AllPondSolutions PFC-3000 Pressurised Pond Filter Instruction Manual

AllPondSolutions PFC-3000 Pressurised Pond Filter

To ensure your new pond filter is set up and running correctly, and to prevent any accidental damage or injury, please read and follow the below instructions carefully before using your product.

SAFETY

Important! Disconnect the mains electricity supply before attempting any installation/maintenance of any kind. Do not attempt to modify this unit in any way and only use the recommended parts for replacement.

• The pond filter should never be run dry as this will cause the unit to overheat and cause permanent damage.
• All connections must be earthed.
• The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord.
• Do not connect to any voltage other than that stated
• This filter is suitable for outdoor ponds only. Do not place in liquids other than water.
• Do not use water above goF or 30C.
• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.
• Do not use this unit if it has a damaged cord, if it is malfunctioning or it is dropped or damaged in any manner
• Do not attempt to modify this unit in any way and only use attachments and the recommended parts for replacement recommended by the manufacturer.
• Before installing, maintaining or handling your equipment, or before placing your hands in your pond, ensure that the unit is disconnected from the electricity supply.
• Always disconnect any electrical devices when not in use.
• Carefully examine your filter after installation. Do not connect the unit to the mains if there is water on any parts not intended to be wet.
• Do not look directly at the UV light when it is operational.
• Before operating the pond filter observe that water is flowing through it -the UV requires constant flow to avoid overheating.
• If you are positioning your PFC filter above ground, ensure the pond filter is Located at Least 2 metres from the edge of the pond edge. If the filter is sunk into the ground, it can be positioned closer to the water
• To avoid injury, do not touch hot or moving parts such as, but not limited to, heaters, reflectors, UV bulbs or impeller
• During maintenance ensure all O-rings are present and intact.
• If the appliance shows any signs of water Leakage or the RCD unit switches off, disconnect the unit from the power supply and consult the retailer where you purchased the unit.
• Do not install or store this unit where it will be exposed to temperatures near to 0°C / 32 °F. In freezing conditions, remove and store the unit in a sheltered area ensuring all water has been drained from the filter.
• Do not bury the cord for this unit. Ensure it does not cause a trip hazard or is at risk from damage from Lawn mowers, strimmers or other garden equipment.
• This is a weatherproof but NOT a submersible product – do not immerse the product in water. If the appliance falls into the water DO NOT reach for it – disconnect from your RCD unit and then retrieve it.

Please note – this appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical. sensory or mental capabilities or Lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are given supervision and instruction concerning the use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Any maintenance must not be made by children without supervision.

OUTLET SYMBOLS

• WATER INLET POINT
• WATER OUTLET POINT
• SELF-CLEANING POINT

ELECTRIC

This unit comes complete with a generous supply of 3-core cable, however, should any additional cable be required, the use of an approved waterproof cable connector with a proper rating is essential. A cord rated for fewer amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat.

Please Ensure

• The power supply must be earthed and fused at 3amps.
• You regularly inspect the cable for damage and deterioration.
• Do not connect to any voltage other than that stated.
• You consult a qualified electrician if in doubt about any aspects of wiring.
• A residential current device (RCD) is used for additional safety
• You have complied with Local Electricity Authority regulations if permanently installing the mains supply.

Please Ensure: The power supply must be earthed and fused at 3amps. Regularly inspect the cable for damage and deterioration. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt about any aspects of wiring.

CHOOSING YOUR FILTER LOCATION

• The pressure of your unit depends on many factors such as location (height and distance from your pond), power and Location of the connected pump (L/H), pond depth, stock density and hose dimensions. To enhance pond water quality, we recommend considering these factors to ensure maximum efficiency and avoid low return pressure.
• If positioning your filter above ground, ensure it is located at least 2 metres from your pond edge. If your filter will be sunk into the ground, you can position the unit closer to the water.
• Place your filter on a level and sturdy surface that is well-ventilated and not at risk of flooding.
• To avoid overheating, ensure the filter is not covered and is positioned away from direct sunlight.
• Position the filter so the housing connected to the Water Inlet Point and Water Outlet Points is not bent or obstructed.
• The filter is suitable for burying up to the head rim of the unit. Make sure access to the body of the system is possible for maintenance purposes. Burying the unit will help reduce the distance between the filter and the pond and provide higher return water pressure.

INSTALLATION & USE

Please read the below instructions carefully before beginning to set up your filter. DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO THE MAINS UNTIL SET-UP IS COMPLETE AND THE UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATER.

