Little Giant BIOVORT FILTER Series Manual page 2

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13. MAKING TUBING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FILTER OUTLET AND WATER FEATURE
(see Figure 1): Slip hose clamp over end of tubing that is near the filter outlet, then
slide tubing over adapter. Be sure to slide tubing all the way onto the adaptor to ensure
the best seal. Move the hose clamp into position and tighten with screwdriver.
14. MAKING TUBING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FILTER INLET AND PUMP DISCHARGE
(see Figure 1): Slip hose clamp over end of the tubing that is near the filter inlet, then
slide tubing over adaptor. Be sure to slide tubing all the way onto the adaptor to ensure
the best seal. Move the hose clamp into position and tighten with screwdriver.
15. OPTIONAL: Install a gate valve or check valve between the pump and filter to prevent
debris from flowing back into pond during times of filter maintenance (see Figure 1).
The valve should be located in close proximity of the filter.
16. Make proper connections of the tubing to the pump discharge and similarly on the
water feature. It may be necessary to consult the instruction manuals for the pump or
the water feature in making these connections.
17. At this time all connections should be made. Plug pump in and check all fittings and
connections for leakage. If any leakage is noted unplug pump and adjust fittings and
connections to correct the problem.
18. If there are no leakage problems found then visually inspect the flow coming from the
water feature. If a pressure gauge is being used with the filter it is helpful to make a note
of it at this time. Take a pressure reading once the pump has operated for a few minutes.
This reading can help in determining when the filter will require maintenance or cleaning.
AS THE FILTER BECOMES CLOGGED AND REQUIRES CLEANING THE PRESSURE
READING ON THE GAUGE WILL INCREASE SLIGHTLY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
WHEN THE PRESSURE GAUGE SHOWS AN INCREASE OF 1-2 PSI, IT IS TIME TO
SERVICE THE FILTER. If a pressure gauge is not being used, simply make a visual note
of the amount of water coming from the water feature at the initial installation. Over time
the amount of water coming from the water feature will slightly decrease in volume as
the filter becomes clogged. When this occurs, it is time to service the filter.
The following sections are broken down for each specific BioVort™ filter. The different
models vary slightly in construction. Please note that all models come pre-assembled but
require that the element be rinsed prior to use. The below filter assembly instructions are
only required for future maintenance and/or replacement of a filter component. Please con-
sult the instructions that apply to the model that has been purchased.
FC-800 FILTER ASSEMBLY (see Figure 2)
1. Place the bottom lid on a flat surface.
2. Place the screened bag containing the bio-media, inside the bottom lid.
3. Place the carbon element on top of the bio-media.
4. Install the seal in the sealing groove of the bottom lid.
5. Install the screened plate on top of the carbon element. Make sure the plate is located
in the specially designed gland, so it doesn't move around. If the screen is not located
in this groove the canister lids will not assemble together properly.
6. Install the top lid.
7. Apply the band clamp and tighten.
FC-1200 FILTER ASSEMBLY (see Figure 2)
1. Place the bottom lid on a flat surface.
2. Place the separator plate on the bottom lid. There is a specially designed gland that
will aid in locating this separator plate.
3. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the seal to ease assembly.
4. Install the first of two seals in the sealing gland of the bottom lid.
5. Install the middle insert, making sure that the sealing gland is properly located inside
the sealing gland on the bottom side.
6. Install the first of two band clamps to attach bottom lid to middle insert. Tighten clamp.
7. Install the filter pads. The coarse pad(s) should be placed in first, next to the separator,
followed by the fine pad(s).
8. Install the carbon element on top of the fine filter pad.
9. Install the bio-media on top of the carbon element.
10. Place the screened plate in the specially designed gland on top side of the middle insert.
11. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the seal to ease assembly.
12. Install the second seal in the sealing gland on the top side of the middle insert.
13. Install the top lid. Check to make sure the seal is properly located in the sealing gland
of the top lid.
14. Install the second band clamp to attach the middle insert to the top lid. Tighten clamp.
Figure 1.
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FC-2400 FILTER ASSEMBLY (see Figure 2)
1. Place the bottom lid on a flat surface.
2. Place the separator plate on the bottom lid. There is a specially designed gland that
will aid in locating this separator plate.
3. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the seal to ease assembly.
