Pondmaster Clearguard 2700 User manual

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PRESSURIZED POND FILTER
CARE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ZG400 revD1/18
MODELS ITEM #
120V
2700 05610 05615
5500 05620 05625
8000 05630 05635
16000 05640 05645
With UVNo UV
230V
05617
05627
05637

HOW FILTRATION WORKS
WARNING! PONDS ARE DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN!
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED NEAR A POND.
NOTE:This filter is intended to pull suspended solids out of the water column. It
is NOT designed to remove leaves and large solids from the pond. It should not
be used as a pond vacuum. All pumps used with this filter must be used inside
a Pump Bag or with a Skimmer or prefilter to prevent large debris from entering
the filter chamber and blocking the biological filtration.
Both biological and mechanical ltrations are
essential for every pond; without them, your sh
would be harmed by ammonia generated by the
accumulated sh waste. The benecial bacteria
bed that builds on the lter media nitries any
ammonia in the pond making it a healthier
environment for aquatic life. Mechanical ltration
removes debris in suspension in pond water
keeping it cleaner and clearer.
Biomechanical ltration depends on the establish-
ment of a colony of bacteria on the surface of the
media that converts dissolved toxic nitrogenous
waste to harmless compounds. When the bacteria
are given the proper environment, they grow in a
thin biolm on the surface of each piece of media.
The media must rst establish itself to handle the
load of dissolved ammonia. Depending on the
water temperature, it can take 2 - 4 weeks for the
lter to establish itself in the pond environment.
The ultraviolet ltration should be left o during
initial seeding to allow the bacteria colonies to
grow. The time required varies depending on
climate, weather conditions, sh load and feed
rates. Until the colonies grow large enough, the
pond owner must take care to monitor levels of
ammonia and nitrates in the water and take
appropriate measures to correct any dangerously
high levels. CAUTION: Note that smaller lter media
cannot be used with this lter. It will pass into valve
possibly causing malfunction or it will pass
through - back into the pond.
The Filter Pad that is included with the pressure
lter serves two purposes. First, it can be used to
quickly lter water with particulate solids and
debris at the start of pond season – before the
biological ltration has had time to establish. Second, it can be used to polish water anytime pond
water has become cloudy. THE FILTER PAD SHOULD BE USED AT START-UP AND AFTERWARD AS
REQUIRED; IT MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE DOING A BACKWASH CYCLE.
The ultraviolet clarier included with some models produces a wavelength of light that inhibits
algae from reproducing by damaging its DNA. Please note that UV light does not kill string algae
that cling to the sides of ponds.
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7-Position Valve Selector
(Filter, Backwash, Rinse, Winterize, Circulate, Closed, Empty)
Inlet
Waste
Outlet
Pressure Gauge
UV Bulb/Quartz Sleeve (UV MODELS ONLY)
Access Cap
UV Bulb/Quartz Sleeve Access Cap
Heavy-Duty Lid Clamp with Knob
Filter Drum
Mechanical Filter Pad
BioMatrix
TM
Biological Media
Filter Base Plate (Not shown)
Water Chamber Divider
Clean Water Chamber
Bottom Drain /Access for Backwash Air Kit (Not shown)
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CHOOSE THE CORRECT PUMP
Your Pressurized Filter System works best within a certain range of ow
and pressure. See Table. Exceeding these values will cause leakage or
breakage of the lter or its components and void the warranty.
If your water feature (for example - waterfall or fountain) requires more
water than the recommended ow, a Bypass Loop can be used in-line to
divert some of the water ow directly to the water feature. This will avoid overburdening and possibly damaging the
pressure lter. See our website for information on Valved Bypass Kit - Item# 15015 to set up a Bypass Loop.
Filter Pumps Maximum
Model up to: Pressure
2700 3000 GPH/11350 LPH 15 PSI/1 BAR/103kPa
5500 6000 GPH/22700 LPH 15 PSI/1 BAR/103kPa
8000 8000 GPH/30300 LPH 15 PSI/1 BAR/103kPa
16000 9000 GPH/34000 LPH 20 PSI/1.4 BAR/138kPa
Open clamp to remove cover and separate parts keeping all O-rings,
gaskets and connection surfaces clean of debris. If the model includes
an UV clarifier, note that the UV quartz sleeve protrudes from the
bottom of the cover. Cautiously place the cover to avoid damaging the
quartz sleeve. The UV lamp is packed in the upper protective packaging
in a small separate box. Handle it carefully; it will be installed after the
cover is reattached. Units with the UV clarifier include a clear extra UV
port cap. This must be kept to cover UV port when winterizing.
