Aquapro AP2100UV, AP5000UV, AP10000UV INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PRESSURE FILTER/

UV CLARIFIER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VERSION

OCTOBER 2016

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HOTLINE 1300 AQUATEC

03AP530 - AP2100UV

MODEL

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THIS
PRODUCT BY AQUAPRO, THE ANSWERS FOR YOUR
WATERGARDEN MADE EASY.

BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS OF USE CAREFULLY AND
MAKE YOURSELF FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT CODE

MAXIMUM POND SIZE WITHOUT FISH
SHADED (L)

MAXIMUM POND SIZE WITH FISH
FULL SUN (L)

MAXIMUM FLOW
RATE (L\H)

VO LTS

ULTRAVIOLET CLARIFIER
(UVC)

FILTER VOLUME (L)

RECOMMENDED TUBING SIZE

DIMENSIONS
(L&W X H IN MM)

PF2500UV PF4500UV PF9000UV

03AP530 03AP546 03AP548

2,100 5,000 10,000

1,000 1,500 3,000

1,500 3,000 6,000

240 240 240

7 11 11

16 20 25

25 25 40

310 x 405 380 x 410 380 x 520

CABLE LENGTH (M)

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5 5 5

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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIERS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read the operating instructions and familiarise yourself with the equipment before placing it
in service. Correct and safe use of the system requires strict compliance with the safety instructions.
For safety reasons, persons less than 16 years of age or infirm persons that are not familiar with these
instructions should not use this equipment.

• For your own safety, disconnect from the power supply
before any maintenance of any equipment is attempted
on the tank or water body.

• Do not operate the filter if any components of the
system, such as the power cable, have been damaged.

• If required, hove a qualified electrician install a weather
proof power point near to the pond or water feature
(within the coble length of the filter).

• Always use a properly grounded power supply that is
connected to an RCD with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA. As per AS/NZS

3350.2.41:1997

• The drip loop method should be used to prevent water
from traveling down the cable and onto the plug or
power supply. If the plug does get wet, do not unplug
the cable. Disconnect the circuit breaker that supplies
power to the power supply point. Then unplug and
examine the plug and power supply point for presence
of water. If the power point has become wet, you should
consult an electrician before using the power point
again.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS

• Do not submerge this filter in water!

• Do not operate the filter without water at any time,
permanent damage may occur.

• Do not look at an unshielded UV-C globe. Ultra Violet
light is harmful to your eyes and may cause blindness.

• Do not over pressurise. Max head pressure is 3m.

• The filter is designed to be used in pond environment.
It is not to be used in any other manner or purpose.
The filter should only be used with water. Do not use
the filter with any harsh chemicals such as a solvent or
petrol.

• All pumps and filters are water cooled. If the flow
becomes restricted it could cause permanent damage.
The filter needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent the
filter becoming blocked, thus causing damage. This is
not a warrantable event.

• Always unplug the pump from the power supply when
not in use or before performing any maintenance on
the pump or on the aquarium. Never pull the power
cord to disconnect the plug from the power supply.
Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Care should be
taken to arrange the power cable so that it cannot be
accidentally tripped over or pulled.

• Do not install or store the appliance where it will be
exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Do not
use with water above 35 ° C.

• Do not cut the cable as this will result in voiding your
warranty. The power cord cannot be replaced. If the
cord is damaged, the filter must be discarded.

• Do not attempt to repair the electrical appliance
yourself. Return to an authorized service centre or place
of purchase if a fault occurs, (regular maintenance is not
considered repair and is required by user).

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BENEFITS

Your AQUAPRO pond filter has been manufactured with advanced technology to provide you with the best quality filter
for your pond water.

• The easy-clean backwash function, back flushes the
filter, and compresses the foam sponge media aiding
easy cleaning. The back-flush function completely
reverses the flow, to aid with removing sludge build-up
in the bottom of the filter.

