Oase Vitronic 9, Vitronic 18, Vitronic 36 Operating Instructions Manual

Vitronic 9 / 18 / 36

Operating instructions Notice d’emploi Instrucciones de uso

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Part

Description

QTY

A Unit head 1

B Casing 1

C Black stepped hose adapter with O ring (Vitronic 9W only) 2

D Transparent stepped hose adapter with union nut and at seal (Vitronic 18W / 36W only) 2

E UVC lamp 1

F Hose clamp (Vitronic 18W / 36W only) 2

G Hose clamp (Vitronic 18W / 36W only) 2

Information about these operating instructions

Welcome to OASE Living Water. You made a great choice with the purchase of this product Vitronic 9W / 18W / 36W. Prior to operating the unit, please read the instructions of use carefully and fully familiarise yourself with the unit. Ensure that all work on and with this unit is only carried out in accordance with these instructions. Please strictly follow the enclosed instructions to ensure safe and correct handling of the product. Keep these instructions in a safe place. Please also hand over the instructions when passing the unit on to a new owner.

Vitronic 9W

Vitronic 18W / 36W

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Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call us at 1-866-627-3435, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email us at customercare@oase-livingwater.com. Or visit our website at www.oase-livingwater.com

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS SYMBOLS

Symbols used in these instructions

The symbols used in this operating manual have the following meanings: Risk of injury to persons due to dangerous electrical voltage.

This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Risk of personal injury caused by a general source of danger.

This symbol indicates an imminent danger, which can lead to death or severe injuries if the appropriate measures are not taken.

Important! The unit is equipped with a permanent magnet. The magnetic eld may affect the function of pacemakers.

Important information for trouble-free operation.

Intended use

Vitronic 9W / 18W / 36W, referred to in the following as “unit”, may only be used as specied in the following:

• For cleaning garden ponds.

• For operation with clean water.

• Operation under observance of the technical data. The following restrictions apply to the unit:

• Do not use in swimming pools.

• Never use the unit to convey uids other than water.

• Never run the unit without water.

• Never operate the UVC lamp outside the casing or use it for any other purposes. The UVC radiation is harmful to the eyes and skin even in small doses.

• Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes.

• Do not use in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuff, easily ammable or explosive substances.

• Do not connect to the domestic water supply.

Use other than that intended

This unit can be dangerous and cause harm if not used in accordance with these instructions. Any use not in accordance

with these instructions or modication(s) to the unit will void the limited warranty.

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Installation

Important:

● Only install the unit in the permitted positions to ensure fault-

free operation.

● Do not lift by its power cord.

● Install the unit at least 6.6 ft (2 m) from the edge of the pond.

● Allow sufcient space for carrying out maintenance work.

Connect the unit

● Use hoses that are suitable for a pressure of at least

14.5 psi (1 bar).

1. For maximum water ow, it is recommended that the

largest tubing size for your pump is used.

○ If needed, cut the adapter as shown using a hacksaw;

consult packaging for tubing size.

2. Connect the stepped hose adapter with seal to the casing.

○ Connect the inlet and outlet. ○ Hand tighten the stepped hose adapter.

3. Connect tubing to the adapter. Secure with a hose clamp.

○ In the case of a stepped hose adapter with separate

union nut, rst push the union nut over the hose.

NOTE: Tubing is NOT INCLUDED.

Mounting the unit - optional

● For the Vitronic 9W, the unit head is removed

rst. (See P.7 for Removing the unit head)

1. Place the unit on the mounting surface.

○ Carefully tighten all screws.

● After mounting the Vitronic 9W, reconnect the

unit head. (See P.7 for Fitting the unit head)

Vitronic 9W

Vitronic 18W / 36W

Vitronic 9W

Vitronic 18W / 36W

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Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call us at 1-866-627-3435, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email us at customercare@oase-livingwater.com. Or visit our website at www.oase-livingwater.com

Connect the unit to the ow-through lter (Vitronic 18W / 36W only)

Installation (cont.)

Important:

● The unit is suitable for connection to ow-through lters.

Both outlet sockets are screwed to the inlet nozzles on the

ow-through lter. Adhere to the instructions for use of the ow-through lter.

1. Unscrew the cover cap.

2. Guide the outlet sockets with at seal through both holes in

the container wall of the ow-through lter.

3. Screw the inlet nozzle with O ring onto the outlet socket and

hand tighten.

4. Connect tubing to the adapter. Secure with a hose clamp.

○ In the case of a stepped hose adapter with separate

union nut, rst push the union nut over the hose.

NOTE: Tubing is NOT INCLUDED.

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Start-up

Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage. Possible consequences: Death or serious injuries. Protective measures:

• Electrical units and installations with a rated voltage of U > 12 V AC or U >30 V DC located in the water: Isolate the units and installations (switch off and disconnect from the power supply) before reaching into the water.

• Isolate the unit before starting any work.

• Secure the unit to prevent unintentional switching on.

