PondMAX PF4800 Pressure Filter UV Clarifiers Instruction Manual

PondMAX PF4800 Pressure Filter UV Clarifiers

Product Information

The product mentioned in the user manual is a pond filter with two different models: PF4800 and PF7200. The product is designed to maintain the cleanliness and clarity of ponds.

• Model: PF4800
• Maximum Pond Size – Without Fish – Shaded (GAL): 4800 gallons
• Maximum Pond Size – With Fish – Full Sun (GAL): 2400 gallons
• Maximum Flow (GPH): 3600 gallons per hour
• Maximum Pressure (PSI): 8 (18ft head pressure)
• Hosetail Inlet/Outlets (inch): 1.25 / 1.5 / 2
• With UV-C Option: Yes
• Volts: 115 volts
• Ultraviolet Clarifier (Watts): 36 watts
• Cable Length (ft): 16 feet
• Model: PF7200
• Maximum Pond Size – Without Fish – Shaded (GAL): 7200 gallons
• Maximum Pond Size – With Fish – Full Sun (GAL): 3600 gallons
• Maximum Flow (GPH): 4000 gallons per hour
• Maximum Pressure (PSI): 8 (18ft head pressure)
• Hosetail Inlet/Outlets (inch): 1.25 / 1.5 / 2
• With UV-C Option: Yes
• Volts: 115 volts
• Ultraviolet Clarifier (Watts): 55 watts
• Cable Length (ft): 16 feet

Product Usage Instructions:

To use the pond filter, follow these steps:

1. Select the appropriate model based on the size of your pond.
2. Determine if your pond is shaded or in full sun to calculate the maximum pond size with or without fish.
3. Connect the hose to the hosetail inlet/outlets of the filter. The available sizes are 1.25, 1.5, and 2 inches.
4. If desired, enable the UV-C option for additional clarifying power.
5. Plug the filter into a power source that provides 115 volts.
6. Ensure the ultraviolet clarifier is consuming 36 watts for PF4800 and 55 watts for PF7200.
7. The filter comes with a cable length of 16 feet. Place the filter near the pond and connect it to a suitable power outlet.

Note: It is essential to regularly clean and maintain the pond filter according to the manufacturer’s instructions for optimal performance.

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BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS OF USE CAREFULLY AND MAKE YOURSELF FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR. FUTURE REFERENCE.

PARTS

DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES

Your PondMAX™ pond filter has been manufactured with advanced technology to provide you with the best quality filter for your pond or water feature.

• A pressure indicator lets you know when the pressure in the filter increases indicating that the filter foams are getting blocked and requires cleaning.
• A large canister and high surface area bio media ensure maximum biological filtration. In normal operation, the water enters the filter and is forced around the edge of the filter canister creating a vortex where larger particles are precipitated through gravity. The water then passes through the different density foam sponges, the higher density foam allows the water to pass through slower promoting colonization of Nitrosomonas bacteria and the lower density foam allows the water to pass through faster promoting colonization of Nitrobacter bacteria. The water is then passed by the Ultraviolet light (if applicable) which inhibits bacteria and algae growth and returns back into the pond.
• An integral backwash function back-flushes the filter and compresses the foam sponge media.
• (With UV-C Option) An Ultra Violet Clarifier incorporated into the filter helps maintain crystal-clear water.

PRESSURE FILTER/UV CLARIFIERS

INSTALLATION

1. (With UV-C Option) Have a licensed electrician install a weatherproof power point near to the pond or water feature (within the cable length of the filter).
2. Identify a suitable location for your new pressure filter. The pressure filter can be used in between a pump and a water feature or waterfall. The filter can also be partially buried to help disguise it in your garden. It is important to return the clean filtered water from your filter to the opposite end of your pond to where the pump suction is located.
3. Connect the anti-kink hose or poly tubing from your pump to the inlet of the filter. Your filter comes with different-sized fittings to connect to the inlet, outlet and back-flush outlet. Make sure to cut off the hose tails that are smaller than the hose or tube size being used. Eg: If using l-l /2″ hose, cut off the smaller sections. Please use the largest size tubing possible. We recommend using PondMAX™ hose clamps for a leak-free connection.
4. Connect tubing from the outlet of the filter back into your pond at the opposite end to where you are pumping from. You can have the outlet of the filter running into a waterfall. You only need to connect the tubing to the back-flush outlet if you require the dirty water from the backwash to be diverted to a specific location.
5. If the flow from your pump is greater than the recommended max flow, you must reduce the flow, or bypass some of the flow with a Y fitting. The pressure must not exceed 8 PSI or 1 8 feet of head.
6. (With UY.C Option) Turn your pump on and then plug in the UY.C unit on the filter, if applicable. The UY.C unit should not be turned on if there is no water flowing past the UV-C lamp.
7. You can help boost the biological function of your filter with PondMAX™ Bacteria. Now sit back, relax and enjoy a clean and healthy pond.

