Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Original operating manual. WARNING WARNING Disconnect all electrical units in the water from the power supply be- fore reaching into the water. Otherwise there is a risk of injuries or death by electrocution. This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe- rience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the hazards...
Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Safe operation • Do not use the unit, if electrical lines or the housing are damaged. • A damaged connection cable cannot be replaced. Dispose of the unit. • Do not carry or pull the unit by its power cable. •...
Do not dispose of the unit with normal household waste. Read the operating instructions. Installation and connection Vitronic 11 W • It is not necessary to remove the unit head in order to fasten the casing on the ground. • The UVC lamp has been pre-installed at the factory.
Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Installing the unit • Install the unit at least 2 m from the edge of the pond. • Only install the unit in the permitted positions. This ensures fault-free operation. • Allow sufficient space for carrying out maintenance work. VTC0016 VTC0006...
Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Establishing the connections • Use hoses that are suitable for a pressure of at least 1 bar. • Shorten the stepped hose adapters according to the hose diameter in use. • Secure the hose with a hose clip. •...
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Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Connecting the unit to the flow-through filter. Vitronic 18 W, 24 W, 36 W The unit is suitable for connection to flow-through filters. Both outlet sockets are screwed to the inlet nozzles on the flow-through filter. Adhere to the instructions for use of the flow- through filter.
Only clean the unit from the outside with clear water and a soft brush. • Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits: – Pump cleaning agent PumpClean from OASE. – Vinegar- and chlorine-free household cleaning agent.
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For safety reasons, the UVC lamp can only be turned on when the UVC clarifier is properly installed in the unit. Vitronic 11 W How to proceed: • Turn the unit head counter-clockwise up to the stop and carefully pull it out of the casing to- gether with the O ring.
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Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Fitting the unit head How to proceed: 1. Check the O-ring on the unit head for correct fit. – Clean the O-ring, replace it if it is damaged. 2. Carefully push the unit head into the casing up to the stop while applying slight pressure. –...
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Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com How to proceed: • Loosen the self-tapping screw until the the screw tip is sunk into the casing of the clamping screw. • Carefully remove the quartz glass by pulling it forward with a slight turning movement. •...
Downloaded from www.watergardeningdirect.com Troubleshooting Malfunction Possible cause Remedy The performance of the unit is not The water is extremely soiled Remove algae and leaves from the satisfactory pond Replace the water in the pond The quartz glass is soiled Clean the quartz glass The UVC lamp has lost its filter ef- Replace the UVC lamp.