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Bioforce
6000/11000/16000
UVC - POND FILTER
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Hozelock Cyprio Bioforce filters are a new
concept in fish life-support systems for
garden ponds. They are:
■
SMALL
yet
EFFICIENT
■
EASY
to
CONCEAL
■
TROUBLE-FREE
to
MAINTAIN
And they can be sited almost anywhere.
(See Fig 1).
Teamed with the appropriate pond pump,
they will remove unwanted solids from the
water and convert dissolved organic and
chemical fish waste into harmless
compounds. In addition, the combined
filter/UVC will give Guaranteed Clear Water
if the advice given in the Filter Equipment
Selection Chart and in these instructions are
adhered to.
SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
!
WARNING:
ALWAYS UNPLUG OR
DISCONNECT ALL APPLIANCES IN THE
POND FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
BEFORE PUTTING YOUR HANDS IN THE
WATER WHILST EQUIPMENT IS BEING
INSTALLED, REPAIRED, MAINTAINED
OR HANDLED.
!
This product is NOT SUBMERSIBLE, and
should be sited where it cannot fall into
the water or become waterlogged.
However, the design is weatherproof,
and Bioforce filters can safely be
installed outdoors.
!
Direct exposure to ultra-violet light can
damage eyes and skin. DO NOT attempt
to view the lamp when lit, except
briefly through the opaque viewing
lens.
!
This product is supplied complete with
5m of 3 core electric cable. The plug
supplied with this unit is not
weatherproof.
!
Exposed cable runs should be sensibly
positioned, and protected if necessary
by armoured conduit, especially if
contact is likely with gardening
equipment such as forks and
lawnmowers, or children or domestic
animals.
!
A 10mA or 30mA Residual Current
Circuit Breaker (RCD) MUST be fitted to
the mains supply.
!
The supply cable cannot be replaced. If
the cable is damaged, the unit should
be discarded.
!
Permanent installations to the mains
supply (hard wiring) must comply with
the regulations of the local electricity
authority, which may stipulate the use
of plastic or metal conduit to protect
the cable.
!
If in any doubt about wiring to the
mains supply, consult a qualified
electrician or your local electricity
authority.
!
Protect from frost if the unit is not to
run year-round. In cold winter weather
(when fish are not active and algal
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.
SIZING THE EQUIPMENT
The Filter Equipment Selection Chart
overleaf gives general guidelines on the
specifications of pump, filter and flexible
hose diameter for garden ponds up to
16000 litres. But for best results the
following condition factors must also be
taken into account.
DEPTH
Hozelock Cyprio recommend a minimum
depth of 4’ (1.2m) for Koi ponds.
For a pond with an average depth of less
than 2’ 6” (0.75m) the Condition Factor is +
25%. Shallow ponds are subject to full
penetration of sunlight, and warm up
quickly. This encourages algae growth.
LOCATION
Pond location determines the daily amount
of sunlight or shade a pond receives. Ponds
exposed to full sunshine throughout the
day have a Condition Factor of +25%.
CLIMATE
Climate affects water temperatures and fish
activity rate/feeding requirements. The
more active the fish, the greater the
demands on the filtration system.
In hot climates (ie South Africa), the
Condition Factor is +35%
In temperate climates (ie Southern Europe),
the Condition Factor is +15%
In a Northern European climate (ie most
areas of Great Britain), the Condition Factor
is +0%.
EXAMPLE
You have a 2200 litre goldfish pond 2’ deep
(Condition 25%). You live in
London - a Northern European climate
(Condition 0%). The pond is
exposed to full sunlight (+25%). The
effective volume of your pond is therefore
increased by 50% (25% + 25%), and you
would need to size your equipment as
though your pond held 3300 litres.
1. INSTALLATION
1.1
Important:
The pump supplying this unit
must not have a maximum head
exceeding 6m (8.5 PSI, 0.6 Bar)
1.2 Bioforce are pump-fed, pressurised
external filter and UVC units, ideally
suited to in-ground installation adjacent
to your pond or concealed at the top of
a waterfall. They may also be positioned
above ground if desired.
If you choose to part-bury your Bioforce
UVC filter , the excavation should be
firmly back-filled with compacted sand
to support the unit.
1.3 Bioforce filters incorporate inlet and
outlet hosetails to fit 20/25mm (3/4” -
1”) Cypriflex hose (refer to Equipment
Selection Chart overleaf). The pump and
filter outlet pipe should be as far apart
as possible for optimal water
circulation, so bear this in mind when
purchasing, measuring and cutting the
Cypriflex hose.
1.4 Cut the hosetails on your Bioforce to
the size appropriate to the diameter of
the hose used (see Fig 2). Then connect
the hose from your pump to the inlet
hosetail and secure with Hozelock
Cyprio hoseclips, available separately.
Do not overtighten.
The outlet hose is secured in the same
way. Avoid kinks and bends, and keep
this hose run as short as possible in order
to minimise flow restrictions.
2. LAMP INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT
2.1 Undo the seven securing clips and
gently remove the lid (If there is any
difficulty, insert a coin into the slot
provided and turn gently).
2.2 Remove the screw securing the central
tube to the lid and rotate the tube anti-
clockwise and pull to release (See Fig 3).
2.3 Remove the quartz glass tube in a
similar way (See Fig 4).
2.4 With the lamp holder now accessible,
push the lamp into position (See Fig 5).
2.5 Re-assemble the quartz tube into
position, ensuring the screw boss is re-
aligned and screw re-fitted. Re-assemble
the bayonnet tube to the lid, twisting
into position, and refit the securing
screw.
3. WIRING
3.1
IMPORTANT:
This product is designed to
be connected to a mains supply housed
in a dry, weatherproof enclosure.
If you cannot reach the connection
point to the mains supply without
extending the cable, a waterproof
connector must be used and the
extension cord must be
polychloroprene rubber insulated
ref: HO5 RN-F 3 core 0.75mm
2
.
BROWN - live
BLUE - neutral
GREEN/YELLOW
earth
3.2
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be
earthed and it is essential that the
connections are made using the
following code:
The BROWN lead must be
connected to the LIVE terminal
marked “L”.
The BLUE lead must be connected
to the NEUTRAL terminal marked
“N”.
The GREEN/YELLOW lead must be
connected to the EARTH terminal
marked “
“.
4. FLOW RATE
4.1 The pond volume should pass through
the Bioforce every 1 1/2 - 3 hours, the
fastest flow rate being recommended
for Koi ponds. Do not exceed the
maximum, as stated in the Equipment
Selection Chart overleaf. Correct flow
rate is essential if you are to obtain
clear water. If your installation does not
suffer from high losses (ie long hose
GB
Safety Information
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.
