WAT E R G A R D E N I N G T O T H E M A X
A Q U AT E C E Q U I P M E N T. C O M
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Reason
Solution
Water Not
Clearing up
Units has not been allowed to run long
enough
Full effect of the biological cycle has
not been allowed to mature.
This can take up to 8 weeks.
Inappropriate pump size
Water flow is too fast for the Biological
cycle settle mature, or the total water flow
is not enough for the for the pond volume.
The Pond as a whole is extremely dirty
Remove debits from the pond, for example
stringy algae, leaves, long standing sludge
build-up from the bottom of the pond
Fish stocks are too high for system
Increase filter and pump size
Filter sponges are dirty
Increase the frequency of filters back
flush and easy cleaning function till water
becomes clearer over time. Some Extreme
situations may require weekly back flushes
UV Quartz sleeve is dirty
Remove and clean as per
cleaning instructions
UV Lamp indicator
is not lit
The faint blue glow from the UV globe may
not be visible during bright sunlight hours
Wait till evening to check the illumination.
Check that the UV Unit has power and the
power point is turned on
Turn on power
The UV globe may be defective
Replace the UV Bulb.
No water discharge out of
the filter outlet
Back flush Knob is pointing towards the
back flush outlet
Turn Knob towards the outlet direction
The pump may not be connected to power
Turn on power
Pond plumbing is blocked
Find blockage & remove
No water discharge out of
the waste water outlet
The Inlet and outlet hoses may be on the
wrong way round
Switch the positions for hoses, such that
the inlet is connected to the correct port
The back flush knob has jumped
the cogs in the lid unit
Open up the filter lid and re-alien the cogs
so that the teeth match up correctly
Please consult your retailer for quality original PondMAX replacement parts.
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E.&O.E.
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