Evolution Aqua eazypod complete Installation And Operating Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

WARNING:

Ensure that the UV is switched off at the mains

before you attempt to conduct any type

of maintenance on the EazyPod Complete.

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WARNING: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

- Please Read Carefully

- Never look directly at an illuminated UV bulb.

- Do not run this unit dry.

- Please ensure that the EazyPod Complete is full of water before switching it on.

- Always isolate the unit from mains electricity and turn off any water supply before
carrying out any maintenance.

- Always disconnect all pond appliances from the mains supply before putting your
hands into the water.

- Use in the area of the garden pond only if the installation complies with the
relevant wiring regulations.

- Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.

- This unit must be earthed. Never use a fuse larger than 3 amps on the power lead.

- The unit must not be submerged in water.

- If the quartz sleeve is cracked, replace it immediately.

- The unit must be either fully frost protected or taken inside during Winter months.

- Young children should always be supervised near water.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

- Rating:
220-240V, 50Hz.
18 Watt UV

- All units are IP54. All units are CE approved.

- UV Bulb Specification: 18 Watt PL-L UV-C Bulb

Disposal Of Your Old Product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality material and components,
which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC. Please contact your local authority about correct disposal for electrical
and electronic equipment. Our WEE Registration Number is WEE/FE1471RR.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with
your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Congratulations on purchasing an Evolution Aqua EazyPod Complete.

The EazyPod Complete is an adaption of one of Evolution Aqua’s most successful

filters, the EazyPod. The EazyPod Complete is a mechanical and biological filter
system with an integrated 18 Watt UV clarifier. The EazyPod Complete is ideal
for all ponds of up to 10,000litres. The addition of the built in UV Clarifier now
enables the EazyPod Complete to clear green water, caused by single celled algae,
as well as filtering organic and biological waste produced by your pond fish.

CONTENTS

EazyPod Complete Overview PAGE 4

Components PAGE 5

Specification and Flow Rates PAGE 6

Dimensions PAGE 7

Installation PAGE 8

Air Pump Installation PAGE 11

K1 Media Installation PAGE 12

Connection to the electricity supply PAGE 12

Commissioning and Switching on the EazyPod Complete PAGE 13

Maintenance Advice PAGE 14

Cleaning the EazyPod Complete PAGE 15

Cleaning the UV Quartz Glass PAGE 16

Replacing the UV Bulb PAGE 17

Our Guarantee PAGE 18

INTRODUCING THE EAZYPOD COMPLETE

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OVERVIEW

The concept of the EazyPod Complete is simple and yet innovative. Water enters via
the inlet (A) and passes over an 18 watt UV Clarifying bulb (N), helping to kill any
single celled algae in the water. The water then enters the outer chamber (B), which
runs around the entire circumference of the EazyPod. Between the outer chamber
(B) and the inner chamber (C), is a stainless steel perforated screen (I). These
perforations are situated in the lower half of the screen and around its entire face.
This means that when the water passes from the outer to inner chamber (B to C),
a downward flow is created. This causes many of the larger solids to settle in the
base of the outer chamber (B), due to the force of gravity.

The size of the perforations will not allow large mechanical waste to enter the inner
chamber (C), thus acting as a first stage mechanical filter. The inner chamber holds
30 litres of static K1 media. As the water enters the inner chamber, the fine smaller
solids become entrapped in the K1. After passing through the K1 media, the clean
water then rises and overflows into the inner return pipe (F). From here it returns to
the pond via the return outlet (J).

The EazyPod Complete filtration system gives water quality and clarity that
surpasses all expectations. The nature and volume of the K1 media means, that
when static, apart from being a very efficient mechanical filter, there is more than
enough surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonise. Therefore on a smaller pond,
the EazyPod Complete is an excellent complete filter.

PLEASE NOTE that in normal running, the K1 media has to be static – it is only

moved during cleaning and maintenance. If the K1 media is moved in normal
operation, whether by air or by hand, all of the debris it has collected will be
returned to the pond! The K1 media is cleaned and moved by connecting an air
pump to the air line (D) in the EazyPod Complete, which in turn goes to an air ring
(H) in the base of the inner chamber (C). The air ring has small holes in it which
causes the K1 media to move and therefore clean itself.

During the cleaning cycle, the finer particles escape into chamber (B) from the K1
media. This waste water can then be dumped via a 1.5 inch / 50mm slide valve (K)

.