RELOAD FILTER DRUM - Check that the drum divider is properly aligned
in the filter drum tracks and is fully seated down to the bottom of the
filter drum. Pour Biomatrix Ball Filter media from plastic bag back into
filtration chamber of filter drum. Place Foam Filter pad in upper end of
filtration chamber.
 CHECK THAT DRAIN PLUG IS IN PLACE AND TIGHTENED SECURELY.
FILTER SET-UP
Note position of
alignment tab on
lter drum and
matching notch on
lter cover. Press cover
straight down; Do not
twist or shift as it may
unseat the gasket / O-ring.
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IMPORTANT!  CLEAN  LUBRICATE  ALIGN
ALIGN COVER NOTCH
ONLY LUBRICATE WITH SILICONE GREASE
Models 2700, 5500 & 8000 GASKET seats in track.
Use silicone grease (supplied in small packet) to
lubricate entire gasket before assembly.
Model 16000 O-RING seats on top step of outer ange. First
position O-ring onto step as shown then cover all exposed
surface of O-ring with silicone grease (supplied in small packet).
CROSS SECTION VIEW CROSS SECTION VIEW
GASKET
GASKET GASKET
SEATED
TRACK
TRACK
O-RINGO-RING
TOP
STEP
TOP
STEP
SEATED
O-RING
INSTALL GASKET / O-RING Note that an O-Ring or gasket must always be clean, properly seated and lubricated
before reattaching the cover. Note that on some models the gasket may have been pre-installed.
Never use
petroleum
based
lubricants
on O-rings
or gaskets
Figure 1 Figure 2
ADAPTOR O-RING FILTER
DRUM
ADAPTOR
WITH
O-RING
FOR BACKWASH AIR KIT ONLY
INSTALL ADAPTOR* - ONLY if you are planning to use the
Pondmaster Backwash Air kit (sold separately). Before
using lter, install adaptor into bottom drain opening on
pressure lter. Use Teon tape on threads. See Figures 1 & 2.
Follow instructions provided with Backwash Air kit.
*NOT INCLUDED (SEE PAGE 9)
UV BULB*
IN BOX
DRUM
DIVIDER
(LEAVE IN
PLACE)
CLAMP
GASKET/
O-RING
FILTRATION
CHAMBER
OF FILTER
DRUM
COVER
FILTER
PAD
BIOMATRIX
MEDIA
PARTS
UNPACK FILTER and remove contents.
* UV bulb and
parts only
included with
UV Models
DRAIN
PLUG
O-RING
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SECURE COVER WITH CLAMP
Once cover is pressed down evenly, place the clamp around the
drum and cover anges and pull the open end closed. Note that
it is best to position the open end of the clamp away from hose
connections for easy access to the tightening knob once hoses
are attached. Insert hex bolt through opening with hex recess
and push through to opening on other end of clamp. Attach
the tightening knob to hex nut and turn until clamp closes
completely.
ULTRAVIOLET CLARIFIER INSTALLATION
If your pressure lter was supplied
with a UV clarier, the bulb must
be installed. Unscrew the UV cap
Lock-Ring and pull straight up.
Insert lamp into socket and
carefully lower into the quartz
sleeve already mounted in the
cover. Turn Lock ring clockwise
until tight. Be cautious not to cross
thread the lock ring before
tightening. Check that extra UV
port cap is tight before operating
lter.
TUBING CONNECTION OPTIONS
The adaptors supplied with the pressure
or rigid PVC using PVC cement*.
Model 2700 1 ½” 32mm and 40 mm 1 ½”
Model 5500 1 ½” and 2” 32mm and 40 mm 1 ½” and 2”
Model 8000 1 ½” and 2” 32mm and 40 mm 1 ½” and 2”
Model 16000 3” 3”
DO NOT OPERATE UV CLARIFIERS UNTIL
READING ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS AND UV CLARIFIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRESS COVER
COMPLETELY
DOWN
ATTACH
RING
CLAMP
* 3” Unions & PVC Cement not included. Carefully follow the instructions supplied with PVC cement.
MODEL 16000
MODEL 8000, 5500 & 2700
USE SLIP
ADAPTOR ON
ALL PORTS
O-RINGS MUST
BE SEATED IN
GROOVE ON
ALL THREE
PORTS
USE BARB FOR
3” FLEXIBLE
TUBING. IT
MUST BE
CEMENTED
TO SLIP
ADAPTOR.* USE COLLAR TO SECURE
EITHER BARB FITTING OR
SLIP ADAPTOR.
