Aquatec PondMAX PF2500 User manual

HOTLINE 1300 AQUATEC
VERSION
MARCH 2016
MODEL
03PE277 - PF2500
03PE278 - PF2500UV
03PE280 - PF4500UV
03PE281 - PF9000UV
03PE282 - PF14000UV
03PE284 - PF20000UV
03PE285 - PF30000UV
03PE286 - PF50000UV
PRESSURE FILTER/
UV CLARIFIERS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PONDMAX™.
YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE INVESTING IN THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT. THANK YOU AND ENJOY.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
PF2500
(NO UVC) PF2500UV PF4500UV PF9000UV PF14000UV PF20000UV PF30000UV PF50000UV
PRODUCT CODE 03PE277 03PE278 03PE280 03PE281 03PE282 03PE284 03PE285 03PE286
MAXIMUM POND
SIZE WITHOUT FISH
SHADED (L)
1,500 2,500 4,500 9,000 14,000 20,000 30,000 50,000
MAXIMUM POND
SIZE WITH FISH
FULL SUN (L)
1,000 1,000 3,000 4,500 8,000 11,000 15,000 25,000
MAXIMUM FLOW
RATE (L\H)
1,500 1,500 3,600 4,500 8,000 11,000 15,000 25,000
VOLT S
N/A 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
ULTRAVIOLET
CLARIFIER
(UVC)
N/A 911 11 18 36 55 55
FILTER VOLUME (L)
16 16 20 25 35 50 75 170
RECOMMENDED
TUBING SIZE
25 25 32 40 40 50 50 50
DIMENSIONS
(L&W X H IN MM)
310 x 405 310 x 405 380 x 410 380 x 520 380 x 730 450 x 550 450 x 715 600 x 815
CABLE LENGTH (M)
N/A 5555555
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS OF USE CAREFULLY AND
MAKE YOURSELF FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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PF2500 - PF50000UV
PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
• 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).
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read the operating 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 infirm persons that are not familiar with these
instructions should not use this equipment.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS
• 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.
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IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX 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.
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
Hose Inlet from Pump
Perimeter direction of water
flow creating vortex for
particle precipitation
Sponge Bio-media for
Mechanical Filtration
Biological Spheres
UVC Chamber
Hose Outlet for return
back to pond
Waste Water Outlet
Back Flush Handle
Easy Clean Handle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
BENEFITS
Your PondMAX pond filter has been manufactured with advanced technology to provide you with the best quality filter
for your pond water.
• 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
9
7
8
6
1
5
4
2
3
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
INSTALLATION
Identify a suitable location for your new pressure filter.
• 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 PondMAX 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 PondMAX Bacteria. This will greatly
increase the eciency of the unit.
• Now sit back, relax and enjoy a clean and healthy pond.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
• 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.
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USING THE BACKWASH
Whilst the filter is still functioning, connect tubing to the backflush outlet of the filter. You can divert the dirty water
into a garden bed or into a drain. Turn the valve on the backwash outlet to open.
FULLY DISASSEMBLE & RINSE
Turn o your pump and disconnect the power cord from any electrical source. Undo the threaded inlet and outlets
hosetails from the filter, unclip the lid clamp and carefully remove the lid.
Firmly push the lid back onto
the canister. Fasten the lid
clamp in place and reconnect
the inlet and outlet hoses.
Now plug the pump and
filter UV light back in, turn
on, and sit back and enjoy
your watergarden.
• Now turn the backwash arrow shaped dial on the
top of the filter to “clean” mode. (The arrow will face
towards the ball valve backwash outlet). The water
from the normal outlet will now be diverted through
the backwash outlet.
• Turn the cleaning handle anti-clockwise on the filter
several times (24-36 times) or until the water exiting
the backflush outlet runs clean. This squeezes the filter
sponges and cleans them mechanically.
• Maintain the filter sponge regularly according to how
quickly the sponge gets clogged. When the flow starts
to be reduced, check and clean if necessary. This
depends on your water volume and how many fish you
are keeping. Some may have to do this weekly.
The best time to physically remove and clean your filter
is when completing a 20% water change, as you can
use the pond water you are discarding to clean all of
the parts of your spongers. Using tap water will kill the
good beneficial bacteria, found in filter sponges, with
the chlorine that is found in tap water.
• You can help boost the biological function of your filter
sponge with a bacterial additive. This is available from
your local stockist.
• Take care not to lose or damage the O’ring seal.