Your EazyPod Complete will help to keep your pond clear of green water. As with
any filter that works in combination with a UV, the effectiveness of the UV light will
depend on stocking levels, sunlight / shade, daily sunshine amounts etc.

Please check the table on page 6 to make sure you run your EazyPod Complete
within our specified limits to achieve the best results.

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Description EazyPod Complete

Inlet

A

Chamber B - Outer Chamber

B

Chamber C - Inner Chamber

C

Air and Valve Assembly (for cleaning)

D

Overflow Assembly

E

Return Pipe

F

Stainless Steel Perforated Pipe

G

Air Ring

H

Stainless Steel Perforated Screen

I

Outlet: 4”-3” (90-115mm) EazyConnector

J

Waste Purge 1½” (50mm) Slide Valve

K

Stepped Hosetail

L

Inlet: 1½” (50mm) Slide Valve.

M

UV Clarifier Bulb Unit (18 W PL-L Bulb)

N

COMPONENTS

E

D

C

B

A

MN L K J

G

H

I

F

(Stepped hosetail
optional)

The EazyPod Complete is truly multi-functional. It can be run in several different
ways for different applications.

The EazyPod Complete can be used:

• as a stand alone filter on a small pond

• as a complete filter on a quarantine system

• as a pre-filter at the front of any new or existing system

• as a polisher at the end of any system

• off a mid water feed to aid mechanical filtration

• on a skimmer line as a mechanical filter

Remember that if you use the EazyPod Complete solely as a mechanical filter,
you will also get an enhanced biological benefit in your system.

EazyPod Complete Specifications and Flow Rates

Follow this manual carefully and your filter will provide a perfect environment for
your fish. One of the factors that can have a significant influence on our ponds is the
turn over rate. This is the time that it takes for the total water volume of the pond to
pass through the filter system once. On EazyPod Complete ponds, where it is used
as the only filtration system, a total pond volume turn over of every 1 to 2 hours is
required.

Therefore if you have a 10,000 litre pond, a minimum rate of 5,000 litres per hour
is needed giving a 2 hour turnover, although you could also run at 10,000 litres per
hour giving a turnover rate of once per hour.

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SPECIFICATION AND FLOW RATES

Max flow rate: 10,000 litres/hr 2,200 UK gallons/hr 2,640 US gallons/hr

Max pond size for all fish

10,000 litres 2,200 UK gallons 2,666 US gallons

Max pond size with
the addition of
supplementary UV

20,000 litres 4,400 UK gallons 5,333 US gallons

K1 Media 30 litres

Max feed rate 100 - 120g per day

AirPump EA AirPump 70

UV Bulb Specification 18 Watt PL-L UV-C

UV Bulb Life Recommended bulb change every 8000 hours

DIMENSIONS

110mm

530mm

655mm

70mm

190mm

585mm

580mm

710mm

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PLEASE NOTE: EazyPod Complete is designed to be used on a Pump Fed set-up

only. We do not recommend installing the EazyPod Complete on a Gravity Fed set-up.

The diagram below shows the EazyPod Complete on a typical Pump Fed set-up.
A Pump Fed set-up is when water is pumped from the pond to the filter.

INSTALLATION

POND

3” / 90mm or 4” / 110mm return

Slide Valve

UV Bulb
Power Lead

PUMP

PLEASE NOTE: The pump must not be placed on the base of the pond, as failure in
the pipe work or connectors could lead to complete drainage of the pond. The pump

should be raised at least 12” off the ground or high enough to leave sufficient water

for the fish to survive, in the unlikely event that this occurs.

PREPARATION

A solid, level base is required. It should be a minimum of 600mm x 600mm,
to allow easy access to your valves and for maintenance purposes.

Important: The EazyPod Complete filter needs to be supported evenly on a level
base (a paving flag is ideal). Failure to do so could cause damage when it is full of
water.

INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

1. Pond Pump. Please ensure that the pump’s maximum actual flow rate is no more

than the specified limits (see page 6).

2. Air Pump for cleaning the K1 media. An EA Airpump 70 is recommended.

3. A length of garden hose or braided pipe (10 mm inner diameter) to connect your

air pump to the air ring in the EazyPod Complete.

4. Tip: When connecting to your air pump, cut an inch from the airline supplied

on the EazyPod Complete. Insert this into the hose pipe that connects to the air

pump. This will help maintain the hosepipe’s rigidity when inserting it into the

rubber connector and clip supplied with your air pump.