3” RIGID PVC
MUST BE
CEMENTED
DIRECTLY
TO SLIP
ADAPTOR*
RIGID PVC
MUST BE
CEMENTED
DIRECTLY
TO SLIP
ADAPTOR*
(US ONLY)
3” FLEXIBLE
TUBING
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
THREADED INTAKE-PORT ADAPTOR
THREADED OUTLET-PORT /
WASTE-PORT ADAPTOR
SLIP
ADAPTOR
(US ONLY)
BARBED FITTING
O-RING MUST BE PLACED ONTO
SLIP ADAPTOR OR BARB FITTING.
WASTE
PORT
OUTLET
PORT
INTAKE
PORT
WASTE
PORT
OUTLET
PORT
INTAKE
PORT
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EXTRA UV CAP
KEEP IN SAFE
PLACE
QUARTZ
SLEEVE MOUNTED
LAMP
UV LOCK
RING
UV LOCK
RING
QUARTZ
SLEEVE IN
COVER
R
NOTE POSITION
OF O-RINGS
ONE O-RING
SEATS IN TRACK
AT TOP OF
QUARTZ
SLEEVE
POSITION
OTHER O-RING
OUTSIDE THE
TUBE, BELOW
THE FLANGE &
RIBS
QUARTZ SLEEVE DETAIL
CLEAR NECK
WHEN USING RIGID PVC PIPING, 3” UNION
CONNECTIONS* MUST BE USED ON ALL 3 LINES
FOR ABILITY TO DISCONNECT AND REMOVE LID.
Filter US Metric US
(SLIP ADAPTOR -
- US ONLY)
small sections
that restrict
NOTE POSITION
OF FLAT GASKET AND O-RING
FLAT GASKET
SEATS
ON TOP OF
QUARTZ SLEEVE
POSITION
O-RING
OUTSIDE THE
TUBE, BELOW
THE FLANGE
QUARTZ SLEEVE DETAIL
BLACK NECK

VALVE POSITIONS
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NOTE POSITION
OF FLAT GASKET AND O-RING
FLAT GASKET
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OF QUARTZ
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BLACK NECK
QUARTZ SLEEVE DETAIL
CLEAR NECK
ONE O-RING
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AT TOP OF
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BELOW THE
FLANGE
THE TUBE
BELOW THE
FLANGE
GASKET OR
QUARTZ SLEEVE WITH
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PLACE
(SEE DETAIL)

9
WINTERIZATION
CAUTION: During harsh winters, water left in the drum may freeze, expand and crack the
drum. If necessary, the lter can be drained and winterized at the end of the season. If you
live in an area that doesn’t experience freezing temperatures, you may never need to do this.
To empty the water from the lter drum, it is not necessary to open the lter.
1) Turn o the pump and disconnect the power source to the UV.
2) Turn the Valve to position #7 WINTER.
3) Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the lter to empty the lter from the bottom.
Note that the drain plug adaptor has a ½”NPT female thread for attachment to ½” NPT male
ttings. If you want to attach a hose to the bottom drain, you can purchase a ½”NPT tting
to connect to the bottom drain adaptor and to a hose. ½” NPT tting are available at
hardware stores or irrigation supply centers
4) If your set-up includes a UV Clarier, rotate the lock ring counter clockwise to remove it.
Pull the socket cap/light unit assembly straight up, being careful not to break the UV lamp.
Disconnect lamp from socket by grasping the plastic base of the lamp and carefully pulling it
straight apart from the socket cap. Remove the quartz sleeve from the lter cover by pulling
straight upwards. Pack the quartz sleeve and UV lamp carefully and store it with the O-ring
and socket cap/ ballast for winter. Cover the open UV port with the clear extra UV port cap
that was placed in storage. DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO GET INTO UV QUARTZ SLEEVE AND
FREEZE. IT WILL CRACK WHEN WATER FREEZES.
CLEARGUARD BACKWASH AIR KIT: For more thorough backwashing and
agitation in the media lter chamber to break up the stubborn debris. It
connects though the drain plug at the bottom of the pressure lter.
UV Clarier - Upgrade your lter by adding
an ultraviolet clarier to a non UV unit or
add a second UV clarier using the extra
port for additional algae control.
Replacement
Filter Pads -
Available to
replace the
lter pads
that were
supplied with the pressure lters.
For 2700, 5000 & 8000 series
Pressure lter use ITEM15640.
For16000 Pressure lters use
ITEM 15645.
Biomatrix 11/4” (32mm)Ball Media - Increase the biological ltration by
adding more media. The Biomatrix Ball media is the only media recom-
mended for use with ClearGuard pressure lters. Available in bags of 300
ITEM # 15650.
