Oase 5000 FiltoClear Pressurised Pond Filter Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Oase
Table of Contents
Oase 5000 FiltoClear Pressurised Pond Filter
A more detailed operating manual is available for download as a PDF online: www.oase.com/manual
The following additional topics are addressed in the operating manual:
- Product features, symbols on the unit
- Operation
- Cleaning and maintenance, storage/winter-proofing, malfunction repair
- Technical data, wear parts, spare parts, disposal
Safety information
Electrical connection
- Special regulations apply to electrical installation in outdoor areas. Only allow a qualified elec-trician to perform the electrical installation.
- The qualified electrician has the required professional training, knowledge and skills to per-form electrical installations in outdoor areas. The qualified electrician can detect potential risks and adheres to regional and national standards, regulations and directives.
- For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
- Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power supply match.
- Only plug the unit into a correctly installed outlet. Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA by means of a fault current protection device.
- Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-proof).
- Protect open plugs and sockets from moisture.
Safe operation
- Do not use the unit, if electrical lines or the housing are damaged.
- A damaged connection cable cannot be replaced. Dispose of the unit.
- Do not carry or pull the unit by its power cable.
- Never make technical modifications to the unit.
- Only carry out work on the unit that is described in this manual.
- Only use original spare parts and accessories.
- Route lines so that they are protected from damage and nobody can trip over them.
- Should problems occur, please contact the authorized customer service or OASE.
Intended use
Only use the product described in this manual as follows:
- For mechanical and biological cleaning of garden ponds
- In compliance with the technical specifications.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
- This product is not suitable for general lighting, but is only intended for the purpose described here.
- Never operate the UVC lamp outside the casing or use it for any other purpose. The UVC radia-tion is harmful to the eyes and skin even in small doses.
- Never use the unit with fluids other than water.
- Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
- Never run the unit without water.
- Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
Product description
Overview
A
Connection components for installation
B
Recommended filter pump
Installation and connection
Installing the unit
C
To be taken into consideration for planning:
- For operation at a swimming pond: Install the unit at a distance of at least 2 m from the water.
- For operation at a pond: You can set up the unit directly at the edge of the pond.
- Protect the pressure filter from direct sunlight.
- Route the return hose into the pond so that the water returns to the pond e.g. through a wa-ter course. This enriches the water with additional oxygen.
- Ensure that the inlet into the pond is max. 2 m above the filter cover.
Burying the pressure filter
A buried container is barely visible. The stone grey FiltoCap (Art. No. 77831)
cover available as an accessory for the filter cover fits seamlessly into the
pond scape.
- Dig a hole close to the pond and place the container in the hole down to the maximum burying depth.
- The ground must be firm and horizontal.
Installing the pressure filter on level ground
If you choose not to bury the pressure filter, position it so that it is
hidden from sight e.g. cov-ered by bushes.
- Install the unit near the pond.
- The ground must be firm and horizontal.
Establishing the connections
D
Hoses with a diameter of 38 mm or 50 mm can be connected to the pressure
filter. The respec-tive hose connectors are part of our scope of delivery.
- Use hoses with a diameter of 50 mm to keep the pressure losses in the hoses as low as possible.
- If you use a filter starter for start-up, fill the product into the container prior to carrying out the following installation steps.
- It is easier to remove the filter cover if you first remove all hoses from the filter cover.
Connecting the inlet
Only use pressure hoses approved for at least the maximum pump pressure to
connect the out-let of the filter pump and the inlet of the pressure filter.
- Always use a hose clip to fasten the hose on a hose connector.
Connecting the outlet
Use a transparent hose connector with a flow lug. The transparent hose
connector will allow you to assess the water quality after filtration. The
flow lug will show you the water flow.
- Push the hose onto the hose connector until only two segments on the hose connector re-main uncovered.
- This will give you a sufficiently large view into the hose connector.
- Always use a hose clip to fasten the hose on a hose connector.
Connecting the dirt outlet
E
The soiled water resulting from cleaning can be used for
fertilization. Connect a hose and route it up to a suitable location (e.g.
flower bed). Use a transparent hose connector with a flow lug. The transparent
hose connector will allow you to assess the degree of soiling of the water
when cleaning the foam filters. The flow lug will show you the water flow.
- Push the hose onto the hose connector until only two segments on the hose connector remain uncovered.
- This will give you a sufficiently large view of the hose connector.
- Always use a hose clip to fasten the hose on a hose connector.
- Install the black hose connector with the G2 outer thread on the outlet of the hose. Close the hose connector with the cover cap and the flat seal.
NOTE
Close the dirt outlet or the outlet of the connected hose with the cover
cap and the flat seal. This prevents unintended emptying of the pond. Only
remove the cover cap to drain dirty water.
Commissioning/start-up
NOTE
The unit will be destroyed if it is operated with a dimmer. It contains
sensitive electrical components.
- Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.
- The purely biological starter bacteria Oase AquaActiv BioKick activate the filter biology and ensure maximum performance of your pond filter within only a few weeks. They immedi-ately start removing nitrite, ammonium and ammonia from the water. We recommend fill-ing the container with Oase AquaActiv BioKick
- during initial start-up,
- after manual cleaning or replacing the foam filters,
- after long shut-down periods or during start-up after a long winter break.
Start-up sequence:
- If required, fill the container with Oase AquaActiv BioKick.
- Ensure that the hoses, cover cap for the dirt water outlet and the clamping ring with the safety latch are firmly connected.
- Turn the turning valve to “Filter water”.
- Switch on the pond pump.
- Only switch on the UVC clarifier when water emerges from the water outlet.
- Never run the UVC clarifier without water flowing through.
- If you are using Oase AquaActiv BioKick, leave the UVC clarifier turned off for 24 hours. This allows the starter bacteria to achieve optimum effectiveness.
Switching the UVC clarifier on/off
F
- Switching on: Plug the power plug into the outlet.
- The unit switches on immediately.
- The indicator lamp lights up.
- The flow lug on the outlet will show you that water is flowing.
- Switching off: Pull the power plug from the outlet.
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