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Cleaning the quartz glass / replacing the UVC lamp
Replace the UVC lamp after max. 8,000 operating hours. This ensures optimum filtering performance.
CAUTION
The quartz glass and UVC lamp could break and cause cuts.
 Act with caution when performing work on the UVC clarifier in order to avoid cuts.
 Avoid shocks, impacts and abrupt movements to prevent the glass from breaking.
Prerequisite
• The unit head is removed. (→ Dismantling the unit head )
• Ensure that the identification and power data of the UVC lamps used correspond to the information on the unit type
plate. (→ Technical data )
How to proceed:
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1. Loosen the self-tapping screw until the the screw tip is sunk into the casing of the clamping screw.
2. Unscrew the clamping screw in counter-clockwise direction.
3. Remove the quartz glass including the O-ring towards the front with a slight turning movement.
4. Pull out and replace the UVC lamp.
5. Carefully push the quartz glass with the O-ring up to the stop in the unit head.
– Clean the O-ring, replace if damaged.
– Ensure that the O-ring is located in the gap between the unit head and the quartz glass.
6. Tighten the clamping screw clockwise up to the stop.
7. Tighten the self-tapping screw.
8. Wipe the quartz glass tube with a damp cloth.
9. On completion of the work, fit the unit head. (→ Fitting the unit head )
Storage/overwintering
If the ambient temperature falls outside the permissible ambient temperature range, it is necessary to remove the unit.
(→ Technical data )
• Store the unit in a dry and frost-free place.
Troubleshooting
Malfunction Cause Remedy
The performance of the unit is not satisfactory The water is extremely soiled Remove algae and leaves from the pond
Replace the water
The quartz glass is soiled Clean the quartz glass
The UVC lamp power is exhausted The lamp must be replaced after 8000 operat-
ing hours.
Flow rate is too high Reduce the pump capacity
The UVC lamp is not lit Power plug not connected Connect the power plug
The UVC lamp is defective Replace the UVC lamp
Connection defective Check the electrical connection
Technical data
Description PondoTronic UVC 7 PondoTronic UVC 11
Rated mains voltage V AC 230 230
Power frequency Hz 50 50
Power consumption W 11 14
Length of power cable ft 9.8 9.8
Protection type IP24 IP24
Permissible water temperature range °F +39 … +95 +39 … +95
UVC lamp Type 7 W TC-S (UV- C) 11 W TC-S (UV- C)
Flow rate maximum gal/h 449 449
Operating pressure maximum bar 0.5 0.5
Dimensions Length inch 13 13
Width inch 4.72 4.72
Height inch 3.93 3.93
Weight lbs 3.08 3.08