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PBF1800 • PBF3600 • PBF6000 • PBF10000 Pressurized Bead Filters Installation Instructions Table of Contents Safety Information Installation Assembly Start Up Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Safety Information: 1. Installation should be made by qualified authorized persons and those who have carefully read the following instructions.
Installation: BASIC FILTER SET-UP The placement of the filter is important for proper operation and WASTE filtration. UV FILTER OUT TO POND PBF FILTER IN FROM POND PUMP General things to consider for installation: (Figure 1) 1. If the filter is placed in a room there should be a drain system in the room in case of failure or breakage of plumbing as well as adequate ventilation for pumping equipment.
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2. Place the filter body in its final position on the supplied support stand. 3. PBF1800 and PBF3600 models come with media installed and control head pre-assembled. Additional steps for the PBF6000 and PBF10000 units: 4.
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stand pipe. Insert stand pipe into head until fully seated. Position pipe clamp as shown and tighten until secure. 6. IMPORTANT: Fill tank with water. This will allow the media to float and the stand pipe to be inserted into the tank freely without risk of breakage. 7.
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Backwashing: Getting rid of excess waste that collects in the filter is simple with the handle- operated backwash system. No messy rinsing of pads or emptying of nets is required; only the turn of a handle. Always turn off the pump before turning the valve handle! 1.
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Winterizing: Follow these steps for winterizing your EasyPro pressurized bead filter if the filter and pond are shut down for the winter months in freezing climates. Always turn off the pump before turning the valve handle! 1. Turn off pump. (It is advisable to follow the “Backwashing” procedure before winterizing.)
Troubleshooting: Issue Possible Causes Solutions Valve is leaking • Handle turned while • Clean control head valve from the waste pump on (see section under Start Up port • Debris caught under and Maintenance) spider gasket in control head Handle is hard to •...
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EasyPro shall not be held liable for any loss of fish, plants or any other livestock as a result of any failure or defect of this Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.
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