Unscrew the clear locking screw at the bottom of the
filter sponge layers (or the black base plate on the
bigger models). Undo the screw that holds the S/Steel
shaft in place and remove the base plate. Now remove
the foam sponge rings from o the centre cores and
rinse them in dechlorinated water or pond water.
• Be sure to thoroughly squeeze the sponges to remove
sludge.
• Remove the high eciency bio media cassette (in
the larger models) from the bottom of the filter
canister. Only remove any excess brown sludge from
the biospheres. You should not remove all of this
brown matter as this is the beneficial bacteria, which
is essential in the breakdown of toxic waste from your
pond.
• Now clean out the canister of your filter and any debris
from the lid of the filter and then reassemble. First
reassemble the partially cleaned bio media cassette
into the canister and then insert lid with the foam rings
installed onto the centre core. The Foam rings should
alternate from Blue to Yellow.
• Now put the lid back in place, taking care to locale the
O’ring in the correct position. See diagram. To lubricate
the O’ring use a food safe grease. Aquatec Equipment
recommends the use of Inox MX6.
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
REPLACING THE UV GLOBE
Replacement UV Globes can be purchased from your local stockist or ordered from Aquatec Equipment.
• Turn o power supply to the filter and remove plug
from power outlet. Turn o your water pump.
• Undo the 4 screws on the top of the filter holding the
UV-C Assembly in place.
• Carefully lift up the UV•C Assembly out of the filter lid.
Take care not to impact the quartz sleeve on anything
- it will break.
• Undo the quartz sleeve locking nut at the top of the
quartz sleeve. Take care not to lose the quartz sleeve O’
ring and collar.
• Carefully remove the quartz sleeve from the UV•C.
assembly. Clean the Quartz sleeve to remove any algae
or lime scale build-up. Place in a secure position.
• You can now access the globe to replace it. Pull out the
old globe and discard responsibly. Insert a new globe
ensuring it is connected securely.
• Replace the quartz sleeve onto the UV•C assembly
ensuring the O-rings and collar is located properly.
Replace and tighten the quartz sleeve locking nut.
• Replace the UV-C assembly into the top of the filter
ensuring it fits securely. Tighten the 4 screws fixing the
assembly into the filler lid.
• Turn your water pump back on, and then reconnect
power supply, and turn on your filter. You have
successfully replaced your UV-C globe .
PF2500 - PF50000UV
PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
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SPARE PARTS: PF2500 / PF2500UV
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION PF2500 PF2500UV
1
Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 13PF012
Blank Lamp Holder with No UV or Electrical parts 13PF013 -
2 & 3
Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005
4
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 9W - PondMax - 11AU178
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 9W - Osram - long life - 11PS165
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 7W - PondMax - 11AU271
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 7W - Osram - long life - 11PS299
5
48mm × 3.1mm O'ring (Clear Silicone x2) or (Twin-Red x1) 11PR868
6
Quartz Glass Sleeve - Ø44.5 × 1.5 × 205mm -13PF014
7
Quartz Sleeve locking Nut 13PF016
8
Filter Lid AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
9
Sponge - Yellow - Fine - (without Spool) Ø230×50 (2x) 13PF017
Sponge - Blue - Coarse - (without Spool) Ø230×50 (2x) 13PF018
10
Black Plastic Base Plate AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
11
Clear Base Anchor Screw 13PF006
12
Lid Clamp - Plastic - Ø312mm 13PF019
13
Lid O'ring - Ø265mm × 6mm 13PF020
14
Filter Base Bucket 16L 13PF021
15
Stainless Steel Machine Screw AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
16
Stainless Steel Washer AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
17
Bush Bearing AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
18
Stainless Steel Shaft with Rotating Cleaning Flapper Assembly 13PF022
19
Middle Bush Bearing Seal AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
20
O'rings 13mm × 3.1mm x 2 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
21 & 22
Hose tails and Locking Nuts - 19mm, 25mm, 32mm (x 3)
13PF023 Kit
Hose tail O'rings Set x 3
23
Shaft and Lid Bearing Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
24
Square Shaft Connector AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
25
Easy Clean Handle 11MC930
2, 5, 9.(2x Y, 2x B), 13,
21(x3), 22(x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF2500 - "No UVC" 11PR868 -
2, 4, 5, 9.(2x Y, 2x B), 13,
21(x3), 22(x3)
Service Kit for Pressure Filter PF2500UV -13PF014
NOT SHOWN - Clear Lamp Holder Assembly Blanking Plug (PF2500) - 13PF015
SERVICE KITS
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
MODEL SHOWN
PF2500UV
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are
recommended for use with your PondMAX
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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SPARE PARTS: PF4500UV (11W)
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION PF4500UV
1
UV Inspection Glass
11MC940
UV Ballast Cover
Ballast
Earth Plate
Switch Bracket
Safety Toggle Switch
Plastic UV Ballast Mount
2 & 3
Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005
4
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 11W - PondMax 11AU179
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 11W - Osram - long life 11PS265
5
48mm × 3.1mm O'ring (Clear Silicone x2) or (Twin-Red x1) 11PR868
6
Quartz Glass Sleeve - 11W - Ø44.5 × 1 .5 × 205mm 11PR867
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 11MC923
13
Lid O'ring 346mm × 8.0mm 11MC925
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
SERVICE KITS
2, 4, 5, 9.(2x Y, 2x B), 13,
18.(x3), 19.(x3), 20.(x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF4500UV 13PF043
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PF2500 - PF50000UV
PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are
recommended for use with your PondMAX
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.
