Clear UVC60 - Aquarium filter EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Clear UVC60 EHEIM

1. General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual ▶ Before using the appliance for the 󰘰rst time, the operating manual must be read fully and under

stood. Read the operating manual carefully before you open the appliance for maintenance. ▶ Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location. ▶ Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party. Symbol explanation The following symbols are used on the appliance. Danger from optical radiation The symbol denotes imminent danger causing damage to the skin and eyes if the corresponding measures are not taken. The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against splashing water on all sides. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures below +4°C. Avoid placing in direct sunlight. The appliance ful󰘰ls the requirements of the EN 60335-2/-109 standard. The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual: DANGER! The symbol indicates imminent danger from electric shock that can result in death or serious injury. DANGER! The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in death or serious injury. Danger from optical radiation The symbol denotes imminent danger causing damage to the skin and eyes if the corresponding measures are not taken. WARNING! The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in moderate to minor injury or a health risk. CAUTION! The symbol indicates the danger of material damage. Note with useful information and tips. IPX415 English Reference to a 󰘰gure, in this case, reference to 󰘰gure A You are prompted for an action.

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used: ‧ for cleaning garden ponds ‧ in compliance with the technical data The following limitations apply to the appliance: ‧ never operate the UVC lamp outside of the housing and never use it for other purposes. ‧ do not use for commercial or industrial purposes ‧ do not pump caustic, in󰘱ammable, aggressive or explosive substances, salt water or drinking water ‧ do not use in swimming ponds ‧ never operate without a water 󰘱ow

3. Safety instructions

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded. For your safety ‧ Do not let the appliance packaging get into the hands of children as hazards can arise (danger of su󰘯ocation!). ‧ This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 and by per

sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised. ‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, are undamaged. ‧ Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or is damaged. ‧ Never use the appliance with a damaged mains cable. ⌦A16 English ‧ Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre. ‧ Do not carry the appliance by the mains cable, and to disconnect from the mains, always pull on the plug and not on the cable or appliance. ‧ Protect the mains cable against heat, oil and sharp edges. If the con- nection cable has been laid in the ground or in gravel without an empty conduit, it must not be possible to step on it. ‧ Only carry out the work described in these instructions. ‧ Never make technical modi󰘰cations to the appliance. ‧ Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance. ‧ Only operate the appliance when there are no persons in the water! ‧ Never use the UVC lamp outside of the housing. ‧ Never look into the UVC lamp’s light. ‧ The electrical installations must comply with the international and national erection speci󰘰cations. ‧ The appliance must be protected by a residual current protection device with a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA. ‧ Please contact an electrician if there are any questions or problems. ‧ Disconnect the appliance from the mains before all work. ‧ The electrical data of the appliance must match the data of the power mains. This data is found on the type plate, the packaging and in these instructions. ‧ Extension cables and power distributors must be suitable for outdoor use (protected against splashing water). ‧ According to VDE, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m. ‧ Mains connection cables must not have a smaller cross-section than rubber hose lines with the abbreviation H05RN-F3G0,75. Extension cables must meet the requirements of DIN VDE 0620. ‧ The mains connection cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped. ‧ Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture and wetness. A drip loop must be formed with the mains cable.17 English ‧ This prevents any water running along the cable to the mains socket, which would result in a short-circuit. ‧ Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed protective contact mains socket.

Use ‧ The UVC clari󰘰er can be operated with one (⌦F) or two outlet hoses (⌦E). ‧ The UVC clari󰘰er can be operated with a 󰘰lter (⌦F). To do so, close one of the two outlets with the blind plug. Inserting the UVC lamp

1. Insert the provided UVC lamp into the pond clari󰘰er.

(see Chapter 6. Maintenance - replacing the lamp). Attaching the UVC clari󰄈er to a solid base (⌦A) For a secure 󰘰tting, you can attach the UVC clari󰘰er to a solid base (e.g. a wooden or metal plate). To do so, proceed as follows:

If you want to operate the UVC clari󰘰er without a solid base, you must ensure that the UVC clari󰘰er is stable on its mounting feet. Taking the UVC clari󰄈er out of the bail restraint (⌦B)

