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IceCap Flow Pump User Instructions

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These instructions are dedicated to all three IceCap Flow Pump models, including FP-60, FP-100, and FP-200. Risk of serious injury: please keep the magnet base away from children. 

IceCap Flow Pump Includes:

  • Flow Pump with Mounting Magnet (Dry magnet; not waterproof- for exterior installations only)
  • Flow Controller
  • Power Supply

Pump Installation

Please remember the following pump installation instructions:

  1. Locate and clean the surface area where you intend to install the pump.
  2. Position the Inner Magnet Mount and the Dry Side Mount in your preferred location. Be cautious not to let the two magnets snap together when mounting.
  3. Attach the pump to the inner magnet, ensuring that the power cable is facing upwards.

​WARNING: The creation of waves within the aquarium can place excessive stress on the aquarium and its seams. Not all aquariums can withstand stress produced by waves. We are not responsible for any damage to the surrounding environment or indirect damage caused by the production of waves within the aquarium.

NOTE: Install the Dry Side Mount on the exterior of the aquarium; do not submerge Dry Side Mount in water.

Controller Installation

Please ensure that you mount the controller in a dry location within reach of the flow pump using screws (not included). Make sure to leave a drip loop between the controller and the pump. Next, plug the power supply into the power port of the controller and then plug the other end into your home receptacle.

FP-60 Pump Speed/Power Level Parameters

Speed Level
Voltage (A)
Power (W)
Flow (Liters)
Flow (Gallons)
Level 1
Voltage (A)0.111
Power (W)1
Flow (Liters)700
Flow (Gallons)180
Level 2
Voltage (A)0.131
Power (W)2
Flow (Liters)850
Flow (Gallons)224
Level 3
Voltage (A)0.154
Power (W)3
Flow (Liters)1250
Flow (Gallons)330
Level 4
Voltage (A)0.2
Power (W)4
Flow (Liters)1450
Flow (Gallons)380
Level 5
Voltage (A)0.25
Power (W)5
Flow (Liters)1650
Flow (Gallons)430
Level 6
Voltage (A)0.28
Power (W)6
Flow (Liters)1850
Flow (Gallons)480
Level 7
Voltage (A)0.31
Power (W)7
Flow (Liters)2000
Flow (Gallons)520
Level 8
Voltage (A)0.35
Power (W)8
Flow (Liters)2200
Flow (Gallons)570
Level 9
Voltage (A)0.423
Power (W)9
Flow (Liters)2600
Flow (Gallons)680
Level 10
Voltage (A)0.5
Power (W)10
Flow (Liters)3000
Flow (Gallons)790

FP-100 Pump Speed/Power Level Parameters

Speed Level
Voltage (A)
Power (W)
Flow (Liters)
Flow (Gallons)
Level 1
Voltage (A)0.058
Power (W)5
Flow (Liters)1000
Flow (Gallons)264
Level 2
Voltage (A)0.093
Power (W)3.5
Flow (Liters)1250
Flow (Gallons)330
Level 3
Voltage (A)0.135
Power (W)4.5
Flow (Liters)1450
Flow (Gallons)383
Level 4
Voltage (A)0.181
Power (W)5.5
Flow (Liters)1900
Flow (Gallons)502
Level 5
Voltage (A)0.234
Power (W)7.5
Flow (Liters)2550
Flow (Gallons)674
Level 6
Voltage (A)0.294
Power (W)9
Flow (Liters)3150
Flow (Gallons)832
Level 7
Voltage (A)0.359
Power (W)10
Flow (Liters)3650
Flow (Gallons)964
Level 8
Voltage (A)0.43
Power (W)15
Flow (Liters)4550
Flow (Gallons)1202
Level 9
Voltage (A)0.51
Power (W)17
Flow (Liters)5260
Flow (Gallons)1309
Level 10
Voltage (A)0.63
Power (W)20
Flow (Liters)6000
Flow (Gallons)1585

