Pennington Aquagarden Awesome pond 450 User manual

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UV lter
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PenningtonAquagarden

Congratulations on buying a Pennington
Aquagarden UV filter Pond Machine filtration system.
Manufactured with advanced filtration technology to
create a clean and healthy pond.
When used in combination with Pennington Aquagarden
Awesome Pond Pods, this filter has been designed to minimise
maintenance, and make necessary maintenance easier.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE
TO THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
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450 •750 •1200

Important safety instructions ....................................................................................4
GETTING YOU KNOW YOUR FILTER
Parts diagram............................................................................................................4
Parts table.................................................................................................................. 5
Technical specifications and dimensions................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION
Electrical installation.................................................................................................7
Locating the filter ......................................................................................................7
Connecting to your pump .......................................................................................8
Connecting the inlet/outlet hoses ..........................................................................8
UVC Maintenance....................................................................................................9
Replacing the UVC bulb ........................................................................................10
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Normal running ......................................................................................................11
Routine maintenance..............................................................................................11
5 easy steps to clean your pond ..........................................................................12
Winter storage........................................................................................................13
Annual maintenance ..............................................................................................13
Replacing Filter Media...........................................................................................13
Disassembling/reassembling your Awesome Pond Machine............................14
TROUBLESHOOTING
Filter leaks................................................................................................................15
Cloudy/brown water .............................................................................................15
UVC leaks................................................................................................................15
Low/no flow from filter...........................................................................................15
Green water............................................................................................................16
Faults - problems procedure ..................................................................................17
Guarantee...............................................................................................................17
Clearwater guarantee...........................................................................Back Cover
Consumer Advice contact details ........................................................ Back Cover
UV lter
CONTENTS
1

2

3

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FILTER
5
4
6
1
2
3
7
8
9
14
12
11
10
15
16
17
18
19
20
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9
13
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22
23
24

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FILTER
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Part Description Spares code
1Filter Lid Clasp 1058575
2Dosing Chamber Cap -
3Cleaning Handle 1058582
4Filter Head Unit -
5Flow Diverter Valve -
6UVC Unit See below
7Dosing Chamber -
8Head Unit Filter Grill -
9Filter Cleaning Blades 1058599
10 Downpipe Locking Nut -
11 Downpipe -
12 Cannister Filter Grill -
13 Filter Head Unit Gasket 1058605
14 Filter Cannister -
15 UVC End Cap and Ballast 450: 1058612
750: 1058629
1200: 1058636
16 UVC End Cap O-rings (2) Included in Part 16
17 Lamp 450: (5w): 1053027
750: (9w): 1053028
1200: (13w): 1058643
18 UVC Quartz Sleeve O-rings (2) Included in Part 20
19 UVC Quartz Sleeve Locking Nut Included in Part 20
20 UVC Quartz Sleeve Kit 450: 1058650
750: 1058667
1200: 1058674
21 Hose tails lock nuts O-ring 1058681
22 Waste outlet blanking cap
and X-ring
Included in Part 21
23 UV Ballast Included in Part15
24 UV Ballast locating screws
and wall plugs
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FILTER
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Awesome
Pond UV &
Filter Model
Over 2’6”
deep
Under 2’6”
deep
Over 2’6”
deep with Koi
Under 2’6”
deep with Koi
Green water
clarifier lamp
wattage
Max flow rate
through UVC
from pump
Recommended
hose size
450 450 gals 337 gals 225 gals 168 gals 5 watts 594 gals 1”
750 750 gals 562 gals 375 gals 281 gals 9 watts 793 gals 1”
1200 1200 gals 900 gals 600 gals 450 gals 13 watts 1700 gals 1”
*TYPICAL POND SIZE
Model
UV
Lamp
Wattage &
Power supply
Max flow rate
through UVC
from pump
Recommended
hose size
Dimensions
w x d x h Safety rating
Cable
length
450 G23
UVC
5w
8w
120v
60Hz
594 gals 1” 1’4”
x 1’4”
x 1’4”
Outdoor
weatherproof
Approved
10
feet
750 G23
UVC
9w
12w
120v
60Hz
793 gals 1” 1’4”
x 1’4”
x 1’4”
Outdoor
weatherproof
Approved
10
feet
1200 G23
UVC
13w
16w
120v
60Hz
1,700 gals 1” 1’4”
x 1’4”
x 1’7”
Outdoor
weatherproof
Approved
10
feet
5019518
Filter Dimensions (approximate)
1’4”
1’4”
1’4” 1’4”
1’4”
1’7”
450 & 750
models
1200
model

