Evolution Aqua EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC Quick guide

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Evolution Aqua Ltd. - Evolution House - Kellet Close - Wigan - Lancashire - United Kingdom - WN5 0LP
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EAZYPODAUTO1250416MAN
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:
We recommend that all electrical work on your EazyPod
Automatic System be done by a suitably qualified electrician.
Ensure that the UV is switched off at the mains before you attempt
to conduct any type of maintenance.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Please Read Carefully
- Never look directly at an illuminated UV bulb.
- Do not run this unit dry.
- Please ensure that the EazyPod Automatic is full of water before switching it on.
- Always isolate the unit from mains electricity and turn off any water supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
- Always disconnect all pond appliances from the mains supply before putting your
hands into the water.
- Use in the area of the garden pond only if the installation complies with the
relevant wiring regulations.
- Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
- This unit must be earthed. Never use a fuse larger than 3 amps on the power lead.
- The unit must not be submerged in water.
- If the quartz sleeve is cracked, replace it immediately.
- The unit must be either fully frost protected or taken inside during Winter months.
- Young children should always be supervised near water.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Rating:
220-240V, 50Hz.
18 Watt UV
- Control box is IP68. Automatic Valve is IP64. UV unit is IP54.
All units are CE approved.
- UV Bulb Specification: 18 Watt PL-L UV-C Bulb
Disposal Of Your Old Product
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality material and components,
which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC. Please contact your local authority about correct disposal for electrical
and electronic equipment. Our WEE Registration Number is WEE/FE1471RR.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

INTRODUCING THE EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC
Please read this instruction manual carefully
from start to finish before attempting to
install your EazyPod Automatic.
CONTENTS
Parts list PAGE 04
Dimensions PAGE 05
How the EazyPod Automatic Works PAGE 06
Components PAGE 07
Setting up the EazyPod Automatic PAGE 08
Specification and flow rates PAGE 10
Installation PAGE 11
Connection to the electricity supply PAGE 13
Cleaning with the EazyPod Automatic PAGE 18
The cycle timer explained PAGE 19
Setting the cycle timer PAGE 20
Automatic cleaning operation PAGE 22
Cleaning principles PAGE 23
Cleaning the UV Quartz sleeve PAGE 24
Replacing the UV bulb PAGE 25
Troubleshooting PAGE 26
Warranty PAGE 27
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EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC PARTS
Your EazyPod Automatic / EazyPod UV Automatic comes complete with the following items:
EAZYPOD LID
4 TO 3 INCH EAZYCONNECTOR
FOR OUTLET
1½” HOSETAIL AND ADAPTOR
FOR AUTOMATED WASTE VALVE
K1 MICRO FILTER MEDIA
INTEGRATED NON-RETURN HOSETAIL
AND O-RING FOR INLET
1½” AUTOMATED WASTE VALVE
(Factory fitted to EazyPod)
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DIMENSIONS
190
585
530
655
580160
620
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The concept of the EazyPod Automatic is simple and yet innovative. Water enters via the inlet (A) and
passes over an 18 watt UV Clarifying bulb (L) (on UV versions), helping to kill any single celled algae
in the water.
The water then enters the outer chamber (B), which runs around the entire circumference of the
EazyPod. Between the outer chamber (B) and the inner chamber (C), is a stainless steel perforated
screen (H). These perforations are situated in the lower half of the screen and around its entire
face. This means that when the water passes from the outer to inner chamber (Bto C) a downward
and upward flow is created. This causes many of the larger solids to settle in the base of the outer
chamber (B), due to the force of gravity.
The size of the perforations will not allow large mechanical waste to enter the inner chamber (C), thus
acting as a first stage mechanical filter. The inner chamber holds 18 litres of static K1 Micro media.
As the water enters the inner chamber, the fine smaller solids become entrapped in the K1 Micro.
After passing through the K1 Micro, the clean water then rises and overflows into the inner return pipe
(E). From here it returns to the pond via the return outlet (I).
