Sera bioactive IF 400 + UV Manual Del Usuario página 14

Maintenance and cleaning
The filter baskets are equipped in a way that allows wa-
ter flowing by in case of clogging. When filter media are
used up or clogged, and need to be replaced, you must
first switch off the feed pump. After removing the lid (1.2)
you can pull the baskets out along the holder rail (3.1)
so you can remove them separately and as required.
sera UV-C System 5 W
Application and application range
sera UV-C Systems reliably remove all kinds of floating
algae (cloudy, green water) and reduce the multiplica-
tion of thread and other algae without using chemicals.
Pathogens and cloudy water caused by bacteria are also
removed. Especially in marine water, where using chem-
icals is very critical, the sera UV-C System allows ef-
fective prevention of pathogen multiplication. The effect
of the UV-C lamp is strictly physical and restricted to the
water flowing through, so inhabitants of the aquarium
and the filter organisms are not harmed.
The unit must only be operated in firm connection with
a feed pump (4.1). The UV-C System does not have an
own circulation system.
Parts list
1. sera UV-C lamp 5 W (6.5)
2. Electronic ballast, 12 V 6 W (6.1)
3. Transformer, 230 V AC 12 V AC 650 mA (6.6)
Attention! Please observe the safety advice by all
means.
Assembly instruction
The sera UV-C System is directly connected to the feed
pump (6.8) and the outlet of the internal filter (1.10), and
is the last step of the internal filter. The purified water
flows back via the outlet opening of the internal filter.
Operation
Make sure that water circulates around the lamp and the
lamp is fully immersed before switching on the UV-C lamp.
The lamp must not be operated dry, as to prevent over-
heating. The UV-C lamp (6.5) must only be operated with
the included transformer (6.6) and the ballast (6.1). The
black plug of the transformer (6.6) is connected to the
black connector (6.4) of the ballast (6.1). The UV-C lamp
(6.5) is connected to the blue connector (6.3) of the bal-
last (6.1) via the blue plug. The transformer (6.6) may be
connected to the power source only after all connections
are made and the UV-C system is immersed in water. The
connectors must not be interchanged. Lamp operation is
indicated by the red diode (6.2) on the ballast (6.1).
Cleaning the intake slots can take place from the out-
side during operation. We recommend replacing the
UV-C lamp after 9 – 12 months of operation, as this lamp
then has become less effective and should be replaced
on a routine basis.
Testing the UV-C lamp
Attention! Be sure to wear UV-C protection glasses!
Switch on the UV-C system for checking whether the
UV-C lamp of the sera UV-C System is working. A dim
bluish light can be seen at the outlet opening when the
lamp is on. Avoid looking into the UV-C light directly.
Cleaning
The sera UV-C System must not be opened. You must
also not poke inside the casing with pointed or hard
items. In case the unit is clogged and cannot be cleaned
by rinsing with water, you should replace the lamp with
the casing.
Maintenance
The UV-C lamp should be replaced after approximately
one year. Disconnect all electrical parts and units from
the mains supply first. Take the UV-C system out of the
aquarium (4.1) together with the pump. Disconnect the
lamp unit from the hose. Replace hose if required. Push
the new UV-C lamp onto a new 12/16 mm hose and se-
cure with cable strap. Connect the pump in the same
way. Reinstall lamp and pump into the chamber of the
internal filter and connect the outlet of the UV-C lamp to
the back side of the water outlet opening again.
Technical Data
sera UV-C lamp 220 – 240 V, 5 W
Ballast
Transformer
IP 8
1 m (3.3 ft.)
14
IP 8 (1 m / 3.3 ft.)
12 V 6 W UVPL
IN 230 V AC 50 Hz
OUT 12 V AC 650 mA