5. Pipe work from the unit’s waste valves to the intended discharge point. This can

be rigid pipe work or a simple flexible hose.

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

The EazyPod Complete comes to you ready to be installed on a PUMP FED set-up

- no changes to any of the fittings are required.

The EazyPod Complete should be situated at a height above the pond water level,
to allow adequate gravity return to the pond (subject to the maximum performance
of your chosen pump).

The gravity return pipe work from the exit point of the EazyPod Complete to the

pond needs to be a minimum of 3 inches (90mm), 4” (110m) for flow rates over

7,500 litres per hour and should have no restrictions. Great care should be taken to
ensure that no air locks are created within the gravity return pipe work. The return

pipe should have an “appropriate fall” from the EazyPod Complete to the pond.

The pipe work from the pond pump to the inlet of the EazyPod Complete will need
to be connected to the 1.5 inch (50mm) slide valve (M). The 4 inch / 90-115 mm
(minimum) gravity return pipe work will need to be connected to the rubber adaptor
(J) on the outlet point of the EazyPod Complete.

This fitting when first connected to this pipe could appear too big (especially 90mm)

or too large 4” (115mm) – it will however reduce/stretch with the clip provided and
make a tight seal – this is done with a screwdriver. The return pipe is then extended

and returned to the pond or waterfall as required.

From Pond

To EazyPod

From Pond

To EazyPod

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AIR PUMP INSTALLATION

Now that you have your EazyPod Complete installed, you will need to connect your
air pump to the EazyPod Complete for the cleaning cycle. This will agitate the K1
media so that the waste which has collected in the media can be removed from the
system. We recommend an EA AirPump 70.

The air pump is connected to the air ring inlet using a garden hose or braided
pipe (10 mm inner diameter). The air ring inlet is positioned on the outside of the
EazyPod Complete. It is recommended that the air pump is positioned higher than
the water level in the EazyPod Complete to prevent water flowing back into the air
pump when it is switched off. However, the air valve should be in the off position,
and the air pump switched off or in use elsewhere when not in the cleaning mode.

Air Valve Off

Air Valve On

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K1 MEDIA INSTALLATION

Now that you have your EazyPod Complete installed, you will need to add the 30
litres of K1 Media that was supplied with the EazyPod Complete. Simply empty the
entire bag into the inner chamber (C).

CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

Electrical installations must be done by a qualified electrician.

The power supply must meet the specifications on the product.
The cores in the supply cable are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Brown = Live. Blue = Neutral. Earth = Green/Yellow.

Do not use the cable to lift the EazyPod Complete as this may cause damage.

WARNING - A Residual Current Device (RCD), also known as the
Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB), with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA must be installed in the supply circuit. A means
of disconnection from the supply having a contact separation of at
least 3mm in all poles must be incorporated in the wiring.

Caution: Use in the area of the garden pond only if the installation complies with
the relevant wiring regulations. Please consult a qualified electrician.

Caution: Always disconnect all pond appliances from the mains supply before
putting your hands into the water.

All electrical installations and wiring must be adequately protected to prevent
any damage.

Enough electrical cable is supplied with the UV to connect to the mains electric.
This unit must be connected to permanent wiring. A switch with 3mm contact
separation must be provided in the fixed wiring to provide disconnection from the
electricity supply.

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COMMISSIONING & SWITCHING ON THE EAZYPOD COMPLETE

Before you run your EazyPod Complete, you should first check that you have
installed the filter and pipework correctly.

Having taken a last look at your pipework to ensure that everything looks right,
switch on the circulating pond pump, and check for any leaks.

Only after you have satisfied yourself that the EazyPod Complete is installed
correctly should you switch on the electricity supply to the unit.

Your EazyPod Complete is now up and running.

Connection
to mains
electric
for the UV
ballast

Connection
to outlet
back into
the pond

Connection
to inlet from
the pond

Connection
to waste

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Connection
to AirPump

Airline and Air Stones

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and maintaining the EazyPod Complete will depend on flow rate, feed,
stocking, blanket weed etc.

An EazyPod Complete on a summer pond with heavy blanket weed will need more
frequent maintenance than a pond in December with no food fed. Be aware that
any movement of the K1 Media in the EazyPod Complete whilst the pond pump is
in operation will dislodge the waste collected and will be sent back to the pond and
clarity will suffer. If this does happen, the EazyPod Complete will eventually remove
this waste again in time. Please read the cleaning instructions for the EazyPod
Complete before attempting the cleaning procedure.

