as follows to install the pump: 1) Connect the joint to the pump
outtake to which you can connect the hose with the appropriate diameter. 2)
Place the pump in an area of the pond, easily accessible for maintenance
operations. 3) If the pump is used submersed and not in line, it must be
always fully submersed. (Pic. D)
INLINE APPLICATIONS
It is recommended to place the pump in spaces where there is proper
ventilation and the pump is not directly exposed to heat sources. Place the
pump so as to prevent too long idraulic pipings, which would reduce its
performance. Do not position the pump above the water level (Pic. E)
because it is not self-priming and the risk of the pump running dry. The risk
of invisible air bubbles creating a vacuum area is very high. Damages that are
caused by the pump running dry are excluded from the warranty. To maximize the
pump’s efficiency, choose a straight inlet tube without elbows (Pic. F).
We suggest Inlet and outlet tubes with a diameter equal or bigger than the
diameter of the threaded pipe included (Pic. G).
Do not use the pump leaving the outlet totally closed. A minimum water flow is
necessary to keep the inner motor cool without running dry (Pic. H).
MAINTENANCE
For the periodic maintenance of the pump, unplug the pump from the electric
socket and then remove the pump from water. 1) Lift the plastic ring of the
pump’s volute pulling the tab outwards (Pic. I).
2) Remove the ring (Pic. J).
3) Remove the volute of the pump by
turning and simultaneously pulling forward (in the case of fouling this may
take more pressure). 4) Pull out the complete rotor set (Pic. K).
5) Rinse each part with water, using a soft brush to remove the deposit. 6)
Then assemble everything in inverse order. 7) Put the ring in place with the
biggest teeth facing the pump and close it by pressing on the tab until you
hear a “click”. (Pic. L).
Any damage to the o-rings, even small, can
seriously endanger the pump performance. In this case, it is best to replace
them. IMPORTANT: The build-in circuit board of the pump has been programmed to
provide 3 levels of protection: Protection against rotor’s blockage: In case
of malfunction which causes the lock of the rotor (due to excessive dirt or
other) or of operating without water, the pump, after 20 attempts to start,
followed by a short interval of time, and other 20 attempts will stop
automatically. If this does not happen, the pump will automatically go on
standby, the electronic board will remain powered but the engine will shut
down. In this case to restart the pump you need to remove and re-insert the
plug into the power outlet. Dry running protection and thermal protection:
motor’s protection in case of functioning without water. The pump stops when
it works without water, or if there is a locked rotor. When the pump is taken
out from the water, the motor stops. ATTENTION: do not underestimate the power
of the magnet. If you slightly lose the grip and the axis hits the rear
bearing, the risk to damage the bearing is very high. A damage axis and
bearing causes high reparation costs.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE AND REPLACING GROUP ROTOR
Follow this instruction for an accurate rotor kit cleaning or replacing.
Repeat the opening actions as indicated in the Maintenance section, steps 1,
2, 3, 4. To easily remove the bottom bearing, we suggest leaving the pump
submerged with water and vinegar for a while to soften debris or limestone. –
Insert the hooks supplied inside the tube of the pump (Pic. M).
Hook the bearing and pull it out. Clean the bearing under running water (never
use soap or detergent of any kind because they pollute the aquarium water: we
recommend using a vinegar and water solution) possibly using a soft brush to
remove scale deposits. If it is heavily worn, we suggest to replaces it with a
new one. Re-insert the bearing sleeve in the pump (Pic. M) after wetting and
pushing it all the way.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT DISCHARGE OF THE PRODUCT ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
When used or broken, the product does not have to be discharged with the other waste. It can be delivered to the specific electric waste collection centers or to dealers who give this service. Discharge separately an electric tool avoid negative consequences for the environment and for the health and allows to regenerate the materials so to have a great saving of energy and resources.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
By registering the product online in the “register the product” section on the website www.sicce.com, and filling in the required data, you will activate the “special online warranty” on the group rotor for 6 months from the date of purchase, cash register receip will validate the registration. In case of no registration, the warranty will be managed as follows.
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed against defects of materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase, except the rotor kit. The warranty certificate must be filled in by the dealer and must accompany the pump if it is returned for repair, along with the cash register receipt or similar document. The warranty covers the replacement of the defective parts. In case of improper use, tampering or negligence by the buyer or user, the guarantee is void and expires immediately. The guarantee is also void in absence of the cash register receipt or similar document. The shipping cost to and from the factory, or the repair station, have to be paid by the buyer. FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR PRODUCT GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS: to improve our service and our clients’ satisfaction, SICCE offers the possibility of adding a 2 years extension to the warranty by simply registering your product on our website www.sicce.com in “Sicce for you/Product registration”. Fill in the form and upload the product’s purchase receipt. After having correctly inserted all your data, complete the warranty extension request.
ATTENTION!
The limestone deposits and the natural wear-out of the components might cause
a raise of the pump’s noise. However, they do not affect the good functioning
of the pump. In this case, we recommend you to replace the impeller.
Do not use corrosive chemicals to clean and wash the pumps. 5 hours or more of
immersion of the pump in water and vinegar are sufficient to remove the
calcareous deposits without compromising the quality and operation of the
pump.
TIPS FOR A LONGER-LASTING
In case, after a first installation, the pump will not be used for over one
week, we recommend taking the rotor assembly out of the pump, cleaning it
thoroughly, and storing the pump and rotor separately.
IMPORTANT – The wires in this lead are colored as follows: Blue-Neutral
/Brown-Live. The colors of the wires of the main lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your
plug. In this case, connect as follows: the BROWN wire must be connected to
the terminal marked with L or in RED color; the BLUE wire must be connected to
the terminal marked N or in BLACK color.
CAUTION – The BROWN or BLUE leads must NEVER be connected to the earth
terminal (marked E or in GREEN/YELLOW color) of a 3 pins plug.
ONLINE HELP
Watch our tutorial videos on THE SICCE YOUTUBE official channel
www.youtube.com/user/SICCEspa