Hozelock Vorton 1550 User manual

Vorton
Ultra Violet Clarifier
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION.
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This Vorton Ultra Violet Clarifier is
electrically operated and designed to
work with an existing pond filtration
system. Typically this should consist of a
mechanical and biological filter, filter
pump and connecting hose. The unit is
only suitable for outside use.
ATTENTION - UV CAUTION
Caution - Exposure to Ultra Violet (UV)
radiation can be dangerous and cause
damage to eyes and skin. Under no
circumstances should any attempt be
made to gain access to the lamp when the
unit is switched on. When switched on,
the lamp can be checked for operation by
looking for a bluish glow from the
translucent hosetails.
From 1st January 2005 installing this
product in the garden is classed as
'notifiable' in the revised Building
Regulations for England and Wales.
The Regulations now require you to
tell your local authority building
control department that you intend to
install this product before installation.
Your local authority will let you know
how you can get your installation
approved.
1. WARNING: SAFETY AND
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1.1 Always disconnect the electricity supply
before starting to handle, maintain,
repair or install any equipment in the
pond.
1.2 The clear tube inside the unit is made
from quartz glass and care should be
taken during installation and
maintenance. We recommend the use of
eye protection and suitable gloves.
1.3 The Vorton UVC is weatherproof but not
submersible. Position the unit
horizontally near the pond but not
where it can fall into the water or
become waterlogged.
1.4 Important: This product is designed to be
permanently wired to the mains supply.
For connection to the mains supply use
only 3-core cable (ref HO5 RN-F). This has
a minimum copper cross-section of
0.75mm2with Polycloroprene-Rubber
insulation. The termination to the mains
supply should be:
a) Permanent.
b) Inside a dry weatherproof enclosure.
c) Through a double pole switched
fused spur with a minimum contact gap
of 3mm-(disconnector) to BS 3676.
d) Fitted with a 3 or 5 amp fuse.
1.5 Exposed cable runs should be sensibly
positioned and protected by armoured
conduit, especially if there is a risk of
contact with gardening equipment such
as forks and lawnmowers, or children and
domestic animals.
1.6 A 10mA or 30mA Residual Current Device
(RCD) MUST be fitted to the mains
supply.
1.7 Permanent installations to the mains
supply (hard wiring), must conform to
the National and Local wiring
regulations. If in any doubt about wiring
to the mains supply, consult a qualified
electrician or local electricity authority.
1.8 Protect from frost. In cold winter weather
(when fish are inactive and algae growth
ceases) the unit may be switched off. It
should then be removed, drained of
water and stored in a dry, frost-protected
area.
2 GENERAL GUIDANCE
2.1 Performance - We recommend that for
maximum performance this product
should be used with a Hozelock Cyprio
filter pump and filter. The unit should be
run 24 hours a day throughout the
season. Failure to do this may result in
green water and will invalidate the
Clearwater Guarantee.
2.2 Flow Rate - For best results the entire
contents of the pond should pass
through the Vorton UVC every 11/2 - 21/2
hours. We recommend that your pump is
sized to supply the required flow rate
against the full hydraulic head (the
vertical distance between the pond water
surface and filter inlet, plus an allowance
of 0.6-0.9m, (2-3ft), for hose friction
losses).
2.3 Pressure Rating - All Vorton UVC models
have a maximum pressure rating of 8 psi
(20ft; 6m; 0.6 bar). The unit is therefore
unsuitable for filtration systems that
produce high levels of back pressure such
as sand filters.
2.4 Pond Treatments - Some medications/
treatments can degrade very quickly by
UVC radiation. Switch off the unit during
disease treatment.
2.5 Extra care should be taken with any hose
connections as leaks will result in loss of
water from the pond.
2.6 Spare Parts - Use only genuine Hozelock
Cyprio replacement parts. (See section 8).
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 The Hozelock Cyprio Vorton UVC can be
added to most filter systems before or
after filtration, the effect is the same.
The water must be pumped through the
unit - not gravity fed. A typical
installation is shown in fig 1.
3.2 Location - the unit MUST be installed
horizontally and on a solid surface. The
lid of a filter may be suitable if sturdy
enough.
3.3 To mount the unit, first slide the base
from the main body. Using 4 suitable
fixings, screw the base to the mounting
surface. (See fig 2). Slide the main body
back on to the base.
