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Commissioning/start-up
► Thoroughly clean the pond before starting up the filter system for the first time to ensure that the
filter system is not overloaded by excessively soiled water. OASE recommends using the PondoVac
pond vacuum cleaner for cleaning the pond.
– This cleaning measure is normally not necessary for newly installed ponds.
► It is necessary to operate the filter system for 24 hours a day during the pond season.
W A R N I N G
Possible death or severe injury from hazardous electrical voltage!
► Prior to reaching into the water, isolate (switch off and disconnect) all units/devices used in the
water.
► Isolate the device (disconnect from the power supply) before carrying out any work on it.
N O T E
A dimmer or timer will destroy the device.
► Only connect the device to a power supply without dimmer.
► Do not use a timer.
N O T E
Never allow the rinsing pump to run dry. Possible consequences: The rinsing pump will be destroyed.
► Check the water level at regular intervals. Ensure that the rinsing pump is always under water during
operation.
► Do not switch on the control system until the container is flooded with water.
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Order of starting up steps
How to proceed:
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1. Close the slide valve for the dirt outlet at the bottom of the container.
2. Check that the entire filter system (pipes and hoses) is complete.
3. Remove the container cover.
– The filter drum is stopped for safety reasons if the filter cover is lifted and Er11 is indicated in the
display of the control system.
Moving bed filter chamber
The moving bed filter chamber contains two 20 l sacks of Hel-X 13 biomedia (40 l). Optionally, 60 l can
be used (supplementary kit Order No.: 72731).
4. Tip the Hel-X biomedia from the bags into the moving bed filter chamber.
– Ensure that the Hel-X biomedia can move around freely in the container.
– It can take several weeks for the Hel-X biomedia to become completely colonised. Uncolonised
Hex-X biomedia tend to float more.
When using the supplementary kit, add the biomedia gradually. We recommend adding max. 5 l per
week.
Filter drum
5. Manually turn the filter drum for one whole rotation to ensure unobstructed movement.
6. Fill the filter with water until the rinsing pump is submerged (dry run protection of the rinsing pump).
7. Fit the container cover.
Questions, problems, missing parts?
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