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1. Operating principle
The UV sterilizer Helix Max clears the water with the help f ultravi let radiati n. This radiati n is
emitted by a special lamp. The UV-C radiati n kills all f rms f life that is directly exp sed t the
radiati n – micr algae, bacteria, pr t z a and ther parasites. The result is cristal clear water and
healthy fish.
2. Special features
Spiral water fl w: The unique spiral water fl w and the big v lume f the Helix Max units ensure an
ptimum water clarificati n. The water is directed in a spiral way ar und the quartz tube with a l ng
c ntact time. Due t this, the UV-radiati n is used with maximum efficiency.
R table c nnecti ns: The inlet and utlet c nnecti ns f the Helix Max can be r tated by 360°. This
saves space and fascilitates the installati n.
3. Sizes/technical data
Helix Max sterilizers are pr duced in 6 sizes:
5 watts, 9 watts and 11 watts with 2 m cable f r fresh and saltwater aquaria. 18 watts, 36 watts and
55 watts, with 10 m rubber cable and electr nic ballast f r garden p nds and f r fresh and saltwater
aquariums. A higher UV utput and a l nger life span f the UV lamps are ensured by the electr nic
ballasts.
F r the different applicati ns, we rec mmend different aquarium/p nd sizes and fl w rates. In garden
p nds, the rec mmended fl w rates will n t result in a sterilizati n, but the water is clarified by killing
the micr algae.
elix Max
type
Saltwater
aquarium
Recomm.
max. flow
Freshwater
aquarium
Recomm.
max. flow
Pond Max. flow
5 watts 25 – 125 l 100 l/h 50 – 250 l 200 l/h -
9 watts 125 – 250 l 200 l/h 250 – 500 l 500 l/h -
11 watts 150 – 350 l 300 l/h 350 – 750 l 700 l/h -
18 watts 250 – 500 l 500 l/h 500 –
1,000 l
1,000 l/h 18,000 l 6,000
l/h
36 watts 500 – 1,000 l 1,000 l/h 1,000 – 2,000 l
2,000 l/h 36,000 l 12,000 l/h
55 watts up t 1,500 l 1,500 l/h up t 3,000 l 3,000 l/h 55,000 l 18,000 l/h
elix Max
type
Cable length
(m)
Lamp type Max.
pressure
Protection Power connection
5 watts 2 m PL-S-5 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~/50 Hz
9 watts 2 m PL-S-9 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~/50 Hz
11 watts 2 m PL-S-11 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~ /50 Hz
18 watts 10 m PL-L-18 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~/50 Hz
36 watts 10 m PL-L-36 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~/50 Hz
55 watts 10 m PL-L-55 watts 0,3 bar IPX3 230 V~/50 Hz
4. Safety advice
The radiati n f the UV-C lamps is danger us. Direct c ntact with eyes r skin can result in
irreversible damages. Theref re, the unit must always be switched ff bef re it is pened.
The units Helix Max 5, 9 and 11 watts are suitable f r ind r use nly. The units may nly be switched
n when the water fl w is n. If used n a garden p nd, the units have t be switched ff and
rem ved during winter t prevent damages fr m fr st. The units may n t be submerged r perated
under water.
5. Connection
The Helix Max are supplied with transparent c nnecti n pieces. This all ws t c ntr l the functi n f
the bulbs – there is a blue light when the UV bulbs are n.