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K1 MICRO BEAD FILTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend following these instructions to install the K1 Micro Bead Filter.
1. Remove the K1 Micro Bead Filter, the multi-port valve, air blower, pipe work,
and fittings from the box, and familiarise youserlf with the parts. (See page 4 parts list).
2. Set up the filter as shown on pages 11 to 14, ready for installation.
IMPORTANT: The unit must be installed on a flat, level base, on firm ground or equivalent.
Ensure the ground will not subside and strain pipework. We recommend using a flat solid
concrete surface as a base for installation. Depending on the model of your K1 Micro
Bead Filter, the dimensions of this base will be different.
3. Position the filter as close as possible to the pond.
4. The filter should also be in a location that is free from flooding, is away from sumps,
guttering, garden hollows and areas that may experience sub-zero conditions etc.
DO NOT position the blower in an area where it is exposed to rain-fall or water ingress.
5. Allow room all the way around the K1 Micro Bead Filter to enable easy maintenance and
servicing. Do not install the unit in a tight space.
6. Make sure the multi-port valve and fittings are properly positioned. Hand tighten
the unions only. The multi-port valve must not move during operation.
7. Make pipe connections onto the valve. Pump line (inlet), return line and waste lines are
marked on the valve. A ball valve, slide valve or non-return valve needs to be installed on
the pumps suction line from the pond / pre-filter to the pump. We highly recommend a
non-return valve (see figure 9). Refer to your pump manufacturer’s manual to see if the
pump is self-priming. For the avoidance of doubt install your pump below the pond water
level. Allow a full 24 hours for all glued pipework joints to harden.
8. Install a UV on the return line back to the pond.
9. Connect the air blower to the manifold (Figure 6b). Ensure the ball valve is attached,
connected properly and the handle can be moved without restriction for cleaning.
The air blower should be installed higher than the top of the filter. The air blower is
only operated during the cleaning procedure. IMPORTANT: The ball valve must be in the
CLOSED position when the circulating pump is running.
10. If you have not already done so, remove the lid and pour the K1 Micro into the filter from
the top. Then re-fit the lid (as shown on page 14).
11. Set the multi-port valve to the FILTER position. Turn on the pump and allow the unit to fill
with water. Check for any leaks. Your K1 Micro Bead Filter will be operational.
12. When the unit is running, the biological side of the K1 Micro Bead Filter will take
approximately 8 weeks to mature. We recommend adding PURE
POND
to the unit
to drastically speed up this process.
Do not operate the multi-port valve with the circulating pump switched on.
The ball valve must be closed when the circulating pump is running.
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