For twin models (Vorton 18000 and
27000), a joining tube is supplied to
connect the units together (see fig 3). In
this case rotate the ends as shown and
connect together. Seat the unit into
position and, using the two base
mouldings as a template, mark the hole
positions.
3.4 Cut the two universal hose tails
(supplied) to suit the correct size of hose.
Fit the hose tails to the inlet and outlet
threaded connections using the ‘O’ seals
and threaded nuts supplied (see Fig 4).
For Vorton 2200; 4500 use 25mm
(1inch)Hose.
For Vorton 9000; 14000; 18000, 27000
use 40mm (1 1/4 inch) Hose.
Push the inlet and outlet hose onto the
hose tails and secure with a suitable hose
clip. We recommend the use of Hozelock
Cyprio Hose and Hose Clips (available
separately). Avoid kinks and sharp bends.
Keep hose lengths as short as possible to
minimise losses in flow.
Both ends of the unit can be rotated to
allow for easy hose connections.
Important - the outlet (A) should be at
the top of the unit, to ensure no air is
trapped inside. (See fig 2 & 3).
3.5 To fit the lamp refer to Section 5.1
3.6 Warning. This appliance must be earthed,
and it is essential that connections are
made using the following code.
The BROWN lead must be connected to the
LIVE terminal marked ‘L’.
The BLUE lead must be connected to the
NEUTRAL terminal marked N
The GREEN/ YELLOW lead must be connected
to the earth terminal marked .
Brown - Live
Blue - Neutral
Green/Yellow - Earth
3.7 Refer to Section 1, Safety and Electrical
Connections, for termination to the
mains supply.
We recommend that the pump and UVC
are connected to the same supply so that
they can be switched off together.
3.8 Switch the pump and Vorton on and
check for leaks. Check the lamp is
operating by looking for a bluish glow
from the translucent hose tails. DO NOT
STARE DIRECTLY AT THE UVC LAMP.
4 USER INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Coupled to a Hozelock Cyprio pond filter
and filter pump, a Vorton UVC should
produce clear water within two weeks.
However, UV light can delay filter
maturation. When installing a new
biological filter, allow 6 - 8 weeks before
switching on the UVC. Speed up
maturation by adding a maturing agent
such as Hozelock Cyprio filter start.
During maturation your pond may go
green, but should be clear within two
weeks of switching on your Vorton UVC.
Ammonia and nitrite levels may initially
rise due to decomposition of algae
trapped in the filter. (Check these levels
with Hozelock Cyprio test kits). Should
this occur, stop feeding until ammonia
and nitrite levels fall, whereafter feeding
may be gradually increased to normal
levels. Run the filter and Vorton UVC 24
hours a day during the feeding season.
Should you need to switch off the pump
and filter, also switch off the Vorton UVC.
Continued filtration in winter is
recommended. UVC treatment in winter
is optional, but if there is any risk of
freezing, the unit should be switched off,
drained and removed. This will prevent
damage to the product.
5 MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the electricity supply
before starting to handle, maintain,
repair or install any equipment in the
pond.
5.1 To fit the lamp:
i) Remove the screw securing the
electrical head ( See fig 5 ). Turn the head
anti-clockwise, pull out and then turn
clockwise. The head should then pull
gently away from the main body.
ii) Remove the quartz glass tube in a
similar way by removing the retaining
screw, rotating the plastic moulding
anticlockwise and pulling away from the
body, (see Fig 6 ).
iii) With the lamp holder now accessible,

push the lamp into position.
iv) Re-assemble the quartz tube into
position ensuring the screw boss is re-
aligned and screw refitted.
v) Re-assemble the head to the body.
Using the alignment marks
‘A’ (see fig 5),
press together while rotating
anticlockwise allowing to slot together,
then rotating clockwise. The screw boss
should realign, allowing the retention
screw to be re-fitted.
5.2 Important: Refer to section 1 - Safety and
Electrical Connections before attempting
any maintenance.
5.3 How well your Vorton UVC performs is
related to the strength of the UV
radiation produced. This will slowly
decline from the day your lamp(s) are
fitted. The UVC lamp has an effective life
of 12 months. You need to change the
lamp when there is a significant
reduction in water clarity. Make sure this
is due to an expired lamp and not a badly
maintained filter or a dirty/limescaled
quartz sleeve. Both can greatly reduce UV
transmission into the water.
