TM Patent Pending Made in England Installation & Operating Instructions Note: Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation Manufactured by Evolution Aqua Ltd. Evolution House Kellet Close Wigan WN5 0LP Tel: +44 (0) 1942 216554 Fax: +44 (0) 1942 216562 Web: www.evolutionaqua.com E-mail: info@evolutionaqua.
Thank you for purchasing your new Eazy Pod™ filter. We are sure you will be delighted with its performance. If you are unsure about anything, please consult your Evolution Aqua dealer or contact us. The Eazy Pod filtration unit has been designed on the principles of high performance, minimum maintenance and a compact foot print. This design delivers optimum water quality by using Kaldnes K1 media.
The ‘new’ Pod is truly multi-functional. It can be run in several different ways for different applications. The Pod can be used: • as a complete filter on a quarantine system • as a pre-filter at the front of any new or existing system • as a polisher at the end of any system • off a mid water feed to aid mechanical filtration • on a skimmer line as a mechanical filter Remember that if you use the Pod solely as a mechanical filter, you will also get an enhanced biological benefit in your system.
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 Installation Section IMPORTANT…For gravity fed installations, you will need to swap pipes D and E for eachother, (no cutting required) and change the configuration of the inlet, outlet fittings and valves. The return pipe D although crucial for a pump fed system would impede a gravity unit when slight fouling of debris occurs in the Pod. 1. Remove the overflow assembly and safely store the 3 screws which secure it. Fig. 7 2. Remove the stainless steel perforated pipe by pulling gently. Fig. 8 3.
The slide valve G is no longer necessary; however you could reposition it directly after your pump for maintenance use. Recommendations: It is important be able to isolate the Pod for maintenance purposes. Therefore we recommend that you install an isolating valve (4 inch / 90-115 mm slide or ball valve) on your inlet gravity line before the Pod. Air Pump Installation (Pump + Gravity Fed) Now that you have your Pod installed, you will need to connect your air pump to the Pod for the cleaning cycle.
Cleaning - Pump fed Procedure Fig. 19 Pump 1 Insert the cleaning pipe into the plastic return pipe D. This will prevent waste going back to the pond and maintain the water level in the Pod whilst cleaning it. Fig. 19 Pump 2 When the water level in chamber B is just level with the overflow assembly, close slide valve G on your inlet pressure line. Ensure that this is fully closed, as it is essential that this water level is maintained to allow efficient cleaning.
Cleaning – Gravity Fed Procedure Fig. 19 Gravity 1 Stop the circulation pump. 2 Wait a short period of time to allow the water levels within the Pod to stabilise. 3 Insert the cleaning pipe into the plastic return pipe D. This will prevent waste going back to the pond 4 Isolate the pond from the pod by closing the valve on the inlet line. 5 Close the slide valve G which you have fitted after your circulating pump. 6 Turn on your air pump and open the air valve on the Pod.
Trouble shooting Problem Solution My K1 stays on the surface of the water and will not sink: The K1 when brand new traps air and floats. When it has come into contact with pond water, it gets a slimy coating which prevents air bubbles getting caught inside. Pushing it under the water continuously for a short period of time will help The air pump is either not powerful enough or there isn’t enough water in the Pod – check that you used the cleaning pipe to maintain the level on a pump fed system.
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