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Example

: the maximum cleaning time is set to 20 seconds. If the level switch will not return to its normal position after these 20 seconds a 

safety procedure will be initiated. This procedure follows these steps:
1. The controller stops the motor and the cleaning pump/solenoid valve
2. The controller directs the motor to rotate in the opposite direction for 5 seconds and will clean with water.
3. The controller stops the motor and the cleaning pump/solenoid valve
4. The controller directs the motor in the normal direction and cleans with water according the set maximum cleaning time
5. The controller stops the motor and the cleaning pump/solenoid valve
6. The controller directs the motor to rotate in the opposite direction for 5 seconds and will clean with water.
7. The controller stops the motor and the cleaning pump/solenoid valve
8. The controller directs the motor in the normal direction and cleans with water according the set maximum cleaning time
If the level switch does not reach its normal position after these extra cleanings the ERROR led on the controller unit will start flashing red (2 x 
per second) to indicate this anomaly. However, as soon as the level switch reaches its normal position (e.g. due to a slow filling system), the 
ERROR led will go off and will be a continuous green led to indicate a normal situation. 

AUTOMATIC CLEANING

The software of the controller offers an automatic periodic cleaning function that will perform a cleaning process of 10 seconds once per hour. 
This cleaning process will take place independent of the level switch position. The automatic cleaning will not take place during a motor 
ERROR.

MOTOR PROTECTION

Another advantage of our software based controller is the motor protection. Besides the already mentioned “slow start” feature, the controller 
also offers a motor blockage protection. In case the motor is blocked, for whatever reason, it will try to move anyhow. This will cause a higher 
amp use then in a normal (unblocked) situation. As soon as a certain threshold is exceeded, the controller will rotate the drum in the opposite 
direction as an attempt to get rid of possible object that could block the drum. If this offers no solution and the threshold value is still exceed-
ed, the controller will stop the motor and the cleaning pump and the ERROR led on the controller will start blinking red (1 x per second). This 
ERROR message will not disappear by itself, the user has to find out what causes the blockage and remove it. During this ERROR message the 
controller will not clean the drumfilter. The ERROR message will only disappear after restarting the controller. 

COVER SWITCH

Underneath the cover of the drumfilter is a small magnet that is in contact with a switch on the inside of the drumfilter housing. When the 
cover is opened this contact is interrupted which will deactivate the motor, cleaning pump/solenoid valve and UV-C device. It prevents any 
chance to personal injuries caused by strangulated body parts between moving parts and the possibility of persons looking into the UV-C 
radiation. 

 

        WARNING! 

Pressing the 

TEST 

button while the cover is removed will still activate the motor, cleaning pump/solenoid valve     

        

         and (optional) UV-C device! Only press this button if you are sure that no one could be harmed by this action. 

 

         Pressing the 

TEST 

button is at your own risk!

MAINTENANCE

It is recommended to regularly check all vital parts of the drum filter such as the motor, drum, spray nozzles, cleaning pump/solenoid valve, 
etc. Pay special attention to the waste gutter for any obstructed waste particles such as leaves and blanket weed. These waste particles are 
rinsed off with water but sometimes stay behind in the waste gutter. Remove these parts manually. 
Dependant on the water hardness it can be necessary to remove calcium deposits on the filter screen elements. Calcium deposits can reduce 
the flow of the filter screen elements. Use a mild anti scaling product such as cleaning vinegar. 

Summary of Contents for DRUMFILTER XL

Page 1: ...PROFESSIONAL POND PRODUCTS DRUMFILTER XL Instruction Manual ...

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Page 3: ...option Waste gutter Ø110mm cleaning pump connection 1 female thr Cleaning nozzles connection 1 female thr 2 x Ø110 OUTLET Controller cable fuse cleaning pump solenoid valve connection UV C connection optional ON OFF switch 230V power supply ...

Page 4: ...ages Always comply to the national and international safety regulations apart from the safety instructions in this manual GENERAL FUNCTION The drumfilter will filter solid waste particles from the water The water will enter the filter at this inlet chamber and then flow into the drum Waste particles will deposit on the inside of the drum which will decrease the output flow of clean water through t...

Page 5: ...itted with 3 Ø110 mm inlets If you do not use all 3 of them we recommend to keep the middle inlet closed The left and right inlets will not enter the drum directly but first hit the walls of the inlet chamber which allows a more quite flow into the drum When you use all 3 inlets we recommend to use the middle inlet for the pipe with the least flow like the skimmer or the bottom drain that is insta...

Page 6: ...ot solvent weld PVC glue PP Use flexible waste fittings or fittings with a rubber gasket ask your dealer for advise The controller unit is splash water proof IP65 and should be mounted dry and protected from direct sunlight normal position high water level in drum chamber controller will not clean active position low water level in drum chamber controller will clean Level switch in gravity applica...

Page 7: ...n the left opening Push the connector through the mounting bracket in the inlet chamber Please keep in mind that the level switch must be rotated 180 degrees in regards to the gravity position Then put the nut over the connector and screw it on the level switch Push the connector through the opening and push it through the rubber plug The small hole of the plug can be widened with a sharp knife to...

Page 8: ...fter about 2 seconds 2 The power outlet for the cleaning pump solenoid valve will be provided with 230V to provide the spray nozzles with water This will rinse off the waste particles that have been collected on the inside of the drum The dirty water will exit the filter through the waste gutter outlet The cleaning process stops as soon as the level switch has returned to its normal position plus ...

Page 9: ...ON WARNING Be sure you have removed the power plug from the wall outlet before you open the controller Not following these safety precautions can lead to serious injuries through electric shock You are responsible for opening the controller unit SAFETY OPTIONS The cleaning process will be activated and stopped with the level switch There are however circumstances that can negatively influence this...

Page 10: ...atever reason it will try to move anyhow This will cause a higher amp use then in a normal unblocked situation As soon as a certain threshold is exceeded the controller will rotate the drum in the opposite direction as an attempt to get rid of possible object that could block the drum If this offers no solution and the threshold value is still exceed ed the controller will stop the motor and the c...

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