Aqua PRO AP5000UV User manual

AP5000UV
PRESSURE FILTER
UV CLARIFIER
- INSTRUCTIONS -
DATE
MAY 2022 v2.0
MODEL
AP5000UV
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE
OF THIS PRODUCT BY AQUAPRO.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• The easy-clean backwash
function, back flushes the filter,
and compresses the foam sponge
media aiding easy cleaning. The
back-flush function completely
reverses the flow, to aid with
removing sludge build-up in the
bottom of the filter.
• In normal operation the water
enters the filter and is forced
around the perimeter creating a
vortex where larger particles are
precipitated through gravity and
the smaller particles get caught
as they flow through the sponge
filters horizontally.
• The yellow and blue filter sponges
dier in density. The higher
density foam allows the water
to pass through at a slower flow
rate promoting colonization of
Nitrosomonas bacteria and the
lower density sponge allows the
water to pass through faster
promoting colonization of
Nitrobacta bacteria. The large
surface area of the Bio-spheres
aid biological filtration and
ensures maximum biological
purifying action. The water is
then cleaned by the Ultraviolet
ray which inhibits algae growth
and the clean water exits the
filter back into the pond
DESCRIPTION AP5000UV
MAXIMUM WATER FLOW 3000L/H
POWER CONSUMPTION 15W
VOLTS 240V
CABLE LENGTH 5M
MAX. POND SIZE OVER 75CM AVERAGE DEPTH & SHADED 5000L
MAX. POND SIZE WITH FISH, FULL SUNLIGHT & SHALLOW 1500L
FILTER VOLUME 20L
UVC SIZE 11W
RECOMMENDED TUBING SIZE (MM) ID 25 / 32 / 40MMØ
RECOMMENDED PUMP AP3100DW
Please read these instructions and familiarise yourself with the equipment before placing it in service. Correct and safe use of the
system requires strict compliance with the safety instructions. For safety reasons persons less than 16 years of age or people that are
not familiar with these instructions should not use this equipment.
BENEFITS
YOUR AQUAPRO POND FILTER HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST QUALITY FILTER FOR YOUR POND WATER.
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AP5000UV PRESSURE FILTER
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not operate the UVC Lamp without water at any
time, permanent damage may occur.
• The pump is designed to be used in a Fresh water
Garden pond. It is not to be used in any other manner
or purpose. The pump should only be used in clean
water.
• AQUAPRO Filtration & Waterfall Pumps are
cooled by water flowing through the inside of the
motor body. If the pump flow becomes restricted it
will overheat and could cause permanent damage.
Large tubing size is strongly recommended to deliver
adequate water flow to cool the pump. The pump
needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent the pump
becoming blocked, thus causing the pump to overheat
and burn out. This is not a warrantable event. It is
strongly recommended not to select a pump that is
too small for the job required. The flow rate through
the pump needs to be strong enough so that a half of
the rated max flow is kept running at all times.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS
INSTALLATION
• Do not submerge this product in water. The pressure
filter should be used inline, between a pump and
a water feature or waterfall. The filter can also be
partially buried to help disguise it in your garden.
• Place the filter on a firm and level base, e.g. on a slab.
Please make sure that there is unhindered access to
the lid in order to be able to carry out maintenance on
the filter, e.g. cleaning the filter sponges.
• It is good practise to design the plumbing beforehand.
Ensure the pipes are laid out such that the clean
filtered water return is to the opposite end of your
pond to where the pump suction is located. This aids
circulation and is to avoid stagnant spots.
• Select the hose tail, locking nut, and flat rubber
washer. Assemble as per diagram. Insert into the end
of tubing.
• Connect anti-kink hose or poly tubing from your
pump outlet to the inlet of the filter.
• If your filter has a three step hose tail to suit smaller
tubing, then be sure to cut o the hose tails that are
smaller than the hose size you are using. For example,
If using 40mm hose, cut o the 25 & 32mm sections.
