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.
As this is a ‘Pressure Filter’ the filter is sealed shut meaning the filtered water leaves the
filter still under pressure. This means that you have maximum opportunity in positioning
your filter as it can be buried up to it’s hinged lid and below the water exit point.
PondXpert filters are pump-fed, external filters with an integral UVC unit.
Your filter is supplied with a black hosetail. This should be screwed into the threaded filter
inlet. Pond hose size 20-40mm (3/4” to 11/2”) 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 translucent hosetail should be connected to the filter outlet as described above.
Maturation of the Filter
Your filter comes complete with mechanical and biological filter media (4500 model is
foam only). The filter foam acts as a mechanical barrier to pick up solids whilst the bioball
media housed at the bottom of the unit helps to develop ‘friendly’ bacteria. These friendly
nitrifying bacteria help to convert harmful fish waste and other organic waste (ie, ammonia,
nitrite) into harmless nitrate. This ‘biological maturation’ process usually takes 6-8 weeks. It
is recommended that you do not switch on your UVC during this period.
Maintenance
As the filter does it’s job the foam filters will block up reducing water flow. If the pond is
very dirty then the foams may need cleaning every couple of days or so at first.
“Full Clean” Cleaning Procedure:
The filter requires minimum maintenance. If your pond is very dirty, initially you may need
to clean the filter every couple of days. When the filtering process kicks in your water will
become clearer and there will be less waste to remove. The red domed indicator turns
completely red when pressure builds inside the filter suggesting that cleaning is necessary.
Switch off any electrical connected to the pond (including the filter itself).