MAINTENANCE

• (With UV-C Option) Disconnect power cord from the power supply before performing maintenance. Never lift the filter by the power cord.
• (With UV-C Option) The UY.C lamp must be checked regularly and should be replaced every l 2 months.
• (With UV-C Option) To visually check the lamp, look through the clear UY.C indicator on the top of the filter and if the light is working you will see a purple glow.
• (With UV-C Option) The power cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, UV-C assembly must be replaced.

The filter must be operational 24 hours every day for it to function effectively.

USING THE BACKWASH

1. Make sure to always power off your pump before performing a backwash on your filter. Once pump is off, turn the ball valve on the backwash outlet to open.
2. Now turn the backwash (arrow-shaped) dial on the top of the filter to “clean” mode (the arrow will face towards the ball value backwash outlet).
3. Next power the pump back on. The water from the normal outlet will now come out the backwash outlet.
4. Turn the cleaning crank handle clockwise on the filter several times or until the water exiting the backwash outlet becomes clean. Cleaning the crank handle helps mechanically agitate debris on filter pads inside the filter.
5. Once backwash is done, power the pump back off again.
6. With pump off, turn the backwash function dial on the top of the filter back to “filter” mode and close the valve on the backwash outlet.
7. Now that the backwash is complete, power the pump back on. Last, sit back and enjoy your water garden.

FULL DISASSEMBLE AND RINSE

1. (With UV-C Option) Turn off your pump and disconnect the power cord from any electrical source. Undo the threaded inlet and outlets from the filter, unclip the lid clamp and carefully remove the lid.
2. Take care not to lose or damage the lido-ring seal. Disconnect the tray for the bio-balls by twisting counterclockwise. Disconnect the black plastic piece at the bottom center of the filter sponge layers by twisting counterclockwise. Undo the screw that holds the rod for cleaning crank handle in place and remove the base plate.
3. Now remove the foam sponge rings from off the center core and rinse them in dechlorinated water or pond water. Using dechlorinated water ensures the chlorine in normal tap water does not kill the beneficial bacteria living in your filter media. Be sure to thoroughly squeeze the sponges to remove sludge.
4. Remove the high-efficiency bio balls from the bottom of the filter canister and only remove any excess sludge. You should not remove all of this brown matter as this is the beneficial bacteria which is essential in the breakdown of toxic waste from your pond.
5. Now clean out the canister of your filter and any debris from the lid of the filter and reassemble. First reassemble the partially cleaned bio media ring into the canister and then insert lid with the foam rings installed onto the center core. The Foam rings should alternate from Blue to Yellow.
6. Now put the lid back in place, taking care to locate the Oring on the canister, then firmly push the lid back onto the canister. Take care to align the locking nut on bottom sponge plate with one of the holes in the biomedia ring. Fasten the lid, clamp in place and reconnect the inlet and outlet.
7. (With UY.C Option) Now plug the pump and filter in, turn on, and sit back and enjoy your water garden.

REPLACING THE LAMP FOR UV-C OPTION

1. Turn off power supply and remove plug from power outlet. Turn off your pump.
2. Undo the 4 screws on the top of the filter holding the UY.C Assembly in place.
3. Carefully lift up the UV-C Assembly out of the filter lid. Take care not to impact the quartz sleeve on anything – it will break.
4. Undo the quartz sleeve locking collar at the top of the quartz sleeve. Take cars not to lose the quartz sleeve o ring and collar.
5. Carefully remove the quartz sleeve from the UV-C Assembly and place in a secure position.
6. You can now access the lamp to replace ii. Pull out the old lamp and discard it responsibly. Insert a new lamp ensuring it is connected securely.
7. Replace the quartz sleeve onto the UV-C Assembly ensuring the o ring and collar is located properly. Replace and tighten the quartz sleeve locking collar.
8. Replace the UV-C Assembly into the top of the filter ensuring it fits securely. Tighten the 4 screws fixing the Assembly into the filter lid.
9. Turn your pump back on and then reconnect the power supply and turn on your filter. You have successfully replaced your UV-C lamp.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed including, but not limited to the following;