Please use the largest size tubing possible. We
recommend using AQUAPRO hose clamps for a leak
free connection.
• Connect the tubing from the outlet of the filter back
into your pond at the opposite end to where you
are pumping from. It’s possible to have the outlet of
the filter running into a waterfall. You only need to
connect tubing to the back-flush outlet if you require
the dirty water from the backwash to be diverted to a
specific location.
• If the flow from your pump is greater than the
recommended max flow, you must reduce the flow,
or bypass some of the water with a Y junction piece
between the pump and the filter. The flow of water
through branch of the Y junction can be varied by use
of an optional valve. The pressure must not exceed
3M head pressure.
• The filter must be operational 24 hours every day for
it to function eectively.
• Turn your pump on and then plug in the UV-C unit on
the filter. The UV-C unit should not be turned on if
there is no water flowing post the UV-C unit.
• It is recommended to boost the biological function of
your filter with AQUAPRO Bacteria. This will greatly
increase the eciency of the unit.
• Now sit back, relax and enjoy a clean and healthy
pond.
IDENTIFY A SUITABLE LOCATION FOR YOUR NEW PRESSURE FILTER.
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1. Hose Inlet from Pump
2. Perimeter direction of water
flow creating vortex for
particle precipitation
3. Sponge Bio-media for
Mechanical Filtration
4. Biological Spheres
5. UVC Chamber
6. Hose Outlet for return
back to pond
7. Waste Water Outlet
8. Cleaning Indicator
9. Handle for Back Flush Cleaning System
9
7
8
6
1
5
4
2
3
• Disconnect power cord from the power supply before performing maintenance. Never lift the filter by the power
cord.
• Check the UV-C globe regularly and replace every 11 months – 8,000 operating hours. Failure to replace the
globe before the end of its life span may cause electrical damage. Also, the globe UV intensity diminishes over
time. To visually check the globe, look through the clear UV-C indicator on the top of the filter and if the light is
working you will see a faint purple glow. This may have to be done at night to see distinctly.
CLEANING
FEATURES
BEGIN BY ENSURING THAT THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE UNIT OR THE WATER BODY.
REMOVE THE UNIT FROM THE WATER.
THE FILTERS AND SPONGES IN THIS UNIT WILL CLOG OVER TIME. PLEASE CLEAN REGULARLY
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO ENSURE STRONG WATER FLOW. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE
UNIT WILL RESULT IN A BURNT OUT MOTOR AND OTHER DAMAGE.
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AP5000UV PRESSURE FILTER
INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
WATER NOT
CLEARING UP
UNITS HAS NOT BEEN ALLOWED TO RUN LONG
ENOUGH
FULL EFFECT OF THE BIOLOGICAL CYCLE HAS
NOT BEEN ALLOWED TO MATURE.
THIS CAN TAKE UP TO 8 WEEKS.
INAPPROPRIATE PUMP SIZE
WATER FLOW IS TOO FAST FOR THE BIOLOGICAL CYCLE
SETTLE MATURE, OR THE TOTAL WATER FLOW IS NOT
ENOUGH FOR THE FOR THE POND VOLUME.
THE POND AS A WHOLE IS EXTREMELY DIRTY
REMOVE DEBITS FROM THE POND, FOR EXAMPLE
STRINGY ALGAE, LEAVES, LONG STANDING SLUDGE
BUILD-UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE POND
FISH STOCKS ARE TOO HIGH FOR SYSTEM INCREASE FILTER AND PUMP SIZE
FILTER SPONGES ARE DIRTY
INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF FILTERS BACK FLUSH
AND EASY CLEANING FUNCTION TILL WATER BECOMES
CLEARER OVER TIME. SOME EXTREME SITUATIONS MAY
REQUIRE WEEKLY BACK FLUSHES
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE IS DIRTY REMOVE AND CLEAN AS PER
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
UV LAMP INDICATOR
IS NOT LIT
THE FAINT BLUE GLOW FROM THE UV GLOBE MAY NOT
BE VISIBLE DURING BRIGHT SUNLIGHT HOURS WAIT TILL EVENING TO CHECK THE ILLUMINATION.
