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Installation Instructions:
1. Prior to installation: Prepare an area large enough to stand all the equipment allowing adequate
space for connecting pipe-work and routine servicing. Once you have decided on the optimum
position, prepare a flat and level concrete base to accommodate the unit.
2. Remove filter – Air blower and pipe-work from packaging. Check to ensure all parts are present
and are in good condition.
3. Place the main filter unit on the pre-prepared concrete base making sure that both the blower
and the filter vessel are secure.
4. Connect the Multi-port valve onto the top and bottom bulkheads, ensuring that the 'O' rings are
in place. Tighten the connecting unions by hand only.
5. Connect the Non Return Valve unit between the Multi-port Valve and the blower unit ensuring
that all 'O' rings are in position. Tighten the connecting unions by hand only.
6. Connect the waste - water sight glass assembly to the waste connection of the Multi-port valve
(on LHS) ensuring that the 'O' rings are in place. Tighten the connecting unions by hand only.
7. Connect the isolator valve unit to the main Multi-port valve (RHS) ensuring that 'O' rings are in
place. Tighten the connections by hand only.
8. Screw on the return union to the remaining position (on the lower - RHS) of the Multi-port valve.
Tighten the connection by hand only.
9. Use PTFE tape around the threads of the pressure gauge and screw into the threaded hole on
the side of the Multi-port valve. There are two positions for this, so install the gauge to the most
easy to see position and use the screw cap in the opposite hole. Be sure NOT to over tighten
the pressure gauge as this will damage the threads!
10. Cut and glue pipe-work from your pump discharge to the small isolator valve already fitted
as described in item 7 above. Be sure not to stress any pipe-work by providing suitable
supports, where required.
NOTE: All pipe-work connections are BSP – ABS Pipe-work.
Ensure you use compatible adhesive and pipe!
11. Cut and glue pipe-work between the waste line sight glass unit and the drain, again ensuring
that all pipe-work is well supported.
12. Cut and glue pipe-work between the return union on the Multi-port valve and the pipe-work
back to the pond. This return line may include a U.V. light system, but again ensure all pipe-
work is supported.
13. Once all glued pipe connections have been completed, ensure adequate time for the adhesive
to dry. Most likely this will be at least 12 hours.
14. IMPORTANT! Ensure the pipe-work and glued joints have had adequate time to vent any
toxic (or flammable) fumes, before starting the air blower. Ideally, run the water pump for
at least an hour before testing the blower on the system.
15. IMPORTANT! The electrical connection of the blower must be made by a qualified
electrician, and in accordance with local regulations. The blower unit must be protected
by an RCD - residual current device.
16. Remove the main filter lid, then, unscrew the top collector assembly. Check to ensure all the
Laterals are securely in place in the bottom of the filter.
17. Ensure you have the correct amount of media as stated in the table above in section 5 –
Specifications. Carefully pour in the media into the filter avoiding any spillages. Once the whole
amount is in the filter, re fit the collector unit and then, the main filter lid.
Starting Up The Aquabiome
1. Re-check all threaded connections to ensure they are watertight and select 'Filter' mode on the
Multi-port valve.
2. Select the open position of the isolator valve, this will be when the white arrow is pointing to
12pm position and the handle is across the pipe-work.
3. Ensure system water level is to correct level and start the main circulating pump. Water will
begin to flow through the filter, which should be observed at the top of the vessel within a few
moments. With the filter and valves in this position, the filter is working in it's normal – Filter
mode.
4. Once the unit has been run for a while, check all joints to ensure there are no leaks. To check
that the blower is functioning correctly, follow the backwash procedure as stated below.
5. Once all parts of the system have been tested, add some 'filter start' to prime the filter for
biological growth. (Consult your dealer).
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Waterco Aquabiome
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