The EazyPod Automatic filtration system gives water quality and clarity that surpasses all
expectations. The nature and volume of the K1 Micro means, that when static, apart from being
a very efficient mechanical filter, there is more than enough surface area for beneficial bacteria to
colonise. Therefore on a smaller pond, the EazyPod Automatic is an excellent complete filter.
PLEASE NOTE that in normal running, the K1 Micro has to be static – it is only moved during
cleaning and maintenance. If the K1 Micro is moved in normal operation, whether by air or by
hand, all of the debris it has collected will be returned to the pond! The K1 Micro is cleaned by the
integrated air pump located inside the control box, that is connected to the air line (P) in the EazyPod
Automatic, which in turn goes to an air ring (G) in the base of the inner chamber (C). The air ring has
small holes in it which causes the K1 Micro to move and therefore clean itself.
During the cleaning cycle, the finer particles escape into chamber (B) from the K1 Micro. This waste
water will be automatically dumped via a 1½ inch motorised ball valve (J) .
Your EazyPod Automatic will help to keep your pond clear of green water. As with any filter that works
in combination with a UV, the effectiveness of the UV light will depend on stocking levels, sunlight /
shade, daily sunshine amounts etc.
Please check the table on page 10 to make sure you run your EazyPod Automatic within our specified
limits to achieve the best results.
HOW THE EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC WORKS

A
K
P
J
I
M
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Description Identity Letter
Inlet A
Chamber B - Outer Chamber B
Chamber C - Inner Chamber C
Overflow Assembly D
Return Pipe E
Stainless Steel Perforated Pipe F
Air Ring G
Stainless Steel Perforated Screen H
Outlet: 4”-3” EazyConnector I
Automated Waste Valve J
Inlet: 1½” Non-Return Hosetail K
UV Clarifier Bulb Unit (18 W PL-L Bulb) * L
Automatic Control Box M
Pump Power Cable (NOT SUPPLIED) N
Mains Power Cable (NOT SUPPLIED) O
Airline for cleaning P
Glue stepped hosetail with adaptor Q
COMPONENTS
*ON EAZYPOD UV AUTOMATIC MODELS
E
F
G
H
N O
D
C
B
L
I
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SETTING UP THE EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC
ADD K1 MICRO
FIT THE NON RETURN HOSETAIL
Your EazyPod Automatic is supplied with 18 litres of K1 Micro. Simply empty the entire bag into the
inner chamber (C) of the EazyPod Automatic.
To set up your EazyPod Automatic ready for use, follow these simple steps:
For automatic cleaning you need to install the non-return hosetail onto the inlet. This helps to prevent
back siphoning to the pond when the EazyPod Automatic is in cleaning mode.
STEP 1: Fit O-Ring on the
hosetail thread of the non
return hosetail.
STEP 2: Screw the non-return
hosetail into the inlet thread.
STEP 3: Ensure the non-return
hosetail is hand tightened
until the rubber O-ring seals
on the inlet face. (DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN)
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SETTING UP THE EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC
FIT THE EAZY CONNECTOR ON THE OUTLET PIPE
GLUE HOSETAIL / PIPE INTO AUTOMATIC WASTE VALVE
Fit the 4”-3” EazyConnector onto the outlet pipe and tighten the jubilee clip with a flat head screwdriver.
You can connect your waste valve to flexible hose (minimum 1”) with the help of a glued hosetail and
adaptor provided. Or you can connect the waste with 1½” PVC pipe.
GLUE HOSETAIL
AND ADAPTOR
INTO AUTOMATIC
WASTE VALVE
OR GLUE
1½” PVC PIPE
INTO THE
AUTOMATIC
WASTE VALVE
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The EazyPod Automatic is truly multi-functional. It can be run in several different ways for different
applications.
The EazyPod Automatic can be used:
• as a stand alone filter on a small pond
• as a complete filter on a quarantine system
• as a pre-filter at the front of any new or existing system
• as a polisher at the end of any system
• off a mid water feed to aid mechanical filtration
• on a skimmer line as a mechanical filter
Remember that if you use the EazyPod Automatic solely as a mechanical filter,
you will also get an enhanced biological benefit in your system.