PLEASE NOTE: A pump fed system will need cleaning when the water level in
chamber B / C has risen and is close to the overflow assembly.

MAINTENANCE ADVICE

To achieve optimum water quality and clarity we recommend that the EazyPod
Complete be air backwashed and purged on a regular basis. The frequency of
cleaning will depend on the loading of the pond. However, the filter must be
cleaned regularly.

In the event of a blockage, the chamber will overflow on a pump fed system. The
overflow assembly (E) has a built in overflow. Should a blockage of the K1 media
occur, water will bypass the stainless steel screen and return to the pond.

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CLEANING THE EAZYPOD COMPLETE

1. Insert the cleaning pipe into the plastic return pipe

(F). This will prevent waste going back to the pond
and maintain the water level in the Pod whilst
cleaning it. See image on the right.

2. When the water level in chamber B is just level with

the overflow assembly, close slide valve (M) on your
inlet pressure line. Ensure that this is fully closed as
it is essential that this water level is maintained to
allow efficient cleaning. If there is insufficient water,
the K1 will not agitate and self clean.

3. Switch off the pond pump.

4. Turn on your air pump and open the air valve on the EazyPod Complete.

In a few seconds the K1 media will start to ‘agitate’ and circulate,
thereby self cleaning.

5. After the K1 media has been aerated for a minimum of two minutes, open valve

(K) and completely drain the EazyPod Complete.

6. Once it is drained, close valve (K).

7. Open your inlet slide valve (M) and turn on your circulation pump to refill the

EazyPod Complete.

8. When the water level in chamber B is just level with the overflow assembly,

close the slide valve (M) on your inlet pressure line and switch off the pump.

9. Allow the K1 media to agitate again for a minimum of two minutes.

10. Open valve (K) to drain again. If the water in the EazyPod Complete is still not

100% clean, repeat the process.

11. Once the K1 media is clean, turn off your air pump or re-divert it and close the

air valve on the EazyPod Complete. Close valve (K).

12. Remove the cleaning pipe.

13. Open inlet slide valve (M).

14. Start your pond pump and refill the EazyPod Complete.

PLEASE NOTE that normally 2 cleaning cycles will be needed to completely clean
the K1 media. On a dirty pond, maybe even 3 will be needed. When doing more
than one cleaning cycle, there is no need to remove the cleaning pipe and switch
the air pump off, just leave it running until the final clean when it is switched off
and the pipe removed.

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CLEANING THE UV QUARTZ GLASS

ALWAYS ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM ANY ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLIES
BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT.

If you notice an increase in algae formation and/or see that limescale is forming,
you will need to check that the UV bulb is working properly. To ensure
peak efficiency, the UV bulb must be replaced every 8000 hours of operation.

How to Clean the UV Quartz glass:

1. Unplug the UV light’s power plug.

2. Switch off the water pump.

3. Unscrew the black UV retaining collar and carefully pull out the device head along

with the UV bulb (please do not touch the UV bulb with your hands). (FIG. 16.1 - 16.2)

4. To remove the quartz sleeve carefully ease out from inside the unit.

This may be tight. (FIG. 16.3)

5. Now you can clean the quartz sleeve with a damp cloth.

6. Check the quartz sleeve for damage before putting it back.

7. Put the Quartz glass back in the unit and be sure that the orange O-ring is in place

and is clean.

8. Check that the black O-ring is in the groove of the quartz sleeve. (FIG. 16.4)

9. Put the device head back in the Quartz sleeve and screw it tight. (FIG. 16.5)

10. Switch on the water pump and check for any leaks.

11. Now you can switch on the UV.

Unscrew Orange

O-Ring

Black O-Ring

FIGURE 16.1

FIGURE 16.5

FIGURE 16.2 FIGURE 16.3 FIGURE 16.4

As already mentioned, it is essential that the unit is protected from frost during the winter
months, or disconnected from water and electricity supplies and stored indoors. During the
spring and summer season, the quartz sleeve, which separates the UV bulb from the water
passing through the unit, will need to be cleaned two or three times. This is essential, as dirt
or limescale building up on the quartz sleeve will inhibit the penetration of the ultraviolet light
into the water and affect the efficient working of the unit.

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REPLACING THE UV BULB

ALWAYS ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM ANY ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLIES
BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT.