MODEL SHOWN
PF4500UV
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SPARE PARTS: PF9000UV(11W) / PF14000UV (18W)
NOT SHOWN - Back Flush Outlet Valve - *Kit Code 11MC924
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION PF9000UV PF14000UV
1
UV Inspection Glass
11MC940 11PR889
UV Ballast Cover
Ballast
Earth Plate
Switch Bracket
Safety Toggle Switch
Plastic UV Ballast Mount
2 & 3
Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 11MC926
4
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 11W - PondMax 11AU179 -
Four pin UV Globe - 240V - 18W - PondMax - 11AU180
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 11W - Osram - long life 11PS265 -
Four pin UV Globe - 240V - 18W - Osram - long life - 11PS166
5
48mm × 3.1mm O'ring (Clear Silicone x2) or (Twin-Red x1) 11PR868
6
Quartz Glass Sleeve - 11W & 18W - Ø44.5×1.5×205 11MC927
7
Quartz Sleeve locking Nut 13PF011
8
Filter Lid AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
9
Sponge - Yellow - Fine - (with out Spool) Ø260×50 (3x) 11MC922 (4x) 11MC922
Sponge - Blue - Course - (with out Spool) Ø260×50 (2x) 11MC921 (3x) 11MC921
10
Base Plate AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
11
Pointed Plastic Flow Diverter Grate - Black 13PF007 13PF008
12
Biological Media Cassette - Top Cover 13PF038 (2x) 13PF038
13
Biological Spheres - 45mm (24x) 13PF039 (48x) 13PF039
14
Biological Media Cassette - Slotted Basket 13PF040 (2x) 13PF040
15
Lid Clamp - Plastic - 375mm 11MC925
16
Lid O'ring 346mm × 8.0mm 11MC923
17
Filter Base Bucket AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
18
Easy Clean Handle 11MC930
19
Square Shaft connector AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
20
Shaft and Lid Bearing Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
21
Inlet and Outlet Gasket Washer x 3
Kit Code 11MC924 *
22
Stepped Hose Tail x2
23
Inlet/Outlet Locking Nut x2
24
Rotating Cleaning Flapper AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
25
Back Flush S/Steel Shaft Lower Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
26
Stainless Steel Washer AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
27
Stainless Steel Machine Screw AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are
recommended for use with your PondMAX
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.
