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8.3
Cleaning the entire filter system
► The entire filter system only needs to be taken out of operation for cleaning and maintenance if it is
extremely soiled.
► Do not use any chemical cleaning agents as they would kill the filter bacteria.
How to proceed:
1. Switch off all filter pumps.
2. Switch off all other electrical units of the filter system (e.g. UVC clarifier).
3. Open the slide valve for the dirt outlet at the bottom of the container and dispose of the soiled water
in a permissible way.
4. Carry out cleaning measures.
– Rinse the Hel-X bio-elements in the container with running water.
5. Close the slide valve (dirt outlet).
6. Start up the filter system again. (→ Commissioning/start-up)
8.4
Cleaning the rinsing device
How to proceed:
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1. Start a manual cleaning cycle to check that the rinsing nozzle is functioning perfectly. (→ Manual
cleaning)
2. Loosen the union nut on a clogged nozzle, remove the nozzle and seal from the rinsing pipe and
clean the parts.
3. Push the union nut onto the nozzle and screw it together with the seal onto the rinsing pipe.
– Align the nozzle so that the marking is at the top.
– Hand-tighten the union nut.
8.5
Cleaning the screen element
8.5.1
Removing/fitting a screen element
How to proceed:
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Removing
1. Turn the filter drum manually until the screen element is located opposite the drum motor. Undo the
locking mechanism (turn through 180°).
2. Lower the screen element completely into the filter drum.
3. Remove the screen element from the filter drum.
Fitting
4. Lower the screen element completely into the filter drum.
5. Turn the screen element and push the two hinges onto the support of the filter drum.
6. Use the cross element to pull the screen element up.
7. Close the locking mechanism (turn through 180°).
8.5.2
Decalcifying the screen elements
The error messages Er33, Er55 or an excessive rise in the frequency of cleaning cycles (counter) indicate
that there are limescale deposits on the screen elements. (→ Reading out the number of cleaning
cycles)
Oase recommends that you descale the unit every two to three months as a preventative measure if the
water is very hard.
► Recommended cleaning agent for removing stubborn limescale deposits:
– Vinegar- and chlorine-free household cleaning agent.
How to proceed:
1. Remove a screen element. (→ Removing/fitting a screen element)
2. Descale the screen element using a descaler (follow the manufacturer's instructions).
– Do not remove the rubber seal of the screen element.
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