T I P TECHNIK KOMPETENZ TFU 2000 UV 9 Pond Filter Pump Instruction Manual

T I P TECHNIK KOMPETENZ TFU 2000 UV 9 Pond Filter Pump

EC declaration of conformity
We, T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH, Siemensstr. 17, D-74915 Waibstadt, declare in our sole responsibility that the products identified below comply with the basic requirements imposed by the EU directives specified below including all subsequent amendments:
2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU.

Strictly ensure that you have read the use instructions before placing the pump in service!

Dear customer,
Congratulation for buying your new device from T.I.P.!
Please read through these operating instructions carefully to make sure that you can fully benefit from all features.
We hope you will enjoy your new device!

Safety instructions

General safety instructions

Please read through these operating instructions carefully and make yourself conversant with the control elements and the proper use of this product. We shall not be liable in the case of damage caused as a result of the non- observance of instructions and provisions of the present operating instructions. Any damage caused as a result of the non-observance of the instructions and regulations contained in the present operating instructions shall not be covered by the warranty terms. Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place and hand them on together with the device should you ever dispose of it.
With the contents of this manual unfamiliar people should not use this device.
The appliance must not be used by children.
The device may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of the equipment and have understood the resulting hazards. Children are not allowed to play with the device. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

Do not use the device if there are people or animals in the water.
The appliance must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
The mains power connection of this device cannot be replaced. In case the line is damaged, the device must be scrapped.
Notes and instructions with the following symbols require particular attention:
Danger of injury or material damage if this instruction is not complied with.
Danger of electrical shock that can result in injury or material damage if this instruction is not complied with.
In addition to the basic safety instructions, also comply with the following instructions to prevent accidents:

Warning! Before performing any installation or maintenance tasks, disconnect the electrical devices immersed in the pond from the power source by pulling the plug out of the socket outlet. Do not operate the pump if there are people in the water. Switch off the main fuse of the main domestic power supply, before unplugging the mains cable, if the connection plug or the main power outlet are wet. Never transport or suspend the device by the mains cable.

• Never transport and/or hang up the devices on the power cord.
• Ensure that the voltage specified on the type plate of the device agrees with the mains voltage.
• Prior to connecting the device to the mains supply, ensure that the mains cable and the device are not damaged in any way.
• The mains cable of the device must form a loop that points downward (DRIP LOOP) to prevent water from running along the cable and into the socket outlet.
• The device must have a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) with a rated residual current of max. 30 mA connected on the line side. Consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not bury the mains cable in the ground; follow the installation instructions specified in the applicable local regulations. Consult a qualified electrician.
• Prior to placing the device in service, ensure that the installation has been properly executed.
• Do not use or store the device in areas where there is danger of freezing. In winter the device should be removed, emptied and stored where it is protected against freezing.
• The temperature of the pumped liquid must not exceed 35°C (max.) and must not under range 5°C.
• Avoid using the devices with caustic and corrosive liquids.
• Devices with obvious damage must not be operated.

Attention! Use in garden ponds and the protected area of garden ponds is only permitted if the installation complies with the valid regulations. Consult a qualified electrician.
DO NOT use the pump in or on swimming pools!

Pond pump with UVC clarifier

• Attention! If there is a defect, the complete pump with UVC unit must be replaced.
• Warning! Unintentional use of the device or damage to the housing can result in the emission of dangerous UV-C radiation. UV-C radiation can cause damage to the eyes and skin even in small doses. Never look directly into the UV-C tube when it is switched on.
• Warning! Do not operate the UV-C emitter when it is removed from the appliance enclosure.
• Attention! This device consists partially of glass! Handle with care!
• Do not let the device run dry (without water flow).
• Attention! Temporarily stop using the unit when treating the water and/or fish with additives/care products.
• Install the connection socket in the water-protected area and at least 2 m away from the edge of the pond.
• Do not operate the pump if there are people in the water (disconnect the pump from the mains supply beforehand!)
• Important! If there is damage to the mains cables or the motor housing the complete pump is unusable and must be disposed of. Repair is not possible because the connecting cable is permanently cast in the motor housing.
• This pump is equipped with a permanent magnet, whose magnetic fields could influence pacemakers, interfere with electrical/electronic components and wipe data carriers.
• People with pacemakers should always maintain a safety distance of at least 30 cm from the pump.

Scope of delivery

Pump incl. UVC clarifier, connectors, water feature accessories, operating instructions.
Check the device for transport damage and complete delivery. If there is damage the retailer must be notified without delay, at the latest however, within 8 days of the purchase date.

