Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II Pro 3" Series Instruction Manual

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Aqua Ultraviolet
Ultima II Pro Series 3" Side Mount Valve
Filter Instruction Manual
For Units 30,000 and 60,000 Filters with Side Mount Valves
Ultima II 30,000 3"
48 1/2" X 30-1/2" X 39 3/4"
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Ultima II 60,000 3"
54 1/2" Dia. x 36 1/2" x 45 1/4"
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Temecula, CA 92590
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  • Page 1 Temecula, CA 92590 TOLL FREE (800) 454-2725 TEL (951) 296-3480 FAX (951) 296-3490 www.aquauv.com Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II Pro Series 3" Side Mount Valve Filter Instruction Manual For Units 30,000 and 60,000 Filters with Side Mount Valves Ultima II 30,000 3"...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Valve Settings ......................12 Winterizing ........................13 Backwashing ........................ 14 Maintenance ....................... 15-16 Troubleshooting Guide ....................17 Correct Installation ...................... 18 THIS SECTION CAN BE USED FOR NOTES: AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENI DAALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditional upon proper storage, installation, use, maintenance and conformance with the applicable use. It will be based upon Aqua Ultraviolet's discretion as to whether the defects are of manufacturing origin.
  • Page 4: Warranty 1

    Warranty covers the repair or prorated replacement of the Aqua Ultraviolet products. Aqua Ultraviolet denies all liability for any other loss including but not limited to loss of equipment, income, livestock, pets, aquatic life or personal injuries.
  • Page 5: Warranty 1

    All warranty returns or repair returns must come freight prepaid with an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the box. All other returns will be refused. Aqua Ultraviolet will not be liable for any shipping cost to return warranty or repair items. Include a note in the box with your RMA number, name, address, daytime phone number and brief description of the reason for return or repair.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION We at Aqua Ultraviolet would like to take the time to thank you for purchasing the finest filtration system on the market. For over twenty years, Aqua Ultraviolet has manufactured filtration systems which are in use in many different fields and industries such as aquariums, aquaculture, public and commercial aquariums, educational institutions, government agencies, commercial and research organizations throughout the world.
  • Page 7: Frequently Asked Questions

    AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AV ENIDAAL VARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 951-296-3490 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I need to add any additional bacteria to my pond or my filter? No, your Ultima II filter comes pre-seeded with natural bacteria to help the filter establish itself.
  • Page 8 Media Drain Lateral 0-Ring A60090 Modi• Drain Later•l � � A50074 Drain Cap Lateral Hub Upper Pipe A50096 - 30,000 A50097 • 60,000 Lower Pipe A50087 - 30,000 A50088 - 60,000 AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
  • Page 9 _ _________________________________________ _ PARTS DIAGRAM THREADED LID MODELS A50075 A50190 Pressure Gauge A50194 A50191 A50188 Manual Relief Body O-Ring For Manual Complete Kit, Assembly Relief Body Threaded lid, for 30,000 and 60,000 A50192 Threaded Lid Closure A50189 Wrench for 8-1/2" A50193 Closure Internal Nut, 2"...
  • Page 10 AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490 PARTS DIAGRAM �:� ��! � � A50155 ____ � A50179 -�- Washer (P. O .M E3) A50038 � Screw for 3" Valve -- --- -!L� lh A50182 ...,, _ Valv e Cov er �...
  • Page 11: Recommended Layout

    �---- O;-,tiona'. Je�� . , � F1l�cr .._,'..¾ .. an.J f'ump �=� '-.:-::.tit .___, ____ t·('J I UV Slcr,:cic, UV Stem izc:- F 1llc.r ano Purni:- Bio-Mechanical Filter AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDAALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    5. Once the connections have been glued allow drying time as instructed on the glue packaging. 6. Depress the Valve handle and rotate it to the position marked "Filter". AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDAALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
  • Page 13 ULTIM A II INSTALL ATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Installing the Media into the Filter 1. Before installing the media remove the shipping straps used to support the multi-diffusser during transport. 2. Check inside the filter for any damaged or broken parts that may have been damaged during shipping. Replace any broken parts.
  • Page 14: Valve Settings

    AQUA ULT RAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDAAL VARADO, TEMECU LA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490 VALVE SETTINGS Setting Description Filter For normal filtration of pond For cleaning the filter Backwash Second Step in cleaning, also resets filter bed after backwashing Rinse Waste For lowering or draining pond level Re-Circulate...
  • Page 15 AQUA ULT RAVIOLET 42371 AV ENIDAAL VARADO, TEMECU LA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490 eACKWASHING YOUR FILTER How often you backwash depends on the number of fish, how frequently you feed them and the season. We recom­ NOTE: mend cleaning once a week. In heavy fish loads like in aquaculture twice a week or more is necessary. Before depressing and turning the valve handle always turn off your pump.
  • Page 16: Winterizing

    Backwash then rinse. PLEASE REALIZE ... Pure clean pond water is a combination of many factors, one is the proper Aqua Ultraviolet UV system, and another is ade­ quate filtration and proper water flow.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    4. Tum pump off. 5. Switch handle to filter setting. FILTliR 6. Tum pump on. check if leak has stopped {If leak continues go to step 7) Filter Setting BACKWASH AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENI DAALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AV ENI DAALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490 MAINTENANCE CONTINUED How To Clean The Valve Continued 7. Tum pump off. Using a Phillips screwdriver and 10mm wrench, remove the screws from the top of the valve.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    AQUA ULT RAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDAAL VARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possibilities Solution My valve is leaking from the • Handle was moved while pump was on • See how to clean valve section on waste port. •...
  • Page 20: Correct Installation

    Suction side of pump plumbed into filter Incorrect Installation Incorrect Installation Filter too far from pump Filter mounted more than 6' above pond level 6' Above Pond Level AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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