Hozelock Vorton 11, Vorton 36, Vorton 55, Vorton 18 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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www.hozelock.com

Hozelock Ltd.
Midpoint Park, Birmingham,
B76 1AB. England

Tel: [phone]

www.hozelock.com

33134-001

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This Vorton Ultra Violet Clarifier is electrically operated and
designed to work with an existing pond filtration system.
Typically this should consist of a mechanical and biological
filter, filter pump and connecting hose. The unit is only
suitable for outside use.

Attention: UV Caution

This appliance contains a UV-C emitter. Unintended use
of the appliance or damage to the housing may result in
the escape of dangerous UV-C radiation. UV-C radiation
may, even in little doses, cause harm to the eyes and skin.
The Lamp is fitted with an interlock that will turn the lamp
off in the event that the housing is inadvertently opened.
When switched on, the lamp can be checked for operation
by looking for a bluish glow from the translucent hosetails.
sight window. Do not run the Vorton UVC dry.

Important

The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance. If this appliance is
obviously damaged it must not be operated.

(Australia & NZ only). This appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

Warning:

Safety & Electrical Connections

1.1 WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG OR DISCONNECT ALL

APPLIANCES IN THE POND FROM THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE PUTTING YOUR HANDS IN THE WATER
WHILST EQUIPMENT IS BEING INSTALLED, REPAIRED,
MAINTAINED OR HANDLED.

1.2 The clear tube inside the unit is made from quartz

glass and care should be taken during installation and
maintenance. We recommend the use of eye protection
and suitable gloves.

1.3 The Vorton UVC is weatherproof but not submersible.

Position the unit horizontally near the pond but not
where it can fall into the water or become waterlogged.

1.4 Important: This product is designed to be permanently

wired to the mains supply. For connection to the mains
supply use only 3-core cable (ref HO5 RN-F). This has
a minimum copper cross-section of 0.75mm

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with
Polycloroprene-Rubber insulation. The termination to
the mains supply should be:

a) Permanent.
b) Inside a dry weatherproof enclosure.
c) Through a double pole switched fused spur

to BS 3676.

d) Fitted with a 3 or 5 amp fuse.

1.5 Exposed cable runs should be sensibly positioned and
protected by armoured conduit, especially if there is a
risk of contact with gardening equipment such as forks
and lawnmowers, or children and domestic animals.

1.6 A 30mA maximum Residual Current Device (RCD) MUST
be fitted to the mains supply.

1.7 Permanent installations to the mains supply
(hard wiring), must conform to the National and Local
wiring regulations. If in any doubt about wiring to the
mains supply, consult a qualified electrician or local
electricity authority.

1.8 Protect from frost. In cold winter weather
(when fish are inactive and algae growth ceases) the
unit may be switched off. It should then be removed,
drained of water.

General Guidance

2.1 Performance - We recommend that for maximum
performance this product should be used with a
Hozelock Cyprio filter pump and filter. The unit should
be run 24 hours a day throughout the feeding season.
Failure to do this may result in green water and will
invalidate the Clearwater Guarantee.

2.2 Flow Rate - For best results the entire contents of the
pond should pass through the Vorton UVC every
1½ - 2½ hours. We recommend that your pump is
sized to supply the required flow rate against the full
hydraulic head (the vertical distance between the pond
water surface and filter inlet, plus an allowance of

0.6-0.9m, (2-3ft), for hose friction losses).

2.3 Pressure Rating - These Vorton UVC models have a
maximum pressure rating of 0.7bar (or 7m, 0.07Mpa).
The unit is therefore unsuitable for filtration systems
that produce high levels of back pressure such as sand
filters.

2.4 Pond Treatments - Some medications/ treatments can
degrade very quickly by UVC radiation. Switch off the
unit during disease treatment.

2.5 Extra care should be taken with any hose connections as
leaks will result in loss of water from the pond.

2.6 Spare Parts - Use only genuine Hozelock Cyprio
replacement parts.

Installation

3.1 The Hozelock Cyprio Vorton UVC can be added to most
filter systems before or after filtration, the effect is the
same. The water must be pumped through the unit - not
gravity fed. A typical installation is shown in fig. 1.

3.2 Location - the unit MUST be installed horizontally and
on a solid surface. The lid of a filter may be suitable if
sturdy enough.

3.3 To mount the unit, remove the electrical head. See 5.3
Using 2 suitable fixings, screw the base to the mounting
surface. (See fig. 2).

3.4 Cut two universal hose tails (supplied) to suit the correct
size of hose. Fit the hose tails to the inlet and outlet
threaded connections using the seals and threaded
nuts supplied (see fig. 3). Push the inlet and outlet hose
onto the hose tails and secure with a suitable hose

clip. We recommend the use of Hozelock Cyprio Hose
and Hose Clips (available separately). Avoid kinks and
sharp bends. Keep hose lengths as short as possible to
minimise losses in flow.

