velda FISH FEEDER PRO User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS FOR FISH FEEDER PRO
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GBUSER INSTRUCTIONS FOR FISH FEEDER PRO
INTRODUCTION
With this automatic feeder, you are in possession of a sophisticated and advanced
feeding system for the garden pond. Whether it is a decorative pond with goldfish or
a special pond with koi carp, all types of fish will benefit from sufficient and regular
feedings. Velda has given much thought to the user-friendliness, feeding frequency
and construction of this system.We wish you much pleasure with the Fish Feeder Pro.
GENERAL
In the wild, fish are constantly looking for food and their digestive system is adapted
to this. Their gastrointestinal tract is short and accordingly, so is the digestion of food.
In the pond, excessive amounts of feed can lead to indigestion and pollution of the
environment. A healthy fish population with constant growth will be obtained by
feeding measured amounts of feed several times a day. Especially during holiday
periods and in poor weather conditions, the fish will be 'forgotten' at times. With the
Fish Feeder Pro this problem is solved. Velda has specially developed this feeding
device to ensure the feedings in measured amounts multiple times per day. During
holidays, but also in bad weather, your fish are daily assured of regular feedings with
consistent amounts. With the Fish Feeder Pro, you feed the desired amount, which
you program, up to twenty times a day. As all the feed will be eaten, the pond
environment will not become extra polluted and your fish will stay healthy. Certainly
for ornamental carp lovers, a sophisticated feeding of these fish is important for
obtaining an optimal range of colouringand a constant growth.
The feeding device has a capacity of approx. 3 litres. It includes a sight-glass to keep
track of the level of feed in the container. The sophisticated design of the feeder and
the feeding mechanism stops moisture getting into the feed. The device also
includes four removable feed screws for dispensing various types of feed: one screw
with teeth for flake and natural feeds and three specially designed worm screws for
various grades of pellet from 3 to 12 mm. The amount of feed per dose varies
depending on the worm screw used.You can test the dose dispensed with each screw
and select the number of doses per feed. The Fish Feeder Pro has a digital operating
display. The display is splash-proof with an LCD screen. The settings for the feeding
times and doses are preserved evenafter a mains interruption.
INSTRUCTIONS
The feeding device can be placed by the pond in several ways (see illustrations).
1. In the ground using the enclosed ground/wall pin
The ground/wall pin should be fastened near the feeding place, next to the pond,
about 25 to 30 cm in the ground. Ensure a strong and straight anchoring. Next, the
feed container is attached by sliding it over the mounting plate at the end of the pin.
There is a special space at the back of the feed container. The feed container should
stay atleast 20 cmabove the water level.
2. On the wall using the enclosed ground/wall pin
The ground/wall pin should be fastened near the feeding place. Next, the feed
container is attached by sliding it over the mounting plate at the end of the pin. There
is a special space at the back of the feed container. The feed container should stay at

least 20 cmabove the waterlevel.
3. On the wall using the enclosed mounting plate
The mounting plate should be fastened near the feeding place.
The feed container should stay at least 20 cm above the water level.
4. Above the pond using a cord or cable
The feed container should be placed at least 20 cm above the water level by
fastening a cord or cable on the handle on the lid.
The control display should be installed in a dry place, protected against sun light.
The Fish Feeder is provided with 5 m of safety cable for outdoor use.
Optional 10 m of extra cable is available.
BASIC SETTINGS
You can navigate through the menu items using the arrow keys, and select them
using the middle key (set). You can change the setting when the black cursor blinks.
Use the arrow keys to select the right setting. Confirm it using the middle key (set).
First-time use
When you use the feeder for the first time, you must set the date, time and
language using the display. You can change the settings by navigating to 'date/time'
using the arrow keys and selecting them using the middle key (set). Then you can
change the days, months and years using the arrow keys, and confirm the settings
with the middle key (set). You can change the time in the same way. You can also
choose your preferred language. Once you have done this, you return to the menu.