5.4 Especially in hard water areas, the quartz
tube may become covered in limescale,
which will reduce efficiency. To gain
access to the tube and lamp refer to
section 5.1. Clean the tube with a soft
cloth and a gentle de-scaler, rinse in
water before refitting. DO NOT
SUBMERSE THE UNIT IN WATER.
5.5 Change the lamp at the start of the new
season. Even though the lamp still glows
it may not be giving out any useful UV
radiation.
5.6 Wash out the inside of the main body to
remove dirt and debris.
5.7 Always check the system thoroughly for
leaks when restarting.
6 WINTER STORAGE
6.1 When not in use, the unit should be
removed, thoroughly washed, dried and
stored in a dry frost protected area.
7 CHECKLIST
7.1 If your Vorton fails to produce clear
water, please check the following table
before contacting the Helpline.
HOZELOCK CYPRIO CLEAR WATER
GUARANTEE
WE GUARANTEE YOU CLEAR WATER OR
YOUR MONEY BACK for a Hozelock
Cyprio Vorton UVC when used with a
correctly sized Hozelock Cyprio filter. This
guarantee runs for 12 months after
purchase, provided that
* You have followed the installation and
operating instructions.
* You are using equipment of the correct
size, according to Hozelock Cyprio’s sizing
information.
* You consult our Helpline (0870
8501959) early enough for any problems
to be put right.
* The product has been returned
undamaged.
A refund can only be authorised by
Hozelock Cyprio and is made only at the
place of purchase to the value of the
purchase price of the filter and UVC only.
Please note that the Clearwater
Guarantee does not cover loss of water
clarity when blanketweed, as opposed to
greenwater algae, is the cause.
HOZELOCK CYPRIO 2 YEAR
GUARANTEE
If this Vorton UVC (excluding Lamp)
becomes unserviceable within 2 years of
the date of purchase it will be repaired or
replaced at our option free of charge,
unless in our opinion it has been
damaged.
Liability is not accepted for damage due
to accident, improper installation or use.
Liability is limited to replacement of the
faulty unit. This guarantee is not
transferable. It does not affect your
statutory rights.
To obtain the benefits of this guarantee,
firstly contact Hozelock Cyprio Consumer
Services (0870 850 1959 ) who may
request that the unit is sent along with
proof of purchase directly to the address
below.
Hozelock Cyprio
Midpoint Park
Birmingham B76 1AB
Tel: [phone]
The UVC lamp is on and glowing.
The age of the lamp.
The Quartz Sleeve is clean.
That the pump is delivering sufficient
flow of water.
The pump is at the opposite end of
the pond to the outlet of the filter
Make sure that parts of the translucent hosetails are
visible, so that you can see a bluish glow. This may be
easier during late evening as it gets dark.
Keep a record of the date the lamp was installed. We
recommend a new lamp be fitted at the start of the new
season.
Refer to section 5.3.
All the pond water should pass through the Vorton UVC
once every 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours. i.e. a 10,000 ltr pond needs
a flow rate of between 4000 and 6000 ltr/hr, while trying
to achieve as near to the upper limit as possible.
Inspection - This is to prevent short-circuiting of the
filtration system, the same water being filtered over and
over again, while other areas of the pond remain static
and unfiltered.
CHECK HOW
Description Vorton Vorton Vorton Vorton Vorton Vorton
2200 4500 9000 14000 18000 27000
UV Lamp 5W 1519
UV Lamp 9W 1520 2x 1520
UV Lamp 11W 1521 1521 2x 1521
Quartz Tube 1523 1523 1524 1524 2x 1523 2x 1524
Hosetails 1537 1537 1537 1537 1537 1537
Tandem Conversion Kit Z12405 Z12405 Z12405 Z12405
Mounting Bracket Z12415 Z12415 Z12415 Z12415 Z12415 Z12415
Annual Service Kit 1522 1522 1522 1522 1522 1522
Part Numbers
SPARE PARTS

Hozelock Cyprio
Midpoint Park, Birmingham B76 1AB. England.
Tel: [phone]
www.hozelock.com
The Aquatics Division of Hozelock Group
45678-003
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