CHECK THAT THE UV UNIT HAS POWER AND THE
POWER POINT IS TURNED ON TURN ON POWER
THE UV GLOBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE REPLACE THE UV BULB.
NO WATER DISCHARGE
OUT OF THE FILTER
OUTLET
BACK FLUSH KNOB IS POINTING TOWARDS THE BACK
FLUSH OUTLET TURN KNOB TOWARDS THE OUTLET DIRECTION
THE PUMP MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO POWER TURN ON POWER
POND PLUMBING IS BLOCKED FIND BLOCKAGE & REMOVE
NO WATER DISCHARGE
OUT OF THE WASTE
WATER OUTLET
THE INLET AND OUTLET HOSES MAY BE ON THE WRONG
WAY ROUND
SWITCH THE POSITIONS FOR HOSES, SUCH THAT THE
INLET IS CONNECTED TO THE CORRECT PORT
THE BACK FLUSH KNOB HAS JUMPED
THE COGS IN THE LID UNIT
OPEN UP THE FILTER LID AND RE-ALIEN THE COGS SO
THAT THE TEETH MATCH UP CORRECTLY
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PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION AP5000UV
1
ELECTRICAL BALLAST & LAMP HOLDER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 11MC929
2 & 3
BALLAST 72MM × 2.65MM O'RING AND PLASTIC O'RING HOLDER SET 11MC926
4
TWO PIN UV GLOBE - 240V - 11W - AQUAPRO 11AU179
TWO PIN UV GLOBE - 240V - 11W - OSRAM - LONG LIFE 11PS265
5
48MM × 3.1MM O'RING (CLEAR SILICONE X2) OR (TWIN-RED X1) 11MC928
6
QUARTZ GLASS SLEEVE - 11W - Ø44.5 × 1 .5 × 205MM 11MC927
7
QUARTZ SLEEVE LOCKING NUT 13PF010
8
FILTER LID AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
9
SPONGE - YELLOW - FINE - (WITHOUT SPOOL) Ø260 × 50 (2 X) 11MC922
SPONGE - BLUE - YELLOW - (WITHOUT SPOOL) Ø260 × 50 (2 X) 11MC921
10
BASE PLATE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
11
BASE ANCHOR SCREW - CLEAR 13PF006
12
LID CLAMP - PLASTIC - Ø375MM 11MC925
13
LID O'RING 346MM × 8.0MM 11MC923
14
FILTER BASE BUCKET AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
15
EASY CLEAN HANDLE 11MC930
16
SQUARE SHAFT CONNECTOR AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
17
SHAFT AND LID BEARING BUSH AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
18
INLET AND OUTLET GASKET WASHER X 3
KIT CODE 11MC924 *
19
STEPPED HOSE TAIL X2
20
INLET/OUTLET LOCKING NUT X2
21
ROTATING CLEANING FLAPPER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
22
LOWER BUSH BEARING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
23
STAINLESS STEEL WASHER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
24
STAINLESS STEEL MACHINE SCREW AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
NOT SHOWN - Back Flush Outlet Valve - *Kit Code 11MC924
2, 4, 5, 9.(2x Y, 2x B), 13, 18.(x3),
19.(x3), 20.(x3)
SERVICE KIT FOR PRESSURE FILTER AP5000UV 13PF043
PARTS
SERVICE KITS
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INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: PARTS MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM SHOWN
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your
AQUAPRO product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or
attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use the accessory or
attachment for its stated purpose.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARRANTY
WARRANTY COVERS ONLY APPLIANCE
DEFECTS, FAULTY MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD.