4. Install the first of two seals in the sealing gland of the bottom lid.
5. Install the middle insert, making sure that the sealing gland is properly located inside
the sealing gland on the bottom side.
6. Install the first of two band clamps to attach bottom lid to middle insert. Tighten clamp.
7. Install the filter pads. The 2 coarse pads should be placed in first, next to the separator,
followed by the 2 fine pads.
8. Install the carbon element on top of the fine filter pad.
9. Install the bio-media on top of the carbon element.
10. Place the screened plate in the specially designed gland on top side of middle insert.
11. Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the seal to ease assembly.
12. Install the second seal in the sealing gland on the top side of the middle insert.
13. Install the top lid. Check to make sure the seal is properly located in the sealing gland
of the top lid.
14. Install the second band clamp to attach the middle insert to the top lid. Tighten clamp.
F INTRODUCTION
Félicitations pour votre achat du filtre BioVort™ de Little Giant. Cette feuille d'instructions
vous fournit les informations nécessaires pour entretenir et utiliser de façon sécuritaire votre
nouveau filtre Little Giant. Le filtre que vous avez acheté a été soigneusement fabriqué avec
des matériaux de la plus haute qualité. Il a été conçu pour durer longtemps et nécessiter un
minimum d'entretien. Seul un entretien et un nettoyage minimum de l'élément du filtre sont
requis. Veuillez lire toute la feuille d'instructions avant de procéder à l'installation, afin d'être
informé de toute situation particulière pouvant s'appliquer à votre installation.
Les filtres BioVort™ sont principalement conçus pour une utilisation dans des installations
à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur d'un plan d'eau. Lorsqu'il est installé correctement et associé à la
pompe qui convient, le BioVort™ permet une filtration mécanique, organique et biologique. Les
filtres contiennent un sac filtrant rempli d'un mélange de zéolite / carbone activé qui aide à
éliminer l'ammoniaque, les nitrites et les nitrates. En plus de l'élément, chaque filtre contient
un sac filtrant de média biologique qui aide à la formation d'éléments biologiques favorisant la
croissance. Selon le modèle, le filtre contient des sacs filtrants maillés fin ou grossier qui
aident à la filtration du plan d'eau. Les filtres des modèles FC-1200 et FC-2400 contiennent
des séparateurs spécifiquement conçus pour aider à répandre l'eau de façon uniforme sur
les tampons de filtre. Ce séparateur aide également à éviter que les plus gros débris ne
bloquent les tampons de filtre.
Veuillez noter que le filtre doit fonctionner en permanence pour éliminer efficacement l'eau
verte et nettoyer le plan d'eau.
Débits recommandés en gallons par heure (GPH) selon la taille du plan d'eau pour chaque
filtre :
NUMÉRO DE
TAILLE MAXIMALE RECOMMANDÉE
MODÈLE
POUR LE PLAN D'EAU (GALLONS)
(FILTRE)
FC-800
FC-1200
FC-2400
Pour les plans d'eau plus grands et pour les éléments plus gros du plan d'eau, des pompes
à plus fort débit sont requises. Lorsque le rendement de la pompe dépasse le débit recom-
mandé, il est nécessaire de contourner le filtre plutôt que d'utiliser toute la capacité de la
pompe. La pompe à double évacuation de Little Giant est idéale pour cette tâche.
Dans le cas d'une installation avec fontaine ou chute, veuillez prendre note que des restric-
tions imposées par les raccords sur le filtre produisent un débit (GPH) à l'entrée du filtre
inférieur au débit (GPH) à la sortie du filtre. Pour mesurer le débit (GPH) du filtre, procéder
comme suit : Utiliser un seau de 5 gallons et un chronomètre et mesurer le temps requis pour
remplir le seau avec l'eau provenant de l'évacuation du filtre. Utiliser la formule ci-dessous
pour déterminer le débit (GPH) avec cette technique : (60 divisé par le nombre de secondes
requis pour remplir le seau x 5 gal x 60 minutes) = débit en gallons par heure. Exemple : Si le
seau a été rempli en 15 secondes : (60/15) x 5 gal x 60 = 1 200 gal/heure ou 4 560 l/heure.
DÉBIT RECOMMANDÉ
(GPH)
800
500-1000
1200
1000-2000
2400
1500-3000

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