Waterco Aquabiome
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Backwashing Procedure For The Aquabiome
1. Turn the circulating pump off.
2. Select 3pm position on the isolator valve (handle in line with pipe).
3. Select Rinse position on the Multi-port Valve.
4.
Ensure waste line is unobstructed and the circulation pump is NOT switched on!
Switch
blower unit on and run for 2.5 – 3 minutes. This will agitate the media causing the entrapped
debris to disperse into the available water within the filter. Some of the contaminated water will
discharge to waste. Switch blower off.
5. Keep the Multi-port valve in rinse mode, but alter the position of the isolator valve back to the
12pm position.
6. Switch the circulation pump on and run for 2 – 3 minutes, during this time dirty water will
discharge eventually clearing. Switch pump off.
7. Select backwash mode on the Multi-port valve. Run the circulation pump for 30 – 40 seconds.
This will remove any remaining debris. Switch pump off.
8. Select filter mode on the Multi-port valve and continue to filter as normal.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Never try to run the Blower and the circulating pump at the same time!
(Fig 1) (Fig 2)
Regularly check the 3mm vent hole on the Blower pipe ‘T’ to ensure it is unobstructed allowing
moisture to drain from the unit. (Fig 1)
Regularly check the Non return valve to ensure water is not bypassing, which could cause
the blower to flood. (Fig 2)
