EHEIM 18000 UV Clarifier User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: EHEIM

EHEIM 18000 UV Clarifier

18000 UV Clarifier User

Product Overview

Overview

General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual

Before using the appliance for the first time, the operating manual must be read fully and understood.
Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location.
Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party.

Symbol explanation

The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual.

DANGER!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from a general source of danger.
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock with the risk of serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Danger of serious personal injury or health hazard.
CAUTION!
Note on the risk of material damage.
Note with useful information and tips.

Typographical conventions:

Reference to a figure, in this case, reference to figure A.

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Application

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used:

for cleaning garden ponds with and without fish
in compliance with the technical data

The following limitations apply to the appliance:

Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes
do not use in swimming ponds

Safety

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded.

For your safety

Do not let the appliance packaging and small parts get into the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can arise (danger of suffocation!). Keep away from animals.
This 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 are under the supervision of someone responsible for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from said person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Only for European markets:
This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 if they are being supervised, have been instructed in the operation of the device and understand the associated dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Children may not perform cleaning and maintenance tasks unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
The appliance is operated using the pump and UVC clarifier supplied. Heed the operating manual, especially the chapters concerning the safety, commissioning, operating and maintenance of these components!
Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance is undamaged.
Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or is damaged.
Only carry out the work described in these instructions.
Never make technical modifications to the appliance.
Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance.
When the UVC clarifier is fitted, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m.

Commissioning

Removing the filter container cover (⌦A)

Open all six fastening clips ( ⌦A ➊).
Lift the filter container cover off the filter container ( ⌦A ➋).
Remove all components from the filter container.

Fitting the backwash connecting piece (⌦B)

Fit the flat seal ② onto to backwash connecting piece ①.
Insert the backwash connecting piece from the inside through the opening in the filter container.
Fasten the backwash connecting piece with the union nut ③.
Insert the sealing washer ④ into the plug ⑤.
Seal the backwash connecting piece with the plug.

Installing the UVC clarifier (⌦C)

Slip one sealing washer ③ each onto the two threads of the UVC clarifier ④.
Insert the UVC clarifier through the openings in the filter container.
On the left side, fasten the UVC clarifier with the union nut ①.
On the right side, fasten the UVC clarifier with the plug ②.

Use the spanner included in the scope of delivery for installing the union nut and the plug.

Fitting the hose connecting piece (⌦D)

Slide the union nut ③ onto the hose connecting piece ②.
Insert the seal ① into the union nut.
Screw the hose connecting piece onto the UVC clarifier with the union nut.

Inserting the filter (⌦E)

Commissioning

Check the correct fit of the seal ⑤ in the filter insert ①.
Check the correct fit of the seal ⑥ in the refilter tub ③.
Fill the two filter baskets ② with one bag of EHEIM FILTERBIO ⑦ each and rinse them out with running water.
Make sure that the filter baskets are not filled to overflowing!
Insert the filter in the filter housing in the following order:
① Filter insert with filter foams
② Filter baskets with EHEIM FILTERBIO ⑦
③ Prefilter tub
④ Blue prefilter mat
Place the filter container cover onto the filter container and close it using all six fastening clips.

Installing the pump connection (⌦H)

Commissioning

Screw the hose connecting piece into the pump.
Use the spiral hose to connect the hose connecting piece of the pump with the hose connecting piece of the UVC clarifier.

We recommend fastening the hoses with hose clamps.

Connecting the outlet pipe (optional)
Optionally, you can connect the extension pipe (Ø approx. 75 mm) to the outlet pipe.

Operation

DANGER! Electric shock!

When the UVC clarifier is fitted, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m.

DANGER!

Heed the operating manual for the UVC clarifier and the pump, especially the chapters on safety, commissioning and operation!

Place the filter on the pond bank (⌦H).
Place the pump on a solid surface as horizontal as possible in the pond so that the filter housing of the pump is covered by at least 20 cm of water. Pay attention to the maximum pond depth (see Technical data).

Switching on the pump and UVC clarifier

Insert the respective mains plug into the mains socket.
Attention: The pump starts immediately!

Switching off the pump and UVC clarifier

Remove the respective mains plug from the mains socket.

Maintenance

DANGER! Electric shock!

Before all maintenance work, disconnect the mains plugs of the pump and the UVC clarifier.

DANGER!

Heed the operating manual for the UVC clarifier and the pump, especially the chapters on safety and maintenance.

CAUTION! Material damage.

Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.
The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation.

Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the flow through filter over a long period.

Contamination indicator(⌦F)

The flow-through filter has a contamination indicator. Check the contamination approximately every 4 weeks.

Clean the flow-through filter when the red area of the float is visible.

The pump must be switched on to correctly indicate the level of contamination.

Cleaning

Remove the mains plugs of the pump and the UVC clarifier.
Open all six fastening clips and remove the cover of the filter container (⌦A).
Remove all filters from the housing (⌦E).
Clean all filters under cold, running water.
Clean the inside of the filter container with a water jet.
Re-insert the filters in reverse order and close the filter container (⌦E)

Replacing the filter foams

Recommended maintenance
The filter foams should be replaced after every second or third cleaning. In order to maintain the bacteriological filter effect, only four foams may be replaced at a time.

Turn the receptacle ① of the filter foam ② to the right (⌦G➊).
Pull the filter foam downwards, and out of the filter insert (⌦G➋).
Remove the filter foam from the receptacle.
Fit the new filter foam onto the receptacle.
Install the filter foam again in reverse order.

Clearing faults

DANGER! Electric shock!

Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug.

Fault	Possible cause	Remedy
Filter capacity decreases	Filters are soiled

Clean the filter

Pump is soiled|

Clean the filter housing of the pump (see the instruction manual of the pump)

For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.

Technical data

TopPro|

18000

| 26000|

38000

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Type|

5217

| 5218|

5219

Pump|

FLOW 5000

| FLOW 6500|

FLOW 6500

UVC clarifier|

CLEAR UVC-24

| CLEAR UVC-36|

CLEAR UVC-60

Dimensions with UVC clarifier (L × W × H)|

750 × 640 × 335 mm

| 750 × 640 × 435 mm|

750 × 640 × 435 mm

Water outlet|

Ø 75 mm

Media temperature|

+4°C – +35°C

The technical data of the pump and the UVC clarifier are found in the associated operating manuals.

Decommissioning

Storing and overwintering

Clean the appliance
Store the appliance in a frost-proof place

Disposal

When disposing of the appliance, pay attention to the relevant statutory regulations.
The appliance may no longer be disposed of with the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling center’s. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.