FISH MATE
®
6622/1118
3. MAINTENANCE
A. Weekly Maintenance
The filter should ideally be cleaned once a week. In cooler
weather the filter will not need cleaning so often.
The waste coming out of the sludge hose is suitable as a
fertiliser for most established plants. The waste is rich in
nutrients and excessive use could be harmful to delicate
plants.
Note: POWERCLENZ is designed only to remove the excess
waste in the filter and leave behind a useful amount of
biologically active deposit. Also, a foam cleaned by
POWERCLENZ will collect pond waste more effectively than
a hand-cleaned foam.
i)
Remove sludge blocking cap (J) and fit sludge adapter
(K) with approx. 3’ (1m) of
3
/
4
” (19mm) or 1” (25mm) hose
with nut. Saw off adapter (K) along line if using 1”
(25mm) hose. Do not over-tighten nut.
ii) Place end of the sludge pipe as low as possible to aid
cleaning cycle.
iii) Turn dial (F) to ‘CLEAN’ for 30-60 seconds. You may see
flow decrease when the foam is fully depressed
indicating that the cleaning cycle can be ended. No
further cleaning occurs after the foam is fully depressed
so the filter should not be left in this position. We
recommend you repeat the cleaning cycle after first
turning the dial (F) to ‘RUN’ for a further 20 seconds.
iv) Remove sludge adapter (K) and refit sludge blocking
cap (J).
Note: After the POWERCLENZ ‘CLEAN’ some dirty
water may come out of the outlet hose. If this is a
problem, turn the dial (F) to the intermediate position ‘•’
and this dirty water will be discharged through the sludge
pipe.
B. Mid Season Maintenance
During the height of summer the filter may need to be
cleaned more thoroughly to keep it in top performance.
i)
Disconnect power to all appliances in the pond including
the pump and filter.
ii) Open clamp (T) and remove lid (R).
iii) Remove bio tray (L) and rinse in pond water (never in
tap water).
iv) Remove foams (X & M) and clean in pond water (never
in tap water). Do not over-clean as this will reduce
efficiency.
v) Remove foam support (Y) and if there is a lot of sludge
in the bottom of the bucket (Z), remove it.
vi) Refit foam support (Y) with legs pointing downwards,
bottom foam (M), top foam (X) and bio tray (L) ensuring
that foams are in the centre of the filter.
vii) Remove UV-tube (U) by turning anti-clockwise 1/8 of a
turn and pulling.
viii) The Quartz tube (S) can be carefully cleaned with an
aquarium-cleaning pad.
ix) Confirm UV-tube (U) is clean and refit by turning
clockwise 1/8 of a turn. The two pointers should line up
when fitted (see fig. 3.).
x) Refit main lid (R) ensuring that main O-ring (N) is
correctly fitted before fitting clamp (T).
xi) Connect power to pump and then filter. Check for leaks.
C. Annual Maintenance
In addition to the Mid Season Maintenance (3.B.) we
recommend:
UV-Lamp Replacement
The UV output of the lamp (E) reduces over time and after
12 months running should be replaced. Note that the UV-
lamp (E) will carry on giving off violet light well after the UV
light that kills the algae has stopped. We recommend that
the lamp is replaced at the start of the summer so that it is
at its most efficient when the need is greatest.
Only use FISH MATE replacement lamps which have
been developed for maximum UV-C output and long life.
i)
Disconnect power to all appliances in the pond including
the pump and filter.
ii) Remove electrical lid (P) by removing 6 screws (B).
iii) Remove UV-lamp (E) by pulling UV-lamp (E) away from
the lamp holder (C) (see fig. 1). Never twist or pull in any
direction other than that shown by the arrow in fig. 1.
2000 P-UV
/
3000 P-UV
IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To guard against injury or
death, basic safety precautions
should be observed, including the
following
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Register your purchase on-line at
www.pet-mate.com
(see guarantee).
• Closely supervise children when near to pond or
pond equipment.
• Risk of electric shock. This filter is supplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, be certain that it is connected only to a
properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle.
• All electrical work must be carried out by a
competent electrician.
• The filter MUST be wired into a ground fault circuit
interrupter (G.C.F.I.) maximum 30mA and a 3 AMP
(maximum) fuse. Ensure breaker is regularly
tested in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
• Ensure that the voltage on the rating label (O) see
figure 1 conforms with your supply voltage.
• Unplug or switch off all appliances in the pond
before carrying out maintenance.
• Connection to the power supply should be made
through a suitable dry, weatherproofed 3 pin plug
or double pole switched enclosure with minimum
1
/
8
” (3mm) contact separation and a 3 AMP
(maximum) fuse.
