WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PONDMAX™. YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE INVESTING IN THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. THANK YOU AND ENJOY. BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS OF USE CAREFULLY AND MAKE YOURSELF FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read the operating instructions and familiarise yourself with the equipment before placing it in service. Correct and safe use of the system requires strict compliance with the safety instructions. For safety reasons, persons less than 16 years of age or infirm persons that are not familiar with these instructions should not use this equipment.
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BENEFITS Your PondMAX pond filter has been manufactured with advanced technology to provide you with the best quality filter for your pond water. • The easy-clean backwash function, back flushes the • The yellow and blue filter sponges differ in density. filter, and compresses the foam sponge media aiding The higher density foam allows the water to pass easy cleaning.
PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER INSTALLATION Identify a suitable location for your new pressure filter. • Do not submerge this product in water. The pressure • Connect the tubing from the outlet of the filter back filter should be used inline, between a pump and a into your pond at the opposite end to where you are water feature or waterfall.
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• Be sure to thoroughly squeeze the sponges to remove O’ring in the correct position. See diagram. To lubricate sludge. the O’ring use a food safe grease. Aquatec Equipment recommends the use of Inox MX6. • Remove the high efficiency bio media cassette (in the larger models) from the bottom of the filter canister.
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PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER REPLACING THE UV GLOBE Replacement UV Globes can be purchased from your local stockist or ordered from Aquatec Equipment. • Turn off power supply to the filter and remove plug from power outlet. Turn off your water pump.
SPARE PARTS: PF2500 / PF2500UV PART DESCRIPTION PF2500 PF2500UV Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete 13PF012 13PF013 Blank Lamp Holder with No UV or Electrical parts 2 & 3 Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005 Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 9W - PondMax 11AU178...
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PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER MODEL SHOWN PF2500UV NOTE: Parts may differ slightly from shown IMPORTANT These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
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PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER MODEL SHOWN PF4500UV NOTE: Parts may differ slightly from shown IMPORTANT These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
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PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER MODEL SHOWN PF14000UV NOTE: Parts may differ slightly from shown IMPORTANT These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
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SPARE PARTS: PF20000UV (36W) / PF30000UV (55W) PART DESCRIPTION PF20000UV PF30000UV Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 36W 13PF024 13PF025 Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 55W 2 & 3 Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set 13PF005 Two pin UV Globe - 240V - 36W - PondMax 11AU181...
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PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER MODEL SHOWN PF30000UV NOTE: Parts may differ slightly from shown IMPORTANT These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
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SPARE PARTS: PF50000UV (55W) PART DESCRIPTION PF50000UV Electrical Ballast and Lamp Holder Assembly Complete - 55W 13PF025 13PF005 2 & 13 Ballast 72mm × 2.65mm O'ring and Plastic O'ring Holder Set Easy Clean Handle - Large 13PF037 Shaft and Lid Bearing Bush AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Square Shaft connector AVAILABLE ON REQUEST...
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PF2500 - PF50000UV PRESSURE FILTER / UV CLARIFIER NOTE: Parts may differ slightly from shown IMPORTANT These accessories and attachments are recommended for use with your PondMAX product specified in this manual. The use of any MODEL SHOWN other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Reason Solution Full effect of the biological cycle has Water Not Units has not been allowed to run long not been allowed to mature. Clearing up enough This can take up to 8 weeks. Water flow is too fast for the Biological Inappropriate pump size cycle settle mature, or the total water flow is not enough for the for the pond volume.
Australia Consumer Law. The Warranty is provided to the original purchaser of the product on the following terms: • The Warranty is given by Chemkay Pty Ltd trading as Aquatec Equipment: PO Box 2087, Seville Grove, WA 6112. Tel 1300 552 202 or email sales@aquatecequipment.com.
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