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Close all of the pumping equipment valves and fill the
pond to the specified water level. Watch the water level.
If it drops, find and fix the leaks.
Slowly open all valves on the pumping equipment that
connect to the pond and fill (prime) the system.
Allow the level to stabilize and check for leaks on the
pumping equipment (during shipment and installation,
union connections can come loose).
If the pump is above water level and does not
automatically fill the pump volute, remove the strainer
basket cover and fill the pump with water.
CRITICAL — DO NOT START THE PUMP DRY.
NEVER ADJUST FLOW USING THE VALVES ON
THE SUCTION LINES — THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE PUMP.
Suction isolation valves should be fully open when the
system is operating.
START-UP
• Fill pond with water.
• Verify that all valves are completely OPEN except for the
Bypass Valves. If not previously adjusted, these valves
should be initially set at 50% OPEN. Adjust once running.
• Prime and start filter pump to verify that it is pumping
water.
• Observe operation for at least ten minutes to verify
proper operation.
BACKWASH
1. Shut the pump off.
2. Rotate valve to “Backwash”
3. Turn pump on for 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Turn pump off. The main pump must not operate while
blower is running.
5. Rotate the control head to “Rinse.”
6 a. Close the lower gate valve on the Air Blower Assist
assembly. (Keeps air from pushing back through
pump)
b. Open the upper gate valve (right below blower)
7. Turn on Air Blower for 30-60 seconds. You should notice
a bit of water discharging from the “Waste” line and hear
the beads moving in the tank. While Air Blower is still
running rotate handle to “Backwash” until no dirty water
appears in the sight glass.
8. Turn Air Blower off.
9. a. Close the upper gate valve (right below blower)
b. Open the lower gate valve on the blower assist assembly.
10. Rotate the control head to “Backwash”.
11. Turn pump on and backwash until clear water is visible
(generally 30 to 90 seconds).
12. Turn pump off. (Repeating steps 4 through 12 can be
done if it has been a long time between backwashing or
in ponds with higher loads)
13. Turn handle to “Rinse”.
14. Turn pump on. This rinse helps keep waste from
returning to the pond after the backwash cycle.
15. Turn pump off. Rotate handle back to “Filter” and restart
pump for normal operation.
While every system is different, generally if the system is
backwashed regularly (weekly in most cases, more frequently
with higher fish loads) the Air Blower Assist system will only
need to have steps repeated once or twice to adequately
clean the filter. More cycles may be needed if the filter has
not been backwashed regularly to loosen beads properly.
WINTERIZATION
These steps are general for the skid mount pond system and
do not speak to specifics of pond winterization.
Shut down the pump and close all isolation valves.
Winterizing the EasyPro UV in cold weather climates:
The UV must be shut down for the winter. Unplug unit, turn
pump off and drain housing. Disconnect unit from your
system and store inside. Store the lamp separately to avoid
breakage.
Winterizing the 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.)
2. After backwashing, drain filter tank by unscrewing drain
cap. Take care not to unscrew entire assembly. Cap
should remain off during winter.
3. Rotate control head handle to “WINTER.” This will allow
water to drain from the valve. Leave valve in this position
during the winter.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
For general maintenance of the equipment use the individual
component owner’s manual. These are originally included
with the system. Keep these for your records.
Individual owner’s manuals can be viewed or downloaded
from our website: www.easypro.com.
Part #
Maximum Pond Size
Filter Model
Pump Model
UV Model
Skid Size
SMF1800
1800 gallon system
PBF1800
EXP3700
EPU36N
33" x 33"
SMF3600
3600 gallon system
PBF3600
EXP4900
EPUV35
33" x 33"
SMF6000
6000 gallon system
PBF6000
EXP6800
EPUV55
33" x 33"
SMF10000 10000 gallon system
PBF10000
EXP7800
EPUV75
48" x 48"