Defaultsettings
Using the 'settings' menu, you can return all the settings to
the factory default. The feeder also returns to the factory
default after being reset or if you do not enter your own
settings. If you use the factory default, one dose will be
dispensed automatically four times a day.
Basic screen
Pressing any key displays the basic screen. This contains the
most important information about the feeder. You can see
whether automatic feeding has been turned on, check the
number of feedings a day and the amount of each feeding.
Screen sleep mode
If no input is made to the operating display for 30 seconds,
the feeder enters 'sleep mode' and the screen light is turned
off. This maintains the optimal quality and lifetime of the
screen. As soon as a key is touched, the light turns on again.
Locking the keys
The operating display has a key deactivation function to pre-
vent inadvertent changes to the settings. Press the middle
Menu operating display
automatic feeding on
feedings/day 4
amount/feeding 1 dose
extra manual feeding >
settings >
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automatic feeding on
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feedings/day 4
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feeding times ok >
(set) key for three seconds to lock the keys. The messagetime feeding 1 08:00
'keypad locked - push 'O' button 3 sec. to unlock' appears.
Pressing the middle (set) key for 3 seconds unlocks the
keypad. This function can be turned on or off at any time.
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AUTOMATIC FEEDING
The Fish Feeder Pro can dispense feed automatically up to a
amount/feeding1 dose
maximum of 20 times a day. The intervals between the feed-
ings must be at least 30 minutes. No feed will be dispensed if
the automatic feeding is turned off. Manual feeding is always
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extra manual feeding
possible, whether or not the automatic feeding is turned on.
The factory default applies after a reset or if you do not enter
feeding amount1 dose
any settings: 1 dose of automatic feeding 4 times a day.
Number of feedings a day
You can set the number of feedings a day between 1 and 20.
The feedings are spread automatically between 8 a.m. and
8 p.m. If you opt for 7 feedings, your fish will be fed at 8 a.m.,
10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. If these
are the feeding times you want, select 'feeding times ok'.
If you want to change the feeding times, navigate to a
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date/time >
language >
default settings >
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date&time ok >
particular feeding using the arrow keys and make your date 21-06-09
selection with the middle key (set). Then you can change
the hours using the arrow keys, and confirm the settings
with the middle key (set). After that, you can change the
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minutes using the arrow keys, and confirm the settings with the middle key (set).
You can repeat these steps to change the other feeding times. In this way, you can
also set feeding times before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
Amount per feeding
You can set the amount of feed per feeding at between 1 and 10 doses.The amount of
feed per dose varies depending on the worm screw used. You can test the dose
dispensed with each screw and select the number of doses per feed. An advanced
and particularly sophisticated feature is that the automatic feeding system does not
dispense the set amount of feed at once; it splits it up into 3 portions and releases
them at intervals of about 1 minute.
Extra manual feeding
Manual feeding is always possible, whether or not the automatic feeding is turned on
or off. You can set the amount of feed per feeding at between 1 and 10 doses.
FEED VARIETIES
The Fish Feeder Pro can be used for virtually any type of feed (see illustration).
A The screw with the teeth can be used to dispense flake and natural feed.
B The largest worm screw can be used to dispense pellets in the 9 to 12 mm range.
C The middle worm screw can be used to dispense pellets in the 6 to 8 mm range.
D The smallest worm screw can be used to dispense pellets in the 3 to 5 mm range.
Before changing the worm screw, the Fish Feeder Pro should be empty and clean.
AUTUMN AND WINTER
When temperatures drop in autumn, fish require less food due to their low energy
use. Limit the amount of feed during this period. When the water temperature is 8°C
or less, the feeding device can be removed from the pond. At these low tempera-
tures, it is enough to hand feed the fish once or twice a week with winter food.
MAINTENANCE
In order to guarantee proper feeding continuity, the Fish Feeder Pro should be cleaned
occasionally during the pond season. In any case, when you refill it or change the screw.
Make sure the feeder is empty and remove the screw by turning it to the left. Use a
brush to remove dust from the screw and the housing. Before the Fish Feeder Pro is
stored for the winter, make sure you clean and dry the feed container, the screw housing
and the screws and then put the device away in a dry place until the following spring.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Ensure a durable grounded connection to the electric mains and use an earth leakage
circuit breaker of nominal 30 mA. With damage to the device, control display or cable
the apparatus should no longer be used. With activity in or around the pond, all elec-
trical pond apparatuses should be unplugged.This also applies to the FishFeeder Pro.
GUARANTEE
Velda guarantees the correct functioning of this apparatus for a period of 24 months
after purchase. See the conditions and stipulations on the enclosed guarantee card.

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