Hozelock Cyprio Bioforce revolution 12 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

1.11 Never use the mains supply cable or cleaning handle
to lift or move the filter, as this may cause damage.
If the filter needs to be moved, the product should be
switched off and drained of water first. Then lift the
product by gripping the area where the lid is clamped
to the main vessel.
1.12 Never sit or lean on the cleaning handle! (Fig. 4).
1.13 Never lift the filter using the cleaning handle. Always
carry the unit using two hands by firmly gripping the
rim of the lid (Fig. 5).
1.14 Do not operate your filter dry.
1.15 Do not block outlets whilst filter is in use.
1.16 Do not operate this product if the mains supply cable
has become damaged in any way. The supply cable
cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the
electrical housing should be disposed of according to
local regulations.
1.17 Protect from frost if the unit is not to be run year-round.
(See the section, "Winter Care").
1.18 Protect the filter from direct sunlight.
1.19 This product is not suitable for water temperatures
above 35ºC or below 0ºC.
1.20 Only use accessories which have been designed for use
with this product. The use of any other accessories or
spares may invalidate your guarantee.
General Guidance
The Technical Information Chart overleaf gives
2.1
general guidance on the specifications of the filter
& recommended pump. However, for best results
several other condition factors should be taken into
consideration, as these reduce the capabilities of the
filter.
• Pond depth: Hozelock Cyprio recommends a minimum
depth of 1.2m (4') for Koi ponds. For a pond with an
average depth of less than 0.75m (2' 6") the Condition
Factor is + 25%. Shallow ponds are subject to full
penetration of sunlight, and warm up quickly. This
encourages algae growth.
• Location: Pond location determines the daily amount
of sunlight or shade a pond receives. Ponds exposed
to full sunshine throughout the day have a Condition
Factor of +25%.
• Climate: Climate affects water temperatures and fish
activity rate/feeding requirements. The more active
the fish, the greater the demands on the filtration
system. In hot climates (ie South Africa), the Condition
Factor is +35% In temperate climates (ie Southern
Europe), the Condition Factor is +15% In a Northern
European climate (ie most areas of Great Britain), the
Condition Factor is +0%.
• EXAMPLE: You have a 2200 litre goldfish pond 0.75m
deep (Condition Factor +25%). You live in London - a
Northern European climate (Condition Factor +0%).
The pond is exposed to full sunlight (+25%). The
effective volume of your pond is therefore increased
by 50% (25% + 25%), and you would need to size your
equipment as though your pond held 3300 litres.
Flow Rate: For best results the pond volume should
2.2
pass through the Bioforce Revolution every 1½ - 2½
hours, the fastest flow rate being recommended for
Koi ponds. Do not exceed the maximum flow rate, as
stated in the Technical Information Chart overleaf.
Correct flow rate is essential if you are to obtain clear
water. If your installation does not suffer from high
losses (ie long hose runs) it may be necessary to adjust
the flow to achieve the 1½ - 2½ hours turnover rate
using a flow control hose tap.
Small-diameter hose, unnecessarily long hose runs and
a high pumping lift ('head') can all considerably reduce
a pump's output. We recommend choosing a pump
that will deliver the required flow against full static lift
(= vertical distance between pond surface and filter
inlet), plus 0.6m (2ft) to allow for friction losses in
hoses.
The object of filtration is to transfer waste material
from the pond into the filter, and so any pump used
as part of the package should be capable of handling
solids such as Hozelock Cyprio's range of Aquaforce
pumps which have been specifically designed for ponds
in the size range covered by Bioforce Revolution. The
pump should be positioned in the deepest part of the
pond to ensure the best circulation of water in the
pond and maximise its solids handling capability. The
pump should be installed on a flat level platform which
is raised 300mm off the bottom of the pond. This will
prevent the pump sucking dirt directly from the bottom
of the pond and will also ensure that sufficient water
remains in the pond in the event of accidental leakage
of pond water.
How to check your flow rate: Take a container of a
known volume and time how long it takes to fill (in
seconds). Then divide 3600 by the number of seconds
it takes to fill the container, and multiply by the volume
(litres or gallons) of the container. The result will be the
flow rate in litres or gallons per hour (lph or gph).
2.3 Fish Stocking Density: Under normal conditions and
feeding regime, the Bioforce Revolution range will
support up to 50cm per 1000 litres (10" of fish per
100 gallons) of pond capacity. Introduce fish slowly
over the first few weeks, up to 20% of maximum
recommended level, increasing this if you wish to 50%
after six months. The balance will allow for fish growth.
2.4 Pond Treatments: Some medications/ treatments
can degrade very quickly by UVC radiation. Consider
switching off the filter during disease treatment. The
mechanical and biological filtration will continue to
work.
If treating your pond for blanketweed, turn off your
pump and filter for the duration of treatment until the
treated blanketweed has been removed from the pond
2.5 Extra care should be taken with any hose connections
as leaks will result in loss of water from the pond.
Installation
3.1 Important: Do not use a pump with a flow rate greater
than 8000lph or a maximum head greater than than
5m with the Bioforce Revolution range of filters.
3.2 Important: Bioforce Revolution filters must only be
installed in an upright vertical position (Fig. 6).