GATHER THE SUPPLIES NEEDED
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
CHOOSE FILTER / PUMP LOCATION AND SELECT ACCESSORIES
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 several perfectly matched powerful pumps and accessories
to complete your filter system. Please note the following:
• The intake for the water pump should be positioned at the opposite end of the pond from the water return.
• Pressure Filter should be as close as possible and slightly below the waterfall to reduce back pressure to the
filter. Always avoid using a long hose between the Pressure Filter and the waterfall.
• Bury the filter drum to just below the
cover latches. If positioned above ground, use the backfill from digging
the pond to surround the filter drum.
TYPICAL
ABOVE-GROUND
INSTALLATION
TYPICAL IN-GROUND INSTALLATION
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ALTERNATE ABOVE-GROUND
INSTALLATION
Besides the water pump, you will need the following
items to set up the filter.
• H
oses - - Maximum1
1
/
2
" Flexible pressure hose
(recommended). Note that a Valved Bypass must be
incorporated into any high volume system (with pumps
over the rated maximum pump output) or high pressure
system (pumps that produce over 4 psi or 10’ of head).
See Hose
Pump and Tubing
chart on next page.
• H
ose Clamps - - Stainless Steel, for each connection to
pump and filter drain.
• In
-Line Check Valve - - Prevents unintentional backwash
in the event of a power loss. Must be sized to fit hose
used between pump and filter. *
*Available at hardware stores, pool supply stores or
irrigation supply centers.
OTHER SUPPLIES MAY BE NECESSARY DEPENDING ON
WHICH OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES YOU CHOOSE.
DIRECT FEED
BACK TO POND
PRO SKIMMER
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
INSIDE PRO SKIMMER
EXTERNAL
PUMP
POND
OPTIONAL
PRO
SKIMMER
OPTIONAL
CHECK
VALVE
BURIED HOSE
FROM PUMP
BACK-FILL SOIL AND
LANDSCAPE ROCKS
PRESSURIZED
FILTER
PRESSURIZED
FILTER
PRESSURIZED
FILTER
WATERFALL
OPTIONAL
WATERFALL
RETURN
SUBMERSIBLE
PUMP
NOT RECOMMENDED
DO NOT PLACE BOTH
PUMP AND FILTER AT
OPPOSITE END FROM
WATERFALL.
IT WILL CREATE
EXCESSIVE BACK
PRESSURE.
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