LOOPpro 8000 - Aquarium filter EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LOOPpro 8000 EHEIM

stood. ▶ 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 and signal words are used in this operating manual. DANGER! Risk of serious personal injury or death from a general source of danger. DANGER! Danger of electric shock with the risk of serious personal injury or death. WARNING! Warning of serious personal injury or health hazard. CAUTION! Note on the risk of material damage. Note with useful information and tips. Typographical conventions Reference to a 󰘰gure, in this case, reference to 󰘰gure A You are prompted for an action.

Application 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 with and without 󰘰sh ‧ in compliance with the technical data The following limitations apply to the appliance: ‧ Do not use for commercial or industrial purposes ‧ do not use in swimming ponds13 English Safety 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 and small parts get into the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can arise (danger of su󰘯ocation!). Keep away from animals. ‧ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe

rience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of some- one responsible for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from said person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ‧ Only for European markets: 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. ‧ The appliance is operated using the pump and UVC clari󰘰er supplied. Heed the operating manual, especially the chapters concerning the safety, commissioning, operating and maintenance of these compo- nents! ‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance is undamaged. ‧ Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or is damaged. ‧ 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.14 English ‧ When the UVC clari󰘰er is 󰘰tted, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m.

Removing the 󰄈lter container cover (⌦A)

1. Press in the lower part of both side locks with your 󰘰ngers (⌦A1) and pull the upper part with your

thumbs at the same time (⌦A1).

2. Lift the 󰘰lter container cover o󰘯 the 󰘰lter container (⌦A2).

3. Remove all components from the 󰘰lter container.

Fitting the backwash connecting piece (⌦B)

1. Fit the 󰘱at seal ② onto to backwash connecting piece ①.

2. Insert the backwash connecting piece from the inside through the opening in the 󰘰lter container.

3. Fasten the backwash connecting piece with the union nut ③.

4. Insert the sealing washer ④ into the plug ⑤.

5. Seal the backwash connecting piece with the plug.

Fitting the outlet funnel (⌦C)

1. Check the correct 󰘰t of the seal ① in the outlet funnel ②.

2. Slip the sealing ring ③ onto the outlet funnel.

3. Insert the outlet funnel from the inside through the opening in the 󰘰lter container.

4. Fasten the outlet funnel with the union nut ④.

Fitting the UVC clari󰄈er (⌦D/E)

1. Slip the sealing washer ② onto the thread of the UVC clari󰘰er.

2. Insert the UVC clari󰘰er through the opening in the 󰘰lter container.

3. Fasten the UVC clari󰘰er with the union nut ①.

4. Insert the screw ④ with the O-ring ⑤ from the inside through the hole in the mounting bracket of the

5. Screw the UVC clari󰘰er tight with the nut ⑦ and the washer ⑥.

Fitting the hose connecting piece (⌦F)

1. Slide the union nut ③ onto the hose connecting piece ②.

2. Insert the seal ① into the union nut.

3. Screw the hose connecting piece onto the UVC clari󰘰er with the union nut.

Inserting the 󰄈lter (⌦G)

1. Check that the seal ⑤ is correctly seated in the pre-󰘰lter tray ③.

2. Insert the 󰘰lter in the 󰘰lter housing in the following order:

① Filter insert with 󰘰lter foams ② Bioballs Make sure that there are no bioballs on the outlet funnel (⌦E)!15 English ③ Pre󰘰lter tub ④ Blue pre󰘰lter mat

3. Seal the 󰘰lter container with the 󰘰lter container cover.

Installing the pump connection (⌦J)

1. Connect the spiral hose of the pump to the hose connecting piece on the UVC clari󰘰er.

We recommend fastening the hoses with hose clamps. Connecting the outlet hose (optional) If required, an outlet hose (Ø 2”) can be 󰘰tted onto the outlet funnel from the outside.

DANGER! Electric shock! ▶ When the UVC clari󰘰er is 󰘰tted, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m. DANGER! ▶ Heed the operating manual for the UVC clari󰘰er and the pump, especially the chapters on safety, commissioning and operation!

1. Place the 󰘰lter on the pond bank (⌦J).

2. Place the pump on a solid surface as horizontal as possible in the pond so that the 󰘰lter housing

of the pump is covered by at least 20 cm of water. Pay attention to the maximum pond depth (see Technical data). Switching on the pump and UVC clari󰄈er

1. Insert the respective mains plug into the mains socket.

Attention: The pump starts immediately! Switching o󰓐 the pump and UVC clari󰄈er

1. Remove the respective mains plug from the mains socket.

DANGER! Electric shock! ▶ Before all maintenance work, disconnect the mains plugs of the pump and the UVC clari󰘰er. DANGER! ▶ Heed the operating manual for the UVC clari󰘰er and the pump, especially the chapters on safety and maintenance. CAUTION! Material damage. ▶ Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.16 English The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation. Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the through-󰘱ow 󰘰lter over a long period. Contamination indicator (⌦H) The through-󰘱ow 󰘰lter has a contamination indicator. Check the contamination indicator approximately every 4 weeks. To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Take o󰘯 the 󰘰lter container cover (⌦A).

2. Remove the pre󰘰lter tub from the 󰘰lter container with the pre󰘰lter.

3. Check whether the water level is at 50% or 75%. If the level of contamination is 75%, the through-

󰘱ow 󰘰lter must be cleaned. For a correct indication of the degree of contamination, the pump must be switched on. Cleaning

1. Remove the mains plugs of the pump and the UVC clari󰘰er.

2. Take o󰘯 the 󰘰lter container cover (⌦A).

3. Remove all 󰘰lters from the housing (⌦G).

4. Clean all 󰘰lters under cold, running water.

5. Clean the inside of the 󰘰lter container with a water jet.

6. Put the 󰘰lters back in reverse order and close the 󰘰lter container (⌦G).

Replacing the 󰄈lter foams Recommended maintenance After every second or third cleaning, the 󰘰lter foams must be replaced. In order to ensure the bacterio

logical functioning of the 󰘰lter, only two foams at a time may be replaced at delayed intervals.

1. Turn the receptacle ① of the 󰘰lter foam ② to the right (⌦I➊).

2. Pull the 󰘰lter foam downwards, and out of the 󰘰lter insert (⌦I➋).

3. Remove the 󰘰lter foam from the receptacle.

4. Fit the new 󰘰lter foam onto the receptacle.

5. Install the 󰘰lter foam again in reverse order.

Clearing faults DANGER! Electric shock! ▶ Before clearing faults, remove the mains plug. Fault Possible cause Remedy Filter capacity decreases Filters are soiled ▶ Clean the 󰘰lter Pump is soiled ▶ Clean the 󰘰lter housing of the pump (see pump operating manual) For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service.17 English Technical data LOOPpro 6000 8000 Type 5215 5216 Pump PLAY1500 FLOW2500 UVC clari󰄈er CLEARUVC-9 CLEARUVC-11 Dimensions with UVC clari󰘰er (L × W × H) 525 × 435 × 290 mm 525 × 435 × 380 mm Water outlet 2" Media temperature 4°C – 35°C The technical data of the pump and the UVC clari󰘰er are found in the associated operating manuals.

1. Clean the appliance

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

1. Clean the appliance

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