Pondmaster ProLine PUV-4000 Care And Operating Instructions

For Your Information:
POnDfflASTER
LOW PRESSURE FILTER SYSTEM
FEATURES
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A - Quick Connect Hose Fitting - For easy tool-free hose
removal and reassembly.
B - Clear Multiport Valve - Control and visually monitor
water clarity during backwash/rinse operation.
C - Waste Port Valve - Convenient ball valve directs waste
water.
D - UV Lamp (PUV Models only) - Internal long thin bulb
assembly forces water close to bulb for longer contact time
with rays. Can be added to all models.
E - Bio-Matrix Media - Reusable media affords maximum
surface area for beneficial bacterial growth.
F - Agitator - Efficiently unlocks waste from media with
minimum water loss during backwash/rinse.
G - Optional Bottom Valve (Not Shown) - Available and
recommended to facilitate seasonal draining.
H - UV Lamp Ballast (PUV Models only) - Top mount for
convenient access. Can be added to all models.
I - Agitator Handle - Dual purpose - Manually turns internal
agitator; also allows safe monitoring of UV Lamp status.
J - Pressure Gauge - Displays internal pressure to indicate
when routine backwash is necessary.
K - Stainless Steel Clamp - Stainless steel security with Hex
Locknut.
L - Heavy Duty Poly Canister - Weather proof - - designed
for burial near pond.
Each piece of Bio-Matrix Media has
2.25 square inches of surface area
available for beneficial bacterial colonization.
Basic Setup Guide
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PUV-4000, PUV-2000, PUV-1000- Biological, Mechanical and Ultraviolet Filtration
P - 4000, P - 2000, P - 1000 - Biological and Mechanical Filtration (UV Clarifier not included)
TOWASTE
AREA
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BOTTOM DRA IN• Simplifies winter Maintenance; drains water from the bottom.
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Uses ultraviolet light to inhibit algae from reproducing.
ULTRAVIOLET CL A RIFIER•
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PRO BIOLOGICAL FILTER AND FALLS•
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Keeps debris away from intake. Skims, protects pump.
PRO SKIMMER•
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CHECK VALVE• Best installed between pump and filter.
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VALVED BYPA SS (Not Shown)• Split water flow between filter and a waterfall.
To set up the filter you will need to supply the following items.
f)
• - - 1112" Flexible hose (recommended)
Hoses
GATHER
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Stainless Steel Hose Clamps
MATERI AL S
• Plumber's Teflon tape
• In-Line Check Valve
• 1 112" insert MPT by BARB
OTHER SUPPLIES MAY BE NECESSARY FOR OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES CHOSEN.
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This filter must be connected to an external water pump.The water pump can be
submersible or above ground depending on your preference. Pondmaster makes
CHOOSE
several perfectly matched pumps and accessories to complete your filter system.
LOCATION
Please note the following:
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• The intake for the water pump should be positioned at the opposite end of the
DETAILS
pond from the water return.
• The filter drum must be buried up to an inch below the pressure clamp. If
positioned above ground use the backfill from digging the pond.
TYPICAL INSTALL ATION
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BACK-FILL SOIL AND
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PRESSURIZED
BOTTOM
BOTTOM DRAIN
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TO WASTE/ DRY WELL
FROM PUMP
DANNER MFG. INC.• Islandia, New York 11749
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See Additional instructions for important details
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CHECKVALVE
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----- final mounted position. Installation details of the UV Clarifier are included.
ATTACH QU ICK CONNECTS AND
Produces a dramatic waterfall effect.
WASTE VALVE
-- for connections to pump and filter drain
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adapter for waste valve
FILTER
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1 I The
SKIMMER OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL be in the
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SUBMERSIBLE 2) Turn the
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PUMP
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3) Turn on the pump and check
the hoses and clamps.
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POND
The Baseline number will vary based on your
particular setup; it should not exceed 5 PSI. The
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PSI should continue to read close to the Baseline
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until debris starts to accumulate in the filter. Do no
backwash until pressure rises 2 - 3 PSI over original baseline.
Your Pressurized Filter System works best within a certain range
C H OOSE IMPORTANT
of flow and pressure. Exceeding these values will cause leakage
INFORMATION!
PUMP
or breakage of filter or its components.
PRESSURIZED FILTER MAXIMUM PUMP MAXIMUM BA SELINE
CAPACITY (GAL/HR) PRESSURE (P.S.1.)
P1000 or PUV1000 2000
P2000 or PUV2000 2000
P4000 or PUV4000 4000
NOTE: If the pump you would like to use exceeds these values, use a Valved Bypass.
Unpack the Main filter unit. It is completely factory assembled and pressure tested. Do not
SET UP
open the cover. If your filter includes the UV Clarifier, place it aside until after the filter is in its
H OSES
ATTACH HOSES
WASTE
VALVE
OUT TO
WASTE
TEST
Before turning on pump, set valves as shown in the FILTER SETTINGS illustration.
SETUP O ther settings will be used for maintenance.
WASTE
PORT VALVE
BACKWASH
IN CLOSED
SETTINGS
/ POSITION
CLEAR
ULTIPORT
VE DURING
RMAL
Waste Port Valve should
1 I The Waste Port Valve should be
position.
CLO SED in the OPEN position.
Multiport Valve to Turn the
2) Multiport Valve
FILTER position.
BACKWASH position.
3) Agitate the filter media by moving
the agitator handle back and forth.
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The Pressure Gauge provides
G A U GE
a reading immediately once
filter is set up and running.
NOTE: PRESSURE SHOULD NOT BUILD BEYOND 8 PSI. IF IT DOES,
BACKWASH IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER.
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4'
DO NOT OPEN FI L TER!
, It is completely assembled and
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pressure tested at the factory
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FOR POND SIZED
(GALLONS)
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UP to 1000
5
UPto 2000
5 A bove2000
or WATERFALL
WASTE PORT
VALVE
RINSE
IN OPEN
SETTINGS
/ POSITION
With open
1) Waste Port Valve
turn main valve to RINSE
position.
to the
Turn the agitator handle left to
2)
right until water clears up.
3) Turn the Multiport knob back
to the position and close
FILTER
the Waste Port Valve to resume
filtering. Check Gauge weekly.