PondMAX UVC9W User manual

CLEAR WATER KIT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PondMAX USA
888.868.1185
www.pondmax.com
DATE
MARCH 2021 v1.0 MODEL
CW1800
PMAX FP Series Pump Instruction Manual .indd 1 March 2021
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
NOMINAL LAMP POWER
CORD LENGTH
* SUBJECT TO VARIATION ACCORDING TO LOAD.
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DESCRIPTION
A Q U AT E CEQUIP M ENT. C O M
16 ft (5 m)
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PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
MAX. POND SIZE - WITHOUT FISH/SHADED 1800 GAL. (7000 L)
9W
UVC9W
PRODUCT ORDER CODE 23UV009
PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit (Filter Tank)
DIMENSIONS
CW1800
PRODUCT ORDER CODE 23CW018
15.5” x 11.5” x 15.5” (40 x 29 x 40 cm)
KIT INCLUDES:
• FILTER TANK
• TANK LID
• FINE FILTER SPONGE (BLUE)
• COARSE FILTER SPONGE (BLACK)
• BIO-SPHERE MEDIA
• SPRAY BAR
• OVERFLOW PIPE
• WATER PUMP (PondMAX® FP550)
• WATER CLARIFIER (PondMAX® UVC9W)
• KINK-FREE HOSE
• HOSE BARBS
• FITTING ACCESSORIES
PondMAX® FP550 Pump
MAX. WATER FLOW (GPH)
MAX. WATER FLOW (LPH)
MAX. HEAD LIFT
FP550
550
2100
POWER CONSUMPTION (W)
CORD LENGTH
7.8 ft (2.38 m)
47W
32 ft (10 m)
PRODUCT ORDER CODE 22FP005
DESCRIPTION
MAX. POND SIZE - WITH FISH/FULL SUN
KINK-FREE HOSE LENGTH
KINK-FREE HOSE DIAMETER
900 GAL. (3500 L)
16 ft (5 m)
3/4” (19 mm)

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CLEAR WATER
KIT
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Please read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the equipment before placing it
in service. Correct and safe use of the equipment requires strict compliance with the safety instructions.
For safety reasons persons less than 16 years of age or people that are not familiar with these
instructions should not use this equipment.
The appliance power supply cable must form an
appropriate loop, facing downwards (Fig. 4, Page 7),
to prevent any runoff water from coming into contact
with the socket itself.
Do not place the supply cable underground, but follow
the installation instructions prescribed by the local
regulations in force, and consult a qualified installer
and electrician.
When installing the appliance, do not use the supply
cable to lift it.
Before starting up the appliance, check that it has
been correctly installed.
Do not make any technical alterations to the appliance.
Use only original spare parts and accessories.
The maximum temperature for the circulating liquid
must not exceed 95°F (35°C).
WARNING: Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Do not use
or keep the appliance in an area subject to freezing.
In winter, it is necessary to remove, empty and
position the appliance so that it is protected.
The appliances must not be operated dry. Do not use
these appliances for filtering caustic, abrasive,
inflammable, aggressive or explosive liquids, and
even drinking water.
WARNING: Never look directly at the UVC9W lamp
when it is switched on.
WARNING: The PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
contains glass. Handle with care.
WARNING: Never connect the filters to the public
water supply network.
WARNING: The PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
must not operate immersed in water. If they should
accidentally fall into it, before recovering them,
disconnect the plugs from the power supply socket.
Take the same care if you should notice that any parts
of the appliance are wet.
WARNING: Both appliances (PondMAX® FP550 Pump
and PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier) cannot be used
by children under 8 or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instructions concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the risks
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance
because this is not a toy. Cleaning and maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children shall not play with the appliance because
this is not a toy. Cleaning and maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
WARNING: Disconnect all submerged electrical
appliances in the pond before carrying out
installation and maintenance operations. If the
connection plug or the electric socket should
be wet, disconnect the main switch before
disconnecting the power supply cable.
The power cord cannot be repaired. If it is
damaged, the entire appliance must be discarded.
Only for the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
it is possible to replace the power cord with a
cord of the same kind. BUT THIS OPERATION
MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.
These appliances must be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual current not exceeding 30mA (Idn ≤ 30 mA).
WARNING: The PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
contains an emitter with UVC9W rays, which
may damage the eyes and skin. Improper
use or damage to their protective casing may
cause harmful UVC9W radiations. If clearly
damaged, the appliances must not be used.
WARNING: It is prohibited to use the UVC9W
lamp on the outside of the appliance.
Check that the voltage given on the appliance
label corresponds to the mains voltage.
Before connecting the appliance to the mains,
check that the cable and the appliance are
not damaged in any way.
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EXPLODED VIEW
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.
A
B
H
C
D
E
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L
M
F
G
11
2.
Filter body
A.
Quartz tube
UVC lamp
1. UVC9W Water Clarifier
O-ring(s) for quartz tube
Aluminum retaining ring
Clamp ring
Safety screw
Unlock button
Filter head
Filter head O-ring
Screw nozzle of UV-C filter
O-ring for UV-C threaded
coupling (models with UV-C)
Intermediate coupling
for mounting of UV-C
filter/spray bar
(UV-C models)
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
L.
M. Cord
3.
4.
Spray bar
Accessories for mounting
UV-C filter/filter body
6a. Internal side of the
filter box (screw, washer, O-ring)
6b. External side of the
filter box (nut and washer)
Overflow pipe
Outlet adapter
O-ring for drain tube
FP550 Pump
Kink-free hose
Elbow (adaptor +
screw ring + O-ring)
Filter tank lid
Fine sponge (blue)
Coarse sponge (black)
5.
7.
6.
8.
9.
10.
11.
14.
15.
16.
12.
11
10 4
5
15
16
17
7
9
8
6b
12
1
2
3
6a
Filter tank13.
Bio-sphere media
17. 13
14