3.5 To fit the lamp refer to Section 5.1

3.6 Warning. This appliance must be earthed.

3.7 Refer to Section 1, Safety and Electrical Connections,
for termination to the mains supply. The supply cable
of this Vorton UVC cannot be Replaced, if the cable is
damaged the UVC should be scrapped. We recommend
that the pump and UVC are connected to the same
supply so that they can be switched off together.

3.8 Switch the pump and Vorton on and check for leaks.
Check the lamp is operating by looking for a bluish glow
from the sight window.

User Instructions

4.1 Coupled to a Hozelock Cyprio pond filter and filter
pump, a Vorton UVC should produce clear water
within two weeks. However, UV light can delay filter
maturation. When installing a new biological filter,
allow 6 - 8 weeks before switching on the UVC. Speed
up maturation by adding a maturing agent such as
Hozelock Cyprio filter start. During maturation your
pond may go green, but should be clear within two
weeks of switching on your Vorton UVC. Ammonia and
nitrite levels may initially rise due to decomposition
of algae trapped in the filter. (Check these levels with
Hozelock Cyprio test kits). Should this occur, stop
feeding until ammonia and nitrite levels fall, whereafter
feeding may be gradually increased to normal levels.
Run the filter and Vorton UVC 24 hours a day during the
feeding season. Should you need to switch off the pump
and filter, also switch off the Vorton UVC. Continued
filtration in winter is recommended. UVC treatment in
winter is optional, but if there is any risk of freezing, the
unit should be switched off, drained and removed. This
will prevent damage to the product.

Maintenance

Always disconnect the electricity supply before starting
to handle, maintain, repair or install any equipment in the
pond. Read the relevant maintenance instructions before
opening the appliance.

5.1 How well your Vorton UVC performs is related to the
strength of the UV radiation produced. This will slowly
decline from the day your lamp(s) are fitted. The UVC
lamp has an effective life of 12 months. You need to
change the lamp when there is a significant reduction
in water clarity. Make sure this is due to an expired lamp
and not a badly maintained filter or a dirty/limescaled
quartz sleeve. Both can greatly reduce UV transmission
into the water.

5.2 Change the lamp at the start of the new season. Even
though the lamp still glows it may not be giving out any
useful UV radiation.

5.3 To fit a replacement lamp:

i) Push the release button securing the electrical head

(See fig. 4 ). Turn the head anti-clockwise, and pull out.
The head should then pull gently away from the main
body (See fig. 5).

ii) Remove the quartz glass tube by removing or loosening

the screw on the quartz tube locking ring (See fig. 6),
rotating the plastic locking ring anticlockwise and
pulling away from the body, (see fig. 7).

iii With the lamp holder now accessible, remove the old

lamp and push the new lamp into position. The two
black spacers that fit onto the lamp, must be fitted in
order to prevent possible damage to the lamp/quartz
tube (See fig. 8/9)

iv) Re-assemble the quartz tube into position ensuring the

O-ring is positioned over the end of the quartz tube
(See fig. 10) before the locking ring is retightened and
screw refitted/retightened. Do not attempt to operate
the UV lamp when it is removed from the UV Clarifier
enclosure.

v) Re-assemble the head to the body. Using the reverse

procedure stated in (i) above (see fig. 4 &5). There
should be an audible click from the release button
mechanism when the electrical head and UVC housing
are secured together correctly.

5.4 Especially in hard water areas, the quartz tube may
become covered in limescale, which will reduce
efficiency. To gain access to the tube and lamp refer to
section 5.1. Clean the tube with a soft cloth and a gentle
de-scaler, rinse in water before refitting.
DO NOT SUBMERSE THE UNIT IN WATER.

5.5 Wash out the inside of the main body to remove dirt and
debris.

5.6 Always check the system thoroughly for leaks when
restarting.

Winter Storage

6.1 When not in use, the unit should be removed, thoroughly
washed, dried and stored in a dry frost protected area.

Checklist

7.1 If your Vorton fails to produce clear water, please check
the following table before contacting the Helpline.

CHECK HOW

The UVC lamp is
on and glowing

Make sure that the sight window is
visible, so that you can see a bluish
glow. This may be easier during
late evening as it gets dark

The age of the
lamp

Keep a record of the date the lamp
was installed. We recommend a
new lamp be fitted at the start of
the new season

The Quartz Sleeve
is clean

Refer to section 5.4

That the pump
is delivering
sufficient flow of
water

All the pond water should pass
through the Vorton UVC once every
1 ½ - 2 ½ hours. i.e. a 10,000 ltr
pond needs a flow rate of between
4000 and 6000 ltr/hr, while trying
to achieve as near to the upper
limit as possible

CHECK HOW

The pump is at
the opposite end
of the pond to the
outlet of the filter

Inspection - This is to prevent
short-circuiting of the filtration
system, the same water being
filtered over and over again, while
other areas of the pond remain
static and unfiltered

Hozelock Cyprio Clearwater Guarantee

WE GUARANTEE YOU CLEAR WATER OR YOUR MONEY
BACK for a Hozelock Cyprio Vorton UVC when used with a
correctly sized Hozelock Cyprio filter. This guarantee runs for
12 months after purchase, provided that

•Youhavefollowedtheinstallationandoperating

instructions.