Caution: Do not use undersized media; it will get caught in valve and
possibly damage the lter.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
120V ONLY
Pond Filter
Capacity
Maximum water
pump size
2700 GAL / 10000 L
5500 GAL / 20000 L
8000 GAL / 30000 L
3000 GPH / 11350 LPH
6000 GPH / 22700 LPH
8000 GPH / 30300 LPH
Clearguard Backwash Air Kit Item #
No airpump included Airpump included (120V)
15675
15675
15675
15660
15660
15670
16000GAL / 60000 L 9000 GPH / 34000 LPH 15675 15670
Filter Item #
2700
5500
8000
120V 230V
15810
15820
15611
15621
16000
Watage Voltage
9W
18W
18W
18W
15820
15820
15621
15621

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REPLACEMENT
PRODUCTS
11/2” INLET FITTINGS
Includes parts: 1, 2, 3, 4 & O-rings
ITEM# 15710
11/2”WASTE / OUTLET FITTINGS
Includes parts: 1, 2, 3, 5 & O-rings
ITEM# 15715
2” INLET FITTINGS
Includes parts:
7, 8, 9, 10 & O-Rings
ITEM# 15720
2”WASTE / OUTLET FITTINGS
Includes parts:
7, 8, 9, 11 & O-Rings
ITEM# 15725
3” INLET, WASTE / OUTLET
FITTINGS
Includes parts: 13, 14 & 15
ITEM# 15730
SMALL FILTER PAD (FOR
2700, 5500 & 8000 MODELS)
Part 26 (151/4” DIA.)
ITEM# 15640
LARGE FILTER PAD (FOR
16000 MODEL), Part 26 (20”
DIA.) ITEM# 15645
9 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT 120V
CLEAR NECK
Includes parts: 34, 35 & 36
ITEM# 15610
LAMP ONLY 120V, 9 WATT
Part: 35
ITEM# 15615
QUARTZ SLEEVE ONLY, 9 WATT
CLEAR NECK WITH O-RING
Part: 36
ITEM# 15612
LAMP ONLY 120 V, 18
WATT Part: 35
ITEM# 15625
QUARTZ SLEEVE ONLY, 18 WATT
CLEAR NECK WITH O-RING
Part: 36
ITEM# 15622
11/4” BioMatrix Ball Media (300 /
bag)
Part 33
ITEM# 15650 11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
34A
1.5” Outlets Collar
1.5” Slip Connector
1.5” Barb Connector
1.5“ Inlet Adaptor
1.5” Outlet Adaptor
O-Ring set for 1.5“ ttings
2” Outlets Collar
2” Slip Connector
2” Barb Connector
2“ Inlet Adaptor
2” Outlet Adaptor
O-Ring set for 2“ ttings
3” Barb Fitting
3” Slip / Barb adaptor
3” O-Ring set for Adaptor
32/40 mm Outlets Collar
32/40 mm Barb Connector
32/40 mm Outlet Adaptor
O-Ring set for 32/40 mm ttings
Small Cover w/7 way Valve
Large Cover w/7 way Valve
Pressure Gauge
UV Port Cap w/ Gasket
Small Flow Diuser
Large Flow Diuser (w/o Bolt)
Bolt for Large Flow Diuser
2700 Drum Divider
5500 Drum Divider
8000 Drum Divider
16000 Drum Divider
Small Filter Pad
(151/4” DIA.)
Large Filter Pad (20” DIA.)
Small Drum Clamp w/Knob & Bolt
Large Drum Clamp w/Knob & Bolt
Knob & Bolt (only) for Clamps
Gasket for Small Cover
Gasket for large Cover
2700 Filter Drum
5500 Filter Drum
8000 Filter Drum
16000 Filter Drum
Drain Plug & O-Ring
Small Bottom Grid
Large Bottom Grid
1
1
/
4
” BioMatrix Ball Media
UV models Only
18 Watt Fixture/Ballast/Lamp/Sleeve Clear Cap
9 Watt Fixture /Ballast/Bulb/Sleeve
18 Watt
Fixture / Ballast/Lamp/Sleeve
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9 Watt Fixture/Ballast/Bulb/Sleeve
Clear Cap
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- - - - - - - -
Illustration #
Part
Description
2 700
5500
8000
16000
1 1/2” FITTINGS 2” FITTINGS
 - Included  - Not Included - - Sub Assembly
INCLUDED WITH
MODELS
PARTS LISTING For reference only, all parts are not available individually.
