Aquascape Powerbead Filter - Manual (Page 2)


Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Filter
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PowerBead ® 4000 PowerBead ® 8000
Max. Pond Capacity 4000 gallons 8000 gallons
Max. Fish Quantity 44 lbs. 77 lbs
Bead Quantity 28 lbs. 56 lbs
Max Flow Rate 2600 gph 4000 gph
Contents
# Part description Item #
1 PowerBead Tank
2 Inner Jets
3 Diffuser
4 Clamp
5 O-Ring
6 Pressure Gauge
7 Hosetail
8 6-Way Valve
# Part description Item #
9 Agitation Pump Housing
10 Volute
11 Impeller
12 Agitation Pump
13 Drain Plug
14 Bottom Drain and Base
15 Beads (not shown)
PowerBead ® 4000
WArNING!
• The filter has been designed to work in fresh water ponds.
• Do not submerse the filter in the water.
• Any pond related electrical equipment requires a GFI protected circuit. Always have a
qualified electrician install any electrical outlets. Test your GFI outlet on a regular basis.
• Make sure that the product is compatible with the features of your electric system.
• Never pull the electric cable.
• Before handling the filter make sure to unplug all devices associated with the filter.
1) Installation
Positioning the Filter
• The filter must not be buried and must be positioned out of the pond.
• The drain tap and the drain valve (13-14) must be easily accessible.
• The filter must be positioned on a firm base and must be able to hold the
weight once full of water.
• Once installed and refilled with water, the filter cannot be removed.
Adding the Beads
• Make sure the bottom drain and drain plug (13-14) are closed.
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• Pour the filter media (Beads) into the tank.
6–Way Valve Assembly
• Clean the neck of the tank
• Make sure that the soft O-Ring (5) is well positioned on the multifuncion valve.
• Insert the diffuser (3) into the 6 way valve (8).
• Assemble the valve (8) on the tank fixing it with the supplied locking clamp (4).
Pressure Gauge Assembly
• Take off the multifunction valve cap.
• Apply some Teflon tape around the pressure gauge (6) thread to guarantee a proper seal.
• Screw the pressure gauge (6) onto the 6 way valve (8).
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