•Youareusingequipmentofthecorrectsize,accordingto

Hozelock Cyprio’s sizing information.

•YouconsultourHelpline(01213131122)earlyenoughfor

any problems to be put right.

•Theproducthasbeenreturnedundamaged.

A refund can only be authorised by Hozelock Cyprio and
is made only at the place of purchase to the value of
the purchase price of the UVC only. Please note that the
Clearwater Guarantee does not cover loss of water clarity
when blanketweed, as opposed to greenwater algae, is the
cause.

Hozelock Cyprio 2 Year Guarantee

If this Vorton UVC (excluding Lamp) becomes unserviceable
within 2 years of the date of purchase it will be repaired or
replaced at our option free of charge, unless in our opinion
it has been damaged. Liability is not accepted for damage
due to accident, improper installation or use. Liability is
limited to replacement of the faulty unit. This guarantee is
not transferable. It does not affect your statutory rights.
To obtain the benefits of this guarantee, firstly contact
Hozelock Cyprio Consumer Services (0121 313 1122 )
who may request that the unit is sent along with proof of
purchase directly to the address below.

Contact

www.hozelock.com

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take
this product for environmental safe recycling.

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ULTÉRIEURE.

Ce clarificateur à rayons ultraviolets Vorton électrique est
conçu pour fonctionner avec un système de filtration de
bassin existant. Ce système doit généralement consister en
un filtre mécanique et biologique, une pompe de filtre et un
flexible de raccordement. Cet appareil ne convient que pour
une utilisation extérieure.

Attention ! Avertissement contre les UV

Cet appareil contient un émetteur d’UV-C. Toute utilisation
inappropriée de l’appareil ou endommagement du boîtier
peut entraîner la fuite de rayonnements UV-C dangereux.
Les rayonnements UV-C peuvent, même à petites doses,
causer des lésions des yeux et de la peau. L’ampoule est
dotée d’un système de verrouillage qui met la lampe hors
tension en cas d’ouverture accidentelle du boîtier. Lorsque
la lampe est sous tension, il est possible de vérifier son bon
fonctionnement en recherchant une lueur bleutée dans la
fenêtre de contrôle translucide des embouts de tuyaux. Ne
pas faire fonctionner le Vorton UVC à sec.

Important

Cet appareil n’est pas conçu pour être utilisé par des
personnes (y compris les enfants) dont les capacités
physiques, sensorielles ou mentales sont réduites ou qui
manquent d’expérience ou de connaissances, sauf sous la
supervision ou les instructions relatives à son utilisation
par la personne responsable de leur sécurité. Les enfants
doivent être surveillés afin de s’assurer qu’ils ne jouent pas
avec l’appareil. Lorsqu’il est évident que cet appareil est
endommagé, il ne doit pas être utilisé.

(Australie & Nouvelle-Zélande uniquement). Cet appareil
n’est pas conçu pour être utilisé par de jeunes enfants
ou des personnes déficientes, sauf sous la supervision
adéquate d’une personne responsable qui doit s’assurer
qu’ils peuvent utiliser l’appareil en toute sécurité. Les jeunes
enfants doivent être surveillés afin de s’assurer qu’ils ne
jouent pas avec l’appareil.

Warning:

Safety & Electrical Connections

1.1 AVERTISSEMENT : TOUJOURS DÉBRANCHER
OU DÉCONNECTER TOUS LES APPAREILS QUI SE
TROUVENT DANS LE BASSIN DE LEUR SOURCE
D’ALIMENTATION AVANT DE PLONGER LES
MAINS DANS L’EAU LORS DE L’INSTALLATION, LA
RÉPARATION, L’ENTRETIEN OU LA MANIPULATION DE
L’ÉQUIPEMENT.

1.2 Le tube transparent à l’intérieur de l’appareil étant en
verre de quartz, il faut prendre des précautions lors
de l’installation et de l’entretien. Il est recommandé
d’utiliser des lunettes de protection et des gants
adaptés.

1.3 Le Vorton UVC résiste aux intempéries, mais ne doit
pas être immergé. L’appareil doit être positionné à

Hozelock Ltd.
Midpoint Park, Birmingham,
B76 1AB. England

Tel: [phone]

www.hozelock.com

33134-001