Pontec MultiClear 5000 User manual

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Operating instructions
DE
Gebrauchsanleitung
MultiClear 5000/8000

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A
MCR0020

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B
MCR0002
C
MCR0003
D
MCR0004

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E
MCR0005
F
MCR0006

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G
MCR0007
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PPS0008

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Translation of the original Operating Instructions
WARNING
•This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand
the hazards involved.
•Do not allow children to play with the unit.
•Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance un-
der supervision.
•Ensure that the unit is fused for a rated fault current of max. 30 mA
by means of a fault current protection device.
•Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power
supply correspond. The unit data is to be found on the unit type plate,
on the packaging or in this manual.
•Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water.
•Possible death or severe injury from electrocution! Before reaching
into the water, disconnect all electrical units in the water from the
mains.
•Do not use the unit if electrical cables or housings are damaged.
•A damaged connection cable cannot be replaced. Dispose of the
unit.
Safety information
Correct electrical installation
•Electrical installations must meet the national regulations and may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
•A person is regarded as a qualified electrician if, due to his/her vocational education, knowledge and experience, he
or she is capable of and authorised to judge and carry out the work commissioned to him/her. This also includes the
recognition of possible hazards and the adherence to the pertinent regional and national standards, rules and regula-
tions.
•For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
•Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-proof).
•Minimum safety distance between the unit and the water: 2 m.
•Protect the plug connection from moisture.
•Only connect the unit to a correctly fitted socket.

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Safe operation
•Never carry or pull the unit by the electrical cable.
•Route cables such that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
•Only open the unit housing or its attendant components if this is explicitly specified in the operating instructions.
•Only carry out work on the unit that is described in this manual. If problems cannot be overcome, please contact an
authorised customer service point or, if in doubt, the manufacturer.
•Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
•Never carry out technical changes to the unit.
•The unit, the connections and plugs are not water-proof and must not be routed or installed in water.
•Ensure that the filter will not overflow. Danger of emptying the pond.
Information about these operating instructions
You made a good choice with the purchase of this product MultiClear 5000/8000.
Prior to commissioning the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit.
Ensure that all work on and with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions.
Adhere to the safety information for the correct and safe use of the unit.
Keep these instructions in a safe place! Please also hand over the instructions when passing the unit on to a new
owner.
Warnings used in these instructions
The warning information is categorised by signal words, which indicate the extent of the hazard.
WARNING
•Indicates a possibly hazardous situation.
•Non-observance may lead to death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
•Indicates a possibly hazardous situation.
•Non-observance may lead to slight or minor injuries.
NOTE
Information for the purpose of clarification or for preventing possible damage to assets or to the environment.
Cross-references used in these instructions
5A reference to a figure, e.g. figure A.
→Reference to another section.

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Scope of delivery
The parts included in the scope of delivery are inside the container and have to be removed first!
•To open the container →Installation.
5A
MultiClear 5000/8000
Quantity
1
UVC clarifying unit
•A UVC lamp in the unit irradiates and kills algae in the water.
1
2
Container cover
1
3
Container
•It is delivered containing the UVC clarifying unit and an accessory kit with hose connector and O ring.
1
4
Outlet for fitting a DN 50 HT pipe or a 2" ∅hose
1
5
−Coarse foam filter, fine foam filter and Japanese filter mat for mechanical cleaning, nitrification and denitrifica-
tion of the water
3
6
Bio-surface elements
•Once colonised by bacteria, they act as filter elements for biologically cleaning the water.
15
7
Inlet elbow with sealing ring
•Connects the outlet of the UVC clarifying unit to the inlet of the filter container.
1
8
Stepped hose adapter with sealing ring
•For connecting the hose to the inlet of the UVC clarifying unit
1
Product Description
Properties
MultiClear 5000/8000 is a compact flow-through filter with bio-mechanical filter media and UVC clarifying unit.
•The UVC clarifying unit effectively kills floating algae.
•Multi-chamber filter with two walls separating the chambers that optimise the flow inside the filter, and four different
filter media (Japanese filter mat, coarse and fine foam filters, bio-surface elements).
Intended use
MultiClear 5000/8000, referred to as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:
•For mechanical and biological cleaning of garden ponds
•For operation with clean water.
•Operate in accordance with instructions.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
•Do not use in swimming ponds.
•Never use the unit with fluids other than water.
•Never run the unit without water.
•Never operate the UVC lamp outside the casing or use it for any other purposes. The UVC radiation is harmful to the
eyes and skin even in small doses.
•Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
•Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.

