T.I.P. TFP 8000 UV 9 Mode D'emploi page 26

Read the following instruction carefully before attempting to use. Keep for future reference.
Sect. 1 - Introduction
TFP 8000/16000 is a compact pressure filter for small lakes and ponds. It is easy to set and maintain. It consists of
three different filtering systems:
1. Mechanical filter Consisting of a large mass filter which enables blockage of solids. Helps in the cleaning and
sanitizing of water for both plants and fishes.
2. Biological filter Consisting of exceptional porous particles which provide an ideal environment for an intense
build-up of bacterial colonies. These aid in the elimination of ammonia and nitrite.
3. UV-C filter. A UV-C filter which is protected by a quartz tube. Aids in the elimination of the green patina which
commonly forms in ponds.
Sect. 2 - Safety rules
Persons not conversant with the contents of these operating instructions must not use this device.
The pump must not be used by children.
The pump may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and / or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of the equipment
and have understood the resulting hazards. Children are not allowed to play with the device. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
The pump must not be used when people are in the water.
The pump must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA.
The mains power connection of this device cannot be replaced. In case the line is damaged, the device
must be scrapped.
1. Check that the voltage of product match that of the power source. Product should be operated only after proper
instalment. The electrical safety of this product is ensured only when it is efficiently grounded.
2. Before connecting the product to the power network, make sure that cables are not damaged.
3. Power supply cables must not be replaced or repaired. If damaged, entire product needs replacement.
4. WARNING: unplug all the immersed electrical appliances before attempting any maintenance in water.
Should the connection plug or socket become wet, disconnect general power supply before unplugging
power supply cable.
5. If appliance is unused during the winter months, remove to avoid freezing.
6. To avoid overheating, turn the lamp off when water is not circulating through the filter.
7. It is important to protect appliance with safety switch. Current should not exceed 30 mA.
8. Appliance must not be utilized for uses other than those for which it was designed.
9. Use of extension cables are not recommended. Should an extension cable be required, connection must be
water-tight; the cable should also be suitable for outdoor use and be equivalent to that of appliance in terms of
insulation and section.
10. To avoid unintentional wetting plug or socket, the cable should form a loop below the water level (see figure
"Drip loop").
11. When installing and caring for appliance, avoid lifting from power supply cable.
12. Avoid operating appliance with the use of corrosive or abrasive liquids.
13. Do not dry operate in order to avoid damage to UV components.
14. Do not operate the product using liquids whose temperature exceed 35°C.
15. Never gaze directly into an illuminated UV lamp.
16. Keep these instructions for future reference.
17. Keep out of reach of children.
Sect.3 - Installation
- Determine most appropriate spot in which to position filter. Remember that appliance should not be placed
further than 2m from the edge of pond.
- The filter can be placed underground up to the height of the hooks. The hooks themselves must be kept
uncovered.
- Connect the pump in the filter's adjustable hose marked "IN" - (8) with a flexible tube.
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