Pontec PondoRell 3000 User manual

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Operating instructions
PondoRell
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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.
•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.
•Only operate the unit if no persons are in the water.
Safety information
Electrical connection
•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).
•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.
Information about this operating manual
You made a good choice with the purchase of this product PondoRell 3000.
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
A reference to a figure, e.g. figure A.
→Reference to another section.

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Intended use
PondoRell 3000, referred to as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:
•For cleaning garden ponds.
•For operation with clean water.
•Operate in accordance with instructions.
The UVC lamp installed in the unit is intended to kill algae and bacteria in the pond water. Even in small doses, its radi-
ation is harmful for eyes and skin. Never use the UVC lamp in a defective housing or outside the housing, or any other
purpose other than that intended.
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.
•Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.
•Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily flammable or explosive substances.
Assembly
A
Screw the bend (13) on the connection thread of the UVC water housing (11) including the washer (12). If necessary,
shorten the stepped hose adapter (16), screw on the bend (13) and fit the hose. Place the unit in the pond as horizon-
tal as possible on firm, sludge-free ground and ensure that it is completely covered with water at a maximum of 2 me-
ters below the surface of the water.
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.
NOTE
Sensitive electrical components. Incorrect connection will destroy the unit.
•Do not connect the unit to a dimmable power supply.
Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit switches on immediately.
Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
The indicator lamp (Fig. A, 21) indicates the ON/OFF status of the UVC lamp.

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Maintenance and cleaning
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.
CAUTION
The ultra-violet radiation of the UVC lamp can burn your eyes and skin.
•Never operate the UVC lamp outside its casing.
•Never operate the UVC lamp in a casing that is defective.
Opening the filter housing and cleaning the different filters
B, C, D
Unscrew the stepped hose adapter (16) prior to removing the bend (13). Pull the clamps on both sides of the bottom
strainer casing (2) to the side and lift off the top strainer casing (1). Remove the foam filter (3) and the UVC clarifying
unit including pump (20), and the fine foam filters (22), bio surface elements (23) and the gravel bag (24).
Clean the bottom strainer casing (2) and the top strainer casing (1) with clear water using a brush. Wash out foam fil-
ters (3, 22), bio-surface elements (23) and the gravel bag (24) under running water. Do not use chemical cleaning
agents as they would kill the micro-organisms in the different filter media. At the beginning, this entails a reduced filter
capacity.
Cleaning the pump
E, F
Unscrew pump (28) from the UVC water housing (26). Unscrew the pump lid (27) counter-clockwise (bayonet closure)
and remove rotor (29). Clean all components using clean water and a brush. After cleaning the pump, reassemble in
the reverse order.
Opening and cleaning the UVC water housing
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NOTE
For safety reasons, the UVC lamp can only be switched on when the unit head has been correctly fitted into
the casing.
The UVC water housing (26) is fastened to the unit head (31) by means of a bayonet closure. Press on the engage-
ment lug (30) at the unit head (31), turn the UVC water housing (26) counter-clockwise and carefully pull it off the unit
head (31). Clean the UVC water housing (26) under running water. Check the quartz glass (33) for damage and clean
its outer face with a moist cloth.
Note: For an optimum filter performance, we recommend to replace the UVC lamp after approx. 8000 operating hours.
Refer to 'Replace UVC lamp'.

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Reassembling the unit
P, Q, R
Bolt the pump (28) to the UVC water housing (26) using the union nut. Insert fine foam filter (22) in the bottom strainer
casing (2), place the bio surface elements (23) and the gravel bag (24) in the bottom strainer casing (2). Insert the UVC
clarifying unit including the pump (20). Insert the foam filter (3). Attach the top strainer casing (1) and press it onto the
bottom strainer casing (2) until the clamps engage in the bottom strainer casing. Important: Guide the connection ca-
ble (7) through the cable opening at the bottom strainer casing (2) and clip with the cable kink protection in the bottom
strainer casing (37).
Exchange the UVC lamp
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CAUTION
Quartz glass and UVC lamp can break and cause cut injuries.
•Handle the quartz glass and UVC lamp with care.
CAUTION
The ultra-violet radiation of the UVC lamp can burn your eyes and skin.
•Never operate the UVC lamp outside its casing.
•Never operate the UVC lamp in a casing that is defective.
•Open the UVC water housing (see "Opening and cleaning the UVC water housing").
•Remove the self-tapping screw (32).
•Unscrew the clamping screw (34) from the unit head (31) by turning counter-clockwise.
•Pull off the quartz glass (33) and the O-ring (35) while slightly turning the unit head (31).
•Pull out the UVC lamp (36) and replace.
Important: Only use lamps the identification and capacity data of which correspond to the information on the type
plate.
•Check the quartz glass (33) and the O ring (35) for damage.
•Insert the quartz glass (33) including the O ring (35) against the stop in the unit head (31).
•Tighten the clamping screw (34) clockwise up to the stop.
•Turn in and tighten the self-tapping screw (32).
•Close the UVC water housing (see "Closing the UVC water housing").
Storage/overwintering
Remove the unit at temperatures below zero degrees centigrade. Thoroughly clean and check the unit for damage.
Store the unit immersed in water or filled with water in a frost-free place. Do not flood the power plug!
Wear parts
•Filter media
•Impeller
•UVC lamp, quartz glass and O ring for quartz glass