• It is essential that all connections are securely
made using the following code:
Black - Live
White - Common
Green - Ground
• Connect with 3 core cable suitable for outdoor
use, (Standard PVC is not suitable for outdoor
use) with a minimum of 0.001in
2
(0.75mm
2
)
cores. All connectors and plugs must be an
approved watertight design. Protect cable from
physical damage.
• UV-lamps emit radiation that can be harmful to
eyes and skin. When checking the UV-lamp you
should never look directly at the light - always use
the lamp indicator.
• Do not connect power to filter unless filter is fully
assembled.
• Do not leave power connected unless water is
running through filter.
• The filter is for outdoor ornamental pond use only.
It must not be used for a swimming pool.
• Site filter well away from flammable items.
• Do not immerse filter. If the filter falls in the water
DO NOT reach for it. Unplug it immediately and
contact Pet Mate customer service.
• In freezing conditions disconnect power supply to
filter and drain water from bucket (Z).
• Do not place objects directly on or in the filter.
• Never run the filter with damaged components or
faulty electrical supply. Check plastic mouldings
for damage and hairline cracks regularly.
• UV lamps and Quartz tubes are made from
delicate glass and must always be handled with
care.
• Check Quartz tube is not cracked before use, or if
filter is dropped or exposed to freezing
temperatures.
• Maintain filter annually with the appropriate
FISH MATE parts (not included).
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. SETTING UP THE FILTER
A. Choose a suitable site for your new filter where:
i)
Power supply can be safely run to the filter and be
protected with conduit against damage from garden
equipment, children and animals.
ii) The filter must either be buried with clamp (T) at least
1” (25mm) above ground or placed above ground on a
firm base (such as a paving slab). Ensure that the filter
cannot fall into the pond.
iii) The area chosen is well away from flammable items.
iv) Water supply hose can be run from your water pump and
back to the pond or to the waterfall.
v) The water return is not feeding back close to the pump
inlet.
vi) If the filter overflows or leaks, ensure the water will not
cause electrical or other dangers.
vii) Sludge hose (when attached) can reach a drainage area
(preferably lower than the filter to get best filter cleaning).
B. Assemble filter
i)
Open clamp (T) and remove lid (R) by carefully lifting
vertically.
ii) Remove bio tray (L) with lid (V).
iii) Pull off bio tray lid (V). Fill tray with SUPRA+ supplied
and refit lid (V).
iv) Remove UV-tube (U) by turning anti-clockwise 1/8 of a
turn and pulling. Confirm Quartz tube (S) is not cracked.
Refit UV-tube (U) so that the arrows align (see fig. 3).
v) Make sure foam support (Y) is in place with legs pointing
downwards and fit bottom foam(s) (M) ensuring foam is
in the centre of the filter. Fit top foam (X) and bio tray (L)
(see fig. 1), ensuring piston (W) is not rucked.
vi) Refit main lid (R) ensuring that main O-ring (N) is
correctly fitted before fitting clamp (T).
C. Plumb in to the filter
i)
The flow through the filter should be approximately 50%
of your pond volume every hour. e.g. For a 1000 gallon
(5000 litre) pond, you will need a flow of around 500 GPH
(2500 L/h). (You will normally lose at least 40% of the
manufacturer’s claimed flow due to pipe losses etc.)
Max
Model Maximum Flow Head Pump
2000
1300 GPH (5000 LPH) 26ft (8m)
3000
2000 GPH (7500 LPH) 26ft (8m)
Note: If the filter is run outside of the recommended flow
rate, the clear water guarantee is invalid and
POWERCLENZ may not clean as effectively as it should.
ii) Choose suitable hoses and fix with hose clips. The water
inlet and outlet adapters (G & H) will accept
3
/
4
” (19mm),
1” (25mm) and 1
1
/
4
” (32mm) hoses. To ensure efficient
flow, saw off water inlet and outlet adapters (G & H)
along appropriate line (see fig. 2). Fit using nuts (I).
Note:
Smaller hose sizes will generate greater flow losses.
iii) The water return should be as far away from the pump
inlet as possible to help water flow in the pond.
D. Connecting Electrical Power
WARNING: Read the safety instructions before carrying
out any electrical work.
• An R.C.D./G.F.I. (30mA maximum) must be fitted in the
power supply to the filter.
With the filter assembled, connect power and by looking at
lamp indicator (A) confirm lamp is working.
(Note: only a
small amount of safe light is emitted from the indicator so
you may have to cup your hands over the indicator).
Never
look at the lamp (E) directly as it produces UV-C light which
may be harmful to the eyes and skin.
2. OPERATION
The filter is now ready to run.
Set the dial (F) to position ‘RUN’ and switch on pump and
run filter for 10 minutes to ensure that there are no leaks. If
all is OK, finally turn on power supply to filter.
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 partial water change should be made before
starting the filter.
The filter should be run 24 hours per day through the year
except when there is a risk of the water freezing. If there is
a risk of freezing, drain the filter and move the filter indoors.
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