LOOPpro 18000 - Water filter EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LOOPpro 18000 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! Danger 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 experience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of someone 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 if they are being supervised, have been instructed in the operation of the device and understand the associated dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Children may not perform cleaning and maintenance tasks unless they are at least 8 years old and are being 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 components! ‧ 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. ‧ When the UVC clari󰘰er is 󰘰tted, the device’s safety distance from the water must be at least 2 m. Commissioning Removing the 󰄈lter container cover (⌦A)

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.

Installing the UVC clari󰄈er (⌦C)

1. Slip one sealing washer ③ each onto the two threads of the UVC clari󰘰er ④.

2. Insert the UVC clari󰘰er through the openings in the 󰘰lter container.14

3. On the left side, fasten the UVC clari󰘰er with the union nut ①.

4. On the right side, fasten the UVC clari󰘰er with the plug ②.

Use the spanner included in the scope of delivery for installing the union nut and the plug. Fitting the hose connecting piece (⌦D)

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 (⌦E)

1. Check the correct 󰘰t of the seal ⑤ in the 󰘰lter insert ①.

2. Check the correct 󰘰t of the seal ⑥ in the pre󰘰lter tub ③.

3. Fill the two 󰘰lter baskets ② with one bag of EHEIM FILTERBIO ⑦ each and rinse them out with

running water. Make sure that the 󰘰lter baskets are not 󰘰lled to over󰘱owing!

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

① Filter insert with 󰘰lter foams ② Filter baskets with EHEIM FILTERBIO ⑦ ③ Pre󰘰lter tub ④ Blue pre󰘰lter mat

5. Place the 󰘰lter container cover onto the 󰘰lter container and close it using all six fastening clips.

Installing the pump connection (⌦H)

1. Screw the hose connecting piece into the pump.

2. Use the spiral hose to connect the hose connecting piece of the pump with the hose connecting

piece of the UVC clari󰘰er. We recommend fastening the hoses with hose clamps. Connecting the outlet pipe (optional) Optionally, you can connect the extension pipe (Ø approx. 75 mm) to the outlet pipe. Operation 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!

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.

Maintenance 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. The following sections describe maintenance work necessary for optimum and fault-free operation. Regular maintenance prolongs the service life and assures functionality of the 󰘱ow-through 󰘰lter over a long period. Contamination indicator(⌦F) The 󰘱ow-through 󰘰lter has a contamination indicator. Check the contamination approximately every 4 weeks. ▶ Clean the 󰘱ow-through 󰘰lter when the red area of the 󰘱oat is visible. The pump must be switched on to correctly indicate the level of contamination. Cleaning

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

2. Open all six fastening clips and remove the cover of the 󰘰lter container (⌦A).

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

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

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

6. Re-insert the 󰘰lters in reverse order and close the 󰘰lter container (⌦E).

Replacing the 󰄈lter foams Recommended maintenance The 󰘰lter foams should be replaced after every second or third cleaning. In order to maintain the bacte

riological 󰘰lter e󰘯ect, only four foams may be replaced at a time.16 English

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

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

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 the instruction manual of the pump) For other faults, please contact EHEIM Service. Technical data LOOPpro 18000 26000 38000 Type 5217 5218 5219 Pump FLOW5000 FLOW6500 FLOW6500 UVC clari󰄈er CLEARUVC-24 CLEARUVC-36 CLEARUVC-60 Dimensions with UVC clari󰘰er (L × W × H) 750 × 640 × 335 mm 750 × 640 × 435 mm 750 × 640 × 435 mm Water outlet Ø 75 mm Media temperature +4°C – +35°C The technical data of the pump and the UVC clari󰘰er are found in the associated operating manuals. Decommissioning Storing and overwintering

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.