1. Prior to installing the unit, examine the quartz sleeve and UV bulb to make sure these have not been damaged in transportation (see maintenance section). Handle with care. Do not hold the UV bulb with bare hands as this can affect performance.
2. Connect the required attachments – Choose the required hosetails (dependent on your flexible hose dimensions) and attach them to the filter (utilise nut and o-ring in tandem to seal tight). On stepped hosetails if using a hose larger than the smallest dimension, you will need to cut down the hosetails to avoid restricting the flow of water.
3. Position the filter – unless you are burying the unit, ensure that the filter is placed adjacent to your pond (at least 2 metres away from the water).
4. Connect your flexible hose to the filter – connect your flexible hose to the hosetails. Safely connect using either jubilee/ wire clips to ensure this is watertight. Your pump (not included) should be attached to the ‘Water Inlet Point’. The ‘Water Outlet Point’ should direct water either back into your pond or to a waterfall adjacent to the pond. Point the water direction knob towards your ‘Water Inlet Point’ and ‘Water Outlet Point’.
5. Connect the filter to the mains – Connect the unit to the mains using a residual current device (RCD) for additional safety.
6. Switch on your pump – Switch on your pump and visually inspect that you have the expected water flow through the filter. Visually check that you have no leakage.
7. Switch on your filter at the mains – not that you have visually checked that the unit is being supplied with the required flow of water you can turn on the UV operation by switching on the unit at the mains.

UVC OPERATION

• Always ensure that the filter has water flowing through the unit before operating the UV.
• Never look directly at the UV light when operational.
• Check that the UV is operational visually using the UV indicator.

MAINTENANCE

• To ensure optimal performance and that your unit functions correctly, regular maintenance is essential. Failure to do so may result in damage to your unit and may invalidate your warranty.
• We recommend that a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule is followed to ensure responsible fishkeeping. Depending on water volume and stocking levels, regular cleaning of the filter media, foams, impeller, and inlet/outlet pipework will help ensure that the product works efficiently and your pond remains healthy.
• For further maintenance guidance, please see the table and additional information below:

0-rings
0-rings must be regularly inspected and replaced as the rubber watertight seal will perish over time, which may cause your unit to leak. Before replacing your o-rings, ensure they are well lubricated.
Filter Maintenance

In general, it is recommended to disconnect your filter and clean the pipes, impeller and filter media monthly. Pipework will become blocked with waste and protein slime over time, so regular cleaning is important for optimal performance.
The frequency of how often you will need to clean and inspect your unit of course will depend on a lot of factors like how dirty the water is when you first start using your filter, your pond volume and also how many fish you have. How often you feed your fish and seasonal light levels will also affect how quickly your pond water gets dirty and will need to be taken into consideration when planning how often to clean your filter.

Filter Media

• The filter media provided with your filter and their positioning within the filter body are designed to give complete and optimum filtration for your pond.

Important! Always use water from your pond to clean your filter sponges and media. Do not use mains water or any cleaning products to clean your media.
When replacing media in your filter, do not replace more than 50% of your media at once. This is to ensure that the nitrifying bacteria present in the old media can repopulate in the newly added filter media.

Spin Clear Cleaning Process
It is recommended that every 2 weeks you perform the ‘spin clear cleaning’ process to ensure the continued effectiveness of the filter. Depending on your pond volume and stock levels, this may need to be completed more or less often.
Again depending on the above factors you will want to perform a full deep clean of the included foams and the inside of the filter body 2-3 times a year.

1. Switch off your filter at the mains.
2. Switch off your pump – switch off your pump and visually inspect that you have no water flow through the PFC filter.
3. Connect the flexible hose to the ‘Spin Clear Point’ – connect your flexible hose to the ‘Spin Clear Point’ hosetail. Safely connect using either jubilee/wire clips to ensure this is watertight.
4. Aim your waste – aim the ‘Spin Clear Point’ flexible hose waste water to a suitable location. Point the ‘Outlet Control Dial’ towards the ‘Spin Clear Point’.
5. Switch on your pump – switch on your pump and visually inspect that you have the expected water flow through the PFC filter. Check that you have no leakage.
6. Attach the ‘Self Cleaning Handle’ and spin clear – attach the supplied ‘Self Cleaning Handle to the top of the unit. Spin the handle in either direction to spin and squeeze the waste from your filter foams.
7. Return the filter to normal operation – point the water direction knob towards your Water Inlet Point and Water Outlet Point. Visually check that you have no leakage. Inspect that you have the expected water flow through your filter. Switch on at the mains.