If you notice an increase in algae formation and/or see that limescale is forming,
you will need to check that the UV bulb is working properly. To ensure
peak efficiency, the UV bulb must be replaced every 8000 hours of operation.

To Replace the UV Bulb: (You will to purchase a replacement 18 Watt PL-L UV Bulb)

1. Unplug the light’s power plug.

2. Switch off the water pump.

3. Unscrew the black UV retaining collar and carefully pull out the device head along

with the UV bulb (please do not touch the UV bulb with your hands) (FIG. 17.1 - 17.2)

4. When removing the UV bulb it is better to use a dry cloth to hold the UV bulb.

5. When replacing the tube, please remove the bulb transit clip. (FIG. 17.3)

6. Now you can remove the 18 Watt PL-L UV bulb. (FIG. 17.4)

7. Put a new 18 W PL-L UV bulb in the four pin socket. You do not need to replace

the transit clip as it is no longer needed. (FIG. 17.4)

8. Check that the black O-ring is in the groove of the quartz sleeve.

9. Put the device head back in the Quartz sleeve and screw it tight. (FIG. 17.5 - 17.6)

10. Switch on the water pump and check for any leaks.

11. Now you can switch on UV.

As already mentioned, it is essential that the unit is protected from frost during the winter
months, or disconnected from water and electricity supplies and stored indoors. During the
spring and summer season, the quartz sleeve, which separates the UV bulb from the water
passing through the unit, will need to be cleaned two or three times. This is essential, as dirt
or limescale building up on the quartz sleeve will inhibit the penetration of the ultraviolet light
into the water and affect the efficient working of the unit.

FIGURE 17.1

FIGURE 17.5

FIGURE 17.2

FIGURE 17.6

FIGURE 17.3 FIGURE 17.4

Unscrew

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OUR GUARANTEE

This product comes with a 2 year warranty, which is valid from date of purchase.
Proof of purchase will be required. Any unauthorised repairs, modifications or
alterations to this unit will invalidate the warranty.

Evolution Aqua accepts no responsibility or liability due to accident, improper
installation or misuse. Liability is limited to replacement of the defective parts.
This guarantee does not cover the UV bulb or quartz sleeve in the EazyPod Complete.
This guarantee is not transferable. It does not affect your statutory rights.

Evolution Aqua and its dealers shall not be held liable for any loss of fish, plants or
any other livestock as a result of any failure or defect of this product.

If there is a warranty issue please contact Evolution Aqua’s Technical Service

department. Claims for transport damage shall only be recognized if the damage is
reported within 24 hours after delivery and confirmed by the carrier.

Evolution Aqua reserve the right to change this product specification without
prior notice.

All products designed to ISO 9001 and manufactured to ISO 9000
Patent Information: GB2.293333B; WO/00 61258; PCT/GB01/05533;
PCT/GB01/05549; 0750591;
0575314; 5,543,039; 5,458,779; 6126829; 689246; 2119893; 3183406

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Evolution Aqua Ltd

Evolution House
Kellet Close
Wigan
Lancashire
United Kingdom
WN5 0LP

t: [phone]
f: [phone]
e: [e-mail]
w: www.evolutionaqua.com

Evolution Aqua are the award winning pond filtration manufacturer who put
innovation, research and development at the top of their agenda. With a proven
track record for delivering the latest technology to the aquatics and fish farming
markets - we are the first choice for everyone from the general hobbyist to the
serious fishkeeper. Find out more about the EazyPod Complete and all of our other
innovative products at www.evolutionaqua.com. The difference is clear.

QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECK

PARTS QUANTITY QTY PICKED

EAZYPOD COMPLETE 1
30 LITRES OF K1 MEDIA 1
18 WATT UV (INSTALLED) 1
4” TO 3” EAZYCONNECTOR 1
1½” HOSETAIL 2
CLEANING PIPE 1
AIRPUMP 70 1
10m ROLL OF SILICONE AIRLINE 1
4 PORT CHROME MANIFOLD 1
AIRSTONE 2
MANUAL 1
RUBBER ELBOW 2
2cm SILICONE TUBING 2
10cm AIRLINE (12mm) 2
12mm TEE 1
80cm AIRLINE (12mm) 1

CHECKLIST CHECKED BY

Is 18 watt UV working?
Is AirPump 70 in the box?

Is there a sticker on the box
to say it contains the Eazypod
Complete?

Packed By:
Date:

IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING, PLEASE CONTACT EVOLUTION AQUA ON 01942 216554 IMMEDIATELY.