T.I.P. PMA 16000 UV 13, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 13 / 44

CAUTION
- Temporarily suspend the use of the UV sterilizer if treating either water or fish.
- If the capacity of pump is higher than what is specified on the table, use a 2-way valve to regulate flow.
Sect. 4 - Maintenance
Clean filter regularly.
If the water flow decreases, clean both filter and pump.
The filter is equipped with a quick cleaning system called "Back Wash".
- Always turn off the pump before acting on the valve.
- Connect flexible tube to black adjustable hose marked "CLEAN" - 8A; replace cap (8B); direct tube away from
pool. The water can be used to irrigate garden.
- Turn on pump again. Rotate handle from working position (fig. A) to cleaning position (fig. B).
- Let water flow until it becomes clear.
- Place handle back on working position.
- When pump is off, remove the additional tube and put the cap back in place (8B).
Twice yearly, clean the filter completely and internally.
- Turn off filter and open lid.
- Clean the inside.
- Rinse the sponges and bio-balls in tank with pond water (do not use tap water). Replace the sponges if damaged
or worn.
Do not use solvents or cleaning agents to clean filter and filtering components. Use pond water only.
If algae formation increases, verify that UV-C appliance is working properly.
To ensure maximum efficiency, UV-C lamp (7) should be replaced after 5000 working hours. If lamp is working
properly, clean quartz tube in which it is placed.
Before attempting any maintenance, unplug any appliances immersed in pond from the power source.
- Check that pump and lamp's power supply are off.
- Turn handle (3) onto working position.
- Remove lid (1) and screw (2).
- Lift handle (3) and remove screws (4).
- Lift lamp socket (5) being careful not to lose o-ring (10). - Do not pull power cable.
- Clean quartz glass tube (9); remove any lime scale deposits with decaling agents.
To replace lamp:
- Extract tube (9) from socket (5) pulling gently.
- Replace lamp (7).
- Check that components are dry.
-Place tube (9) back into socket (5); check that o-rings (6) are undamaged and properly repositioned.
- Mount o-ring (10) on socket (5); insert both in lid (11).
- Turn on lamp to verify that it is functioning. Light will be seen in transparency.
- Tighten screws (4), mount handle (3) by placing it in working position.
- Tighten screw (2) and mount lid (1).
Sect. 5 – Warranty
All our devices have undergone careful testing and are warranted against manufacturing defects in accordance to
the current regulations (minimum 12 months).The warranty begins on the date of the purchase and does not cover
claims caused by faulty installation, improper handling, the lack or proper maintenance, frost, lime scale deposits
or inappropriate attempts to repair the device. In addition, the warranty does not cover the parts and components
subject to wear and usage. These must be periodically replaced during ordinary maintenance and cleaning of the
device and its accessories.
. The warranty is void also in the case of non-compliance to the instruction manual and if parts or accessories not
included in our program are used. Any unauthorized intervention will void all warranty claims. The certificate of
warranty must be compiled by the vendor. Should the device be returned, the certificate of warranty must be
attached to the device or its accessories, together with the purchase receipt showing the date of the purchase.