Bio Pond Filter 12000I/H CBF-350C large box Filtration outdoor use

Highlights:
• Dirt Indicator
• Large amount of water flow
• Dirt drain at filter bottom for coarse dirt
• Temperate display for measuring the actual water temperature
• Different filter materials (special filter sponge, Japan matting)
• Filter materials are simply pressed out by means of a shoving-system

Our SunSun bio pond filter is suitable for garden ponds up to 90000 litre. 

With a pond filter capacity of approx. 180 litre, distributed throughout 3 chambers, it ensures a reliable of the water with minimum effort. The Filter is equipped with 8 coarse filter, 4 fine filters and 3 Japan-filter mats.

The pond filter is positioned at the banks of the pond and connected with a suitable pond pump (not included in the delivery, check the max. flow rate) in the water.

Measurements:
Measurements - distance to inlet, measured from bottom to the hole centre - 30,5 cm
Measurements - overflow stages 1-2, measured from bottom to the hole centre - 29 cm
Measurements - distance to outlet, measured from bottom to the hole centre - 26 cm

Fundamental Functionality:
Pond filter combine the mechanical and biological cleaning. Microorganisms settle on the filter material and remove germs and bacteria from the water. By mechanical filtering, suspended particles and dirt remain in the pond filter and by this means no longer return to the pond water.

It takes about 4-6 weeks, until Filter Bacteria have sufficiently colonized the bio pond filter. Only thereafter t is advisable to switch on a UVC Pond Clarifier. Starter bacteria help to shorten the start-up phase of a new filter. Starter bacteria refer to microorganisms especially grown in a laboratory. By adding them, you can shorten the start-up phase considerably. Bacteria are active above a temperature of approximately 10°-12°C, the pond filter´s temperature should exceed 40°C. So the pond filter should be placed in the shadow and not be exposed to direct sunlight.

UVC-pond clarifiers irradiate the water in a flow-through reactor with UV rays. The UV-C radiation destroys the swimmig algae. The algae agglutinate to large particles and ca be easily removed by means of mechanical filtering.
Our UVC clarifiers modify the tertiary and the quaternary structure of the algae proteins by means of UV-radiation. This means the destructions of the algae which can be removed from the water by pond filters.

This SunSun UVC-Clarifiers can connect this CUV-Filter directly to the bio-pond filter:
SunSun CUV-224 Pond Clarifiers with 24W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-236 Pond Clarifiers with 36W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-324 Pond Clarifiers with 24W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-336 Pond Clarifiers with 36W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-624 Pond Clarifiers with 24W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-636 Pond Clarifiers with 36W UVC-Lamp
The UVC-Pond Clarifier is connected through the drilling on the back with the pond filter.

Larger UVC Pond Clarifier-units must be connected by a pond hose:
SunSun CUV-136 Pond Clarifiers with 36W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-155 Pond Clarifiers with 55W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-172 Pond Clarifiers with 72W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-272 Pond Clarifiers with 72W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-655 Pond Clarifiers with 55W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-672 Pond Clarifiers with 72W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-6110 Pond Clarifiers with 110W UVC-Lamp

The same applies for the connection of the smaller UVC-Pond Clarifier-units to the pond filter. The connection to the pond pump is done by a pond hose. Then the Pond Clarifier can be placed or screwed in distance to the pond filter.
SunSun CUV-318 Pond Clarifiers with 18W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-111 Pond Clarifiers with 11W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-209 Pond Clarifiers with 9W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-218 Pond Clarifiers with 18W UVC-Lamp
SunSun CUV-618 Pond Clarifiers with 18W UVC-Lamp

Filter Operation

The filtration system uses a variety of filter media distributed amongst three separate bays allowing you to filter high volumes of water.Each of the 3 bay's has 4 different stages of filtration (see below) The first two bays come complete with 

eight (8) Blue Coarse Filter Foam's, the remaining bay has four (4) Yellow Fine Filter Foam's included.  

1) Firstly, the water passes through the filter media bay (stocked with media of your choice)
2) Then the water is guided through high-quality Japanese matting;
3) After matting, the water will flow through the filter foams provided;
4) The last section of each filter bay has additional room for filter media.

Features

Filter Bays x3
Clip-on Lids x3 for Easy Access to each Filter Bay
2 x Inlet Hosetails to fit Hose Sizes: 0.75" / 19mm, 1" / 25mm, 1.25" / 32mm and 1.5" / 38mm
Default Outlet Hole to fit Pipework: 2.75" / 70mm
Outlet Hosetail included to fit Hose Sizes: 1.5" / 38mm and 2" / 51mm
3x Waste Outlet for each Bay (Simple Draining of Water Waste)
1x Temperature Dial Built into Lid
1x Water Level Indicator Built into Lid (Blockage / Cleaning)

8x Blue Coarse Filter Foams
4x Yellow Fine Filter Foams

Parameter

3x Matting supplied 
20 x 1.75" / 44mm Bio Balls (Approx)
Max Flow Rate: 12000L/H
Total Dimensions: 1280 x 540 x 400mm 
Bay Dimensions: 410 x 520 x 390mm 

Connection to UV: CUV-236
Approvals: UL,G/S,CE
Free 12 Months Warranty

• Run a visual inspection of the device before every use. Do not use the device if the safety ap-pliances are damaged or worn out. Never override safety regulations.
• Use the device exclusively according to the intended purpose stated in the instructions for use.
• You are responsible for the safety of the working environment.
• The device cannot be installed in the drinking water circuit.
• The device can be installed only out of the water.
• It must be ensured that the device cannot fall into the water.
• Place the device in such a way so that it is not exposed to direct sun light.
• Die universal hose connectors (stepped hose tails) can be shortened if necessary to match the hose diameter.
• Apply / mount the hoses and the hose clamps.

