Hozelock Cyprio Bioforce 6000 Mode D'emploi page 4

Example
You have a 2300 ltr (500 gallon) goldfish pond 60cms (2')
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
3400 ltrs (750 gallons).
Installation
Important: The pump supplying this unit must not have
1.1
a maximum head exceeding 6m (8.5 PSI, 0.6 Bar)
1.2 Bioforce is a pump-fed, pressurised external filter with
integral UVC, ideally suited to in-ground installation
adjacent to your pond or concealed at the top of a
waterfall. They may also be positioned above ground if
desired.
If you choose to part-bury your Bioforce UVC filter , the
excavation should be firmly back-filled with compacted
sand to support the unit.
1.3 Bioforce filters incorporate inlet and outlet hosetails
to fit 20/25mm (3/4" - 1") Cypriflex hose (refer to
Equipment Selection Chart overleaf). The pump and
filter outlet pipe should be as far apart as possible for
optimal water circulation, so bear this in mind when
purchasing, measuring and cutting the Cypriflex hose.
1.4 Cut the hosetails on your Bioforce to suit the diameter
of the hose used (see Fig 2). Connect the hose from
your pump to the inlet hosetail and secure with
Hozelock Cyprio hoseclips, available separately. Do not
overtighten.
The outlet hose is secured in the same way. Avoid kinks
and bends, and keep this hose run as short as possible in
order to minimise flow restrictions.
Lamp Installation and Replacement
2.1 Lid removal
Undo the seven securing clips and gently remove the
lid (If there is any difficulty, insert a coin into the slot
provided and turn gently).
2.2 Remove the screw securing the central tube to the lid
and rotate the tube anti-clockwise and pull to release
(See Fig 3).
2.3 Remove the quartz glass tube in a similar way
(See Fig 4).
2.4 With the lamp holder now accessible, push the lamp into
position (See Fig 5).
2.5 Re-assemble the quartz tube into position, ensuring
the screw boss is re-aligned and screw re-fitted.
Re-assemble the central tube to the lid, twisting into
position, and refit the securing screw.
2.6 Lid fitting
Refit the lid, making sure the seal is in position and free
of dirt and debris. Add a light coating of silicone grease
to the seal if required to aid assembly. Re-engage the
seven securing clips, ensuring all are firmly in place, and
retighten the viewing lens.
3.1 IMPORTANT: This product is designed to be connected
to a mains supply housed in a dry, weatherproof
enclosure.
3.2 WARNING: This appliance MUST be earthed, and it
is essential that the connections are made using the
following code:
BROWN - live
BLUE - neutral
GREEN/YELLOW - earth
Flow Rate
4.1 The entire pond volume should pass through the
Bioforce every 1½ - 3 hours, the fastest flow rate
being recommended for Koi ponds. Do not exceed
the maximum flow rate, as stated in the Technical
Information section overleaf. The correct flow rate is
essential if you are to obtain clear water. If the flow is
excessive for your installation it may be necessary to
adjust the flow to achieve the 1½ - 3 hour turnover rate
using a Hozelock Cyprio Flow Control Hose Tap.
4.2 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.
4.3 The objective 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. We recommend the Hozelock Cyprio Aquaforce
filter pump, specifically designed for ponds in the
size range covered by Bioforce. The pump should be
positioned on the bottom in the deepest part of the
pond, as this is where solids accumulate.
4.4 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 gallons or litres per hour
Periods of Operation
5.1 Maintain filtration 24 hours a day throughout the
fish feeding season (until water temperature falls
below 10ºC), but preferably all year round. In the
winter, operating the pump and filter will maintain a
background level of friendly bacteria in the Bioforce,
and will help prevent the pond icing over in all but the
severest weather conditions. If the pump is switched
off for winter, the filter media (foam and/or Kaldnes™
biomedia) must be thoroughly washed before resuming
filtration in the spring, and your Bioforce will need to be
re-matured from scratch (see 'Maturation', 7.1). Never
feed your fish when the filter is not in use.
Wiring