Blagdon inpond 5 in 1 3000, Manual

Page 1: ...www blagdonwatergardening co uk Clean Pond Machine 7000 10000 13000 16000 Blagdon Water Gardening ...

Page 2: ...gy to create a clean and healthy pond for you fish When used in combination with Blagdon Clean Pond Pods this filter has been designed to minimise maintenance and make necessary maintenance easier IMPORTANT PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE TO THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE Clean Pond Machine 7000 10000 13000 16000 ...

Page 3: ...nce 8 Replacing the UVC bulb 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Normal running 10 Routine maintenance 10 Cleaning your filter 11 Winter storage 12 Annual maintenance 12 Replacing Filter Media 12 Disassembling reassembling your Clean Pond Machine 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter leaks 14 Cloudy brown water 14 UVC leaks 14 Low no flow from filter 14 Green water 15 Faults problems procedure 16 Guarantee 16 Environm...

Page 4: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FILTER 5 4 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 14 12 11 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 9 13 ...

Page 5: ...er Cannister 15 UVC End Cap and Electrics 7000 1057691 10000 1057707 13000 1057714 16000 1057721 16 UVC End Cap O rings 2 7000 1057691 10000 1057707 13000 1057714 16000 1057721 17 UVC Bulb 7000 9w 1040655 10000 11w 1057738 13000 13w 1051347 16000 18w 1057745 18 UVC Quartz Sleeve O rings 2 7000 1057752 10000 1057752 13000 1057752 16000 1057752 19 UVC Quartz Sleeve Locking Nut 7000 1057691 10000 105...

Page 6: ...ver 75cm deep without fish in shade Over 75cm deep with fish in shade Under 75cm deep with fish in shade Over 75cm deep with fish in full sun Under 75cm deep with fish in full sun Under 75cm deep with Koi in full sun 7000 7 000 ltrs 1 540 gals 3 500 ltrs 770 gals 2 625 ltrs 577 gals 2 625 ltrs 577 gals 1 900 ltrs 418 gals 984 ltrs 216 gals 10000 10 000 ltrs 2 200 gals 5 000 ltrs 1 100 gals 3 750 l...

Page 7: ...ng regulations These filters must not be used in swimming pools or areas where people are in contact with the water Always disconnect and isolate the product from the mains electricity supply whilst the equipment is being installed repaired maintained or handled Consult a qualified electrician if you are in any doubt about wiring this product to the mains supply Important This appliance can be use...

Page 8: ... FILTER ABOVE GROUND PUMP FILTER IN THE GROUND Location of the filter The Blagdon Clean Pond Machine should be located on a firm and level base on the ground at least 1 2m 4 from the pond The filter can be buried up to the bottom rim of the head unit leaving just the UVC access inlets outlets and cleaning handle exposed about the ground level Ensure the filter outlet is at no more than a maximum o...

Page 9: ...to the filter cannister Placing the pump at the opposite end to the filter outlet will provide the best results Pumps without foam pre filters will allow for optimum filter performance Connecting the inlet outlet hoses Always secure the hose with a jubilee clip Warming the hose in a bucket of warm water can aid fitting Always ensure the smaller diameter hose tails are cut off and removed to preven...

Page 10: ... and quartz sleeve for water leaks 4 If there are no signs of leakage reverse the procedure ensuring that the cover O ring is in place INSTALLATION IMPORTANT A wet test of the filter under operating conditions must be carried out before the UVC or power supply are installed Connect the filter to the pump following all installation instructions check for leaks after 24 hours 8 The unit is protected...

Page 11: ...e old bulb and replace for new 5 Complete steps 1 4 in the reverse order to reconstruct the unit ensuring all O rings are correctly positioned IMPORTANT If there has been any damage to the unit please return to the point of purchase for inspection This check should be performed whenever the UVC bulb or quartz sleeve is changed WARNING Dangerous Ultra Violet radiation The rays from the UVC lamp are...

Page 12: ...hat your filter should be backwashed and cleaned once a month It may require more frequent cleaning when The flow has visibly reduced The water in the pond appears dirty NOTE The cleaning procedure uses water pumped from the pond meaning during cleaning the water level in your pond will drop After cleaning you should refill the pond using water which has been dechlorinated with a product such as B...

Page 13: ...time this is sufficient for a pond with a volume of 5000L If a higher amount is needed the dose should be split in half and dosed over subsequent days to allow the pods time to dissolve If Clean Pond Pods are being dosed at the same time as a filter clean return the flow back to the pond before closing the dosing chamber lid else the action of cleaning will wash the contents of the pod away as was...

Page 14: ...d keep it upright This will prevent any of the filtration media stuck on the cleaning blades and plate from falling and getting stuck in the cleaning mechanism When returning the head unit to the filter be sure to carefully remove some water from the cannister to lower the level of the media below that of the central downpipe retrieve any media which has entered this pipe and return it to the main...

Page 15: ...g nut and remove the downpipe 5 Lift the bottom grill out from the bottom of the filter and rinse in clean fresh water 6 Return the grill to its position in the bottom of the cannister note the locating notches and fins reinstall the downpipe and locking nut to lock it in position 7 Cover the hole of the downpipe and carefully return the CHI media to the filter cannister once it s all in uncover t...

Page 16: ...he pond with marginal plants will also help create a balance New ponds may require some time to establish and create a healthy balance The filter is not being supplied with water 24 hours a day Do not turn off the pump feeding the filter with water continuous running is required for the beneficial bacteria within the filter to break down fish waste The filter media is insufficiently blocked allow ...

Page 17: ... green water and that the UVC is not working correctly At dusk check the UVC light is illuminated using the viewing window on the UVC electronics cap UVC illumination viewing window Check the age of the UVC bulb As UVC bulbs age the light output deteriorates if the bulb is over 6 months old the output may not be strong enough to have an effect on the algae causing green water change the bulb The U...

Page 18: ...in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase under normal usage The guarantee DOES NOT APPLY in case of improper use negligence lack of maintenance or accidental damage to the filter If the filter fails due to a manufacturing fault within this period it will be either repaired or replaced free of charge Liability is limited to replacement of the faulty product only no other co...

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Page 20: ...arch and development that ensures excellent product performance and value for money for our customers Our products are brought together with half a century of expertise and knowledge so you can be assured of a successful and creative water garden DESIGN INNOVATIVE Interpet Vincent Lane Dorking Surrey RH4 3YX www interpet co uk www blagdonwatergardening co uk Leaflet Code MB 9 12 19 ...