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Assembly
The parts included in the scope of delivery are inside the container and have to be removed first!
How to proceed:
5B
1. Undo the fasteners on both sides of the container cover and lift off the container cover.
2. Take out the UVC clarifying unit. (àCleaning the UVC clarifying unit)
3. Screw the stepped hose adapter including sealing ring onto the UVC inlet.
4. Screw the inlet elbow including sealing ring onto the UVC outlet.
5. Place the UVC water housing onto the container cover and fasten with both screws, washers and nuts.
– Insert the screws through the guides on the UVC water housing and the holes in the container cover.
6. Place the container cover onto the container and carefully press down until the fasteners engage.
7. Fit the UVC clarifying unit. (àCleaning the UVC clarifying unit)
Installation and connection
•Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.
– Maximum ambient temperature: 40 °C.
How to proceed:
5C
1. Place the filter container in a flood protected position on firm and level ground at least 2 m from the edge of the
pond.
– Ensure that the outlet is not more than 1 m above the surface of the pond.
– Ensure that the unit is easily accessible for maintenance and cleaning.
2. Connect the hose to the UVC clarifying unit (stepped hose adapter at the inlet) and to the filter pump (stepped hose
adapter at the outlet).
3. Connect e.g. an HT pipe (DN 50) or a 2" hose with a hose clip to the filter container outlet.
Commissioning/start-up
WARNING
Possible death or severe injury from hazardous electrical voltage!
•Prior to reaching into the water, isolate (switch off and disconnect) all units/devices used in the water.
•Isolate the device (disconnect from the power supply) before carrying out any work on it.
How to proceed:
5D
•First switch on the pump, then the UVC clarifier.
– The UVC clarifying unit is designed to be operated with water passing through it. Never operate the unit without
water.
•Switching on: Insert the power plug into the socket.
– The unit switches on immediately.
– The control lamp is lit.
•Check all connections for leaks.
•Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.

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NOTE!
•Following installation it takes several weeks for the bacteria to become established and for the filter to be-
come fully effective.
•Increased bacterial activity starts at a water temperature of approx. + 10 °C.
•A temperature monitor switches the UVC lamp off automatically if it overheats and on again once it has
cooled down.
NOTE!
•The installed temperature monitor automatically turns the UVC clarifying lamp off, if it is overheated. The
UVC lamp will automatically switch on again once cooled down
Remedy of faults
Malfunction
Cause
Remedy
The unit performance is not satisfactory
Unit has been in operation only for a short time
The complete biological cleaning effect is only
achieved after several weeks
Water extremely soiled
Remove algae and leaves from the pond, per-
form a partial water change
Excessive fish and animal population
Guide value: approx. 60 cm fish length in 1 m³
pond water
Foam filters soiled
Clean filters
Pump filter housing soiled
Clean pump filter housing
Impeller unit blocked
Clean pump
Quartz glass tube soiled
Remove UVC and clean quartz glass
UVC lamp capacity exhausted
Replace the lamp after approx. 8000 operating
hours
UVC lamp display is not lit
Power supply of UVC not connected
Connect UVC power plug
UVC lamp defective
Replacing the UVC lamp
Connection defective
Check electrical connection
UVC overheated
UVC automatically switches on when cooled
down
No water outlet from the pond inlet
Pump power supply not connected
Connect pump power supply
Pond inlet blocked
Clean pond inlet
Wear parts
•Filter media
•UVC lamp, quartz glass and O ring for quartz glass
Maintenance and cleaning
Carry out the cleaning and servicing measures described in the following at regular intervals in order to ensure proper
function of the individual units. The cleaning cycle depends on the degree of soiling/pollution of the garden pond. Fol-
low the warning and safety information!
WARNING
Possible death or severe injury from hazardous electrical voltage!
•Prior to reaching into the water, isolate (switch off and disconnect) all units/devices used in the water.
•Isolate the device (disconnect from the power supply) before carrying out any work on it.
Cleanfilter
How to proceed:
5E
1. Undo the fasteners on both sides of the container cover and lift off the container cover.
2. Remove all filter media.
3. Clean the foam filters by firmly squeezing them under running water. Rinse the bio-surface elements under running
water. Clean the container.
4. Place the foam filters into the container and return the bio-surface elements to the chamber on the outlet side.
– Ensure that the foam filters are replaced in the correct order.
5. Place the container cover onto the container and carefully press down until the fasteners engage.