MODEL SHOWN
PF14000UV
2, 4, 5, 9.(3x Y, 2x B), 16,
21.(x3), 22.(x3), 23.(x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF9000UV 13PF044 -
2, 4, 5, 9.(4x Y, 3x B), 11, 16,
21. (x3), 22.(x3), 23. (x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF14000UV -13PF045
SERVICE KITS
PF9000UV PF14000UV
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SPARE PARTS: PF20000UV (36W) / PF30000UV (55W)
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION PF20000UV PF30000UV
1
Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 36W 13PF024 -
Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 55W - 13PF025
2 & 3
Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005
4
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 36W - PondMax 11AU181 -
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 36W - Osram - long life 11PS167 -
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 55W - PondMax - 11PS396
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 55W - Philips - long life - 11PS168
5
48mm × 3.1mm O'ring (Clear Silicone x2) or (Twin-Red x1) 11PR868
6
Quartz Glass Sleeve - 36W - Ø44.5 × 1.5 × 389.5mm 13PF026 -
Quartz Glass Sleeve - 55W - Ø44.5 × 1.5 × 510mm - 13PF027
7
Quartz Sleeve locking Nut 13PF010
8
Filter Lid AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
9
Sponge - Yellow - Fine - (without Spool) Ø360 × 50mm (3x) 13PF028 (4x) 13PF028
Sponge - Blue - Coarse - (without Spool) Ø360 × 50mm (2x) 13PF029 (3x) 13PF029
10
Black Plastic Base Plate AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
11
Diversion Tube - Base Anchor Screw 13PF020
12
Large Filter Basket - with removable slotted cover - No bio media 13PF031 (2x) 13PF031
13
Lid Clamp - Steel - Ø458mm 13PF032
14
Lid O'ring - Ø421 x 7.5mm 13PF033
15
Filter Base Bucket 50L or 75L AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
16
Stainless Steel Machine Screw 13PF034
17
Stainless Steel Washer 13PF035
18
Lower Bush Bearing AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
19
Stainless Steel Shaft with Rotating Cleaning Flapper Assembly AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
20
Hose tails Locking Nut x2
13PF036
21
Hose tails (2x), and Ball Valve (1x) - Size 40mm & 50mm
22
Hose tail O'rings - Flat Washer - Set of 3
23
Shaft and Lid Bearing Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
24
Square Shaft connector AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
25
Easy Clean Handle - Large 13PF037
2, 4, 5, 9.(3x Y; 2x B), 14, 20
(x3), 21 (x3), 22 (x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF20000UV 13PF046 -
2, 4, 5, 9.(4x Y; 3x B), 14, 20
(x3), 21 (x3), 22 (x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF30000UV -13PF047
SERVICE KITS
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are
recommended for use with your PondMAX
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.
MODEL SHOWN
PF30000UV
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SPARE PARTS: PF50000UV (55W)
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION PF50000UV
1
Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 55W 13PF025
2 & 13 Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005
3Easy Clean Handle - Large 13PF037
11 Shaft and Lid Bearing Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
4Square Shaft connector AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
5Hose tails Locking Nut x2
13PF005
6Hose tails (2x), and Ball Valve (1x) - Size 40mm & 50mm
12
Hose tail O'rings - Flat Washer - Set of 3
7
Stainless Steel Shaft with Rotating Cleaning Flapper Assembly AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
8
Lower Bush Bearing AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
9
Stainless Steel Washer 13PF035
10
Stainless Steel Machine Screw 13PF034
14
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 55W - PondMax 11PS396
Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 55W - Philips - long life 11PS168
15
48mm × 3.1mm O'ring (Clear Silicone x2) or (Twin-Red x1) 11PR868
16
Quartz Glass Sleeve - 55W - Ø44.5 × 1.5 × 510mm 13PF027
17
Quartz Sleeve locking Nut 13PF010
18
Filter Lid AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
19
Sponge - Yellow - Fine - (without Spool) Ø360 × 50mm (4x) 13PF028
Sponge - Blue - Coarse - (without Spool) Ø360 × 50mm (3x) 13PF029
20
Black Plastic Base Plate AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
21
Diversion Tube - Base Anchor Screw 13PF030
22
Lid Clamp - Steel - Ø458mm 13PF032
23
Lid O'ring - Ø421 x 7.5mm 13PF033
24 & 26
Large Filter Basket - with removable slotted cover - No bio media (2x) 13PF031
25
Biological Spheres - 45mm (48x) 13PF039
27
Stainless Steel Self Tapping Screw AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
28
Tank Diversion Plate 13PF049
29
Inner Filter Container 13PF050
30
Filter Base Tank - 175L AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
31
Biological Media Pack 13PF051
SERVICE KITS
2, 14, 15, 19.(4x Y; 3x B), 23,
5.(x3), 6.(x3), 12.(x3)
Service Kit for Pressure filter PF50000UV 13PF048
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PF2500 - PF50000UV
PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown
IMPORTANT
These accessories and attachments are
recommended for use with your PondMAX
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.
MODEL SHOWN
PF50000UV
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Reason Solution
Water Not
Clearing up
Units has not been allowed to run long
enough
Full eect 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
Please consult your retailer for quality original PondMAX replacement parts.
Visit www.aquatecequipment.com for your nearest stockists.
E.&O.E.
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER
LIMITED WARRANTY
• 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 Chemkay Pty Ltd trading as Aquatec Equipment: PO Box 2087,
Seville Grove, WA 6112. Tel [phone] or email [e-mail].
• 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 years 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.
Please consult your retailer for quality original PondMAX replacement parts.
Visit www.aquatecequipment.com for your nearest stockists.
E.&O.E.
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