EazyPod Automatic Specifications and Flow Rates
Follow this manual carefully and your filter will provide a perfect environment for your fish. One
of the factors that can have a significant influence on our ponds is the turn over rate. This is the
time that it takes for the total water volume of the pond to pass through the filter system once. On
ponds, where an EazyPod Automatic is used as the only filtration system, a total pond volume turn
over of every 1 to 2 hours is required.
Therefore if you have a 10,000 litre pond, a minimum rate of 5,000 litres per hour is needed
giving a 2 hour turnover, although you could also run at 10,000 litres per hour giving a turnover
rate of once per hour.
SPECIFICATION AND FLOW RATES
Max flow rate: 10,000 litres/hr 2,200 UK gallons/hr 2,640 US gallons/hr
Max pond size for all fish 10,000 litres 2,200 UK gallons 2,666 US gallons
Max pond size with
the addition of
supplementary UV 20,000 litres 4,400 UK gallons 5,333 US gallons
K1 Micro 18 litres
Max feed rate 100 - 120g per day
AirPump Factory fitted inside control box
UV Bulb Specification 18 Watt PL-L UV-C
UV Bulb Life Recommended bulb change every 8000 hours
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PLEASE NOTE: EazyPod Automatic is designed to be used on a PUMP FED SET-UP ONLY.
The EazyPod Automatic MUST NOT be installed as a Gravity Fed set-up.
The diagram below shows the EazyPod Automatic on a typical Pump Fed set-up.
A Pump Fed set-up is when water is pumped from the pond to the filter.
INSTALLATION
3” (90mm) or 4” (110mm) pipe
POND
Return to pond
Pump
Raised 12”
off ground
1½” pipe
Non-return
hosetail
PLEASE NOTE: The pump must not be placed on the base of the pond, as failure in the pipe
work or connectors could lead to complete drainage of the pond. The pump should be raised at
least 12” off the ground or high enough to leave sufficient water for the fish to survive, in the
unlikely event that this occurs.
IMPORTANT: A solid, level base is required for the EazyPod Automatic. It should be a minimum of
600mm x 600mm, to allow easy access to your valves and for maintenance purposes.
The EazyPod Automatic filter needs to be supported evenly on a level base (a paving flag is ideal).
Failure to do so could cause damage when it is full of water.
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INSTALLATION
The EazyPod Automatic comes ready to be installed on a PUMP FED set-up - no changes to any of
the fittings are required.
The EazyPod Automatic should be situated at a height above the pond water level,
to allow adequate gravity return to the pond (subject to the maximum performance of your chosen
pump).
The gravity return pipe work from the exit point of the EazyPod Automatic to the pond needs to be a
minimum of 3 inches (90mm), 4” (110m) for flow rates over 7,500 litres per hour and should have
no restrictions. Great care should be taken to ensure that no air locks are created within the gravity
return pipe work. The return pipe should have an “appropriate fall” from the EazyPod Automatic to
the pond.
The pipe work from the pond pump to the inlet of the EazyPod Automatic will need to be connected
to the 1.5 inch (50mm) non return hosetail (K). The 4 inch / 90-115 mm (minimum) gravity return
pipe work will need to be connected to the rubber adaptor (I) on the outlet point of the EazyPod
Automatic.
This fitting when first connected to this pipe could appear too big (especially 90mm) or too large
4” (115mm) – it will however reduce/stretch with the clip provided and make a tight seal – this is
done with a screwdriver. The return pipe is then extended and returned to the pond or waterfall as
required.
From Pond To EazyPod
From Pond
To EazyPod
INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
1. Pond Pump. Please ensure that the pump’s maximum actual flow rate is no more than the
specified limits (see page 10).
2. Pipe work from the unit’s waste valves to the intended discharge point. This can be rigid pipe work
or a simple flexible hose of at least 1” diameter.
