PULACO FR-PPU12-150

PULACO DC 5V USB Mini Submersible Water Pump Instruction Manual

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

This manual provides detailed instructions for the safe and efficient use of your PULACO DC 5V USB Mini Submersible Water Pump. This compact and quiet pump is designed for various applications, including pet fountains, small aquariums, fish tanks, tabletop fountains, water gardens, and hydroponic systems. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation.

2. ຜະລິດຕະພັນເກີນview

ຄຸນນະສົມບັດທີ່ສໍາຄັນ

  • Safety USB Power: Operates on DC 5V 3W USB power, minimizing electrical risk.
  • ການປະຕິບັດແບບງຽບໆ: Engineered for low noise output, providing a quiet environment.
  • ອັດ​ຕາ​ການ​ໄຫຼ​ປັບ​ໄດ້​: Features an adjusting knob to control water flow up to 50 GPH (Gallons Per Hour).
  • ການອອກແບບກະທັດຮັດ: Small dimensions (1.5 x 1.5 x 1.1 inches) for versatile placement.
  • ຖອດອອກໄດ້ ແລະ ທຳຄວາມສະອາດໄດ້: Easy to disassemble without tools for convenient cleaning.
  • ອຸປະກອນເສີມລວມມີ: Comes with 2 suction cups, one nozzle, and 3.3 feet of tubing.

ອົງປະກອບ

The PULACO Mini Submersible Water Pump package includes:

  • PULACO DC 5V USB Mini Submersible Water Pump
  • USB Power Cord (approximately 4.9 ft / 1.5 m)
  • Tubing (approximately 3.3 ft / 1 m, 0.3 inch diameter)
  • Nozzle (0.3 inch diameter)
  • ຈອກດູດ 2 ອັນ
PULACO DC 5V USB Mini Submersible Water Pump with tubing and USB cable

Image 1: The PULACO DC 5V USB Mini Submersible Water Pump, shown with its included tubing and USB power cable.

ລະເບີດ view of PULACO pump showing detachable parts and USB cable length

ຮູບພາບ 2: ມີການລະເບີດ view illustrating the detachable components of the pump for easy cleaning, alongside the USB power cord and its length specification.

3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການຕິດຕັ້ງ

3.1 ສະພາ

  1. Ensure the pump is clean and free of debris.
  2. Attach the provided nozzle to the pump's outlet.
  3. Connect one end of the tubing to the nozzle.
  4. If desired, attach the suction cups to the bottom of the pump for secure placement.

3.2 ການຈັດວາງ

Place the assembled pump completely submerged in water within your pet fountain, aquarium, or other water feature. Ensure the water level is sufficient to cover the pump entirely to prevent dry running, which can damage the motor.

PULACO pump held in hand showing its small size and a table of specifications

Image 3: The compact size of the PULACO pump demonstrated by being held in a hand, accompanied by a table of its key specifications.

3.3 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ

Connect the USB power cord to a compatible DC 5V USB power source. This can include:

  • USB wall adapter (e.g., phone charger)
  • ທະນາຄານພະລັງງານ
  • ພອດ USB ຂອງຄອມພິວເຕີ
  • USB power strip
PULACO pump with various USB power adapter options

Image 4: The PULACO pump connected to its USB cable, with examples of compatible 5V USB power transformers such as wall adapters and power strips.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

4.1 ການເປີດເຄື່ອງ

Once the pump is fully submerged and connected to a power source, it will begin operating. There is no separate on/off switch; operation is controlled by connecting or disconnecting the USB power.

4.2 ການປັບອັດຕາການໄຫຼ

The pump features an adjustable knob located on its side. Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the water flow rate according to your application's requirements. The maximum flow rate is 50 GPH, and it can elevate water up to 2.0 feet.

Collage of PULACO pump applications including aquariums, pet fountains, and pond features

Image 5: A visual representation of the PULACO pump's versatility, showing its use in aquariums, pet fountains, and various water features.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

5.1 ການເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດປັ໊ມ

Regular cleaning is essential to maintain the pump's performance and longevity. The pump is designed for easy disassembly without tools.

  1. Disconnect the pump from its power source.
  2. ເອົາປັ໊ມອອກຈາກນ້ໍາ.
  3. Gently detach the front cover and impeller assembly. Refer to Image 2 for guidance on detachable parts.
  4. Rinse all components under clean water to remove any accumulated debris, algae, or mineral deposits. A small brush may be used for stubborn residue.
  5. Inspect the impeller for any damage or wear.
  6. Reassemble the pump, ensuring all parts fit securely.
  7. Place the pump back into the water and reconnect power.

ໝາຍເຫດ: The frequency of cleaning depends on the water quality and usage environment. For continuous operation, weekly or bi-weekly cleaning is recommended.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

If you encounter issues with your PULACO water pump, please refer to the following table for common problems and solutions:

ບັນຫາສາເຫດທີ່ເປັນໄປໄດ້ການແກ້ໄຂ
ປັ໊ມບໍ່ເຮັດວຽກບໍ່ມີການສະຫນອງພະລັງງານ
Impeller ຖືກບລັອກ
ລະດັບນໍ້າບໍ່ພຽງພໍ
ກວດເບິ່ງການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ USB ແລະແຫຼ່ງພະລັງງານ
Clean impeller and pump housing
Ensure pump is fully submerged
ການໄຫຼຂອງນ້ໍາຕ່ໍາImpeller partially blocked
Tubing kinked or clogged
Flow rate knob set too low
Clean impeller and pump
Check and clear tubing
Adjust flow rate knob to a higher setting
ສຽງດັງເກີນໄປimpeller ຂັດຂວາງ
ປັ໊ມບໍ່ຈົມຢູ່ໃນນ້ໍາຢ່າງເຕັມສ່ວນ
Vibration against hard surface
Clean impeller and pump
Ensure pump is fully submerged
Adjust pump position or use suction cups for stability
ປັ໊ມຢຸດເປັນໄລຍະໆOverheating due to low water
ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານວ່າງ
Ensure adequate water level
Secure USB power connection

7. ຂໍ້ກໍານົດດ້ານວິຊາການ

ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະລາຍລະອຽດ
ໝາຍເລກຕົວແບບFR-PPU12-150
ຍີ່ຫໍ້PULACO
ແຫຼ່ງພະລັງງານUSB DC DC 5V
ວັດtage3 ວັດ
ສະບັບtage5 ໂວນ (DC)
ອັດຕາການໄຫຼສູງສຸດ50 GPH (Gallons Per Hour) / 0.83 GPM
ຄວາມສູງຍົກສູງສຸດ2.0 ຟຸດ
ຂະໜາດສິນຄ້າ (L x W x H)1.5" x 1.5" x 1.1"
ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ0.28 ປອນ (ປະມານ 4.5 ອອນສ໌)
ວັດສະດຸພາດສະຕິກ
ສີດຳ
ເສັ້ນຜ່າສູນກາງທໍ່0.3 ນິ້ວ
ຄວາມຍາວສາຍ USB4.9 ຟຸດ (1.5 ແມັດ)

8. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the product packaging or contact PULACO customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.