Location of the filter
Pennington Aquagarden UV Filter should be located on a firm and level base on the ground,
at least 4’ from the pond. The filter can be buried up to the bottom rim of the head unit, leaving
just the UVC access, inlets & outlets, and cleaning handle exposed about the ground level.
Ensure the filter outlet is at no more than a maximum of 13ft head height above the lid of the filter.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Ballast must be affixed
vertically to a secure surface, 1 ft
minimum above the ground. Install in a
well ventilated area. Affix with the two
screws and wall plugs provided. Do not
restrict ventilation to the heat sink. IP56
weatherproof enclosure, do not submerge.
Caution hot surface, turn off power and
allow to cool before removal. Do not run
the UV filter for prolonged periods without
water flow from a pump to cool the UVC
assembly and quartz sleeve.
UVC Ballast installation
HOSE
PUMP
(sold separately)
WATERFALL
CLEAN WATER RETURNED DIRECT
TO POND OR VIA WATERFALL
WASTE & DIRT RELEASED
TO THE GARDEN
(ONLY WHEN CLEANING)
AWESOME
POND
MACHINE
Important: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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3x multi hose tails, (inlet,
outlet & waste) to fit the
following hose diameters:
•1½” •1¼” •1” •¾”
x1 waste blanking cap and X-ring
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
1ft (min)
Secure
surface
Electrical installation

8
Connecting to your pump
The ideal flow rate for your pond is to pump the
volume of the pond water through the filter every
2 hours. To calculate your pond volume: average
length (ft) x average width (ft) x average depth
(ft) x 7.48 pond volume in USA gallons.
To calculate your pump’s flow rate, fill a container from the filter outlet hose at the pond
side. Time how long this takes in seconds, e.g. a 2 gallon bucket takes 12 seconds to fill.
Divide 3600 (the number of seconds in an hour) by the time taken to fill the bucket,
e.g. 12 seconds. Then multiply by the volume of the container, e.g. 2 gallons.
Therefore: 3600/12 = 300, 300 x 2 = 600gal/hr flow rate.
To increase flow, you may require a larger pump. If the flow rate is too high, use a valve to
reduce the flow.
The purpose of the pump is to transfer dirty water from the pond to the filter cannister.
Placing the pump at the opposite end to the filter outlet will provide the best results.
Pumps without foam pre-filters will allow for optimum filter performance.
Connecting the inlet/outlet hoses
•Always secure the hose with a jubilee clip.
•Warming the hose in a bucket of warm water can aid fitting.
•Always ensure the smaller diameter hose tails are cut off and removed to prevent
poor UVC performance and flow rate from the outlet.
•Use the shortest possible lengths of hose, in order to minimise flow restrictions.
•Avoid folds and kinks in the hose, which will reduce flow and UVC performance.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum stated flow rate through the UVC filter –
see technical specifications table on page 4 for reference.
How to calculate
the size of your pond
Volume of pond
(Gallons)
L x W x D x 7.48
= Volume (gallons)
Installation guide:
The filter can be installed above or in the ground with water returning directly to the pond,
or via a waterfall, e.g:
PUMP
FILTER OUTLET
TO WATERFALL
WATERFALL
FILTER OUTLET
TO POND
FILTER ABOVE
GROUND
PUMP
FILTER IN
THE GROUND