3. Mains cable (3 core) of an appropriate length to connect the EazyPod Automatic control box to
your power socket.
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CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
PLEASE NOTE: Electrical installations must be done by a qualified electrician.
The power supply must meet the specifications on the product.
The cores in the supply cable are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Brown = Live. Blue = Neutral. Earth = Green/Yellow.
Do not use the cable to lift the EazyPod Automatic as this may cause damage.
WARNING - A Residual Current Device (RCD), also known as the Residual Current Circuit Breaker
(RCCB), with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA must be installed in the supply circuit. A means
of disconnection from the supply having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles must be
incorporated in the wiring.
Caution: Use in the area of the garden pond only if the installation complies with the
relevant wiring regulations. Please consult a qualified electrician.
Caution: Always disconnect all pond appliances from the mains supply before
putting your hands into the water.
All electrical installations and wiring must be adequately protected to prevent
any damage.
CONNECTING UV TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
FOLLOW THE ADVICE ABOVE.
Enough electrical cable is supplied with the UV to connect to the mains electric. This unit must be
connected to permanent wiring. A switch with 3mm contact separation must be provided in the fixed
wiring to provide disconnection from the electricity supply.
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GUIDANCE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
We recommend that all electric work on your EazyPod Automatic
be done by a suitably qualified electrician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE OPENING THE FRONT OF THE BOX.
For the avoidance of doubt: GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH, BROWN = LIVE, BLUE - NEUTRAL
1. To open the box, use a flat head screwdriver to
unscrew the four plastic screws on the box.
(The plastic screws remain in the lid)
3. With the box front open, familiarise yourself
with the connectors inside.
4. The fused connector block is hinged so it can
be easily opened so that you have access to the
10 Amp fuse if you need to replace this.
2. Carefully place the lid on top of the control box.
BUILT-IN
AIR PUMP
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GUIDANCE FOR MAINS POWER CONNECTION
We recommend that all electric work on your EazyPod Automatic
be done by a suitably qualified electrician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE OPENING THE FRONT OF THE BOX.
For the avoidance of doubt: GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH, BROWN = LIVE, BLUE - NEUTRAL
5. Ensure the 3 core mains cable you intend to
use is long enough to reach the control box from
your incoming mains supply. Feed this mains wire
through the second gland nut on the base of the
control box.
7. Push the exposed LIVE wire into the bottom of
the FUSED CONNECTOR BLOCK and tighten up
screw to secure the wire.
9. Push the exposed EARTH wire into the bottom
of the GREEN connector block and tighten up
screw to secure the wire.
8. Push the exposed NEUTRAL wire into the
bottom of the BLUE connector block and tighten up
screw to secure the wire.
10. Now all three wires are connected up, tighten
up the gland nut to hold the mains cable in
position.
6. Feed enough wire into the control box to allow
you to make the connections to the relevant
connector blocks.
ENSURE ALL GLAND NUTS ARE TIGHTENED TO PREVENT WATER INGRESS. 15

GUIDANCE FOR CIRCULATING PUMP POWER CONNECTIONS
We recommend that all electric work on your EazyPod Automatic
be done by a suitably qualified electrician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE OPENING THE FRONT OF THE BOX.
For the avoidance of doubt: GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH, BROWN = LIVE, BLUE - NEUTRAL
1. Take the 3 core cable from your circulating
pump and feed this through the first gland nut on
the base of the control box.
3. Push the exposed LIVE wire into the bottom of
the DARK BROWN connector block and tighten
up screw to secure the wire. (DO NOT FIT THIS
INTO THE FUSE CONNECTOR BLOCK)
5. Feed the exposed EARTH wire into the bottom
of the GREEN connector block and tighten up
screw to secure the wire. TAKE CARE not to
disconnect the mains cable Earth wire which is
shared with this connection point.
4. Feed the exposed NEUTRAL wire into the
bottom of the BLUE connector block and tighten
up screw to secure the wire. TAKE CARE not to
disconnect the mains cable Neutral wire which is
shared with this connection point.
