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PET MATE Ltd
· Lyon Road · Hersham · Surrey · KT12 3PU · England
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37505/1215
www.pet-mate.com
+44 (0)1932 700 001
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1. SETTING UP
A. Choose a suitable position
For convenience the product should be positioned within reach from the side of the pond on a
level and solid platform (e.g. paving slabs) approximately 250mm (10") below the pond surface.
The product should be at least 200mm (8") below water level to avoid problems of freezing or low
water levels in summer and no more than 1000mm (40") deep.
Only use product if completely immersed in water.
From the chosen location, ensure that there is enough cable for connection to the power supply.
All cables must be adequately protected using conduit against damage from garden equipment,
children and animals.
The UV transformer (14) must be sited in a well ventilated position out of direct sunlight and well
away from flammable items. Ensure that the transformer cannot fall into the pond.
B. Installation
For maximum flow and filtration performance we recommend that the product is operated with a
plume fountain.
This product should only be used with small waterfalls less than 450mm (18”) above pond level.
Waterfall Only
Fit flow valve (21) to outlet adapter (16). Turn flow control (22) fully anticlockwise for horizontal
outlet (24).
The pump may be connected to a waterfall using 12mm (1/2"), 19mm (3/4") or preferably 25mm
(1") bore hose for maximum flow. Insert hose adapter (25) if required and connect hose.
Fountain (and Waterfall)
Insert fountain components as shown in Fig. B1 (conventional fountain) / B2 (bell fountain). If
required tubes (26) and (28) may be shortened with a hacksaw. Also bell fountain (31 and 32) may
be fitted directly to outlet (23). For plume fountain do not fit any parts to tube (28). If required,
connect to waterfall with hose to outlet (24). The fountain heads (30) may be unscrewed
anticlockwise for cleaning. For use with fountain only turn flow control (22) fully clockwise. If using
a waterfall adjust fountain height/width using the flow control (22) turning clockwise for increased
height/width. If using the bell fountain you will also need to manually adjust the gap between parts
(31) and (32) for the required effect. (Try starting with approximately 1mm (1/16”) gap.)
2. OPERATION
The product is now ready to run. The product should be run 24 hours a day throughout the year
except when there is a risk of the water freezing.
The water should start to clear in 2 to 3 weeks, but full clarification may take 1 to 2 months. If the
pond water is very green a water change should be made before starting the product.
3. MAINTENANCE (see Fig. A).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Disconnect both electrical supplies from the product before removing from pond or
contacting pond water.
• Do not carry or pull the product by the cables.
A. Routine maintenance or when flow from the product is noticeably reduced or fountain
display has deteriorated:
i) Disconnect all items attached to outlet adapter (16).
ii) Remove top cover (1) by releasing the retaining clips at both ends, as shown by arrows (A)
and (B) in Fig. C.
iii) Remove filter foams (2, 3 and 17) and clean by squeezing in a bucket of pond water.
iv) Remove 4 x biological filter medium bags (18) and (19) and rinse in a bucket of pond water.
NOTE: The filter foams and biological filter medium bags should never be cleaned in tap water as
the beneficial bacteria will be killed.
v) Check and remove any obstruction to inlet of UV chamber (5).
vi) If you are using a fountain, remove and clean fountain head in water with a brush.
vii) Reassemble.
If flow is still poor check:
• Flow control (22) is correctly set.
• No blockage, kinks or leaks in outlet hose (if fitted).
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