Important:

● The unit switches on automatically when power connection is established.

● Switch the pump on rst, then switch on the UV clarifying unit.

● Check all connections for leaks.

1. Switching on: Connect power plug to the socket.

2. Switching off: Disconnect the power plug.

Check the function (Vitronic 9W)

● The function display is lit when the UVC lamp is switched on.

Check the function (Vitronic 18W / 36W)

● The transparent stepped hose adapters are lit when the UVC

lamp is switched on.

Maintenance and cleaning

Attention! Dangerous electrical voltage. Possible consequences: Death or serious injuries. Protective measures:

• Isolate the unit before starting any work.

• Secure the unit to prevent unintentional switching on.

Attention! Ultra-violet radiation. Possible consequences: Eye or skin injury from burns. Protective measures:

• Never operate the UVC lamp outside its housing.

• Never operate the UVC lamp in a housing that is defective.

Attention! Breakable glass. Possible consequences: Injury to your hands caused by cuts. Protective measures: Handle the quartz glass and UVC lamp with care.

Vitronic 9W

Vitronic 18W / 36W

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Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call us at 1-866-627-3435, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email us at customercare@oase-livingwater.com. Or visit our website at www.oase-livingwater.com

Removing the unit head

1. Disconnect the pump from the power source.

○ Disconnect the tubing.

Vitronic 9W

2. Turn the unit head counter-clockwise up to the stop and

carefully pull it out of the casing together with the O ring.

○ Thoroughly clean the inner and outer surfaces of the

casing.

Vitronic 18W / 36W

2. Press the engagement hooks.

3. Turn the unit head counter-clockwise as far as the stop

and carefully pull it out of the casing.

○ Thoroughly clean the inner and outer surfaces of the

casing.

Maintenance and cleaning (cont.)

Vitronic 9W

● Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as they could attack the housing or impair the functionof the unit.

● Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits: Vinegar and chlorine-free household cleaning agent.

● After cleaning, thoroughly rinse all parts in clean water.

Vitronic 18W / 36W

Note!

For safety reasons the UVC lamp can only be switched on when the unit head has been correctly fitted into the casing.

Fitting the unit head

1. Check the O ring at the unit head for correct seating.

○ Clean the O ring, replace if damaged.

2. Carefully push the unit head into the casing up to the stop while applying slight pressure.

○ Turn the unit head slightly so that the tenons and

grooves of the bayonet closure intermesh.

3. Turn the unit head clockwise up to the stop.

○ For Vitronic 9W only the two arrows on the casing

and unit head must point towards one another.

Vitronic 9W

Vitronic 18W / 36W

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Maintenance and cleaning (cont.)

● Remove unit head. (See P.7 for Removing the unit head)

1. Loosen the self-tapping screw until the the screw tip is sunk in the housing of the clamping screw

○ Thoroughly clean the inner and outer surfaces of the

casing.

2. Unscrew the clamping screw counter-clockwise

3. Remove the quartz glass including the O ring towards the front

with a slight turning movement.

4. Pull out the UVC lamp and replace.

5. Push the quartz glass including the O ring as far as the stop in

the unit head.

○ Clean the O ring, replace if damaged. ○ Ensure that the O ring is located in the gap between the unit

head and the quartz glass.

6. Tighten the clamping screw clockwise up to the stop.

7. Tighten the self-tapping screw.

8. Wipe the quartz glass tube with a damp cloth

Cleaning the quartz glass / Replacing the UVC lamp

Attention! Breakable glass. Possible consequences: Injury to your hands caused by cuts. Protective measures: Handle the quartz glass and UVC lamp with care.

Replace the UVC lamp after max. 8,000 operating hours (this corresponds to approx. one pond season with continuous operation). This ensures optimum ltering performance.

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Questions, problems, missing parts?

Before returning to your retailer, call us at 1-866-627-3435, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, or email us at customercare@oase-livingwater.com. Or visit our website at www.oase-livingwater.com

Storage/Winterization

● Put the unit out of operation at water temperatures below 46 °F (8 °C) or, at the latest, when freezing temperatures are to be expected.

● Thoroughly clean the unit, check for damage.

● Store immersed in water or lled with water. Do not immerse the power plug in water!

● Ensure that the storage place is inaccessible to children.

Wear parts

UVC lamp, quartz glass and O ring for quartz glass are wear parts and are excluded from the warranty.

Disposal

Do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste! Disable the unit beforehand by cutting off the cables. Further information about the recycling of this product can be obtained from your local municipal authority.

Issue Cause Solution

UVC lamp is not lit

Power supply not connected Connect pump power supply

UVC lamp defective Replace the UVC lamp

The performance of the unit is not satisfactory

The water is extremely soiled Remove algae and leaves from the pond, change the water

The quartz glass is soiled Clean the quartz glass

Flow rate is too high Reduce the pump output

The UVC lamp capacity is

exhausted

The lamp must be replaced after 8000 operating hours

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