FP-200 Pump Speed/Power Level Parameters

Speed Level
Voltage (A)
Power (W)
Flow (Liters)
Flow (Gallons)
Level 1
Voltage (A)0.152
Power (W)8
Flow (Liters)3000
Flow (Gallons)792
Level 2
Voltage (A)0.222
Power (W)10
Flow (Liters)3620
Flow (Gallons)956
Level 3
Voltage (A)0.303
Power (W)12
Flow (Liters)4650
Flow (Gallons)1228
Level 4
Voltage (A)0.399
Power (W)15
Flow (Liters)6250
Flow (Gallons)1651
Level 5
Voltage (A)0.5
Power (W)20
Flow (Liters)7150
Flow (Gallons)1889
Level 6
Voltage (A)0.62
Power (W)22
Flow (Liters)8500
Flow (Gallons)2245
Level 7
Voltage (A)0.75
Power (W)24
Flow (Liters)10000
Flow (Gallons)2642
Level 8
Voltage (A)0.89
Power (W)25
Flow (Liters)12500
Flow (Gallons)3302
Level 9
Voltage (A)1.06
Power (W)30
Flow (Liters)14600
Flow (Gallons)3857
Level 10
Voltage (A)1.25
Power (W)35
Flow (Liters)18000
Flow (Gallons)4755

Understanding the IceCap Flow Pump Controller and its Functions

IceCap Flow Pump Controller Functions

  • Pulsing Mode - Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Pulsing Mode appears on the controller screen. The pump motor will start at maximum power to create a strong flow. After reaching peak flow, the motor will immediately reduce to minimum power and then start the process again. You can adjust the length of the wave using the knob. The higher the frequency, the shorter the wave and the more pronounced the wave will be. You can adjust the size of the wave by pressing the "Feed/Speed" button.
  • Constant Flow Mode - Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Constant Flow Mode appears on the controller screen. The pump will provide a constant forward flow of water at the intensity you set. Press the "Feed/Speed" button to adjust the power.
  • Stream Mode - Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Stream Mode appears on the controller screen. The pump will start at a slow speed, gradually increase to its maximum speed, and then slow down to its minimum speed. You can adjust the time using the knob and the maximum speed using the "Feed/Speed" button. You can adjust the time using the adjustment knob and the maximum pump speed by pressing the "Feed/Speed" button.
  • Random Mode - Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Random Mode appears on the controller screen. The pump will operate by pulsing at randomly varying rates and intensities to create irregular random flow.
  • Linkage Mod​e - Remember to power on two IceCap Flow Pumps and their controllers. Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Linkage Mode appears on the controller screen. Press the "Linkage" button on the controller and designate one of the two pumps as the "Master Control." The screen will display "Master Control". Repeat the same steps for the second pump controller by pressing the "Linkage" button until the screen displays "Servant." In this mode, the two pumps will create waves alternately. The wavelength can be adjusted using the master controller, and the speed can be adjusted individually.
  • Cycle M​ode -  Press the "Night/Mode" button until the Cycle Mode appears on the controller screen. The pump will alternate between the previous 4 flow modes automatically every 10 cycles. NOTE: This function can only work when both pumps switch to Linkage Mode (*FP-60 Linkage mode not available).
  • Setting Description
  • Feed Setting - Press and hold the "Feed/Speed" button; the pump will stop for 20 minutes and then automatically resume the currently selected flow mode.
  • Night Setting - Press and hold the "Night/Mode" button; if the light is dim, the pump will operate at the lowest flow rate. When the light brightens, the pump will exit night mode. Long-pressing the "Night/Mode" button will also exit the Night Mode setting.
  • Lock Setting - Press and hold the "Linkage/Lock" button to lock the knob and prevent accidental adjustments. Hold "Linkage/Lock" button until the LED turns off to activate the Lock setting.

Maintenance

We recommend cleaning the pump every 2-3 months or as necessary, using a high-quality pump cleaner or citric acid.

Here are the instructions in a clearer format:

  1. Carefully remove the pump from the inner magnet base.
  2. To remove the flow cage, rotate it slightly counter-clockwise and away from the pump body.
  3. To remove the impeller, rotate the impeller base counterclockwise and pull away from the pump body to expose the impeller magnet and rear shaft assembly.

Troubleshooting

When the pump controller is powered on and doesn't detect a connected pump, the controller will go into protection mode and "Lock" LED flash. To resume running, you need to disconnect the power to the controller, properly connect the pump to the controller, and connect to the power again.

Water Shortage Protection - When a lack of water is detected, the pump will operate at the lowest speed.

Rotor Jam Protection - When dirt and debris block the propeller from spinning the pump will test itself for 30 seconds or until the pump is cleaned and inspected.

High/Low Voltage Protection  - When the provided voltage is lower than 9V or higher than 36V.  The pump will stop running and enter the protection program. It will test in every 30 Seconds until the voltage returns to normal.

Losing-phase Protection - One or more sets of motor three-phase winding coils are disconnected. The pump will stop running and enter protection mode. It will test every 30 seconds until the three-phase winding is reconnected to the circuit board.