AquaForte Biological Pond Filter with UV
Model Power
Rating
Dimensions
LxWxD (mm)
Max.
Flow
Inlet Size
Outlet
Size
UBF18000 36W 650x460x460 12000l/h
20/25/32/40
70mm
UBF25000 36W 788x530x510 12000l/h
20/25/32/40
70mm
All UV filters have a rated voltage of 220-240V, 50Hz.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your filter. Once your filter is connected you can look forward to many years of healthy pond water.
Your filter works by connecting it to a solids-handling filter via the stepped hosetail inlet via pondhose. The water flow then passes through the filter’s UV unit,
through the filter chambers and finally back out into the pond via the water outlet.
The filters are carefully inspected and tested to ensure both safety and operating performance. However, failure to follow the instructions and warnings in the
manual may result in product damage and/or serious injury. Be sure to read and save this manual for future reference.
General safety Instructions
Read and observe all of the instructions before installing, connecting and operating.
Make sure the filter is securely and correctly installed before switching on.
Always disconnect the UV when not in use and when carrying out maintenance.
Always disconnect all equipment in the pond before starting to handle, maintain, repair or install any pond equipment.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
For safety reasons, servicing or repair of this item should only be carried out by AquaForte.
Never hang or carry the pump by the power cord.
Do not operate the pump with a damaged cord or plug. The supply cord of the appliance cannot be replaced.
If the electrical cord is damaged the product should not be used.
Safety and Electrical Connections
This unit is designed for outdoor use only. It is weatherproof and should be situated safely pondside. The filter should be sited where it cannot fall into the
water or become waterlogged.
NO PART OF THIS UNIT SHOULD EVER BE SUBMERGED IN WATER.
Direct exposure to UVC light can damage the eyes and skin.
NEVER
look directly at the UV when switched on. The translucent inlet will illuminate showing that
the UV is working.
Always disconnect all equipment in the pond before starting to handle, maintain, repair or install any pond equipment.
The ultra violet clarifier housed within the filter is electrically operated so great care must be taken during installation and operation. The following electrical
and safety guidelines must be carefully followed.
Each filter is supplied with a length of 3 core electrical cable which is permanently connected to the ultra violet clarifier unit housed inside the filter.
The termination to the mains supply should be permanent, inside a dry weatherproof enclosure, through a double pole switched fused spur with a minimum
contact gap of 3mm – (disconnected) to BS 3676 – and fitted with a 3 or 5 amp fuse.
Exposed cable runs should be sensibly positioned, and protected if necessary by armoured conduit.
A 10mA or 30mA Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCD) MUST be fitted to the mains supply.
Permanent installations to the mains supply (hard wiring) must comply with the regulations of the local electricity authority which may stipulate the use of
metal or plastic conduit to protect the cable.
If in any doubt about wiring to the mains supply contact a qualified electrician or your local electricity authority.
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.
These filters are pump-fed, external filters with an integral UVC unit, ideal for being partially buried adjacent to your pond or being positioned above ground if
desired. The filter may also be concealed at the top of a waterfall.
Your filter is supplied with a translucent hosetail. This should be screwed into the threaded filter inlet. Pond hose size 20-40mm (¾” to 1½”) 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 wires in the mains electrical lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE – Neutral (marked with an “N” in most terminal connections)
BROWN – LIVE (marked with an “L” in most terminal connections)
GREEN/YELLOW – EARTH (marked “E” or in most terminal connections)
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