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Oper ation  Guidelines  for 
BioSteps Pond Filter

Dear Customer

,

Congratulations on your selection of BioSteps10 as your pond filter! In the 

following instructions and guidelines we provide you with important information for 

installation, start-up and maintenance of your BioSteps10.

Scope of supply:

Please check your package for the following items:

INSTALLATION

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Three BioSteps are connected in    

       parallel.

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 Two BioSteps are connected in     

        parallel.

 

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Single BioSteps.

*The items in the above parts list are subject to replacement in function of improved filter characteristics.

Section 1

Contents:

Filter container

Filter cover

Inlet:universal hose adapter

1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" 

 

Sludge drain:Univeral hose tail + stopper

1 1/4", 1 1/2", + stopper 1"

QTY

1

1

1

1

Article no.

40001102

40002102

30819244

30819453

46191281
46191381
46191461
46191461
40003106
40004103

Matala filter mat  Green
Matala filter mat  Blue
Matala filter mat  Grey
Matala filter mat  Grey 
Partioning screen
Outlet :Bulkhead fitting, 
Compression/Push-Fit type, 
2-steps:
50mm European fit is first inner diameter 
followed by1 1/2” Sch40 PVC in deeper.  This 
section is a compression fit and requires firm 
pressure to insert fully.

Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

Section 6

2
2
2

1
1

1

Содержание Biosteps10

Страница 1: ......

Страница 2: ...ement in function of improved filter characteristics Section 1 Contents Filter container Filter cover Inlet universal hose adapter 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 Sludge drain Univeral hose tail stopper 1 1 4 1 1 2 stopper 1 QTY 1 1 1 1 Article no 40001102 40002102 30819244 30819453 46191281 46191381 46191461 46191461 40003106 40004103 Matala filter mat Green Matala filter mat Blue Matala filter mat Grey Matala fil...

Страница 3: ...stocking more fish Larger UVC Our Biosteps design is GRAVITY FLOW back to the pond The outlet fitting needs to be higher than the point of return at the waterfall or pond otherwise filter may overflow Also the distance from outlet fitting to the pond should be kept as close as possible Maximum distance for outlet pipe should be less than 10 feet otherwise filter may overflow Assembling and Start u...

Страница 4: ...ng is installed first over the clear hose socket and then the clear hose socket is installed through the hole in the section 1 Hand tighten nut 3 4 tight Do not over tighten Option 3 Biosteps10 with Waterfall Spillway option Check alignment of spillway with upper outlet hole in section 6 of body The top of spillway should fit flush against the body Align spillway with upper hole in filter body and...

Страница 5: ...e Cover cap has safety switch Lamp will only light when fitted fully into body Insert partitioning screen after the Gray Matala in section 5 This prevents media from blocking the outlet pipe Place lid over the UVC and snap onto filter Carefully insert UVC bulb into UVC body Caution UVC bulb is delicate Tighten hand nut cap into UVC body Hand nut must be firm and snug to prevent water leakage into ...

Страница 6: ...filtration to high efficiency bio filtration Filter sections Contents Function Section 1 No filter media Optional UVC Water inlet and sedimentation of biggest particles Prevent blooms of unicellular algae bacteria parasites Section 2 Flex Matala 2 Medium Density filtermat Section 3 Flex Matala 2 High Density filter mats Flex Matala 2 Super High Density filter mat Flex Matala 2 Super High Density f...

Страница 7: ... of maintenance will depend on many factors such as Fish load and feeding rate season and water temperature etc new or old water garden and level of existing sediment or algal blooms In principle maintenance of the filter is needed when the filter mats are clogged up with dirt silt or bacterial flock and consequently the water starts to flow over the filter mats For maintenance please take followi...

Страница 8: ...roblems resulting from inappropriate installation or operation overloading frost use of force third party faults mechanical damage or vandalism or any defects caused by improper functioning or installation of pump hoses or piping Turn off pump to BioSteps Detach UVC hand cap bulb Turn off pump Close pump valve optional Shake Matala pads gently up and down in filter to loosen dirt particles Remove ...

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