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Pump Fed Systems
(Water pumped into Pod and returned to pond by gravity)
The Eazy Pod filtration system can be set up in two ways, pump or gravity fed.
Please Note:
The pump must not be placed on the base of the pond, as failure in the pipe
work or connectors could lead to complete drainage of the pond. The pump should be
raised high enough to leave sufficient water for the fish to survive, in the unlikely event that
this occurs.
Gravity Fed Systems
(Water gravity fed into Pod and returned to pond by pump)
Gravity feed users please note
, you will have to alter return pipe
D
…see instructions page 5.
Installation Section
(Pump + Gravity Fed)
• Preparation
• Installation Equipment
• Pump Fed Installation
• Gravity Fed Installation
Preparation
A base with level solid ground is required. It should be a minimum of 600mm x 600mm, to
allow easy access to your valves and for maintenance purposes.
Important
: The Eazy Pod filter needs to be supported evenly on a level base (a paving flag is
ideal). Failure to do so could cause damage when it is full of water.
Installation Equipment required:
1. Pond Pump. Please ensure that the pumps maximum actual flow rate is no more than the
specified limits.
2. Air Pump for cleaning the Kaldnes K1 media. An Airtech 40 or 40 e is recommended.
3. A length of garden hose or braided pipe (10 mm inner diameter) to connect your air
pump to the air ring in the Pod
.
Tip: When connecting to your air pump, cut an inch from the
airline supplied on the Pod. Insert this into the hosepipe that connects to the air pump. This
will help maintain the hosepipe’s rigidity when inserting it into the rubber connector and clip
supplied with your air pump (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
5. Pipe work from the unit’s waste valves to the
intended discharge point. This can be rigid
pipe work or a simple flexible hose.
Fig. 5 Fig.6
Pump Fed Installation
The Pod comes to you ready for a pump fed installation – all you need to do is fit the rubber
connector (Fig.1.1)to outlet
E
.
The unit should be situated at a height above the pond water level, to allow adequate
gravity return to the pond (subject to the maximum performance of your chosen pump).
The gravity return pipe work from the exit point of the Pod to the pond needs to be a
minimum of 4 inches (90-115 mm external diameter) and should have no restrictions. Great
care should be taken to ensure that no air locks are created within the gravity return pipe
work. Downward returns with no bends are recommended. The pipe work from the pond
pump to the inlet of the Pod will need to be connected to the 1.5 inch (40mm) slide valve
G
.
The 4 inch / 90-115 mm (minimum) gravity return pipe work will need to be connected to the
rubber adaptor
E
on the exit point of the Pod. This fitting when first connected to this pipe
could appear too big (especially 90mm) – it will however reduce with the clip provided and
make a tight seal – this is done with a screwdriver. The return pipe is then extended and
returned to the pond or waterfall as required.
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