IMPORTANT: IF USED IN MARINE OR
SALTWATER, DUE TO THE HARSH
CONDITIONS THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
• This product comes with a warranty against defects and motor failure
(Warranty). The benefits provided in this Warranty are in addition
to other rights and remedies available to you under the Australia
Consumer Law. The Warranty is provided to the original purchaser of
the product on the following terms:
• The Warranty is given by Aquatec Equipment Pty Ltd trading as
Aquatec Equipment: 37 Edison Cct, Forrestdale, WA 6112. Tel 1300
552 202 or email [email protected].
• To make a claim under the Warranty you must return the faulty
product to the place of purchase with a valid receipt or proof of
purchase.
• A Warranty claim must be made within 2 year of the date of purchase.
• If your claim complies with the above terms and the product is not an
Exhaustible Item and no Voiding Events have occurred, we will (at our
sole discretion):
- repair the product, if possible; or
- provide a replacement product; or
- if a replacement product is not available, provide a refund for
the purchase price paid.
• You will bear the cost associated with claiming under the Warranty
such as the cost of transportation and delivery of the product to and
from the place of purchase.
• The product contains a complete Impellor Set, O Ring, UV Globe &
Sponge Filters. These items are exhaustible (wear & tear) and are not
covered under the Warranty.
• The Warranty will be void if any of the following events occur, as
determined by us, at our sole discretion (Voiding Events):
- any tampering/removal of warranty/identification labels or
electrical components is evident; -
the defect has arisen due to: an accident, incorrect or inadequate
installation, misuse or abuse
of the product (including improper maintenance and service),
excessive wear and tear, not
following manufacturer’s guidelines/ instructions, or the product
has been used in a manner
contrary to the purpose or suitability of the product;
- the product has been modified without our authority;
- the defect is caused by power surges/spikes brownouts.
• Loss of livestock, damage to property or personal injury caused by
the improper use or abuse of the product will not be covered and
the manufacturer excludes all liability for such events, to the extent
permitted by law.
• In addition to the Warranty set out above, our goods come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
• Do not submerge this filter in water.
• Do not operate the filter without water at any time, permanent damage
may occur.
• Do not look at an unshielded UV-C globe. Ultra Violet light is harmful to
your eyes and may cause blindness.
• Do not over pressurise. Max head pressure is 3m.
• The filter is designed to be used in pond environment. It is not to be used
in any other manner or purpose. The filter should only be used with water.
Do not use the filter with any harsh chemicals such as a solvent or petrol.
• All pumps and filters are water cooled. If the flow becomes restricted it
could cause permanent damage. The filter needs to be cleaned regularly
to prevent the filter becoming blocked, thus causing damage. This is not a
warrantable event. For your own safety, disconnect from the power supply
before any maintenance of any equipment is attempted on the tank or
water body.
• Do not operate the filter if any components of the system, such as the
power cable, have been damaged.
• If required, hove a qualified electrician install a weather proof power point
near to the pond or water feature (within the coble length of the filter).
• Always use a properly grounded power supply that is connected to an
RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. As per
AS/NZS 3350.2.41:1997
• The drip loop method should be used to prevent water from traveling down
the cable and onto the plug or power supply. If the plug does get wet, do
not unplug the cable. Disconnect the circuit breaker that supplies power
to the power supply point. Then unplug and examine the plug and power
supply point for presence of water. If the power point has become wet,
you should consult an electrician before using the power point again.
• Always unplug the pump from the power supply when not in use or before
performing any maintenance on the pump or on the aquarium. Never pull
the power cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply. Grasp the
plug and pull to disconnect. Care should be taken to arrange the power
cable so that it cannot be accidentally tripped over or pulled.
• Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to extreme
hot or cold temperatures. Do not use with water above 35 ° C.
• Do not cut the cable as this will result in voiding your warranty. The
power cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the filter must be
discarded.
• Do not attempt to repair the electrical appliance yourself. Return to an
authorized service centre or place of purchase if a fault occurs, (regular
maintenance is not considered repair and is required by user).
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