AQUADISTRI Pond Clear Pro 18000 36000 Filter User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- AQUADISTRI
Table of Contents
AQUADISTRI Pond Clear Pro 18000 36000 Filter User Manual
Pond Clear Pro 18000 filter
Pond Clear Pro 36000 filter
General instructions
Read this manual carefully before using this device. Keep this manual for future reference.
Meaning of symbols
The following warning symbols and/or signal words are used in this manual:
DANGER
This means an imminent danger due to electric current. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in serious or fatal injury and/or serious damage to the product or environment.
WARNING
This means a dangerous situation. Failure to follow the safety instructions can result in moderate or minor personal injury and/or damage to the product or environment.
NOTICE!
This means caution, useful information or advice.
Fig. … This refers to the relevant drawing … on pages 2 and 3 of this manual.
Meaning of the symbols on the device itself:
This device complies with all applicable EU standards.
Use
Flow-through filters with UVC, suitable for ponds up to 18,000 litres and
36,000 litres respectively
- Suitable for water temperatures of minimum 4°C to maximum 35°C. At water temperatures below or above these values, the device must be completely disconnected from the power supply
- If water inside the filter freezes, drain off the water and ensure that the filter is dry.
- Do not use for filtration of salt water, sewage water, flammable, corrosive and/or explosive liquids (e.g. petroleum, petrol, solvents), fats, oils or foodstuffs.
- Never run the device without water.
- Do not use for swimming pools and do not connect to drinking water supplies.
- Place the filter in a dry and sheltered place. Not in direct sunlight.
Model Pond Clear Pro 18000 UVC Pond Clear Pro 36000 UVC
Max. Pond content 18.000 L 36.000 L
Max. pump capacity 9.000 L/h 12.000 L/h
Inlet (via UVC) ø 20/25/32/38 mm ø 20/25/32/38 mm
Outlet 38/50 mm hose or 75 mm PVC 38/50 mm hose or 75 mm PVC
Filter volume 60 L 105 L
Dimensions + UVC (- UVC) 66x53x40 cm (54x40x40 cm) 94x54x40 cm (69x52x40 cm)
Safety
Always follow the safety instructions below for safe use of the device. Failure to follow these instructions may endanger persons or the environment. Please refer to the user manual for the included UVC to ensure the specific safety instructions are followed.
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****Be careful with the combination of water and electricity. Do not operate with wet hands. Dry hands before carrying out maintenance.
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Always switch off all devices in the pond before maintenance. Disconnect the plug(s) from the socket.
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In the event of frost or the risk of frost, appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent it from freezing.
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****This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and maintenance of the device shall not be done by children
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Modifications to the device may affect the safety. The warranty will also expire.
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Aquadistri is not liable for any problems, damage or accidents due to incorrect use of this device.
Function
The filter collects dirt from pond water by filtering it both mechanically and
biologically, keeping the pond clean, healthy and clear. Using a pond pump,
the water is first pumped into the filter through the connected UVC. Then, via
the Japanese mat at the bottom of the filter (biological filtration), the
water flows through the blue (coarse) and yellow (fine) filter foam. Here,
dirt particles are mechanically filtered out of the water. Finally, the water
flows through the Bio-Balls (biological filtration) filtering it back into the
pond. Beneficial bacteria in the Japanese mat and Bio-Balls convert harmful
substances (ammonia and nitrite) from the pond water into non-harmful
substances (nitrate). This is known as biological filtration.
Installation
Locate the filter at least 2 m. from the pond, in a sheltered place (not in direct sunlight) allowing sufficient space for maintenance.
- ****NOTICE! Ensure that the filter is level and above the water level of the pond.
- First rinse the inside of the filter, filter media (filter foam, Japanese mat(s) and Bio-Balls) and all accessories with clean tap water.
- Place the rinsed Bio-Balls (m), Japanese mats (k) and filter foam (l) back properly, with the openwork plastic side of the filter foam on the outlet side and the closed plastic side on the UVC side.
- Mount the UVC on the filter box, with their corresponding gaskets (g) on both the inside and outside of the filter\ wall, and screw both inlet pieces (f) onto the outlets of the UVC (see UVC operating instructions).
- ****NOTICE! Make sure the opening of both inlet pieces face downward, thus ensuring the incoming water only flows downwards.
- You can replace the screw cap (j) on the dirty water drain with the elbow pipe (o) and the 25/32/38 mm hose outlet (p1 ) included with the Pond Clear Pro 18000, or the ball valve (p2 ) included with the Pond Clear Pro 36000.
- Fit the 38/50 mm hose outlet (a1 ) (cut to size first if necessary), or the 75 mm PVC outlet (a2 ), as required, with the gasket (b) on the outside and the O-ring (c) on the inside of the filter wall and tighten the screw ring (e).
- ****NOTICE! If the outlet opening is too large, you can optionally insert the adjuster (d), taking care that the water level in the filter does not rise too high, which could cause the filter to overflow.
- Connect a pond hose with hose clamp or PVC pipe to the outlet, so that the water flows back into the pond.
- Switch on the pump and check for any leaks.
Maintenance
- Clean the filter regularly. When first installed, or if your pond is heavily soiled, it may be necessary to clean the filter foam daily.
- The orange dirt indicator (s) in the lid indicates when the filter foamshould be cleaned. If the filter foam becomes clogged, the water level in the filter will rise, causing the dirt indicator to rise.
- Switch off the pond pump and UVC and unplug both before performing maintenance!
- For maintenance of the UVC, see the corresponding user manual.
- Remove the lid/lids (n) from the filter. Fig. A A cleaning tool (r) is included with the Pond Clear Pro 36000 (also available separately, Art. 06030240), with which you can easily clean the filter foam. The filter foam can simply remain in the filter.
- Push the cleaning tool up and down over the filter foam, wringing it out without getting your hands wet or dirty.
- When the filter foam is well wrung out, open the dirty water drain (see fig. C), allowing the dirty water to drain into the sewer, or use it for watering the garden.
- The Pond Clear Pro 36000 has a built-in sliding valve (q) between the first and second chamber. Drain the primary chamber first before pulling open the sliding valve, allowing the second chamber to drain.
- If necessary, turn on the pump for a while to flush out any remaining waste water at the bottom of the filter box.
- Make sure the pump is off and again close both the slide valve and the dirty water drain. Fig. B If you do not have the cleaning tool (Pond Clear Pro 18000), remove the filter foam by pulling it out of the filter.
- Put the filter foam in a bucket with (preferably) pond water and push both plastic sides towards each other several times so that the foam is wrung out.
- Let the dirty water drain out of the filter and then slide the filter foam back, with the openwork plastic side of the filter foam on the outlet side and the closed plastic side on the UVC side.
- For the Pond Clear Pro 18000, the blue filter foam should be on the outside in the filter box and the yellow in the centre. On the Pond Clear Pro 36000, the blue filter foam (l1 ) is in the primary chamber and the yellow filter foam (l2 ) is in the second chamber.
- Make sure the dirty water outlet is closed before switching on the pump. Do not switch on the UVC until the water circulation is fully restored.
- Japanese matting hardly requires any maintenance, cleaning bacteria develop and attach themselves in the mats and ensure biological filtration. When rinsing clean you remove these useful bacteria which disrupts the biological filtration.
- Clean the Bio-Balls once or twice a year by rinsing them with pond water. Do not use tap water for this purpose.
- Replace the filter foam (Art. 06030225 ) once a year, do not replace all the filter foam at once, but one filter foam per month in each container (depending on the model).