• In normal operation the water enters the filter and is
forced around the perimeter creating a vortex where
larger particles are precipitated through gravity and the
smaller particles get caught as they flow through the
sponge filters horizontally.

1

Hose Inlet from Pump

2

Perimeter direction of water
flow creating vortex for
particle precipitation

3

Sponge Bio-media for
Mechanical Filtration

4

Biological Spheres

5

UVC Chamber

6

Hose Outlet for return
back to pond

Waste Water Outlet

7

Back Flush Handle

8

Easy Clean Handle

9

7

6

• The yellow and blue filter sponges dier in density.
The higher density foam allows the water to pass
through at a slower flow rate promoting colonization of
Nitrosomonas bacteria and the lower density sponge
allows the water to pass through faster promoting
colonization of Nitrobacta bacteria. The large surface
area of the Bio-spheres aid biological filtration and
ensures maximum biological purifying action. The water
is then cleaned by the Ultraviolet ray which inhibits
algae growth and the clean water exits the filter back
into the pond

9

8

5

1

2

3

4

IMPORTANT

These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your AQUAPRO product

NOTE: Parts may dier slightly from shown

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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.

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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIERS

INSTALLATION

Identify a suitable location for your new pressure filter.

• Do not submerge this product in water. The pressure
filter should be used inline, between a pump and a
water feature or waterfall. The filter can also be partially
buried to help disguise it in your garden.

• Place the filter on a firm and level base, e.g. on a slab.
Please make sure that there is unhindered access to the
lid in order to be able to carry out maintenance on the
filter, e.g. cleaning the filter sponges.

• It is good practise to design the plumbing beforehand.
Ensure the pipes are laid out such that the clean filtered
water return is to the opposite end of your pond to
where the pump suction is located. This aids circulation
and is to avoid stagnant spots.

• Select the hose tail, locking nut, and flat rubber washer.
Assemble as per diagram. Insert into the end of tubing.

• Connect anti•kink hose or poly tubing from your pump
outlet to the inlet of the filter.

• If your filter has a three step hose tail to suit smaller
tubing, then be sure to cut o the hose tails that are
smaller than the hose size you are using. For example,
If using 40mm hose, cut o the 25 & 32mm sections.
Please use the largest size tubing possible. We
recommend using AQUAPRO hose clamps for a leak
free connection.

• Connect the tubing from the outlet of the filter back
into your pond at the opposite end to where you are
pumping from. It’s possible to have the outlet of the
filter running into a waterfall. You only need to connect
tubing to the back-flush outlet if you require the dirty
water from the backwash to be diverted to a specific
location.

• If the flow from your pump is greater than the
recommended max flow, you must reduce the flow,
or bypass some of the water with a Y junction piece
between the pump and the filter. The flow of water
through branch of the Y junction can be varied by use
of an optional valve. The pressure must not exceed 3M
head pressure.

• The filter must be operational 24 hours every day for it
to function eectively.

• Turn your pump on and then plug in the UV-C unit on
the filter. The UV-C unit should not be turned on if there
is no water flowing post the UV-C unit.

• It is recommended to boost the biological function of
your filter with AQUAPRO Bacteria. This will greatly
increase the eciency of the unit.

• Now sit back, relax and enjoy a clean and healthy pond.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by ensuring that the mains power supply is disconnected before attempting any maintenance or adjustment of
the unit or the water body. Remove the unit from the water.

The filters and sponges in this unit will clog over time. Please clean regularly (at least once a month) to ensure strong
water flow. Failure to maintain the unit will result in a burnt out motor and other damage.

• Disconnect power cord from the power supply before
performing maintenance. Never lift the filter by the
power cord.

• Check the UV-C globe regularly and replace every 11
months – 8 000 operating hours. Failure to replace
the globe before the end of its life span may cause

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electrical damage. Also, the globe UV intensity
diminishes over time. To visually check the globe,
look through the clear UV-C indicator on the top of
the filter and if the light is working you will see a faint
purple glow. This may have to be done at night to see
distinctly.