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WARNING:
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Overflow Pipe Assembling
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Sterilizer Assembling
Laying of Filtering Materials
Assembling of Connecting Parts
1. Insert outlet adaptor into the hole at the base of PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit body.
2. Put the O-ring for the outlet adaptor on the connector thread, acting from the inner side of the filter body.
3. Bring the overflow pipe to the thread of the previously installed outlet adapter and, holding the overflow pipe, screw the outlet
adaptor on until both elements are tightly fixed.
WARNING: Prior to installation of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier, it is recommended to insert the UV-C lamp, included into the
package, following the instructions on the lamp replacement.
1. Install the O-ring for the treaded coupling on the screw nozzle, located on the body of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier.
2. Insert the screw nozzle of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier into the corresponding opening located at the side of the
PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit tank.
3. Acting from the internal side of the PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit tank, screw the intermediate coupling for mounting of
PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier/spray bar on the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier screw nozzle to the stop.
4. Screw the spray bar on the free end of the intermediate coupling for mounting of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier/spray
bar, making sure that the bar openings face down.
5. Fix the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier with the accessories for mounting of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier/PondMAX®
CW1800 Clear Water Kit tank. Act in the following order from the internal part of the filter box: screw, washer, O-ring. Act
in the following order from the external part of the filter box: washer, nut.
WARNING:
• It is recommended to place the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier at the minimum distance of 6.5ft (2m) from the pond
edge (Fig. 7-8, Page 7).
• Use kink-free hose, included into the package, for connection of pump with the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier, preliminary
installed on the PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit tank. To ensure runoff of filtered water into the pond, it is necessary to
use the kink-free hose with the required diameter, taking into account that 2 adaptors, included into the package, allow
mounting of hoses with diameter 1” or 1-1/4” (25mm or 32mm) (Fig. 6, Page 7).
PondMAX® FP550 PUMP →PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier:
1. Insert the elbow adaptor (Exploded view 12, Page 4) into the corresponding screw ring.
2. Connect the end of one of the 2 pieces of the kink-free hose (Exploded view 11, Page 4) to the pump outlet intended for
immersion into the pond.
3. Connect the other end of the same kink-free hose to one of the two adaptors, previously cut and installed, pressing it until
the hose sticks to the adaptor base. Fasten all components with a screw-clamp (not included).
4. Install a gasket into the adaptor nut, ensuring it sticks to the bottom of the same nut.
5. Screw the assembled adaptor to one of screw nozzles located on the UVC9W Water Clarifier filter body.
PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit →POND:
1. Cut off the drain tube (Exploded view 8, Page 4) depending on the diameter of the hose (Fig. 6, Page 7). Connect the end of the
kink-free hose (Exploded view 11, Page 4) to the drain tube and fasten all components with a screw-clamp.
2. Immerse the free end of the kink-free hose into the pond.
1. Unpack the bio-sphere media (Exploded view 17, Page 4) from the package and place on the tank bottom, distributing them
uniformly.
2. Place the sponges inside the filter box, so that their hole is located on the overflow pipe. For this purpose, act in the following
order: coarse sponge, black (Exploded view 16, Page 4), fine sponge, blue (Exploded view 15, Page 4).
3. Close the box with the cover.
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INSTALLATION
CLEAR WATER
KIT
The PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit and PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier must not be immersed into water (Fig. 5, Page 7).
The PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier cannot run dry, but must be connected to a pump.
Prior to installation of PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier, it is recommended to insert the UV-C lamp, included into the package,
following the instructions on the lamp replacement.
Proper functioning of the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier is demonstrated by blue light on the transparent adaptor. Otherwise,
refer to TROUBLESHOOTING.