• The max. temperature of the conveyed liquid should not exceed +35C in permanent operation.
• The filter is exclusively designed and intended for filtering garden ponds!
• The filter is not suitable for filtrating water that exceeds 40C or falls below 8C.
• Do not use in combination with oil, petrol or lubricant. The filter is not frost-resistant! (Therefore, it is recommended not to use the filter in winter!)
• The filter cannot be used under water!
• The filter must be placed at least 2m away from the pond edge!

According to the type of use, the optimal circulation cycle is dependent on various factors: fish popula-tion, water plants, solar radiation and the desired water clarity. Of course the other components of the filter circuit must be harmonised with one another if necessary.

Basically there are two distinctions:

1.) Optimal pond circulation

This refers to how often one channels/conducts the whole pond content through the filter within a spe-cific time unit (circulation per hour).

The following values may serve as guide values:

Koi pond/ fish pond:

1 x in 3 hours up to

2 circulation /circuits in 1 hour (without plants and with high fish stock)

Garden pond/plants pond:

If the pond has no fish stock one can leave out the circuit/circulation. In this case water and marsh plants are a sufficient replacement/substitute for a filter system.

Natural swimming pond:

Here the circulation cycle is strongly influenced/greatly dependent on the plants and your own re-quirements.

The upper limit is 1 x in 2-3 hours, the lower limit by „no circulation cycle “.

2.) The water dwelling time in the Filter (length of stay)/ filter volume

Here the real volume of the filter applied by pressureless sytems is interesting:

50107 (CPF-350) = approx. 85 Litre

50108 (CPF-350B) = approx. 170 Litre

50114 (CPF-350C) = approx. 250 Litre

After a period of time of approx. 2-3 weeks nitrifying bacteria settle in the filter sponges. These need time in order to affect (have an impact on) the water.

The intended period that the pond pump need in order to fully fill the filter once is by the above men-tioned filter volume between 1,5 minutes and 3 minutes.

A good „run-in“ filter needs therefore NO circulation cycle of 2-3x per hour. It definitely suffices here, depending on the pond size, to have cycles of 1-2x every 10 hours.

Calculation example:

A specific example: Our pump manages 10.000 litre per hour. This means that by our Pond Test with 100.000 litre volume the pond is completely filtered every 10 hours. In 24 hours this means 2,4 times/cycles, in which the water in our pond filter flows through and is clarified. Because our filter takes 250 litre water, and in one hour 10.000 litre are pumped into the pond filter it means that the pond filter is fully filled with water 40 times per hour. This means every 1,5 minutes the filter is fully filled once. Consequently our bacteria have only 1,5 minutes time to have an effect on the water and give clear, filtered water.

We recommend according to your needs to find a reasonable compromise beween both sys-tems to achieve an optimal pond filtration.

 

Intended use

 

Products of this series are optimal for the cleaning of garden and fish ponds. If it is correctly applied the pond water is effectively cleaned.

Biodegradable filter materials clean the water from bacteria through mechanical filtering.

Equipment features (partly optional)

- Efficient cleaning through ultraviolet light sterilisation before filtering.

- Powerful bio-filtering by means of large filters, multi-chamber system, easy installation and cleaning due to its modular structure

- The water flow system that conducts the first step of the filtration reduces the pressure on the filter mats and the maintenance.

- The optimal design of the filter enables an easy cleaning.

- Dirt indicator

- Temperature - indicator

Commissioning

1. Remove the top cover (1), take out the bio-filter-sponges (7) and wash them.

2. Wash also the filter mats (8).

3. Bring the cleaned filter materials to their exact position again.

4. If the pond filter has a UV–lamp place the filter at least 2m away from the pond shore on a firm and even ground. The filter must be levelled and sit up straight in order to avoid overflowing.

5. Install the discharge hose for the water outlet directed towards the pond and the hose for the dirt outflow towards the sewer system or the flower bed with sufficient gradient (sufficient inclina-tion).

6. Cut the stepped hose tails at the corresponding place.

7. Then insert the hose in the stepped hose tail (connect them) and tighten it with a hose clamp

8. Insert a flat gasket (19) over the thread of the stepped hose tail. Afterwards push the thread of the stepped hose tail through the water inlet opening. Insert a second flat gasket from the inside on the thread and the screw the outlet nozzles (18) from inside on the thread.

9. Connect now the other end of the hose with the pump.

10. For the normal filter operation leave the dirt outflow with its screw cap (17) and the sealing ring (15) closed. If you want to install a permanent 2-inch-hose, remove the screw cap, in order to in-stall the hose.

11. Install the upper cover.

12. Supply the filter with voltage. Now the filter starts working.

NOTE:

The bio-filter is a biological filter system and needs a few weeks, if newly installed, to reach its full biological efficiency.

 

Cleaning and maintenance

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Attention! Before cleaning and maintenance works disconnect the pump/filter!

The device should be cleaned when required – see dirt indicator (2). For this reason no chemical cleaning agents are allowed, because they can destroy the bacteria in the filter sponges. As soon as the float of the dirt indicator becomes visible, disconnect the pump and the clarifier from the power supply and open the upper cover. Take out the filter sponges by holding them by the cleaning grips (6). Press together (squeeze) the filter sponges slowly for several times against the grips (6, 9). If nec-essary clean the filter sponges with pond water. Open the screw cap of the dirt outflow until the water has drained away.

At temperatures below 8°C or higher than 40°C the device must be taken out of operation! Therefore empty the filter and clean the device thoroughly. Remove all filter materials in order to dry them. Keep the filter materials in dry, frost-free place over the winter. Cover the filter housing so that no rain water can ingress. Empty all the hoses, pipelines and connectors to the extent possible.

Before starting–up the filter again, install it again with the open side towards the exit.