6. Double check that the mains and pump wires
are connected and there are no loose wires.
Then tighten the gland nut up to hold the pump
cable in position.
2. Feed enough wire into the control box to allow
you to make the connections to the relevant
connector blocks.
ENSURE ALL GLAND NUTS ARE TIGHTENED TO PREVENT WATER INGRESS.
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GUIDANCE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
We recommend that all electric work on your EazyPod Automatic
be done by a suitably qualified electrician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE OPENING THE FRONT OF THE BOX.
For the avoidance of doubt: GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH, BROWN = LIVE, BLUE - NEUTRAL
7. Carefully place the lid back in position
to re-fit it.
8. Use a flat head screwdriver to tighten up
the four plastic screws into the box. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
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CLEANING WITH THE EAZYPOD AUTOMATIC
MANUAL CLEAN
When you push the “MANUAL CLEAN” button a cleaning cycle will begin.
Once initiated, we advise that you allow the cleaning cycle to run from start to finish. However,
in unexpected circumstances by interrupting and restarting the power supply, the system will
reset itself to a zero start condition for all functions (a power cut will have the same effect).
PLEASE NOTE: When you first power up the EazyPod Automatic, a cleaning
cycle will commence.
AUTOMATIC CLEAN
You do not need to push any buttons to start an Automatic Clean.
The frequency of cleaning is factory set to cycle once every three days.
This time period can be easily adjusted by changing the CYCLE TIMER located inside the control box.
Once an Automatic Clean is initiated, we advise that you allow the cleaning cycle to run from start
to finish. However, in unexpected circumstances by interrupting and restarting the power supply,
the system will reset itself to a zero start condition for all functions (a power cut will have the same
effect).
SCREW A
SCREW B
DO NOT
ADJUST
(Covered by label)
THE CYCLE TIMERINSIDE THE CONTROL BOX
NEW
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THE CYCLE TIMER EXPLAINED
THE CYCLE TIMER IS FACTORY SET TO INITIATE
A CLEANING CYCLE ONCE EVERY 3 DAYS
ONLY ADJUST SCREW A AND B ON THE CYCLE TIMER.
NEVER ADJUST ANY OTHER TIMER SCREW.
This cleaning cycle is programmed by turning the bottom 2
red screws on the cycle timer block. Each screw head has
an arrow which should point towards the correct digit you
require.
SCREW A - This screw sets the number of times the cycle
can be initiated in any period from one day
through to 10 days on a coarse scale.
NEVER SET SCREW A AT LESS THAN 1 h
SCREW B - This screw sets a fine division within the
coarse scale.
EXAMPLE - To enable the EazyPod Automatic to clean
your EazyPod once every 3 days SCREW A points to 10 d
(a coarse period of 10 days) and SCREW B points to 30
(30%). This instructs the timer to carry out 1 clean every
3 days.
DIGIT DISPLAYED ON TIMER DESCRIPTION USAGE
1 s 1 second DO NOT USE
10 s 10 seconds DO NOT USE
1 m 1 minute DO NOT USE
10 m 10 minutes DO NOT USE
1h 1 hour DO NOT USE
10 h 10 hours DO NOT USE
1 d 1 day Can be used
10 d 10 days Can be used
30 d 30 days Can be used
100 d 100 days DO NOT USE
THE CYCLE TIMER EXPLAINED
KEY TO SYMBOLS ON THE CYCLE TIMER DISPLAY
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SETTING THE CYCLE TIMER
If you do not want to have your EazyPod cleaned once every 3 days, as is factory set, you can alter
the cleaning frequency to suit your needs. Simply turn SCREW A and SCREW B to point to the
different digits using the sequences shown in the tables below:
SCREW A - This screw sets the time of the cycle.
(Factory set pointing to 10 d)
Use a pozi-drive screwdriver to turn the screw head,
so the arrow on the dial points to the appropriate digit.
SCREW B - This screw sets the frequency as a
percentage of the time set above. (Factory set
pointing to 30%)
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