20
22
1 2 3 45
6
78910 11
12
21
23
27
28
30
25
34
35
36
29
26
32
24
31
33
16 17 18
19
32/40 MM FITTINGS
3” FITTINGS
13 14 15
120V
120V
230V
230V
18 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT230V
Includes parts: 34A, 35 & 36A
ITEM# 15621
LAMP ONLY 230V, 18 WATT
Part: 35
ITEM# 15627
9 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT 230V
Includes parts: 34A, 35 & 36A
ITEM# 15611
LAMP ONLY 230V, 9 WATT
Part: 35
ITEM# 15617
32/40 MM INLET FITTINGS
Includes parts: 16, 17 & O-rings
ITEM# 15709
32/40 MM WASTE/OUTLET
FITTINGS
Includes parts: 16, 17, 18 & 19
ITEM# 15714
REPLACEMENT GASKET (FOR
16000 MODEL)
Part 29
ITEM# 15685
REPLACEMENT GASKET (FOR
2700, 5500, 8000 MODEL)
Part 29
ITEM# 15680
9 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT 120V
BLACK NECK
Includes parts: 34A, 35 & 36A
ITEM# 15810
QUARTZ SLEEVE ONLY, 9 WATT
BLACK NECK WITH FLAT GASKET
Part: 36A
ITEM# 15812
18 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT120V
CLEAR NECK
Includes parts: 34, 35 & 36
ITEM# 15620
QUARTZ SLEEVE ONLY, 18 WATT
BLACK NECK WITH FLAT GASKET
34A
36A
18 WATT UV CLARIFIER KIT120V
BLACK NECK
Includes parts: 34A, 35 & 36A
ITEM# 15820
35
36
9 Watt UV Lamp only (120V or 230V)
9 Watt Quartz Sleeve Clear Neck with o-ring
18 Watt Quartz Sleeve Clear Neck with o-ring
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- -
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18 Watt UV Lamp only (120V or 230V)
- -
- -
- - - -
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- - - - - - - -
18 Watt Fixture/Ballast/Lamp/Sleeve Black Cap
9 Watt Fixture/Ballast/Bulb/Sleeve
Black Cap
120V
120V
   
   
36A
9 Watt Quartz Sleeve Black Neck with gasket
18 Watt Quartz Sleeve Black Neck with gasket
ZG400 RevD 1/18
37
37
Diverter replacement kit - small (preinstalled) - - - - - - - -
Diverter replacement kit - large (preinstalled) - - - - - - - -
Part: 36 A
ITEM# 15822
DIVERTER REPLACEMENT KIT
(FOR 2700,5500, 8000 MODEL)
Part 37
ITEM# 15702
DIVERTER REPLACEMENT KIT
(FOR 16000 MODEL)
Part 37
ITEM# 15700

12
WARRANTY
Pondmaster Filtration systems are warranted against failure due to defects in materials
and/or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty covers defects
occurring under normal use and applies to the original purchaser at retail and may not be
transferred. The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditional upon proper
installation, use, maintenance, storage, and conformance with the applicable use. It will be
based upon Danner Mfg. discretion as to whether the defects are of manufacturing origin.
Any damages due to improper installation are not covered by this warranty. This warranty
does not apply to appearance or accessory items. This warranty does not include damage
due to handling, transportation, unpacking, setup, installation, repair or replacement of parts
supplied by any other than Danner Mfg.; improper maintenance, modication or repairs by
the purchaser; abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, re, ood, or other acts of God. Any oral
statements about this product made by the seller, the manufacturer, their representatives or
any other parties do not constitute warranties and shall not be relied upon by the user and
are not part of this contract. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any
injury, loss or damages, direct, incidental, or consequential, including but not limited to
incidental or consequential damage for lost prots, lost sales, injury, and inability to use the
product and the user agrees that no other remedy is available. Before using, the user shall
determine the suitability of the product for their intended use and the user shall assume all
risk liability whatsoever in connection therewith. To validate this warranty, keep your proof of
purchase (copy of sales receipt from a certied Pondmaster dealer). Warranty covers the
repair or prorated replacement of the Danner Mfg. products. Danner Mfg. denies all liability
for any other loss including but not limited to loss of equipment, income, livestock, or
personal injury.
THE FOLLOWING VOIDS WARRANTY:
PRODUCT LABELS ARE DEFACED OR REMOVED. PRODUCT IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR
MAINTAINED BY USER OR THEIR AGENT. PRODUCT IS ABUSED, MISUSED, OR DAMAGED BY
USER OR THEIR AGENT. PRODUCT IS NOT WINTERIZED OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND
DRIED DURING FREEZING CONDITIONS. PRODUCT DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY OVER-TIGHTENING
FITTINGS ON VALVE PORTS.
ZG400 RevD1/18