Deep Clean Movement
All internal cleaning should be done using pond water, away from the pond.

1. Remove the filter Lid – unfasten the head clasps and remove. Pull the PFC lid clear of the unit and place it upside down on a flat surface.
2. Remove the filter sponges – unscrew the Filter Plate and Plate Holder. You can now remove the filter sponges from the PFC lid.
3. Clean filter sponges – clean the filter sponges using water from your pond and replace them. Reattach the Filter Plate and Plate Holder.
4. Clean biomechanical media – Rinse through your bio balls at the bottom of the filter body.
5. Clean body and all attachments.
6. Reassemble.

Replacing the UV Bulb

NEVER look directly at the UV light.
When replacing your UV bulb, use this time to clean your quartz sleeve and carefully examine it for any damage or cracks. Take care when handling the quartz sleeve and UV bulb to avoid any damage to the glass.

1. Unscrew the UV head cover from the PFC Lid and lift clear from the unit.
2. Turn the UV Quartz Nut to release the UV quartz from the head. Remove the UV bulb and replace it.
3. Re-insert the UV quartz and turn the UV Quartz Nut to lock it in place.

Important! Check regularly that your UV light is operational by looking at the UV light indicator located on the top of the filter lid. Always change your UV bulb every six months regardless of whether it working or not, as its performance will lessen by this stage.

PARTS DIAGRAM

1. HEAD SCREW
2. UV HEAD COVER
3. UV LAMP
4. O-RING
5. UV QUARTZ
6. UV O-RING
7. PFC LID
8. HOSETAIL O-RING
9. HOSETAILS
10. OUTLET NUT
11. OUTPUT CONTROL DIAL
12. SPONGES
13. FILTER PLATE
14. MAIN HEAD O-RING
15. HEAD CLASP
16. PFC BODY
17. ROD SCREW
18. ROD WASHER
19. DISPLAY ROD
20. CLEANING HANDLE

TROUBLESHOOTING

UV Indicator is not Lighting Up
If the UV indicator is not lighting up follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Unscrew the UV head cover and pull the UV head cover with the UV bulb and quartz attached clear from the filter body.
2. For only a few seconds turn on the system and check if you can see the UV is operational (DO NOT look directly at the UV).
3. If the UV is operational, clean the UV indicator.
4. If you find that the UV light is still not operational, check that you have power from the main supply.
5. If you do have power from the mains supply, try changing the UV bulb.
6. If you find that the UV light is still not operational the UV ballast may have developed a fault and you will need to contact the supplier of your unit to obtain replacement parts.
7. Please remember that UV bulbs for use in ponds should be replaced every 12 months.

If none of the above resolves your issue, or you require spare parts for your filter, please contact the supplier of your unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

• MODEL: PFC-3000
• UV POWER (WATTAGE): 9
• DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) (mm): 250x250x407
• FILTER BODY VOLUME (LITRES): 8L
• MAX FLOW RATE (LITRES): 4000
• INLET / OUTLET HOSE ADAPTOR: 3/4″ – 1″
• CABLE LENGTH: 5m (plug not included)
• VOLTAGE: 220-240v / 50Hz

WARRANTY

• The All Pond Solutions PFC filter range is guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship under normal pond usage and comes with 24 24-month warranty for all electrical parts. The warranty period commences from the date of purchase
• If you require support on how to use your unit or replacement parts or if your filter develops a fault during the warranty period, please contact the supplier of your unit.
• Non-replaceable, non-perishable and non-serviceable parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge, once the unit is returned with all components along with a valid proof of purchase and postage paid. We reserve the right to replace or repair the unit at our discretion.
• Please be aware that perishable parts that are subject to normal wear and tear, such as impellers, impeller covers, motor seals and UV bulbs, are not covered by your warranty and a charge may be required for replacements of these.
• This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, negligence, tampering or customisation. It does not apply to units that have been assembled incorrectly, improperly maintained, or where the instructions and safety information in this manual have not been followed correctly.
• No liability is assumed for loss or damage to livestock or personal property irrespective of the cause thereof.
• Please ensure that only genuine All Pond Solutions components are used when completing a replacement or repair. Spare parts are available at our official website or from your local supplier.
• Before returning your unit under warranty terms, check that all setup and maintenance instructions have been correctly followed. If you are in doubt.
• Please contact your local aquatic retailer for further advice before returning the product.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

CONTACT

• www.allpondsolutions.co.uk.
• All Pond Solutions Ltd
• Unit 203 Riverside Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex,
• England UB8 2YF

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