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Flow-through Filter Maintenance
TANK FILTER CLEANING
It is necessary to periodically inspect the interior of the box and, if necessary, clean the filter materials under running water to
eliminate residue and grime that have accumulated. Do not use chemical detergents.
For this purpose, proceed as follows:
1. Open the PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit filter tank.
2. Take out the filtering materials and clean them, using only cold running water to prevent harm to microorganisms providing
biological filtration.
3. Clean the internal compartment of the filter tank with a jet of water.
4. Put the filtering materials back in the filter tank, following instruction in LAYING OF FILTERING MATERIALS, depending on the
filter model.
It is recommended to use only original spare parts, because thanks to the special materials these parts ensure safe and long-term
performance of the filter.
Problem Solution
The filtering
capacity has
decreased
Cause
The filtering materials were
not placed in the proper order.
The filtering materials
are dirty.
The pump malfunction
Check the order of placement of the
filtering materials.
Clean the filters.
Replace the device.
FILTER TANK
MAINTENANCE & USE OF PUMP AND UV-C WATER CLARIFIER (INCLUDED IN KIT)
For complete assembly, maintenance and warranty information of the PondMAX® FP550 Pump and PondMAX® UVC9W Water
Clarifier included in PondMAX® CW1800 Clear Water Kit, please refer to each individual Instruction Manual included with the kit.
WARNING:
• The PondMAX® FP550 Pump can operate both immersed into the pond and outside the pond, provided that it is located in the
ground lower than the water level in the pond and connected with it (Fig.8, Page 7).
• To switch the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier and pump off, simply disconnect the plugs from the sockets. Do not pull the
power cord to avoid its possible damage.
• The PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier is equipped with a protective device that automatically switches the lamp off if the filter
head is accidentally opened without disconnecting it from the socket. It is recommended to pay close attention when performing
maintenance, to avoid damages which may require replacement of the entire filter.
• First switch the pump off and then the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier, disconnecting the power cord plug from the socket.
• To ensure optimum performance of the filter, it is recommended to replace the lamp in the PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier
every 5000-6000 hours, which corresponds to utilization inside pond for one season.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FOR PondMAX® FP550 PUMP & PondMAX® UVC9W WATER CLARIFIER TROUBLESHOOTING,
REFER TO RESPECTIVE INSTRUCTION MANUALS INCLUDED.

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CW1800 CLEAR WATER KIT MAINTENANCE
CLEAR WATER
KIT
OUTLET/INLET
FOR HOSES
HOSE CONNECTOR
Ø 20-25 mm
Fig. 6
UVC9W
Fig. 5
DRIP
LOOP
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 7
PUMP
MIN. 6.5 FT (2 M)
PUMP: SUBMERSIBLE USE PUMP: EXTERNAL USE
MIN. 6.5 FT (2 M)
MIN. 6.5 FT (2 M)

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Please consult your dealer for quality original PondMAX replacement parts and Warranty support.
Visit www.pondmax.com for a dealer near you, or call us at 888.868.1185.
A Q U AT E CEQUIP M ENT. C O M
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vecchio
Filter tank
Filter lid / cover
Hose connector 1” (ø 32 - 25 mm)
Gasket for 1” joint 1” (ø 32 mm) - 4 pcs
Pipe coupling 1” (ø 32 mm)
Spray bar
Elbow at inlet 1” with internal thread for hose ø 20 mm
Fine filter sponge (blue)
Coarse filter sponge (black)
Bio-sphere media
PONDMAX® CW1800 CLEAR WATER KIT PARTS DESCRIPTION
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
REPLACEMENT PARTS
REFER TO UVC WATER CLARIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL (INCLUDED)
PONDMAX® UVC9W WATER CLARIFIER PARTS DESCRIPTION
2
3
4
5
9
8
7
16
REFER TO FP PUMP INSTRUCTION MANUAL (INCLUDED)
PONDMAX® FP550 PUMP PARTS DESCRIPTION
11
Kink-free hose
11
This product is warranted to the initial purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of initial
purchase. For PondMAX® FP550 Pump and PondMAX® UVC9W Water Clarifier warranty information, refer to each respective
instruction manual included.