1. Remove the fastening screws.

2. Take o󰘯 the mounting bracket.

3. Lift the UVC clari󰘰er out of the mounting feet.

Installing the hoses

1. Use a saw to shorten the connecting piece to the diameter of your hose (⌦C).

2. Connect the corresponding hose to the connecting piece

4. Screw the connecting piece onto the desired screw connection on the UVC clari󰘰er housing with the

union nut. We recommend fastening the hoses with hose clamps.18 English

Switch on the UVC clari󰄈er ATTENTION! Electrocution! ▶ Place the UVC clari󰘰er at a minimum of 2 m from the pond bank. CAUTION! Material damage. ▶ Never operate the UVC clari󰘰er without a water 󰘱ow. The water serves to cool the UVC lamp.

1. Place the UVC clari󰘰er on a stable surface, attach the UVC clari󰘰er to a solid base.

2. Install the corresponding hose connections.

3. Insert the mains plug in the mains socket. Attention: The UVC clari󰄈er is immediately ready for

operation! The transparent screw connections illuminate when the UVC lamp is working properly. Switch o󰓐 the UVC clari󰄈er

1. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

ATTENTION! Electrocution! ▶ Before all maintenance work, remove the mains plug. WARNING! Danger of injury. The glass bulb and UVC lamp are fragile and breaking the glass can lead to cuts. ▶ Handle the glass bulb and UVC lamp carefully. CAUTION! Material damage. ▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning. The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation. Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the UVC clari󰘰er over a long period. Cleaning the glass bulb

1. Remove the mains plug.

2. Unscrew the lamp holder. Press the unlocking button, rotate the lamp holder in an anti-clockwise

direction and remove the lamp holder from the housing (⌦G).

3. Clean the glass bulb with a standard glass cleaner.

4. Install the lamp holder again in reverse order. Also push the lamp holder’s locking lugs through the

corresponding openings in the housing (⌦L).

5. Rotate the lamp holder in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.19

English Replacing the lamp Replace the UVC lamp after a maximum of approximately 8,000 operating hours, otherwise the UVC perfor

mance will dramatically decrease. To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the mains plug.

2. Unscrew the lamp holder. Press the unlocking button, rotate the lamp holder in an anti-clockwise

direction and remove the lamp holder from the housing (⌦G).

3. Remove the locking screw (⌦H).

4. Remove the clamping screw and carefully pull the glass bulb out of the lamp holder.

5. Remove the UVC lamp from its packaging. Insert the UVC lamp into the lamp socket (⌦I).

6. Install the UVC clari󰘰er again in reverse order. Then insert the glass bulb carefully into the lamp

holder. With the 󰘰ngertips, push the sealing ring

of the glass bulb downwards into the gap between the glass bulb and lamp holder (⌦J). When assembling, make sure that the sealing ring

is installed and the blocker ring

engages with the lamp holder’s lug (⌦J).

7. Rotate the clamping screw until it stops at the lamp holder’s lug (⌦K).

8. Secure the clamping screw with the locking screw.

9. Install the lamp holder again in reverse order. Also push the lamp holder’s locking lugs through the

corresponding openings in the housing (⌦L).

10. Rotate the lamp holder in a clockwise direction until it locks into place.

ATTENTION! Electrocution! ▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug. Faults Possible cause Remedy UVC lamp does not illuminate No mains voltage ▶ Check the mains voltage ▶ Check the supply line Mains plug is not inserted ▶ Insert the mains plug in the mains socket UVC lamp is defective ▶ Replace the UVC lamp Water is not clear Glass bulb is dirty ▶ Clean the glass bulb UVC lamp no longer works ▶ Replace the UVC lamp For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.20 English

Storing and overwintering Clean the appliance

1. Store the appliance in a frost-proof place.

Disposal When disposing of the appliance, heed the respective statutory regulations. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union: Within the European Union, disposal of electrically operated appliances is governed by national reg

ulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be disposed of with the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The prod- uct packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.