Aquascape Powerbead Filter - Manual (Page 3)

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) Pipe Connection
• Connect the pipe coming from the pump (sold separately) to the outlet marked
“Pump” on the filter. For best results the pump should always be prefiltered with
the use of a skimmer.
• The discharge of the filter is marked “Pond”. The pipe that is connected to the
discharge can be run back to the pond or to a Biofalls.
• On the discharge marked “Waste” run the pipe to a drainage area.
• It is also recommended to connect some pipe to the bottom drain and run it to a
drainage area.
) Filter Starting (Fig. 1)
1) Place the 6-Way valve (8) in the “Filter” position. (Sector n. 1).
Attention!! The valve selector must be moved only when the pump is off. To move
it push it down and at the same time turn it towards the desired position.
2) Check that the bottom drain (14) and the drain plug (13) are closed.
3) The agitation system (12) must be switched off.
4) Switch on the pond
pump.
5) Now your filter can
start working.
The water pushed by
the pump enters the
tank through the 6-
Way Valve (8) and the
diffuser pipe (3), goes
through the beads to
finally exit in the pond
through the 6-Way
valve (8).
4) Filter Cleaning (Back Flushing) (Fig. )
1) While the filter is working, open the bottom drain (14) letting out the deposited dirt.
Leave the drain open until the dirty water becomes clear. (Normally after 4-6 seconds)
Attention! It is normal that during the deposit draining some beads run out together
with the dirt.
2) Switch the pump of the pond off.
3) Switch the 6-Way valve (8) to the “Closed” (Sector number 5) position
4) Switch the agitation system on (12), for around 3-5 minutes. The agitation system rinses
the dirt and debris from the beads. To switch on the agitation system (12) simply plug the
cord into an electrical socket.
5) Switch the agitation system off (12).
Figure 1
6) To wash the beads properly place the 6-Way valve (8) in the “Backwash” position.
(Sector number 2)
7) Open the bottom drain (14).
8) Switch the pond pump on. This allows the water to flow from the top to the bottom
through the beads, carrying the dirt and discharging it through the bottom drain (14).
Leave the pump on until the water coming out from the bottom drain starts to run clear,
it is advised not to leave it for more than 1-2 minutes time. During this cleaning phase
a lot of water will flow out. During the cleaning phase some beads may run out from the
bottom drain.
Figure 2
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