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Fluidart Pinnacle Filter Owner's Manual

Fluidart pinnacle filter owner's manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Pinnacle
Filter
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by Fluidart

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Pinnacle Filter ® by Fluidart...
  • Page 2 Our filtration systems are unparalleled in quality, performance, ease of operation, and maintenance. We are certain that you will have many years of happy KOI keeping with our system. Contact us at info@fluidart.com or phone 1-888-499-3852 or 405-843-9060...
  • Page 3 Challenger Internals Laterals Bead Pack Multiport Valve Spinner And Backwash Laterals Drain Plug Sludge Drain...
  • Page 4 Suggested installation of Fluidart Filtration System Swing check valve Swing check valve installed below water level in an easily accessed location will make keeping the pump and Turbovortex primed much more easy. Pump Vortex Filter Tank...
  • Page 5 Introduction to Bead Filtration How long have bead filters been in use? Bead filters have been around since the mid-70's and got their start In the food fish industry. Bead filters have been tested at various universities around the country, including Louisiana State University and Langston University in Oklahoma.
  • Page 6 What pump do I use with my filter? Almost any out of pond pump will work with a FLUIDART FILTER. 2 speed pumps have proven to be favorites among many bead filter owners. 2 speed pumps have the versatility of running on low for normal filtration and saving energy dollars, while using high for backwashing.
  • Page 7 Pinnacle Filter Installation Instructions 1. Remove the filter from the box and locate the plastic bag containing the top cap and open wrench. 2. Inspect the internals for any shipping damage. You will note that there are plastic zip lock bands on the internals to hold them in place during shipping.
  • Page 8 Pinnacle Filter Operating Instructions Now that your filter is installed and running there are a few simple things that you need to know and understand. FILTER MATURATION This has been stated earlier, but is very important. It takes 4-6 weeks of operation at temperatures above 60-65 degrees F.
  • Page 9 3. Open Air Relief valve. 4. Turn Pump ON for 10-15 seconds. 5. Turn Pump OFF. 6. Move Multiport to Backwash position. 7. Turn Pump on until water runs clear. 8. Turn Pump OFF. 9. Repeat Steps 1-8 as needed.** * While the blower is agitating the beads you should be able to hear the beads hitting the inside of the tank.

  • Page 10: Internal Inspection

    Miser Sludge drain valve with the blower running. You will notice water being forced out of the sludge drain. Allow the blower to evacuate all the water from the tank. 3. Now turn off the blower, close the sludge drain valve, and open the air release valve at the top of the filter.
  • Page 11 4. Now inspect the beads. Do they look clean after the backwash? Are there areas of caked beads? If you find areas of dirty beads or caked beads, you may need to adjust the length of time that you use the blower, or increase the backwash time, or possibly the backwashing frequency.
  • Page 12 4. When the medication period is over, close the sludge drain, but leave the air release valve open. Turn off the pumps and move the handle to the filter position. Now turn on the pumps. You will notice air "whistling" out of the air release valve as the tank refills with water. When water sprays out of the air release valve turn off the pumps.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Decrease in water flow 1. If you notice that your water flow is decreasing the most likely cause is that the filter needs to be backwashed. The bead filter is designed to trap solids and does it very well. When fully loaded with solids, the filter may restrict flow.
  • Page 14 5. If you follow the above steps and your flow is still low, PLEASE, call us at 1-888-499-3852 6. See the following page for a quick flow chart of the above directions Trouble Shooting Decrease in Water Flow Backwash Normal Flow Flow Still Low Problem Solved Clean Pump...
  • Page 15 Trouble Shooting Decrease in water Clarity 1. If your filter has a mature bacterial colony, which could take up to 4-6 weeks at temps. above 60-65 degrees F., and your water quality and clarity have been good then decreases, the first thing to do is a good backwash and rinse.
  • Page 16 Trouble Shooting Decrease in Water Clarity Backwash Water Clarity Water Still Improves Cloudy Problem Solved Open Filter- Clean laterals, Stir Beads Backwash and rinse Water Clarity Water Still Improves Cloudy Problem Solved Check UV Lights Replaced Bulb Lights Okay Water Clarity Water Still Cloudy Improves Problem Solved...
  • Page 17 Trouble Shooting High Ammonia and Nitrite with previously stable state If your pond has been up and running at warm temperatures (60-70 F) for six or more weeks and your ammonia and nitrite levels have been previously controlled, but you experience a spike in the ammonia level try the following: 1.
  • Page 18 Trouble Shooting High Ammonia and Nitrite-- Previously Stable Backwash Filter Decrease Ammonia Ammonia Still High Problem Solved Open Filter Check Laterals and Stir Beads then Backwash Decrease Ammonia Ammonia Still High Problem Solved Check Amount of Food Fed -1lb. Food/cubic foot beads Too Much Food Food Amount Okay Amount Reduced...