Malfunction
Possible cause
Oil film in the drum filter
Harmless food-grade oil may leak from a
module
new rinsing pump for a short time when first
used
Foam holders are unstable
Foam filters are worn
The water level is
Pump capacity is too high
frequently above the foam
filters and inner cover
A screen is worn or missing
The pond was not thoroughly cleaned before
initial start-up
The bacteria of the biological filter system
are not sufficiently established
The level detection device is clogged or
soiled
The level detection device is set to position 2
A cloud of dirt briefly
Dirt from the foam filters flows out via the
appears in the pond
outlet after cleaning
Remedy
No measure is necessary
Replace the foam filters
Connect a filter pump with the correct flow rate
(→ Technical data)
Replace the screen
Thoroughly clean the pond
Use OASE Biokick filter starter
Clean the level detection device
Set the level detection device to position 1
(→ Adjusting the level detection device)
Drain the dirty water produced briefly after
cleaning via the outlet into the sewer system.
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