• (With UV-C Option) Do not look at an unshielded UV-C lamp. Ultra Violet light is harmful to your eyes and may cause blindness.
• (With UV-C Option) Always use a properly grounded power supply and protect with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
• (With UV-C Option) Always unplug the filter from the power supply when not in use or before performing any maintenance on the pump.
• (With UV-C Option) Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• Do not install or store the filter where it will be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Keep out of reach of children or pets. This appliance should not be used by children without supervision.
• (With UV-C Option) Do not cut the cord as this will result in voiding your warranty.
• (With UV-C Option) Care should be taken to arrange the power cord so that it cannot be accidentally tripped over or pulled.
• Do not attempt to repair the filter yourself. Return to an authorized service center or place of purchase if a fault occurs (regular maintenance is not considered repair and is required by the user).

WINTER STORAGE

1. In cold winter weather (below freezing), we recommend the filter be removed from operation and drained of all water. The filter must be protected from frost at all times.
2. Turn off the power supply to the filter (if applicable) by removing the plug from the power outlet.
3. Turn off your pump.
4. Remove the filter from the installed location and store in a dry, weather-proof area. It is recommended to keep the filter lid open during winter storage.
5. Once weather permits, reinstall the filter lid securely.
6. Now reinstall the filter in its original location plug the filter (if applicable) and pump back in.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to the initial purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of initial purchase and for a period of 2 years for PondMAX™ Ultra Series Pressure Filters. Certain filter parts are consumable and must be replaced regularly as part of the ongoing product maintenance and are not covered by This warranty. These parts are the Biosponges, O’rings, seals, and optional UVC lamps. In the event this product malfunctions within two years from the date of purchase, the sole obligation of PondMAX™ International (hereinafter referred to as PondMAX™) will be to repair the until or replace it with an equivalent new or factory refurbished unit at PondMAX™’s discretion, subject to the following conditions:

• The malfunction is proved attributable lo a defect in materials or workmanship, including repairs performed under this warranty. Malfunction for any other reason-including but not limited to misuse, negligence, accident, or tampering with parts, incorrect wiring, or improper installation will not be remedied under this warranty.
• PondMAX™ specifically does not guarantee chemical compatibility, and expressly does not warrant units from any problems caused by chemical attack or failure due to incompatibility of fluid being circulated through a filter with filter materials of construction.
• All warranty repairs must be performed by PondMAX™ or a PondMAX™ authorized company. Purchaser must retain the purchase receipt and present it with this certificate as proof of ownership and entitlement to warranty repairs. Unauthorized repairs will not be compensated by PondMAX™, and are not the responsibility of PondMAX™, and if such repairs damage the product, such damages are not remedied under this warranty.
• Purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing, and insurance costs and all other costs, excluding labor and parts necessary to effectuate repairs under this warranty.
• This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties which now or hereafter might otherwise arise with respect lo this product. Any and all limited warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall have no greater duration than the duration period of the express written warranty applicable to this product and shall terminate automatically after the expiration of such duration period. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. No action shall be brought for breach of any implied or express warranty after one year subsequent to the expiration of the duration period of the express written warranty.
• Incidental and consequential damages caused by malfunction, defect, or otherwise, and with respect to breach of any express or implied warranty, are not the responsibility of PondMAX™, and, to the extent permitted by law, are hereby excluded for proper damage, loss of livestock and, to the extent not unconscionable, for personal injury damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
• This warranty does not apply to any malfunction arising out of any application of this product other than normal use unless such application is upon request specifically approved in writing by PondMAX™
• The provisions of this warranty are severable and if any provision shall be deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Rights under This warranty are not assignable without the express prior consent in writing by PondMAX™ and, regardless of the terms of such consent in writing, such assignee shall have no greater rights than his assignor had against PondMAX™.

To facilitate Warranly Registralion please complete the enclosed Warranly Registration card and return: by mail to PondMAX™ International, P.O.Box 341, San Leandro, CA 94577 or by email to info@PondMAX™.com. Customer service can be reached by phone toll-free 888.868.1185″.

PondMAX™ USA
P.O. Box 341
San Leandro, CA 94577
Toll Free 888.868.1185
Email: info@PondMAX™.com
www.PondMAX™.com

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