Technical data

1. The specified maximum capacities have been determined with a free, unreduced outlet.

Application areas and mode of operation

The TFU 2000 UV 9 is a compact, installation and maintenance-friendly replaceable filter designed for cleaning of small ponds, raised ponds and aquariums. This ensures that the water in the pond stays clear and clean.
The device has been developed for private use and not for industrial or commercial purposes.
This replaceable filter system is used to support the biological self-cleaning of your raised pond. A satisfactory effect and function of this replaceable filter system is influenced by various operating conditions. Factors, such as many fish, few plants, a lot of direct sunlight and a high level of contamination can negatively influence the mode of operation and may significantly reduce the maximum pond water volume that can be effectively cleaned.

Placing in service

Do not use excessive force that can cause damage when tightening threaded unions.

Assembly
Make sure that the pump is positioned correctly and that the filter cap is removed from the bottom. Connect the plugs to power the pump with UV clarifier and put the filter into operation.

Setting up at the garden pond

For biological reasons, the immersion depth of the pond pump should be approx. 40 cm for optimal function of the filter system. Ensure that the pond pump is placed on a silt-free base (stone slab).

Commissioning

Attention! Comply with the safety measures specified for the UVC clarifier and the pump (see above)! Install the connection sockets in the water-protected area and at least 2 m away from the edge of the pond!
Connect the pond pump with UVC clarifier to the mains supply, plug the mains plug into the socket outlet. The pond pump pumps the contaminated water through the integrated UVC clarifier and cleans it.
You can check the function of the UVC tube by the bluish shimmer on the transparent intermediate ring of the UVC clarifier (can be seen more easily with the filter cap removed). This check works best in low light. For this filter system we recommend continuous operation (24 hours a day), in the season months March to October.
Attention! The function of the filter system must be checked at regular intervals!
Initially, the filter system should be checked at least once a day. Leaves, grass, and animal hair, for example can quickly clog the filter sponges.
Consequently select the cleaning intervals based on the type and the extent of contamination in your pond.

Maintenance and care

Attention! Before performing any installation or maintenance tasks, disconnect the electrical devices immersed in the pond from the power source by pulling the plug out of the socket outlet.

Attention! The mains cable of the pump with UVC clarifier cannot be repaired or replaced. Repair is not possible because the connecting lines are permanently cast. Replace the entire device if it is damaged.

Cleaning the pump
Check for possible fouling of the pump and clean it, if necessary, as specified in the instructions.

• Always switch off the power supply before maintenance work.
• Ensure that the filter cap of the pump is not clogged by leaves or dirt deposits; clean it if necessary.
• Press the sides of the front cover and pull it off of the pump.
• Unscrew the screw from the inlet cover. Turn the inlet cover a quarter turn (90°) clockwise or anticlockwise and then remove the inlet cover.
• Pull the rotor out of the motor housing.
• Make sure that the O-ring is in the recess provided.
• Clean the rotor and motor housing with running tap water and check for wear by holding the shaft and rotating the rotor: the rotation must be regular.
• Reassemble the whole thing in the reverse order and attach the various components correctly.

Cleaning the UVC clarifier and replacing the tube

If greater algae growth and/or limescale deposits are noticed, the correct operation of the UVC fixture must be checked. The UVC tube has a limited service life (approx. 4000 hours) and should be replaced at the latest after one season (March to October). Appropriate replacement tubes are available at the service address specified below.
If the submersible pond filter has been switched off for a longer period of time, ensure that the quartz glass piston that encloses the UVC tube is clean.
If the filter has not been operated for a longer period of time, under some circumstances it may be necessary to replace the sealing rings (particularly for the UVC clarifier).

Cleaning the UVC clarifier and quartz glass, and replacing the UVC tubes

• Disconnect the UVC clarifier from the power supply and secure it against being switched on again.
• Please observe the above safety measures.
• Allow the water to drain out of the unit completely.
• Press on the side of the filter cap and pull it off the UVC clarifier.
• Do not use solvents or cleaning agents of any kind to clean the filter and filter media. Only use pond water.
• Carefully clean the filter cap of the UVC clarifier and make sure that it is not clogged with leaves or dirt deposits.
• Remove the filter from the filter cap and clean it thoroughly too.
• Remove the locking screw on the bottom of the UVC cover.
• Loosen the UVC cover by turning it slightly anti-clockwise (approx. 30°).
• Dismantle the two screws of the UVC cover and remove the quartz glass inside by pulling carefully.
• Clean the quartz glass and the housing thoroughly with water and a soft cloth.
• Use a suitable solvent to remove any limescale deposits on the quartz glass. Rinse out and wash off thoroughly before installation.
• Check the quartz glass for damage. A defective quartz glass must always be replaced.
• Then, if necessary, remove the defective UVC tube by gently pulling on the base and replace it with a new original replacement tube (see item 9 “Service”).
• Make sure that all parts of the UVC unit are dry.
• Fit everything in reverse order.

Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated in the corresponding groove in the housing in the quartz glass socket. Grease the O-rings with Vaseline if required. Push the quartz glass completely into the housing of the lamp. Make sure that the nose of the quartz glass tube and the notch of the UVC cover are positioned correctly. Check that the protective cap of the tube is fitted. Carefully push the lamp holder with the UVC tube into the quartz glass.
Caution! Do not touch UVC tubes directly with your hands; put on cotton gloves!
Do not dispose of old, broken UVC tubes in the household waste. Consult your local disposal company.
Do not use any sharp-edged tools. If the quartz glass piston or O-rings are faulty, they must always be replaced.

Functional check of the UVC clarifier
You can check the function of the UVC tube by the bluish shimmer on the transparent intermediate ring of the UVC clarifier (can be seen more easily with the filter cap removed). This check works best in low light.
If the UVC tube does not light up, the UVC clarifier may not have been assembled correctly. Check this using the installation instructions above.
The UVC tube only lights up when the clarifier is completely assembled.

Winter – maintenance

• Protect your replaceable pond filter from freezing!
• If there is danger of freezing, take the pump out of your small pond.
• Completely clean the pump as specified in the instructions.
• Store the pump over winter in a frost-free location.

Warranty

The present device was manufactured and inspected according to the latest methods. The seller warrants for faultless material and workmanship in accordance with the legal regulations of the country in which the device was purchased. The warranty period begins with the day of the purchase and is subject to the provisions below:
Within the period of warranty, all defects which are to be attributable to defective materials or manufacturing will be eliminated free of charge. Any complaints are to be reported immediately upon their detection.

The warranty claim becomes void in the case of interventions undertaken by the purchaser or by third parties. Damage resulting from improper handling or operation, incorrect setting-up or storage, inappropriate connection or installation or Acts of God or other external influences are excluded from warranty.
Parts subject to wear, such as the UV–C tube, rotor and bearings are excepted from the guarantee. All parts were manufactured using maximum care and high- quality materials and are designed for a long lifecycle. It should be understood, however, that the wear and tear depends on the kind of use, the intensity of use and the internals of maintenance. Complying with the installation and maintenance information contained in the present operating instructions will therefore considerably contribute to a long lifecycle of these wearing parts. In case of complaints, we reserve the option of repairing or replacing the defective parts or replace the entire device. Replaced parts will pass into our property.
Claims for liquidated damages are excluded unless they are caused by willful acts or negligence on the side of the manufacturer.
The warranty does not provide for any claims beyond those referred to above. The warranty claim has to be evidenced by the purchaser in the form of the submission of the sales receipt. The present warranty commitment is valid in the country in which the device was purchased.

Please note:

1. Should your device fail to function properly, please verify first whether an operating error or another cause is present which cannot be attributed to a defect of the device.

2. In case you have to take or send in your defective device for repair, please be sure to enclose the following documents:
   a. Sales receipt (sales slip).
   b. A description of the occurring defect (a description as accurate as possible will expedite the repair work).

3. In case you have to take or send in your defective device for repair, please remove any attached parts which do not belong to the original condition of the device. If any attached parts of this kind should be missing upon the return of the device, we shall not be liable for them.

Ordering spare parts

The fastest, most simple and cheapest way of ordering spare parts is through the internet. On our website (www.tip-pumpen.de) you will find a convenient spare part shop where you can order spare parts with just a couple of clicks. In addition, this is also the place where we publish comprehensive information and valuable tips on our products and accessories, introduce new devices and present current trends and innovations in the range of pump technology.

Service
In the case of warranty claims or malfunction, please contact your point of sale.
A current operating manual is available as required as a PDF file via e-mail: service@tip-pumpen.de.

For EC countries only
Do not throw electric appliances in your dustbin!
According to EU guideline 2012/19/EU concerning old electric and electronic appliances and its implementation in national law, such appliances must be collected separately and fed into an environment-friendly recycling system. Please consult your local waste management system for advice on recycling.

SERVICE-HOTLINE
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T.I.P. Technische Industrie Produkte GmbH Siemensstraße 17
D-74915 Waibstadt / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 7263 9125-0
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References

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