Protect from frost. In cold winter weather (when fish are inactive and algae growth ceases)
the unit may be switched off. It should then be drained of water, removed (if possible) from
its installation and stored in a dry, frost-protected area.
The supply cable cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the unit must be discarded.
Directions for use
Installation
Once installed and connected to a suitable pump the pond water will flow through the filter.
As this is a ‘Pressure Filter’ the filter is sealed shut meaning the filtered water leaves the
filter still under pressure. This means that you have maximum opportunity in positioning
your filter as it can be buried up to it’s hinged lid and below the water exit point.
PondXpert filters are pump-fed, external filters with an integral UVC unit.
Your filter is supplied with a black hosetail. This should be screwed into the threaded filter
inlet. Pond hose size 20-40mm (3/4” to 11/2”) can be attached to the inlet hosetail. Your
pump and filter outlet should be positioned at opposite ends of the pond to promote
maximum circulation.
Cut the inlet hose to the size appropriate to the size of hose you are using. Then connect the
hose from your pump to this inlet hosetail and secure with hose clips.
The translucent hosetail should be connected to the filter outlet as described above.
Maturation of the Filter
Your filter comes complete with mechanical and biological filter media. The filter foam acts
as a mechanical barrier to pick up solids whilst the bioball media housed at the bottom of the
unit helps to develop ‘friendly’ bacteria. These friendly nitrifying bacteria help to convert
harmful fish waste and other organic waste (ie, ammonia, nitrite) into harmless nitrate. This
‘biological maturation’ process usually takes 6-8 weeks. It is recommended that you do not
switch on your UVC during this period.
Maintenance
As the filter does it’s job the foam filters will block up reducing water flow. If the pond is
very dirty then the foams may need cleaning every couple of days or so at first.
“Full Clean” Cleaning Procedure:
The filter requires minimum maintenance. If your pond is very dirty, initially you may need
to clean the filter every couple of days. When the filtering process kicks in your water will
become clearer and there will be less waste to remove. The red domed indicator turns
completely red when pressure builds inside the filter suggesting that cleaning is necessary.
Switch off any electrical connected to the pond (including the filter itself).
Access to the filter can be gained simply by unlocking the securing clamping bracket around
the rim (locking catches on smaller models). You can then simply lift the lid.
Take the foam filters out of the unit and carefully wash away any solids using a bucket of
POND WATER. Once clean replace the foams back in position.
The bacterial chamber at the bottom of the unit should not be cleaned unless they are highly
contaminated and should only be cleaned with pond water to preserve the microorganisms
that keep your filter biologically active.
